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lightweight, 5/8" that is up to 15% lighter than standard Type X wallboard - ansGysum Panel- Firecode Type X What is an advantage of veneer plasters? - ansVeneer plaster is more durable Least expensive stud for gypsum framing? - ans25 gauge steel studs 18 GAUGE TIES are used for what in gypsum framing? - ansTO ATTACH CHANNEL TO FURRED AREAS Why USE SHORTER SHANK NAILS in framing with Gypsum? - ansTO PREVENT NAIL POPS With gypsum wall framing, how should studs be installed? - ansALL STUDS SAME DIRECTION How should resilient channels be installed with respect to distance from floor and ceiling? - ansINSTALL RESILIENT CHANNELS 2" FROM FLOOR, 6" FROM CEILING How should furring channels be installed? - ansPERPENDICULAR TO JOIST What is the SPACING OF FURRING CHANNEL FASTENERS? - ans24" OC Temperature of hanging drywall? - ansTEMPERATURE TO HANG DRYWALL SHOULD BE MORE THAN 50 DEGREES, ACCLIMATED FOR 24 HOURS AT 55-70 DEGREES What is the width of a gypsum control joint? - ansGYPSUM CONTROL JOINT WIDTH IS 1/2" Job conditions of finishing veneer plaster? - ansGREATER THAN 55 DEGREES, HUMIDITY 20-50 % THE SPACING OF FASTENERS FOR CORNER BEAD MUST NOT BE MORE THAN....
What is the max vertical change in level? - ans1/4" What is the max bevel allowed? - ans1: Max slope of any floor surface is... - ans1: Objects may protrude how many inches into the path of travel? - ans4 inches Max pressure for operable parts is what? - ans5 lbs Clear width of an interior accessible route is.... - ans36 inches minimum What is the max height of a threshold? - ans1/2 FOOT (6 in) Door hardware should be placed.... - ans34 to 48 inches above finished floor Opening door force should be.... - ans5 lbs Minimum ramp loading length? - ans60 inches Ramps higher than HOW MANY inches shall have handrails? - ans6 inches Ramp surface must extend how many inches outside the railing? - ans12 inches Curbs at ramps shall be at least how many inches high? - ans4 inches Parking space access aisles should be at least how many inches wide? - ans60 inches Stair risers shall be what max and min. height? - ans4 inches min, 7 inches max Handrail height shall be how many inches? - ans34-38 inches Stair handrails shall extend how many inches past the nosing? - ans12 inches past nosing Water closets shall be between how many inches from a side wall? - ans16 to 18 inches Grab bars shall be how many inches above the shower floor? - ans33 to 36 inches Grab bars should be able to support how many lbs? - ans250 lbs Front loading floor surface should be offset how many inches from the centerline? - ans inches How much space should there be between U-shaped kitchens? - ans60 inches A parking lot within 10 feet of a building may slope how much? - ans2% slope With the erection of precast concrete products, the rotation of the panel should be performed where? - ansOver the truck bed Dunnage should not be continuous over how much? - ansNot more than one stack Wall panel bracing must be maintained until.... - anspermanent connections are accomplished Concrete panels help with what? - ansMore rapid construction When dry packing grout, joints need greater than how much spacing? - ansGreater than 1 inch Minimum temperature to grout panels is? - ans40 degrees Hollow core slab joints greater than 1/8" shall be.... - ansTaped Temporary shoring MUST stay in place until what? - ansAll members are bearing Precast concrete floor jacking post may be removed when? - ansWhen the grout has hardened What is the standard bearing depth for open web joists? - ans2 1/2" If a joist reads "14K7", what does the 7 indicate? - ansThe chord designation number How should you store joists? - ansStore them just as they are shipped, vertical, laid down-- all the above How should you attach bearing joists? - ansTack weld both sides of one end What is "sweep" in joists? - ansOutward bow of the joist How should cantilevered joists be braced? - ansUsing crossbracing In what lengths are joists panelized in order to accommodate standard bridging lengths? - ans20 feet What should be done if damage occurs to the joist? - ansIt should be reported to the joist manufacturer Who is allowed to modify a joist? - ansOnly the manufacturer's engineer How wide of a plate is needed to support a joist? - ans6 inches wide
With construction Job site Management, who is least likely to deal with "as built" drawings? - ansProject manager Who is responsible to make sure they site is ready to build? - ansThe owner What is the role of job superintendents? - ansMobilization; coordinating labor, material, equipment, etc When do addenda to the contract come up? - ansDuring the bid process What do product data sheets usually consist of? - ansManufacturer's product information Are blueprints considered a submittal? - ansNO Who prepares shop drawings? - ansManufacturers and fabricators What do submittals affect? - ansThe project's schedule and quality What facilitates the proper installation of the material and equipment? - ansShop drawings What should you use to confirm justification for rain delays? - ansDaily reports What document identifies areas for materials? - ansJob site Space Allocation What is the storage area on the jobsite called? - ansLaydown area What is the majority of the laydown area used to store? - ansRebar During what part of the project is the laydown area mainly used? - ansFirst third of the project What is the