A wall on a drawing with a scale of 1/4" =1-foot measures 5 1/2". How long is the wall in feet? - ANSWER 22' - (5 1/2= 5 2/4 5X4=20 +2 =22')
A line on a drawing is composed of long and short dashes. What is the name of this line? - ANSWER A centerline
Most construction lumber is cut ____ sawn...
A wall on a drawing with a scale of 1/4" =1-foot measures 5 1/2". How long is the wall in feet? - ANSWER
22' - (5 1/2= 5 2/4 5X4=20 +2 =22')
A line on a drawing is composed of long and short dashes. What is the name of this line? - ANSWER A
centerline
Most construction lumber is cut ____ sawn - ANSWER Flat sawn
What is the minimum nominal thickness of the ridge board? - ANSWER 1 inch
How Many jack studs will be required for a 2-2x12 header in an interior bearing wall supporting one floor
only, building width of 28', and a span of 7'-0" - ANSWER 2 Jack stud required
What is the maximum hole that may be cut in a 2X12 nominal floor joist? - ANSWER 4" Inches
What size strap is required if a top plate is notched more than 50% of its width? - ANSWER 16 gage in
thickness and 1 1/2" wide
The end of a wood joist must bear on a wood beam by at least _____inches? - ANSWER 1 1/2
The dimension of fine aggregate in concrete is up to ___ " in diameter and coarse aggregate is larger
than_____". - ANSWER 1/4 for both
Concrete gains most of its strength in how many days? - ANSWER 28 days
In what section of the span of a floor joist is it NOT permitted to cut a notch? - ANSWER Middle third
What material is required for the door of an ash dump cleanout? - ANSWER Ferrous metal or masonry
, A cricket is required when the width of a chimney is greater than _____inches. - ANSWER 30"
In what direction must the access gate of a pool swing? - ANSWER Outwards
What is the minimum ceiling height over a bathtub? - ANSWER 6'-8"
What is the maximum unsupported height of a pier consisting of 12"X16" hollow core blocks filled with
type S mortar? - ANSWER 120"
What is the least outside circular diameter of a handrail? - ANSWER 1 1/4"
Insulation shall have a smoke-developed index not to exceed? - ANSWER Not to exceed 450
From where must a smoke alarm draw its primary power? - ANSWER building wiring
What is the live load of an attic with habitable space? - ANSWER 30 #
What is the required width and height of the egress door?___X___? - ANSWER 32X78
The header is an exterior bearing wall of a building that is 28 feet wide, 50 pound snow load, supports a
roof, ceiling and one center bearing floor. If 3-2X12S are used, what is the allowable span? - ANSWER 8'-
0"
How far into concrete must anchor bolts extend? - ANSWER 7"
What is the maximum height of the backfill for a play masonry foundation wall, 8" high and 8" thick, is
constructed in type GW soil? - ANSWER 5'
, If a footing is 18" wide, what is the maximum width of a foundation wall placed on this footing? -
ANSWER 14"
In Virginia, what are the R Value insulation requirements for the ceiling, wall, and floor. - ANSWER 49, 20,
19
The under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least dimension of? - ANSWER 1/4"
What is the maximum slump of concrete placed in removable forms? - ANSWER 6"
The end joints of double top plates must be offset at least________? - ANSWER 24"
What's the required clearance of wood siding from the ground before it is required to be preservative
treated ? - ANSWER 6"
What is required to support brick veneer above openings in exterior walls? - ANSWER Lintel
What is the minimum stroke width of site address numbers? - ANSWER 1/2"
What's the predominant background color of a Danger sign? - ANSWER RED
The setback distance is the minimum distance between a ______ and the _____lines? - ANSWER House
and the property line
Mortar must be used within _____ hours after initial mixing when the air temperature is 80 degrees or
higher. - ANSWER 2 1/2 hours
How is the drip edge applied in ration to the underlayment at the rake? - ANSWER Over the
underlayment
What is the thickness of flashing? - ANSWER 0.019"
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