General Contractor License - KB2 Study Prep - Full Set CORRECT 100%
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CONTRACTOR LICENSE
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CONTRACTOR LICENSE
At what stage of the construction process would the builder cut out the sole plate in a door opening? - ANSWER after the wall has been erected and braced
When wide square edge boards are being used for board and batten siding, how should the batten strips be nailed ? - ANSWER to only one siding ...
General Contractor License - KB2 Study Prep -
Full Set CORRECT 100%
At what stage of the construction process would the builder cut out the sole plate in a door opening? -
ANSWER after the wall has been erected and braced
When wide square edge boards are being used for board and batten siding, how should the batten strips
be nailed ? - ANSWER to only one siding board
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. - ANSWER
42
If the blueprint does not disclose an exterior doors rough opening, then the standard practice would be
to frame the width _____ oversize. - ANSWER 2 inches
How are resilient channels used in drywall application? - ANSWER to decrease sound transmission in
walls and partitions
What screws are used to attach steel studs to the top and bottom steel track? - ANSWER pan head, type
S. It attaches stud to runner up to 14-ga
In single family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum net clear opening width of windows, which are
required for emergency egress or rescue, is _____ inches. - ANSWER 20
According to the code what is the minimum slope on which asphalt strip shingles may be installed? -
ANSWER 2:12
According to Code the MAXIMUM diameter of a hole that may be bored in a 2 by 10 joist is _____
inches. - ANSWER 3
, According to the Code, notches allowed in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed what fraction of
the depth of the joist? - ANSWER 1/6
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. - ANSWER 2 feet
What is the actual size of a 2 x 4 surfaced dry piece of framing lumber? - ANSWER 1-1/2 by 3-1/2
What is the minimum height of a guardrail on a residential deck ? - ANSWER 36 inches
A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in single family dwellings having an occupant
load of less than 10 is _____ inches. - ANSWER 10
Dampening of the subgrade or the wood concrete forms prior to the placement of concrete will: -
ANSWER prevent rapid extraction of the mixing water from the concrete
Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed _____ percent of the joist depth. - ANSWER 25 (1/4th)
According to code, asphalt shingles installed on roof with a slope of 4:12 or greater require an
underlayment of: - ANSWER one layer #15 non-perforated felt
How much clearance is the wood framing required to have where a masonry chimney passes through
the roof opening? - ANSWER 2 inches
Asphalt shingles installed in warmer climates with a slope of 4 in 12 or more should have a minimum
underlayment of: - ANSWER 1 layer of # 15
When should concrete curing procedures start? - ANSWER As soon as possible after finishing.
A kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept aluminum soffit panels is: - ANSWER "F"
Channel
, A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after: - ANSWER screeding
According to OSHA, powered concrete trowels that are manually guided shall be equipped with: -
ANSWER a hand release shut off switch
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. - ANSWER 18 inches, 36 inches
What is the minimum footing width on solid rock? - ANSWER 12 inches
What is the minimum width of a load bearing CMU wall with filled cells? - ANSWER 8 inches
What is the minimum gauge of sheet metal veneer wall ties? - ANSWER 22 gauge
What do you call a metal used to keep water from seeping into a house? - ANSWER flashing
What is the load bearing value(PSF) of sandy gravel? - ANSWER 3,000 psf
What is the inner piece around a door frame called? - ANSWER Jamb
What does the "R" after the contractors license number represent? - ANSWER The licensee's scope of
work is resticted
According to OSHA, what type of guard (or safety) is required for a power saw? - ANSWER Point of
operation
What is the maximum slope of a footing trench before stepping is required? - ANSWER 10%
Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be waterproofed _____. - ANSWER All of the above
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