most unpredictable expense of a project? - ansLabor costs What controls the layout and equipment that is used more than any other? - ansSite Constraints Who is responsible for as-built drawings? - ansThe superintendent What can you expect to be present when contractors employ union workers? - ansUnion Labor Agreements The superintendent is responsible for how many projects? - ansONE PROJECT Subcontractors should be paid on a _____ basis, per contractor approval - ansTimely What can inspector do if he discovers work being performed outside the permit? - ansIssue a stop work notice Technical specifications can affect the ____ - ansquality of work What type of relationship is used when two activities should be completed at the same time, regardless of different durations? - ansFinish to Finish Relationship What is the efficient method to transfer info from architect to builder? - ansBuilding Information Modeling What is allocation of overhead to items that will be completed early in the project? - ansFront loading What relates schedule of values to the schedule? - ansCash flow projections Who gives payment draw request approval to the owner? - ansArchitects At closeout, what is required prior to the initial punch list? - ansNotification What is the term for when the architect has determined that the facility is acceptable for owner use/occpancy? - ansBeneficial occupancy Most contracts require HOW LONG of a warranty? And where is this listed? - ansOne year warranty; in the specifications What kind of documents cover the release of liens? - ansAIA documents With regards to rebar, what is used to resist diagonal tension when beams deflect? - ansStirrups What kind of rebar is place perpendicular to stress rebar and provides extra strength? - ansTemperature rebar Is rust acceptable on reinforcing bars? Why? - ansYes, because rust increases the roughness of the surface which improves the bond
What allows the load to be lifted vertically without inducing a horizontal force into the bundle? - ansSpreader beams The length of the spreader beam should be at least _____ the length of the reinforcing bars in the bundle - ans1/2 the length What is used to align and support rebar? - ansBar supports How long is a rebar bolster? - ans5 feet long Is slab and wall rebar placement critical? - ansNO How much can welding reduce rebar strength? - ansBy 35 to 40 percent Rebar should be how many inches above grade? - ans3 inches above grade Rebar should be how many inches from the top of the slab? - ans2 inches What should you use to connect wall rebar? - ansA tie How much less energy do green buildings use compared to conventional? - ans36% less energy What is the minimum size trench required when managing site runoff? - ans4" x 4" trench Can greywater be reused for irrigation or filter for building reuse? - ansYES Can blackwater be reused like greywater? - ansNO, it needs to go to the sewer Thermal mass materials are effective at absorbing heat up to about HOW MANY inches? - ans6 inches Is Oak (wood) a rapidly renewable resource? - ansNO Average new construction generates how much waster per sq ft? - ans4 lbs of waste per SF What type of ventilation system uses high and low pressure zones created by rising heat and the associated convection currents? - ansStack ventilation What acronym describes the amount of contaminates that a product emits - ansVOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) What green building rating system measures the performance of buildings? - ansThe LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) With regards to steel decking, when lifting bundles of decking, you should use a _____ - ansChoker hitch Working platform capacities for floor decking should be _____ - ans50 lbs/SF Working platform capacity for roof decking should be _____ - ans30 lbs/SF What is the minimum length of end bearing that should be provided for steel decking? - ans 1/2" What are some methods of attaching steel decking? - ansElectric screw guns, self drilling screws, etc With regard to construction project management, is a daily log a quality management item? - ansNO Owner hires designer, then hires subs based on bids, may hire architect - ansDeisgn/Bid/Build single point of contact for owner, entity hires subcontractors - ansDesign/Build Owner hires both design firm and construction project management firm; responsibilities vary - ansConstruction Project Management The process that considers cost in the context of other factors like quality, durability, etc.; Most helpful during the DESIGN Phase - ansValue Engineering supplementary conditions that serve as additional owner requirements (insurance, wages) - ansSpecial Conditions the expected results of the work - ansPerformance Specifications Specified time period, methods of payment, and conditions of termination if negotiations fall through - ansLetter of Intent
