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- Refer to the Diagram; If the finished elevation of the project will be 99.5', how many cubic yards of earth will need to be removed?
- What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?
- In the dehumidification control process, which of the following is NOT true about the reheat coil?
- All of the following statements are true about chill water riser clamps except _____.
- Scope of work documents are used with___?
- What is the required pressure used to test piping systems using water?
- According to NFPA 105 and NFPA 80, after the initial 1-year inspection, fire and smoke dampers, except for hospitals, shall be inspected every ____ years.
- Galvanic corrosion is caused by_____.
- Pressure in piping systems, especially pumped systems is often referred to as ____.
- What is the curing time for Type I concrete to achieve 70% of design strength?
- What is a shackle?
- The extension on the end of the boom of a crane is called a:
- At what temperature are low-hydrogen electrodes(welding rods) stored until they are used?
- All of the following wiring methods can be used in a return air plenum except___?
- A multizone air handler has which of the following?
- In addition to providing freeze / thaw resistance, air entrainment will also improve the _____ of concrete.
- Air entrainment in concrete is used primarily to?
- What is the actual diameter of a #4 steel reinforcing bar?
- What is the actual diameter of a #5 deformed steel reinforcing bar?
- What type of nail is easy to remove and normally used for building forms?
- Under ASTM standards, an engineered design mix for freshly batch concrete, (other than Type III cement) would require _____ days for full field curing time.
- What is the minimum length of time that a concrete slab, beam or footing using (high early) Type III concrete, must cure to achieve 70% of its' design strength?
- What would you put between a new slab and an existing slab?
- When finishing concrete, what operation is preformed prior to Bull floating?
- What type of joint is used to allow both horizontal and vertical movement in adjoining concrete surfaces?
- Vents shall terminate not less than ___ feet in vertical height above the highest connected appliance flue collar.
- A disconnect in a single enclosure that contains fuses is known as a _____.
- Refer to the Diagram; How deep should the bolt marked "B" be set in the slab?
- According to OSHA, which type of soil composed of angular gravel, silt, clay or dry unstable rock has a higher stability than Type C soil?
- Decks to receive waterproofing membranes should be sloped at least ___ inches per foot.
- What is used to keep toilet tank from having condensation on the tank?
- Moment-resisting connections that prevent rotation between the girders and the columns are used in buildings that are designed as _______.
- If the contract has a liquidated damages clause this provide____.
- Which of the following tests would be used to measure the optimum moisture content of the soil and maximum density?
- According to OSHA, if you have 23 workers on a job site, how many toilets and urinals are required?
- What is the part of the window that is directly under the sill and stool?
- What type of clothing is required for welding?
- What can you expect when drilling through sand?
- Which of the following is NOT an example of passive interference?
- In construction terms, what does HVAC stand for?
- If the plans show a gas water heater and Contractor calls for an electric water heater, you should?
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color is used to mark gas lines?
- A contractor has had the area of an excavation marked by Louisiana One Call. The markings show underground electric lines will be encountered, what must the contractor do before digging?
- What type of drill bit would you use in clay or sand?
- What type of test would you use to determine the compaction of soil?
- What are the five basic types of AC compressors?
- What soil type is largely found in Louisiana?
- What is the maximum length of a combination of vehicles (Tractor and Trailer)?
- Which of the following is used to test the fit of a respirator mask?
- You have put in a call to 811 on Monday and have a ticket. When is the soonest that you can start to dig on the site?
- What book should you be familiar with when working in Louisiana concerning regulations for haul trucks?
- What is the minimum height of a Type III barricade?
- You are stopping traffic on a roadway with no shoulder for work being done on a Right of Way, what should your road signs read?
- Of Osha’s Big Four fatal risks on the job site the most fatalities are caused by ____.
- In Louisiana, what is the maximum length of any single vehicle?
- A bore hole is generally reamed to ____ times the outside diameter of the product pipe.
- In drilling what is the purpose of filter cake?
- What is used to steer the pipe when preforming a bore?
- Excavations 20' or less in Type B soil shall have a maximum allowable slope of ____.
- Excavations 20' or less in Type C soil shall have a maximum allowable slope of ____.
- Refer to the wall detail diagram; What is the required PSI for the slab?
- What would be the best backing material for use for ceramic tile around a bathtub or wet area?
- At what occupant load does a Group B occupancy require a manual fire alarm system?
- The minimum net clear opening space for an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be ___ sq.ft.?
- Which design professional prepares submittals for "Structural" designs?
