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COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS
750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch contour
intervals, approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from one end of the
pipe to the other?

A. 2 contour intervals

B. 4 contour intervals

C. 6 contour intervals

D. 8 contour intervals - ANS-D.8 contour intervals

A 140-foot wide paved area is to be sloped 1/8 inch per foot. The elevation at the highest point
is to be 87.2 feet at the center. What is the elevation at the lowest point at the perimeter?

A. 78.70 feet

B. 81.30 feet

C. 85.74 feet

D. 86.50 feet - ANS-D.86.50 feet.

A building has an area of 3,350 square feet and a roof slope of 3 in 12. The roof is to be
covered with composite shingles at three bundles per square which can be purchased only by
the whole bundle. To convert from plan area to actual roof area, use the following table: SLOPE
MULTIPLY PLAN AREA BY 2 in 12 1. in 12 1. in 12 1. in 12 1. in 12
1. in 12 1. in 12 1. in 12 1.414 How many bundles of shingles are
REQUIRED to roof the building? Do NOT make an allowance for waste, hips, valleys or starter
courses.

A. Less than 100.

B. Between 100 and 105.

C. Between 106 and 110.

D. More than 110. - ANS-B.Between 100 and 105

,A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a MINIMUM of
how much time before backfilling?

A.24 hours

B. 48 hours

C. 3 days

D. 7 days - ANS-B.48 hours.

A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge coating using
Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?

A. 1/4 inch

B. 3/8 inch

C. 1/2 inch

D. 5/8 inch - ANS-B.3/8 inch

A contract refers to an insurance agreement that the contractor is required to have. This is
considered to be which of the following?

A. a bond

B. an addendum

C. part of the contract

D. a non-binding agreement - ANS-C.part of the contract

A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT

A. identify the risks.

B. predict the likelihood of an unwanted outcome.

C. place a dollar amount on it.

D. assume ideal conditions. - ANS-D.assume ideal conditions.

, A cost plus contract calls for the contractor to receive direct costs for labor and materials, and a
markup of 20% of direct costs. The contractor is also to receive a bonus of 15% of savings if
total cost to the owner is less than $80,000, and a bonus of $1,000 per day if the project is
completed early. Final costs for direct labor and materials are $60,000. The project is completed
3 days early. What is the total amount due the contractor?

A. Less than $70,000.

B. Between $70,000 and $75,000.

C. Between $75,001 and $80,000.

D. More than $80,000. - ANS-C.Between $75,001 and $80,000.

A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?

A. 1%

B. 9%

C. 18%

D. 34% - ANS-B.9%

A foundation drain shall extend past the outside edge of the footing at least how far?

A. 4 inches

B. 8 inches

C. 12 inches

D. 16 inches - ANS-C.12 inches

A lump sum contract on a project has a total contract price of $160,000. Retainage has been
held back at 10%. The contractor has received progress payments for 75% of the project. The
contractor submits a request for final payment for the now completed project. How much should
the final payment amount be?

A. less than $30,000

B. between $30,000 and $40,000

C. between $40,001 and $50,000

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