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Cards (24)

  • In a sleeping room what Is the maximum height of a window sill measured from the top of the finished floor to the top of the window still
    44”
  • Working scaffold platforms should be kept at what maximum distance from a wall being plastered and lathed
    18”
  • If installing board and batten siding, how is the batten attached
    Nailed into the stud or substrate below only
  • If using screws or pins to attach a non-load bearing steel stud to a concrete floor, what is the maximum distance from each end of the track for a fastener
    2”
  • When is type lll cement used
    During cold weather when early strength is needed
  • Which of the following cannot be used for eye protection
    Regular glasses with thick plastic frames
  • Type X Sheetrock has a rating that is based on 

    Fire resistance
  • How is the width of a door jamb determined
    from the outside of outer wall to inside of inner wall
  • What is the actual size of a finished 2 x 6
    1 1/2“ X 5 1/2“
  • What is the correct moisture barrier under a concrete floor
    6mil lapped 6”
  • Which of the following would be the correct way to frame a 5’ x 5’ stair opening through a floor
    Double the header and trimmer joists
  • A week or so after concrete is placed a powdery substance appears on the surface indicating
    Overworking the concrete when placing
  • All exterior concrete footings must be placed at what distance below undisturbed ground surface and below the frostline
    12”
  • If joining two studs to make a box connection how much of an overlap do you provide
    6”
  • Which of the following statements about vibratory settlement of concrete is correct
    A stiffer batch may be used
  • What type soil is used for backfilling a basement wall

    Same as soil is used for footer
  • How far from the block should the level string be located when placing a masonry wall
    1/16”
  • What is the minimum distance from finished grade to the top of the concrete footing for a wood framed house
    8”
  • What is first done when installing base cabinets in a kitchen
    find floor high spots
  • What is the minimum slope on which metal tiles can be applied to a roof
    December 30,1899 3:12:00 AM -0500
  • What is the actual dimension of a 2 x 4
    1 1/2 x 3 1/2
  • When working in a trench or a hole without water protection what is the maximum amount of water allowed to collect in the bottom
    0”
  • The backseat for a door lock is centered how far back from the edge of the door
    2 3/8”
  • Batter boards are required to be placed how far from the edge of the footer
    4”