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"How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 27" "True or False: Before the excavation begins, the design of the protection of a structure adjacent to the excavation shall be set forth by a qualified person who is knowledgeable in the subject area. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True" "There are two types of water that endanger foundations - surface water and ______________water. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ground" "Back filling precast foundations should not occur until the ___________ are installed above the foundation to brace the tops of the panels. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Floor Joists" "True or False: Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fills. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True" "A ___-mil-thick polyethylene film shall be applied over the below-grade portion of exterior foundation walls prior to backfilling. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6" "Concrete or masonry foundation walls shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice where which of the following conditions exists: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Walls are subject to hydrostatic pressure from ground water Walls supporting more than 48 inches of unbalanced backfill that do not have permanent lateral support at the top or bottom
(Either of the above conditions exist)" "Unlike cast-in-place forms which are removed after the concrete has set, Insulated Concrete Forms remain in place and serve as ____________ for the wall, both on the exterior and the interior. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Insulation" "When Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is mixed and cast in forms, several chemical reactions take place that gives AAC its light weight, since 80% of the volume of an AAC block is ________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Air" "Concrete dries substantially in 24-48 hours, is 70% dry after 7 days, and is virtually fully cured after ________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 28 days" "Reinforcing Bar on Re-Bar: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Is dependent on the soil class and the lateral soil load, as well as the height and thickness of the wall." "Openings in floor framing shall be framed with a header and trimmer joists. Where the header joist span does not exceed ___ feet, the header joist shall be a single member the same size as the floor joist. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4" "The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than ____ inch. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/8" "Fasteners for vertical or horizontal wood siding shall penetrate not less than ___ inch(s) into studs, studs and wood sheathing combined, or blocking. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/2" "A _____________ is the simplest geometric figure that will not change shape when the lengths of the sides are fixed. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Triangle" "Where wall studs are 2X6 on 24" O.C. and in line with joists and rafters, this is sometimes referred to as ____________ framing. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Arkansas" "Some sort of approved housewrap is required. Also required is a means of _______________any water that does enter the assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Draining" "Handrails shall be provided on not less than 1 side of each continuous run of treads or flight with ___ or more risers. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4"
"The very best way to solve the temperature as well as the moisture problems in attics is by the use of ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ventilation" "Site-built windows shall comply with Section ______ of the International Building Code. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2404" "Fasteners for vertical or horizontal wood siding shall penetrate not less than ___ inch(s) into studs, studs and wood sheathing combined, or blocking. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/2" "The principles of the Perfect Wall have been adopted in an exterior wall detail known as a "__________", a detail where the siding (wall cladding) stands off from the moisture-resistant surface of an air barrier applied to the sheathing to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Rain screen" "For new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in dwelling units where: - CORRECT ANSWER=> The dwelling unit contains a fuel-fired appliance The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an opening that communicates with the dwelling unit (Either or both of the above)" "Which of the statements below is NOT true about rules that apply to ladders: - CORRECT ANSWER=> It is best to extend the ladder while in use" "When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the side rails must extend: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3 feet above the upper landing surface" "Trigger mechanisms can vary based on: - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. The order in which the controls are activated b. Whether the trigger can be held in the squeezed position to discharge multiple nails OR if it must be released and then squeezed again for each individual nail (a and b are both correct)"
"An example of a health hazard includes: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Overexposure to harmful dusts, chemicals or radiation" "Hard hats must have straps that suspend the shell from ___________ away from the head: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 to 1 Ā¼ inches" "Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of ____ pounds: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5,000" "Lead is most commonly absorbed into the body by: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Inhalation" "At a minimum, an accident prevention program should include: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Instruction to each employee regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards of tools and equipment. Inspections of the construction site, tools, materials, and equipment to assure that unsafe conditions are eliminated. Instruction to each employee in the recognition and avoidance of hazards and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. (All of the above should be included)" "An oxygen cylinder shall be stored not less than ____ feet from fuel gas cylinders or any highly combustible material. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 20" "An employee who is using a portable ladder shall not stand on the top 2 rungs or within ___ feet of the top of the ladder. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3" "True or False: One or more fire extinguishers shall be provided on each floor. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True" "The contoured elevation lines on a site plan read 135' and 139', two points on these lines are 15' apart. What is the percentage of slope between the two points? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 26.6%"