- According to OSHA, temporary stairs used on a jobsite shall have a landing at every ____ feet of vertical rise.
- According to OSHA, not more than ___gallons of flammable liquid shall be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet.
- What is the total return air in cubic feet per minute for unit A1?
- One of the properties of varnish is that it contains ___.
- An elevator serving an apartment building has a Phase II emergency in car operation. What is this elevator used to service in case of an emergency?
- According to Carpentry by Koel, an attic space containing a “GAS” heater, located in Zone 4 should have an insulation R-Value of __.
- Who reviews submittals?
- On a commercial roof, scuppers used for secondary drainage shall not have an opening less than ___ inches.
- What is the maximum height of a threshold on a commercial swing door?
- The person who designs the plans and specifications for the utilities and site work is a ____?
- During the final placing of solid web structural members, the load shall not be released from the hoisting lines until the members have _________ at each connection.
- Which of the following produces the strongest weld?
- Brazing is designated as ____.
- How many pounds does a 16' length of W18 x 24 structural steel weigh?
- Which of the following does NOT cause high head pressure in a small unit?
- Refer to the Diagram; What do the first 2 numbers on the welding rod indicate?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the difference in elevation between the two stakes?
- Which of these materials has the highest Melting Temperature?
- According to OSHA, when is it permissible for employees to ride on a hoist line?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the distance from the West side of Building "B" to the far property line?
- What part of a cabinet is used to secure it to the wall?
- What is the first step in installing new base cabinets?
- Which of the following should be used to install cabinets to a wall with 1/2″ drywall?
- A manual standpipe system is required in buildings where any part of the building's floor level of the highest story is located more than ___ feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
- What are the three sections that make up a balance sheet?
- What must be done for a recessed door that is not done for a standard door?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify "B".
- Which of the following restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously to or through the roof?
- A carpenter makes $35.00 per hour and his helper $15.00 per hour. They can install 800 liner feet of trim in 8 hours. How much trim can they install in 150 minutes?
- A wide flange structural steel beam is designated by the symbol _____.
- Refer to the drawing; Which of the following is the symbol for structural steel ?
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be used to designate the piece of structural iron shown?
- During the final placing of solid web structural members, the load shall not be released from the hoisting line until it is secured with_____?
- Changes to an NPDES plan can be authorized by _______?
- Fireplace chimneys shall extend not less than _____ inches higher than any portion of the building within 10 feet in horizontal distance.
- Fireplace chimneys shall terminate not less than____ feet above the highest point where the chimney penetrates through the roof.
- Employers shall ensure that employees use a ladder to enter and exit a manhole or hole that is _____ feet deep or more.
- What color are the reflectorized stripes on a flagger's vest?
- Refer to the Diagram; How many 6″ x 6″ x 20′ posts are needed for the foundation?
- According to Technical Digest 9, Open web steel joists resting on a steel beam must lap over _____ inches.
- Which of the following listed below is NOT classified as a Group A or B occupancy?
- A class room in a building with 5 adults shall be classified as a Group __ occupancy.
- Turnstiles located as part of an accessible route shall have not less than _____ inches clear width between 34 and 80 inches
- Turnstiles located as part of an accessible route shall have not less than _____inches clear width at and below a height of 34 inches.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the signals shown would the rigger give to the crane operator to raise the boom?
- OSHA requires a ring buoy present on site whenever working ____.
- Employees working over or near water shall be provided with a ___?
- What is the minimum length measured in the direction of travel, for the landing of an egress door?
- Rectangular chimney flues that have an aspect ratio less than 2 to 1 shall have a minimum net cross- sectional area of at least__ of the fireplace.
- How many board feet are in 1- 2x4 that is 16' long?
- Refer to the Diagram; The storm sewer pipe shown is draining into a _____?
- Refer to the Diagram; What should be installed at point "A"?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the thickness of the footing?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the distance from the West side of carport to the property line?
- How often must a Crane be inspected for leaks?
- Rons Construction has a contract for $100,00.00. There is a 10% retainage in the contract with the owner. $80,000.00 of the project is under subcontract and the subcontractor has agreed to a 5% retainage. How much will be paid to the subcontractor prior to the retainage?
- In soil, what does "PI" mean?
- A building's horizontal drainage pipe will be buried underground and connected to the City storm drains. When would the pipe be buried?
- Type III portland cement is designed as:
- When a jobsite contains asbestos, how much lead time must the EPA be given before starting construction?
- Which of the following materials can contain asbestos?
- Wood trusses are normally placed ___ inches on center.
