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Basic Estimating, Blueprint Reading and Plans

What is a form of security that insures that the bidder will enter into a contract if an award is made to the bidder?

Bid
Bid Bond
Contract
Contract Agreement

Concrete, Mixtures, Strength, Pressure, Forms and Foundations

When plywood forms are used for pouring concrete, __________ is preferred.

lacquer
ordinary oil
bare surface
linseed oil

Concrete, Reinforcing Steel, Structural, Rebar and Ties

Steel reinforcing bar numbers indicate the __________ of the bar.

diameter
grade
setting
strength

Drywall Materials and Installation

Internal gypsum corners are finished with paper or __________ tape bonded with joint compound.

fiberglass
masking
steel
plastic

Employees, Contractors, Insurance, Safety, Training, NC State Contractor License and Law

What is required to be worn by employees and contractors at all times to minimize forces transmitted to the head, neck, spine, from falling objects?

Harness
Hardhat
Hoods
All the above

Excavating, Compaction, Soils, Clearing Worksite and Drainage

4" drainage pipe of approved material having perforated holes would be installed __________

with the hiles up
with the holes down
with the holes on the side
with holes diagnally

Finish Carpentry, Firewalls, Cabinets, Doors and Windows

Performance rated panels include __________.

particle board
plywood
waferboard
plexiboard

Finish Carpentry, Moldings, Closets and Hardware

What is the outside vertical member of a door usually extending the full height?

Sill
Stile
Spline
Opening

Finish Carpentry, Wood Flooring, Installing, Parquet Flooring and Types of Cuts

What degree are hexagon cuts made?

50
60
40
30

Finish Carpentry, Wood Flooring, Installing, Staining, Sanding, Sealers and Thermal Moisture Protection

To limit air leakage, builders use tapes to seal the seams of a variety of membranes and buildings products, including housewrap, polyethylene, OSB, and plywood. Tapes are also used to seal duct seams, to seal leaks around penetrations through air barriers.

True
False

Insulation and Vapor Barriers

The primary function of dampproofing is to prevent __________ the foundation wall in below-grade applications.

water pressure
penetration of moisture through
ground water penetration through
all of the above

Masonry Mortar Mixtures, Prisms and Chimneys

What is the minimum minutes for mixing mortar in a mechanical mixer?

2
3
4
5

Masonry, Reinforcing Steel Bars, Walls, Mortar and Concrete

The interval placement of a control joint should be marked when forms are set, __________ concrete is poured.

after
before
while
none of above

OSHA Safety and Fire Extinguishers

Utility companies will mark __________.

all utilities
owners utilities
contractor utilities
their own utilities

OSHA Standards, Asbestos, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 and Mathematics

OSHA Definition: Asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that has been chemically treated and/or altered. For purposes of this standard, "asbestos" includes __________.^[1]

PMAC
CAMP
PCAM
PACM

Painting, Wall Coverings, Ventilation and Toxic Chemicals

What type of material should be weathered for at least 30 days before painting?

Gypsum
Copper
Steel
Aluminum

Roofing Tile, Slate and Mathemathics, Calculations and Formulas

When laying tile if there is an uneven surface, how is that repaired?

Use leveling compound
Use mortar and mesh
Apply adhesive
Use your Eyes to make sure it's level

Roofing, Aluminum, Roofing Panels, Gulvalume, Galfan, Hips, Valleys and Seams

On flat panel roofs it is possible to use __________ vent pipe flashing.

cement
rubber
step

Roofing, Composition Shingles, Metal Roofing, Drainage Slope and Asphalt

What type of roof has steep slopes on two sides, partway up a second slope is developed which continues toward the center of the building, where it meets with the roof from the other side?

Gambrel
Mansard
Hip roof
Flat roof

Roofing, Eaves, Gables, Asphalt Shingles, Rafters and Membrane

What is the medium pitch in inches for a cold process roof per foot?

1
5/8
1/2

Rough Carpentry and Framing

What is the unit of run of any jack rafter?

12 inches
14 inches
16 inches
17 inches

Siding

When nailing plain beveled siding, how deep should the nails penetrate the studs?

1 1/2"
2"
3"
4"

Thermal Moisture Protection

Insulation requirements are found on __________ of the exterior envelope plans.

details
wall sections
cross-sections
all of the above

USA Dig Alert

The One Call of WY markings are valid __________.^[1]

for 7 days
for 14 business days
for 1 year
forever