"In balloon framing, the second floor joists rest on _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> ribbon" "Mix 10 parts water to one part ________________________ to remove efflorescence and excess mortar from the face of brick that has recently been laid. - CORRECT ANSWER=> muriatic acid" "Brick ties should be placed not more than every 32 inches horizontally, and 24 inches vertically so that no more than _____ square feet are supported by one tie. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2.67" "The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice and snow build-up behind the chimney. - CORRECT ANSWER=> saddle" "Wood shingles and shakes should be from _______ in width. If the shake or shingle is too wide, split it with a roofer hatchet. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3 - 8 inches" "The advantages of using rigid foam could include _________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> does not cause skin irritation can act as an air barrier" "The rate of heat flow through a building product is known as ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> U-factor" "Ventilated crawl spaces require a minimum of 1 square foot of ventilation opening to every __________ square feet of crawl space floor area. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 150" "In Michigan, any air-impermeable insulation must be a _________ vapor retarder. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Class II" "All stairway means of egress doors shall swing _____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> in the direction of egress" "When the fenestration openings are more than 15% of the gross wall area, the U-Value of the windows ______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> must decrease" "What are the names of the three layer of traditional stucco? - CORRECT ANSWER=> scratch, brown and finish"
"Fiber cement siding shall have a minimum horizontal lap of_______. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/4 inch" "Abuse resistant panels are engineered to provide increased resistance to __________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Indentations" "________________ is a technique that is a desirable finishing method when installing woodwork over concrete floors. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Back-priming" "If an above ground pool meets all other requirements, it does no need to have a fence if the walls are over: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 48 inches" "Most fatalities from carbon monoxide poisoning result from __________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> exhaust systems - heaters - stoves" "Failure to report job site injuries to OSHA could result in ___________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> fines and imprisonment" "Employers must make available for employees in a readily accessible manner _____________________ for those hazardous chemicals in their workplace. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Safety Data Sheets (SDS)" "A living unit is built directly above a garage. The ceiling in the garage must have ____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5/8" type X gypsum board or equivalent" "All of the following are true regarding the bearing of wood joists on walls or beams in a single family dwelling except ___________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 minimum bearing of concrete or masonry shall be 5" āļø 2 1 1/2" bearing required on wood or steel 3 joist framing from opposite ends shall lap at least 3" 4 ribbon strips or joist hangers may be used" "The complete railing system of a residential stair is called a: - CORRECT ANSWER=> balustrade"
āHow long is a passing score on an examination valid for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 Year" "How many hours of approved prelicensure courses are required for residential builders and residential maintenance and alteration contractors? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 60" "Which act is a Michigan enacted act that prohibits discrimination and has been amended approximately 20 times since inception? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act" "How many residential builders or residential maintenance and alteration contractors may a salesperson be licensed to be employed by? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1" "A complaint shall be made within _____ months after the latest of the listed events or situations. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18 months" "Which act was passed in 1990 and was the first federal statute that expanded civil rights protections to people with disabilities? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" "What is a design or build contract? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A kind of contract where the owner contracts with one company to complete a construction project from start to finish (cradle to the grave)" "What is a hybrid business structure that shares similarities with sole proprietorships as well as corporate structures? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Limited Liability Company (LLC)" "The general or prime contractor generally enters into a contract to begin the project with: - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Owner" "What is a breach of Contract? - CORRECT ANSWER=> When one of the participants involved in an agreement (contract) does not satisfy any terms or conditions of the contract" "What is a material breach? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A serious violation of a contract that could void the contract and has a high likelihood of litigation" "What includes guiding and coordinating each part of the project from concept to completion? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Project Management"
"What confirms work is performed according to contract specifications? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Quality Control" "What is the simplest type of scheduling? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Calendar Scheduling" "Which method of accounting is preferred by accountants and contractors, and is the most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Accrual Method" "Which form needs to be completed within 3 days of hire to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER=> I-9" "Which form lets you know how much income tax to withhold from employees' wages? - CORRECT ANSWER=> W-4" "What type of insurance is also called defense coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Liability Insurance" "What is a performance bond? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Assures that the contractor will complete a contract within its time frame and conditions" "What is a surety bond? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A procedure to transfer risk between a contractor, surety bonding company, and the project owner" "What type of insurance pays you if you are hurt on the job? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Disability Insurance" "What types of things are covered by Professional Liability insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Failure to deliver promised services Negligence in providing services Errors and Oversights (All of the above)" "What is defined as the forecasting and evaluation of financial risks together with the identification of procedures or avoid or minimize their impact? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Risk Management" "Payroll records shall be maintained for no less than ___ years. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3"
"To properly display your permits, have it in a visible location that can be seen from the ____ perimeter of the house. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Front"