- When bringing a visitor to a job site, for Safety you should______.
- Refer to the Diagram; What diameter is the rebar used for the slab shown?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the maximum distance allowed for A?
- According to OSHA, when dealing with a permit-required confined space, how many attendants are required outside the entry point?
- When is final payment due to a contractor?
- Refer to the Diagram; The gable ends of the house are going to be covered with 1" x 10" wood siding. How many square feet of siding is needed? Subtract the area for the Louvers and Stucco.
- According to Walkers Building Estimators book, light gauge metal framing can be used for buildings ______.
- Floor joists are attached to joist headers using ____ size nails.
- To minimize erosion around a building site, a silt fence and ____ are 2 types of erosion control.
- Concrete cylinders filled and stored at the job site should be kept at __.
- What government agency oversees the standards and regulations pertaining to clearing and grubbing?
- Pipeline construction is completed to what specifications?
- Which of the following would be least effective in keeping ground water out of an excavation in silty clay soil?
- A gravel sub grade is being placed that measures 7 meters wide and 3 kilometers long. The payment is $1.13 per square meter. What will be the total payment?
- An interior bearing wall supporting one floor only, will have a girder constructed of 2- 2x12's . The building is 22' wide and the material is southern pine. What is the maximum span for this girder?
- The cricket of a saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney with a width greater than:
- Refer to the Diagram; The slab is 3000 PSI concrete at a cost of $95.00 per cubic yard. What is the cost to pour the concrete only?
- According to OSHA, when is it permissible for employees to ride on a hoist line?
- When mounting flashing lights used with a sprinkler system, how much larger than the bolt do you drill the hole?
- On a topographic survey map, the lines showing elevations are called ______ lines.
- What is the name of a drawing that shows a building's 3 axes of space and the angle between any 2 of them is 120 degrees?
- How long does a NPDES permit last?
- According to code, what is the minimum requirement for toe nailing ceiling joists to the top plate?
- Fire extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall be mounted so that their tops are no more than __________ ft. above the floor.
- What would be used to protect the corner of sheetrock?
- An NPDES permit is required for the project if discharging pollutants into _____________.
- What type of pile is used to construct a caisson? (See solution)
- The architect approves which of the following before use on the job site?
- What is the size of a modular brick?
- Which of the following items should be included in the mechanical subcontractor's contract?
- As built drawings must contain/show the records of all:
- What are the two forms of CPM ___________?
- Which type of wall requires engineering to withstand unusual stress?
- Wood veneer for exterior walls Type I, II, III or IV shall be ________.
- An elevator is required in buildings where a required accessible floor is ___________________.
- A road construction site has 5 zones, they are:
- Fumes, vapors, or gases collected by an exhaust ventilating system shall discharge __________.
- What is the minimum slope that structural sheet metal roofing can be used on?
- In a cost plus a fee contract, which of the following would be a reimbursed cost?
- Which of the following would Worker's Compensation Insurance supplement be used?
- A 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder placed under a slab shall have joints lapped not less than _________ inches.
- According to code normal asphalt shingles 36" to 40" in length must have not less than ________ nails per strip.
- How would galvanized piping be connected to PVC piping?
- What insurance would cover damage to materials on the job site due to the contractors negligence?
- What is the diameter of #9 rebar?
- When framing the rough opening of an emergency escape window, the sill height shall be framed so that it is a maximum __________ inches from the floor?
- What is the most widely used rating system for measuring the effectiveness of green building design?
- Curb ramps should be at least ___ inches wide.
- What is the maximum notch that can be placed at the end of a ceiling joist?
- According to OSHA, what is the maximum travel distance to a ladder placed in a trench?
- The minimum width of stairways serving an occupant load of 40, shall have a width of not less than ______ inches.
- What is the typical rough ceiling height for residential construction?
- An attic access opening shall not be less than ________ inches.
- If a concrete drive is 8' wide by 30' long, how many expansion joints will be needed?
- Portland cement consists primarily of lime and _______.
- In addition to providing freeze / thaw resistance, air entrainment will also improve the _____ of concrete.
- Hardwood strip flooring is installed _______ to the floor joists.
- A stake is marked 3 + 00 and has an elevation of 61.50. The next stake is marked 3 + 50 and has an elevation of 61.00.What is the slope?
- Which of the following is used to test the fit of a respirator mask?
- When boring, rock that has a TSF of 8000 is considered to have hardness classification ______.
- What is the minimum amount of oxygen that must be present in a confined space before adequate precautions must be taken?
