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The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a --correct answer-- Floor plan What direction does heat flow? --correct answer-- Hot to cold What are batter boards --correct answer-- stakes and ledger boards marking building lines What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under- floor space and each corner of the building? --correct answer-- 3 feet What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? --correct answer-- Load- bearing headers A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a --correct answer-- Shake (c 326) The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means --correct answer-- Penny Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span --correct answer-- Middle 1/ How should board and batten be installed? --correct answer-- 1 inch overlap 10d nails What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists --correct answer-- 1/ the depth of the member How MUST rafters be framed to each other --correct answer-- Gusset plate (R802.3) What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? --correct answer-- Squash blocks Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? --correct answer-- 4 - 5 days
Where do you start laying parquet flooring --correct answer-- Centerline What type of nail is used in floor installation --correct answer-- 7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel What is the first step in carpet installation? --correct answer-- Tackless strip What is the best nail for hardwood --correct answer-- Ring shank nail What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? --correct answer-- Filling What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? --correct answer-- 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist (130) (R502.10) When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should --correct answer-- Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail --correct answer-- 34 inches A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds -- correct answer-- 30 inches What type of nail are best for general construction? --correct answer-- Smooth shank What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials --correct answer-- 25 (R302.10.1) What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under- floor space --correct answer-- 1/4 inch (R 408.2) Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl space should --correct answer-- Be well supported between joists/using a wire mesh or rigid board (c 904-5) In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place vapor retarder --correct answer-- Top Soil Ice dam protection needs to be _________ from the edge of eaves --correct answer-- 24 inches (R905.1.2) Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic --correct answer-- Rafters
What is not a siding accessory? --correct answer-- Z-channel The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is --correct answer-- 1 1/4 inches (362 IRC18) What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8 inch drywall installed on a wall at right angies to framing members --correct answer-- 24 inches what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system --correct answer-- Blueboard When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should --correct answer-- Not be butted tightly/taped What kind of drywall is used that is fire resistant to ceilings? --correct answer-- Type C/X (c 917) In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs? --correct answer-- In one direction only How far should the screws be placed on a 3/8 ceiling drywall Applica adhesive? --correct answer-- 16 Where does one start with the installation of drywall? --correct answer-- Ceiling Screws used to fasten drywall MUST be --correct answer-- Type W or Type S MINIMUM distance between screws on 1/2 inch drywall --correct answer-- 12 inches (c 924) When installing shoe molding on a base board over hand wood floor , the shoe mold should be? --correct answer-- Nailed to the base board only (c
In drywall, what is J-trim used for? --correct answer-- to provide a finish edge What type of coating will not chalk when applied to exterior walls --correct answer-- Latex/Acrylic What kind of solvent can be used on oil base paint? --correct answer-- Turpentine
Where should you start painting a room? --correct answer-- Ceilings What causes cracking or allegatoring? --correct answer-- Not enough drying- time in between coats What controls the flow of paint in an airless sprayer? --correct answer-- Orifice What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles? --correct answer-- 5 inches (c 644) What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing? -
- correct answer-- 1/4 inch in 12 (R905.11) When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney --correct answer-- When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide High wind area how many fasteners per shingle --correct answer-- 6 fasteners What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation -- correct answer-- mineral surfaced asphalt What is the minimum slope required of asphalt shingle roof? --correct answer-- 2 1/2 in 12 Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how many inches? --correct answer-- 3/4 inch What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door --correct answer-- Top track, lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area --correct answer-- 5.70 square feet Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs? --correct answer-- Double hung What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on interior wall --correct answer-- 100 sqft
When building a block foundation where does one start? --correct answer-- Corners Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall -- correct answer-- type S When laying brick when should the joints be tooled? --correct answer-- When thumbprints hard To avoid hardening due to hydration uses masonry material before --correct answer-- 2 1/2 hours The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT -- correct answer-- Wear resistance What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil --correct answer-- 56 inches on center (R404.1.1(3)) Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet --correct answer-- 2 1/2 times stab depth increasing the slump of concrete --correct answer-- increases the wetness What is first step in finishing concrete --correct answer-- Screeding space ties on concrete walls distance between ties --correct answer-- 24 inches Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for _______ --correct answer-- Flatwork Which type of mortar is used for lower grade foundation --correct answer-- Type M To facilitate handing most specifications will allow adding ___________ to concrete --correct answer-- admixture In a mortar mixture an example of a component in hydrated lime is __________ --correct answer-- Chalk How long must concrete cure before installing wood floors? --correct answer-- 60 days
What is the diameter of #5 Rebar? --correct answer-- 5/8 inch What is the diameter of #3 rebar? --correct answer-- 3/8 inch What is used to remove air pockets from plain concrete --correct answer-- Vibration Timing for floating and trowling is critical in producing --correct answer-- A smooth and durable surface Work sites may allow more water to be added to the concrete mixture if -- correct answer-- Maintain the slump, without exceeding the allow water - cement ratio What is the minimum requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a severe exposure area --correct answer-- 3,500 PSI Actual standard size of a concrete block? --correct answer-- 7 5/8 x 7 6/8 x 13 5/ What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards -- correct answer-- 5,400 pounds What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-producing devices --correct answer-- 1 inch The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of --correct answer-- 25 feet of the worker What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting -
- correct answer-- 5 foot candles Employee brought his own tools to work, who's responsible for the tools safety Employer or the employee --correct answer-- Employer The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is --correct answer-- contracting the local utility companies Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line --correct answer-- 10 feet Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than________measured vertically to the floor --correct answer-- 6 feet
