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Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt located within how many inches from the end of each section plate? CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters, and has a $1, deductible per occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused $5, of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment, and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The insurance company is liable for CORRECT ANSWER $0. What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum board finishing procedures? CORRECT ANSWER 50 degrees For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what percentage of its net area as solid? CORRECT ANSWER 75% Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached directly to the structural frame of the building with CORRECT ANSWER clips Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design concepts for the alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? CORRECT ANSWER development phase Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that can be placed on an unbraced truss? CORRECT ANSWER No load can be supported by an unbraced truss.

Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete placement? CORRECT ANSWER The thinner the lift the better the compaction Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the temperature is above 40 degrees. According to the American Concrete Institute, if the concrete is heated, which is true about the effect on the minimum curing time? CORRECT ANSWER 5 days is required at 50 degrees F What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? CORRECT ANSWER prevent condensation from accumulating in the roof According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification. Which specification is NOT required to be included? CORRECT ANSWER date manufactured