- Refer to the Diagram; The map shown is a _____ map.
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color is used to mark sewer lines?
- A contractor enters a contract that requires excavation to be performed. He calls LA One Call on Tuesday afternoon, what is the earliest time that he should wait before excavating?
- What is the weight limit for a class B CDL(commercial drivers license)?
- What shall be done with a cracked hard hat?
- A pair of conductors supply a 12 amp, 120 volt load that is located a distance of 150′ from the source. The two size 12 AWG conductors that feed the load have a resistance of 1.93 ohms per 1000 feet. What is the voltage drop in the supply conductors?
- Given: A motor draws 4 KW and delivers 4 horsepower, consider 746 watts equal one horsepower. What is the electrical efficiency of the motor?
- 2000 KVA is equal to ______ VA.
- A 2 hour fire wall consists of ___ each side.
- Which of the following would be considered Project Overhead?
- One of the best signs that a glycol based heat transfer fluid need to be replaced is ____.
- Which of the following does NOT cause high head pressure in a small unit?
- An application of paint has a Wet film thickness of 45 mils, the paint is 40% liquid. What will be the Dry film thickness?
- After power washing a wood wall, how long should you wait before applying paint?
- What type of fire extinguisher is generally required where paints are stored or used?
- If a welder is only qualified for the Flat position, which classifications would he need to preform in the Overhead welding position?
- Bolt holes for bolted connections of structural members which are punched or drilled should be how much larger than the diameter of the required bolt?
- After priming a steel super structure, what should be done to any open unused bolt holes?
- Refer to the Diagram; The weld shown would which one for prepping steel?
- Refer to the diagram; What is the type of weld shown?
- Base plates up to 2'' in thickness are normally welded to the column where ?
- Refer to the Diagram; What does "A" signify on the bolt head?
- Refer to the diagram; Where would the corner of the building be ?
- For heavy construction such as foundations of large buildings, industrial structures, the soil should be compacted to ______.
- For light construction such as Residential buildings and light-duty pavements the soil should be compacted to ______.
- When driving piles using 2 attached jetting pipes, when do you start the Jetting?
- Well points would be most effective in ___?
- How is a slump test performed?
- A 20′ simple slope trench in TYPE C soil shall have a maximum allowable slope of ____.
- Concrete cylinders are normally tested at ___ days.
- You are relocating a gas line, La. One-Call will the lines from the property line to the ____.
- What is the last step in preperation before lifting a whole house slab?
- Why is form oil used?
- Which type of pile driver is normally used to drive piling when the driving conditions are relatively easy or you have loose soil?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of footing is shown?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of footing is shown?
- Refer to the diagram; what type of foundation is shown?
- Why is form oil used?
- When unloading a long concrete pile from a truck using a bridle sling, the ends of the sling should be placed _______.
- Water passes through which type of soil the easiest?
- Sheet piles are being used to keep water out of a marsh area. The length of the site is 345' and each pile protects 18" and are 15' long. The piles cost $6.50 per sq ft. What is the total cost of the sheet piles?
- When deciding the slope for trench walls, a rule of thumb that can be used is a slope of ______.
- When placing concrete in hot weather, it would be advisable to add ___________ to the mix.
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- How is a slump test performed?
- When sheet piles are being driven in water the bottom guide would be best secured by ________________.
- You have put in a call to 811 on Monday and have a ticket. When is the soonest that you can start to dig on the site?
- According to OSHA, soils composed of angular gravel, silt, clay or dry unstable rock are classified as Type ____.
- When is it necessary to require employees to work in a trench, the excavated materials, tools or equipment shall be placed a minimum of _____ feet away from the edge of the trench.
- What type of weld is used to connect H-Piles?
- When is bull floating performed?
- An OSHA certificate of fall hazard training must contain ___________________.
- A wellpoint system is least effective in ___?
- Well points would be most effective in ___?
- What is the last step in preperation before lifting a whole house slab?
- When forming a drive way , where should the form stakes be placed on the form boards ?
- Refer to the Diagram; When lifing a concrete slab what order would you raise the steel support beams?
- When hydraulic shoring is used in a trench you should _____.
- In unstable soil for deep trenches you must use a trench box. How is the trench box set?
- When using a pile driver , it is recommended that the weight of the ram be ____.
- When driving piles using 2 attached jetting pipes, when do you start the Jetting?
- A slab measures 40' x 60' and is 9" thick. How many cubic yards will it take to pour the slab with a 7% waste?