How long after concrete is poured should saw joints be installed? - ans4-12 hours after How can you prevent the loss of water in concrete? - ansWet down the ground under the slab Pump mix stone should be what shape? - ansRounded What does a vibrator do to concrete? - ansConsolidates it What is the last step in the slab finishing sequence after troweling? - ansEdging Troweling too soon will cause the concrete to be ---- - ansrough What tool knocks down the highs and the lows with concrete? - ansBull float A 20 degree temp increase reduces the setup time by how much? - ans50% Never pour concrete on what type of ground? - ansFrozen ground Below what temperature is considered "cold weather?" - ans40 degrees What controls the drying of the concrete? - ansCuring What is the cause of plastic shrinkage cracks? - ansRapid Evaporation What temperature should you cure cylinders at the jobsite in a box? - ans60-80 degrees A window list is referred to as a ---; this is also where the rough opening dimensions for windows are found - ansschedule What is used to estimate building lines to keep the work level and true? - ansBatter boards Corners can be squared using the --- method - ans3, 4, 5 method Batter boards must be how many feet from the corners of the house? - ans4 feet What tool helps layout the building? - ansSurveyor level What is the best method to anchor sill plates? - ansAnchor bolts What type of wood has the lowest resistance to decay? - ansUntreated sapwood What type of wood has natural decay resistance? - ansHeartwood The corner of a wood frame structure serves as a --- - ansshear wall How much of a space is needed at the end of a girder? - ans1/2" What are the wood framing components around a chimney? - ansTrimmers, headers, and tail joist How much of a gap is needed between MDF sheets in the subfloor? - ans1/8" You should use two jacks at each end of the header when the frame opening span is longer than how many feet? - ans6 feet Trusses carry roof loads while in the --- position? - ansVertical Drywall should be flush with the - ansjamb Rough openings are typically how much wider that the door? - ans2 inches One square of shingles is how many pounds and covers how much square feet? - ans235 lbs, 100 SF Minimum joints for shingles is --- and joints between shingles in any course should be separated at least --- from joints in the adjacent course below - ans1/4" and 1 1/2" What should you use to attach gutters? - ansWraparound hangers Gutter minimum slope is what? - ans1" in 16' Housewrap allows ---- to pass through, but not ---- - answater vapor, water What prevents downdrafts in chimneys? - ansHoods What is used to support wall cabinets? - ansHanger rails What is used in steel framing when a single section is not long enough to extend the entire length of a foundation wall or header? - ansTrack splices What type of insulation is used in the attic? - ansLoose-fill insulation What type of insulation can be covered with drywall once the moisture content of the insulation drops below ---%? - ansWet Spray Insulation, 19% What is good for temperature and moisture release from a roof? - ansRidge Vents
Acclimation is for floors; flooring should be stored in the building for how many days before being laid? - ans4-5 days The --- is the length of the lumber that connects the deck to the house - ansledger --- sizes are in NAME ONLY - ansNominal What is the term for a bucket's maximum capacity when the material is above the edges of the bucket? - ansHeaped capacity What is the term for when bucket contents are filled to the level of the rim, with no material heaped over it? This is also the same as the water carrying capacity of the bucket... - ansStruck Capacity Smaller foundations, fine grading, landscaping, road building, ripping, tree and stump removal are all uses of what machine? - ansBulldozers What has the most influence on dozer efficiency? - ansBlade Position and Depth of Cut What technique can you use in downgrade dozing to help reduce the amount of load lost? - ansSlot dozing What should you use when loading a scraper in muddy soil? - ansA push dozer What do dotted lines on drawing indicate? - ansLIMITS of fill slope With regards to reference stakes, one station equals what footage? - ans100 feet 45 degrees is equal to what percent slope? - ans100% What is the best piece of equipment to be used for ditched over utilities? - ansWheeled Backhoe What is a trench box used for? - ansTo prevent the sides of the ditches from caving in What is used to determine the max density of soil? - ansThe proctor test What is the preferred in place density test? - ansThe nuclear device What type of rays are used with a nuclear device? - ansGamma rays What is the best method to compact course grained soil? - ansPuddling What represents points of equal elevation above or below an arbitrary reference plane (sea level)? - ansContour lines What is the most difficult type of rock to rip? Course grained or Fine grained? - ansIgneous rock, Fine Grained Shock waves from a single blast normally do not travel --- - ansDownward Well Point systems work best in what type of soils? - ansGranular/Course grained What is the easiest business organization to set up? - ansSole proprioterships General partnerships exist as long as... - ansthe partners remain In general partnerships, who is liable for acts? - ansEach partner Which business type is exempt from registering with the IRS? - ansSole proprioterships What is a disadvantage of C Corp? - ansDouble taxation Why is the licensing board in place? - ansTo protect the public Business Owner's Policy covers what? - ansProperty and Liability Coverage bundled together Who are the parties involved with a bond? - ansOwner, surety company, contractor What type of bond guarantees that liens cannot be placed against the owner's property for payment of services? - ansLien Bond Describe the Miller Act! - ansLaw requiring performance and payment bonds on all federal construction projects over $100,000, put in place because contractors were just leaving jobs! Does the Miller Act benefit subcontractors? - ansNO What are some aspects of a good logo sign? - ansEasy to remember and limited to one or two colors What is a form of collusion where contractors coordinate their bids to fix the award outcome of a project? - ansBid rigging
