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General Contractor License - KB2 Study Prep - Full Set (1).
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General Contractor License - KB2 Study Prep - FullSet
after the wall has been erected and braced - ANS-At what stage of the construction process
would the builder cut out the sole plate in a door opening?
to only one siding board - ANS-When wide square edge boards are being used for board and
batten siding, how should the batten strips be nailed ?
42 - ANS-According to the code, the minimum allowable height of a guardrail at a restaurant
deck (or any commercial building) is _____ inches above the finished floor height of the deck or
balcony.
2 inches - ANS-If the blueprint does not disclose an exterior doors rough opening, then the
standard practice would be to frame the width _____ oversize.
to decrease sound transmission in walls and partitions - ANS-How are resilient channels used in
drywall application?
pan head, type S. It attaches stud to runner up to 14-ga - ANS-What screws are used to attach
steel studs to the top and bottom steel track?
20 - ANS-In single family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum net clear opening width of
windows, which are required for emergency egress or rescue, is _____ inches.
2:12 - ANS-According to the code what is the minimum slope on which asphalt strip shingles
may be installed?
3 - ANS-According to Code the MAXIMUM diameter of a hole that may be bored in a 2 by 10
joist is _____ inches.
1/6 - ANS-According to the Code, notches allowed in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed
what fraction of the depth of the joist?
2 feet - ANS-While trenching and excavating, OSHA requires at least _____ feet of clear
unobstructed distance from the trenches edge to the toe or edge of the dirt or spoils pile.
1-1/2 by 3-1/2 - ANS-What is the actual size of a 2 x 4 surfaced dry piece of framing lumber?
36 inches - ANS-What is the minimum height of a guardrail on a residential deck ?
,10 - ANS-A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in single family dwellings
having an occupant load of less than 10 is _____ inches.
prevent rapid extraction of the mixing water from the concrete - ANS-Dampening of the
subgrade or the wood concrete forms prior to the placement of concrete will:
25 (1/4th) - ANS-Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed _____ percent of the joist depth.
one layer #15 non-perforated felt - ANS-According to code, asphalt shingles installed on roof
with a slope of 4:12 or greater require an underlayment of:
2 inches - ANS-How much clearance is the wood framing required to have where a masonry
chimney passes through the roof opening?
1 layer of # 15 - ANS-Asphalt shingles installed in warmer climates with a slope of 4 in 12 or
more should have a minimum underlayment of:
As soon as possible after finishing. - ANS-When should concrete curing procedures start?
"F" Channel - ANS-A kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept aluminum soffit
panels is:
screeding - ANS-A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after:
a hand release shut off switch - ANS-According to OSHA, powered concrete trowels that are
manually guided shall be equipped with:
5 feet - ANS-When workers are required to enter a trench, shoring is required if the trench is
what minimum depth?
24 - ANS-The minimum distance that end joints shall be offset in double top plates is _____
inches.
Not less than 6 - ANS-The minimum overlap of vertical joints of felt or paper, which is applied to
exterior walls, as a weather resistant barrier, is _____ inches.
LxWxH=
then divide by 27 = Cubic Yards - ANS-How do you calculate cubic yards ?
Self tapping #8 - ANS-What size screw should be used to attach steel sheathing to a metal
structure?
2 x 12 - ANS-Solid blocking is required for floor joist that exceed what nominal size?
, Inadequate presoaking - ANS-Excessive slump loss during concrete pumping is an indicator of?
Below the frost line - ANS-The minimum depth of a footing shall extend how far?
4 inches - ANS-What is the minimum required thickness of a structural concrete wall?
to the furring strips - ANS-How is reverse-board-and-batten siding attached?
All of the above, inclusively - ANS-What is the definition of a confined space?
supplementary oxygen - ANS-Which of the following is most important when rescuing someone
from a permit required confined space?
18 inches, 36 inches - ANS-For open valleys, valley lining of two plies of mineral-surfaced roll
roofing complying with ASTM D 3909 or ASTM D 6380 shall be permitted. The bottom layer
shall be _____ and the top layer a minimum of _____ wide.
12 inches - ANS-What is the minimum footing width on solid rock?
8 inches - ANS-What is the minimum width of a load bearing CMU wall with filled cells?
22 gauge - ANS-What is the minimum gauge of sheet metal veneer wall ties?
flashing - ANS-What do you call a metal used to keep water from seeping into a house?
3,000 psf - ANS-What is the load bearing value(PSF) of sandy gravel?
Jamb - ANS-What is the inner piece around a door frame called?
The licensee's scope of work is resticted - ANS-What does the "R" after the contractors license
number represent?
Point of operation - ANS-According to OSHA, what type of guard (or safety) is required for a
power saw?
10% - ANS-What is the maximum slope of a footing trench before stepping is required?
All of the above - ANS-Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be waterproofed _____.
#6 - ANS-What is the minimum size screw for attaching gypsum board to steel studs?
1-1/2 inch - ANS-The minimum depth of wire wall ties embedded in mortar of solid masonry unit
is?
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