- Refer to the diagram; The wall form shown is 20 ft. long. How many boards will it take to construct the whales with a 10% waste? The whalers are 2 x 4 x 8.
- What is the diamater of a #5 deformed rebar?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of lot 452?
- OSHA requires fall protection at ____ feet.
- A distance of 50' with a 1% slope has a ___ fall.
- When de-watering a site in clean sand and gravel with high permeability soil, which of the following would be LEAST effective?
- Refer to the diagram; On the survey map what is the distance between point B and Point C ?
- A project requires a permit from Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Who is required to get the permit.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which configuration would be correct for a hoist?
- A Bench mark is at an elevation of 33.11'. The cut to the invert of a pipe is 16.27' and the HI reading is 2.01'. What should the rod reading at the invert of the pipe be?
- A metal ring around the top of a wood pile used to keep it from splintering is called a _____.
- Which of the following standards is used when welding a GAS pipeline?
- Given the following information; Truck bed can hold 9 cubic yards of material, the soil has a dry density factor of 1.84 and a wet factor of 2.18. The soil has a swell factor of 15% from bank cubic yards. How many loads will it take to deliver 1000 bank cubic yards?
- If you purchased 1000 bank cubic yards from a dirt pit and it will be compacted to 95% modified proctor on the job site. 1 bank cubic yard is equal to 1.08 cubic yards compacted to 95%. 1 loose cubic yard is equal to 1.31 cubic yards compacted to 95%. The haul truck can carry 26 cubic yards. How many trips will it take to haul the purchased soil?
- As-built drawings will show____.
- There are 5 Batch concrete mixers on a job site, each making 20 cf in 9 minutes. How many cubic feet will they make in an hour?
- When water testing reinforced concrete pipe, the maximum leakage allowed is 200 gallon per inch diameter per day per mile. One mile equals 5,280 feet. What is the allowable loss of a 36` diameter pipe that is 300` in length for a four hour test?
- When a dowel is passed through a contraction joint with welded wire mesh reinforcement it should be _______
- You have to remove a small pre-stressted concrete slab. Which of the following would you do?
- How should an entry test for a confined space be preformed?
- Two manholes are 200' apart. Manhole A is at an elevation of 18.5'. Manhole B is at an elevation of 19.0'. The slope between Manhole A and B is?
- Underground electrical conduit lines are placed in parallel with communication lines. There is only soil separating them. How far apart must they be placed
- Which of the following PVC pipe has the thickest walls?
- When using a vibrator to consolidate concrete in a wall form, what is a sign that the vibrator should be withdrawn?
- Expansion joints in concrete shall be placed ______.
- What is the maximum spacing of a control joints?
- A trench is to be dug 2500` long. The base of the trench is 3` wide. The depth is 9`. Sides are sloped at 1:1 for the top 4`. How many cubic yards of material will be excavated from the Key?
- Fire service access elevators are prohibited to have automatic sprinkles installed in ______.
- Roof underlayment shall be lapped ___ inches.
- Surface cracking of concrete on concrete is caused by______.
- The EPA has estimated that about ____ percent of known water pollution is attributable to stormwater runoff.
- The EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation rule applies to homes and schools built before _____.
- A fire service elevator shall be a minimum of ________.
- You must build a fence that is 995 meters long. It has one post every meter and each post costs $5.50. Fencing material comes in 100 m rolls that cost $125 each. Fabric netting comes in 100 m rolls that cost $95 each. At every lap there will be a double post. A box of staples costs $22 what is the total materials cost for the fence?
- For a concrete pipe 60″ in diameter, geotextile fabric shall be lapped a minimum of __ inches on each side of the joint.
- On a roadway with no shoulder, signs should be placed not closer than ___ feet from the edge of the traveled way.
- Which of the following would be the best Classification of soil to backfill behind a retaining wall?
- For a concrete pipe 24″ in diameter, geotextile fabric shall be lapped a minimum of __ inches on each side of the joint.
- When framing the rough opening of an emergency escape window, the sill height shall be framed so that it is a maximum ___ inches from the floor?
- What is the diameter of a #9 rebar?
- What insurance would cover damage to materials on the job site due to the contractors negligence?
- How would galvanized piping be connected to PVC piping?
- According to code normal asphalt shingles 36″ to 40″ in length must have not less than _____ nails per strip.
- Drip edge installed on eves and rake edges shall be lapped not less than _____ inches.
- Which of the following materials can contain asbestos?
- What is the total number of elevator cars allowed in a single hoist way(shaft)?
- Non round handrails, shall have dimensions of _____ inches.