Operating Activities are a part of.... - ansCash Flow What method gives the max tax deferral? - ansCompleted Contract method Which method reports income or loss in the year the contract is completed? - ansCompleted contract method Which method recognized incomes as it is earned during the construction process? - ansPercentage of Completion Method What are the terms of a "net 30" accounting process? - ansPay total due within 30 days of invoice date What is the medicare rate? - ans1.45% What type form should you use to apply for a federal ID? - ansSS What is a 9 digit number that the IRS issues? - ansEIN (Employer Identification Number) How long should you keep employee payroll tax records? - ans4 years What is the social security rate? - ans6.2% How should you make your social security payments during the first year? - ansMonthly What form should you use to pay FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)? - ansForm 940 Does the employee or employer pay FUTA? - ansEmployer If you report less than $2,500 for the quarter, you can use form --- to make tax payments - ans What form should be used to report sub contractor payments? - ans Do contractors pay sales tax on all materials? - ansYES Subcontractors and suppliers will use liens to--- - anssecure payments Liens prevent owners from doing what? - ansPaying twice What should you have subcontractors sign? - ansLien waivers Who has priority, the mortgage company or labor lien? - ansMortgage company because of date How are thin brick connected? - ansThey are adhered How thick is a typical mortar joint? - ans3/8" What is the most waterproof masonry joint? - ansTooled joint When you are using rebar, should you use two core or three core CMUs? - ansTwo core What is the ACTUAL size of a block? - ans7 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8" Does masonry with Portland cement-lime mortar exhibit greater flexural bond strength than masonry connected with masonry cement mortar? - ansYES! --- Cement increases the compressive strength of mortar - ansPortland What type of mortar should you use to tuckpoint masonry? - ansPre Hydrated Type "N" What is used to bond two wythes of brick? - ansHeaders Increasing the amount of water in grout will increase the likelihood of..... - ansparticle segregation Wall ties should be how far from other face? - ans5/8" What are the 3 types of ties? - ansCorrugated, regular, and Z Doing WHAT makes a more uniform bed for brick to be laid? - ansFurrowing When cleaning brick, keep sandblasting pressure between what PSF? - ans60 to 100 PSF What is applied to the brick BEFORE THE ACID in order to clean the brick? - ansClean water Is brick veneer a load bearing wall? - ansNO How should wall ties be spaced vertically and horizontally? - ans16" Vertically, 32" Horizontally What should be the depth for control joints in block walls? - ans3/4" When parging, how many inches should you be above grade? - ans6"
Masonry columns should have a max heigh of --- times least dimension - ans25 times Is a brick veneer wall a curtain wall? - ansYes What should be placed above flashing? - ansWeep holes Brick pavers should have a slope of what? - ans1/8" to 1/4" What can be used as an accelerating admixture? - ansCalcium Chloride Welded wire mesh should be lapped a stay plus? - ans2 inches You need a permit for retaining walls greater than how many feet high? - ans4 Feet The building official may do what if a permit was issued in error? - ansRevoke the permit A building official may issue what if the construction is found to be not in code? - ansNotice of violation What type of construction uses heavy timbers? - ansType IV How high should columns be fire protected? - ans5 feet The substrate for fireproofing must be at least what temp? - ans40 degrees How tall must parapet walls be? - ans30 inches How thick should smoke barriers be? - ansAt least .1" thick Elevator shafts more than 4 stories shall have --- hour firerating? - ans2 hour 2 layers of 5/8" drywall produce what type fire rating? - ans2 hour What is the spacing of screws to attach drywall to fireproof a column? - ans12 inches UNLAWFUL TO OCCUPY STRUCTURE WITHOUT... - ansFIRE PROTECTION KIOSK WIDER THAN HOW MANY FEET REQUIRE A SPRINKLER SYSTEM? - ans4' YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT FOR... - ansBACKFLOW VALVES HOW FAR SHOULD THE MANUAL CONTROL LEVER BE FROM EXHAUST FAN? - ans10-20' CABINETS WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE UNLOCKED EXCEPT FOR GROUP....
How many fire extinguishers should there be? - ansOne for every 3000 SF How many gallons of flammable liquids may be stored outside of approved storage cabinets?
Who may work under loads? - ansPeople responsible for the hooking of loads A change in elevation of how many inches requires a ladder or stairs? - ans19 inches How many handrails are required on enclosed stairs? - ansAt least one When accessing the roof with a ladder, the ladder must extend how many feet above the roof?
A ------ is the failure of a cross brace - anskickout Having zero tension can be very expensive. Most members have rebar added. This is called --