North Carolina Builders License 300 EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Administrative Codes: Exceptions 5 - ANSWERAlteration, remodeling or renovation of
an existing building that is exempt under this section, or alteration, remodeling or
renovation of an existing building or building site that does not alter or affect the
structural system of the building; change the buildings access or exit pattern; or change
the live or dead load on the building's structural system.
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 3 Building Blocks: Existing buildings and facilities - In existing buildings and
facilities, the turning space shall be a circular space with a ___ " minimum diameter. -
ANSWER67"
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 3 Building Blocks: New buildings and facilities - in new buildings and facilities,
the turning space shall be a circular space with a ___ " minimum diameter -
ANSWER67"
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 4 Accessible Routes: Doors, Doorways and Gates - Doorways shall have a
clear opening width of ___ " ( ____ mm) minimum - ANSWER32"
815mm
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 4 Accessible Routes: Ramps - Ramp runs shall have a running slope greater
than __ : ___ and not steeper than __ : ___ - ANSWER1:20
1:12
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 4 Accessible Routes: Walking Surfaces - The clear width of an interior
accessible route shall be ___ inches minimum. The clear width of an exterior accessible
route shall be ___ inches minimum. - ANSWER36"
48"
,ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 5 General Site and Building Elements: Floor Surfaces - Parking spaces and
access aisles shall comply with Section 302 and have surface slopes not steeper than
__ : ___. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve.
(Note: 1:48 is the same as 1/4" per foot.) - ANSWER1:48
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 6 Plumbing Elements & Facilities: Water Closets & Toilet - The water closet
shall be located with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the
water closet shall be ___ " ( ____ mm) minimum and ___ " ( ____ mm) maximum from
the side wall or partition. - ANSWER16" (405mm)
18" (455mm)
ANSI Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities
Chapter 7 Communication Elements & Features: Signs - Raised characters shall be ___
" ( ___ mm) minimum above the floor, measured to the baseline of the lowest raised
character and ___ " ( ___ mm) maximum above the floor, measured to the baseline of
the highest raised character. - ANSWER48" (1220mm)
60" (1525mm)
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Doors: _____ ____ should be installed after the _______ and _______ ______ have
been installed and the door is latched and are permanently installed (nailed) on the lock
side first. (Note: know the following sequence)
- install the door
- install locking mechanism & striker plate
- close & latch the door
- nail the door stop to the lock side first - ANSWERDoor stops
Lockset
Strike plate
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Doors: A ___ " butt-hinge is used for a 1 3/8" interior door. - ANSWER3 1/2"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Doors: Standard interior door height is __ ' _" ( ___ "). (Note: this is NOT in your code
book). - ANSWER6'8" or 80"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Drawings: ________ _________ are the most exact and extensive drawings used on a
project. - ANSWERWorking drawings
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Drawings: A bench mark is a starting point or point of reference (POR) from which
measurements can be made. A bench mark may be a mark on the foundation of a
,nearby building or a stone or concrete marker in the ground at a certain location. -
ANSWER
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Drawings: A window list on a set of plans is called the ________ ________. -
ANSWERWindow schedule
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Drawings: Drawings that show front, side, and rear views of a building are called
"________." - ANSWERElevations
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Drawings: Floor plans are typically drawn to a ___ " = ___ " scale. - ANSWER1/4" = 1'0"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Framing: Nail _______ ______ to rafter tails. - ANSWERFascia boards
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Framing: Plywood soffit boards are attached to the structure using ___ nails spaced
at___ " o.c. - ANSWER4d nails
6"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Framing: The minimum lap for beveled siding is ___ " (Note: this is in the residential
code but not the building). - ANSWER1"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Insulation: ____ _________ that is placed between floor joists above an unheated
crawlspace should be well supported between the joist by wires or wire mesh. -
ANSWERBatt insulation
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Interior Carpentry: Screws used to mount a cabinet to a wall should have at least ___ "
penetration into the supporting member. (Note: remember to add mounting board (3/4")
and gypsum thickness (1/2") plus the penetration requirement (1") to the screw length
for 2 1/4" answer). - ANSWER1"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Lumber Defects: _____ - a small crack that runs across the growth rings, parallel to the
grain. - ANSWERCheck
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Lumber Defects: : ______ - a lengthwise grain separation between or through the
growth rings. - ANSWERShake
Carpentry & Associated Trades
, Lumber Defects: : Boards shrink more proportionately in ____ than ____ or _____ -
ANSWERWidth
Length
Thickness
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Roof Framing: ________ for ____ _______ should be provided by eave vents in soffit
boards. - ANSWERVentilation
Hip Roofs
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Shear Walls: _________ _________ is a skin and lung irritant. Wear protective clothing,
including a long-sleeve shirt, gloves , long pants, high-top work boots and a cap. Also
wear a suitable dust make, or respirator and eye protection. (Note: mold-resistant
clothing is not required.) - ANSWERFiberglass insulation
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Shear Walls: Fasteners along the edges in shear panels (shear walls constructed of
either Light-Framed cold-formed steel or wood) shall be placed not less than ___ inch in
from panel edges. - ANSWER3/8"
Carpentry & Associated Trades
Shear Walls: The vapor retarder on the batts should be placed toward the "____ - __ -
_____" side. - ANSWERWarm-in-winter
Concrete & Reinforcement
Admixtures for Concrete - _______ are used to retard the rate of set of concrete. (Note:
sucrose is a commonly used retarder.) - ANSWERRetarders
Concrete & Reinforcement
Admixtures for Concrete - _____________ are used to accelerate the strength
development of concrete at an early age. (Note: calcium chloride is the most commonly
used accelerator.) - ANSWERAccelerators
Concrete & Reinforcement
Admixtures for Concrete - ______________ (high range water reducers) are added to
concrete with a low to normal slump and water-cement ratio to make high slump flowing
concrete. (Note: may be referred to as the "W/C or W/CM ratio"). -
ANSWERSuperplasticizers
Concrete & Reinforcement
Admixtures for Concrete - A corrosion-inhibiting admixture should be used when
concrete is ___________ _ __________. - ANSWERExposed to Seawater
Concrete & Reinforcement
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