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• 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 sill:

  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 of 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 un disturbed 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 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:

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• 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 backset 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’
• What is the structural part of a stair step that carriers the load:

  Stringer
• What formula is used if combustible materials project out from the face of a fireplace opening, to determine how far away from the opening they may be applied:

  for every 1/8” projection, set back an additional inch
• Underlayment for asphalt roofing in high winds areas must be fastened with fasteners at what maximum centers:

  36”
• Where is the starting point for setting a parque tile floor:

  In the middle of the room
• Footer anchor bolts must be embedded by what minimum amount:

  7”
• What controls the strength of concrete as it cures:

  Controlled water loss
• What is the minimum compressive strength for a concrete driveway with moderate exposure:

  3000
• What is the maximum slope For a wheelchair ramp:

  1:12”
• The correct compaction of sand requires:

  correct moisture
• At what minimum distance from the structure must combustible material be stored:

  20’
• What kind of interior door requires the track to be installed during the framing process:

  Pocket
• What is maximum deviation in height for stair risers:

  3/8”
• What if the minimum clear width of an egress door:

  32”
• What ASTM standard controls the use of polyurethane insulation:

  C1029
• When is the bottom plate of framing cut out for any door opening:

  after sanding, attaching and bracing the wall
• What are the parts of a ballustrade:

  Handrails,ballusters, newels