- Which one of the following estimating methods is least accurate or detailed?
- You are a large construction contractor. You maintain a main office and you have crews working at several different projects. Which one of the following is a COMPANY overhead cost?
- What is the height of a curb set on a roof?
- You must build a fence that is 995 meters long. It has one post every meter and each post costs $5.50. Fencing material comes in 100 m rolls that cost $125. each. Fabric netting comes in 100 m rolls that cost $95. each. At every lap there will be a double post. A box of staples costs $22. What is the total cost of materials for the fence?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the following is the correct bucket position for back dragging?
- Refer to the diagram; When using wood sheet piles in an excavation, which one of the piles shown is the correct shape to use? Note, the piles are being driven right to left.
- Refer to the Diagram; If the finished elevation of the project will be 99.5', how many cubic yards of earth will need to be removed?
- What type of electrical cable is most commonly used for underground feeders and as direct burial wiring?
- Spacers used for PVC underground electrical conduit power duct banks are made of ?
- Underground electrical conduit lines are placed in parallel with communication lines. There is only soil separating them. How far apart must they be placed?
- When liquid transportation pipelines that convey hazardous substances are installed underground in an industrial area, the distance from the top of the pipe to the ground level must be a minimum of ____ inches for normal excavation
- Which of the weather conditions listed below would cause DOTD to close roads for permitted haulers?
- Any structure over ___ Ft. wide requires a permit from DOTD to be transported.
- Any load load over 16' wide and 125' in length must have a ____.
- Any load over 12' wide and up to 16' wide require a ____.
- If an oil-lubricated breathing air-type compressor is being used, the compressior shall be frequently checked for ___?
- The Louisiana Department of Transportation requires minimum training for traffic control technicians which is known as____.
- Referring to the illustration, if the sidewalk pictured is 100 feet long, what is the total number of cubic yards of concrete required?
- Referring to the illustration, if the sidewalk pictured is 180 feet long, the total number of square yards of aggregate surface is _____ square yards.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Base.
- Refer to the diagram; Identify the sidewalk.
- Refer to the Diagram of the curb ramp; The slope at "A" should be ____ or less.
- What is the maxixum fine for digging without identifying the location of underground utilites?
- A copper wire is installed alongside a non-metallic underground water main in order to ___?
- What minimum clearance is required between an underground natural gas transmission line and any other underground pipeline or structure?
- Which of the following is the most stable bedding for underground telecommunications and electrical cable?
- When you are drilling using an auger what do you pump around the casing for lubrication ?
- How long is the typical joint of a drill stem?
- On a roadway with no shoulder, signs should be placed not closer than ___ feet from the edge of the traveled way.
- When road construction is suspended for a period of time, the job signs should be ___?
- The color of all roadway directional construction signs is___?
- All of the following are mandatory highway control signs execpt :
- What is the background color for all highway exit signs ?
- What is the height of all construction signs ?
- All of the following signs are red background with white letters except ____ .
- The shape of all construction signs is (are) _____.
- Red is used as a background color on all of the folowing traffic signs except?
- Given: Highway warning signs will be placed in a highway construction site. The warning sign nearest the construction work site will be placed how many feet from the restriction?
- What manual governs street signs, traffic signals, roadways markings and roadway construction signs ?
- What is the minimum height of a Type III barricade ?
- What type of barricade is B?
- What type of barricade is A?
- Refer to the diagram; Which of the paddles would be used for a flagman's Stop/Slow sign ?
- What color are the reflectorized stripes on a flagger's vest?
- Which of the following is NOT true about safe practices for flaggers working arount a highway worksite?
- What is the size of a Flagman's hand held sign paddle ?
- How can a motorist become involved in traffic control on a paving project ?
- When would you call Louisiana One Call?
- When using La. One Call they will mark sewer, gas, and water lines from the edge of the property to ____?
- What article in the NEC specifically addresses telephone wiring systems?
- When you arrive on the job, you notice that One Call's marking stops before the end of the job. What should you do ?
- When LA ONE CALL is used what determines their start and stop points foe marking ? ( see solution)
- To locate underground utilities, what is the phone number to call before you dig?
- A contractor enters a contract that requires excavation to be performed. He calls LA One Call on Tuesday afternoon, what is the earliest time that he should wait before excavating?
- When must you call La. One Call before starting an excavation?
- When “Louisiana One Call” marks a construction site, what color does Red indicate?
- When “Louisiana One Call” marks a construction site, what color is used to mark potable water?
- A contractor is relocating gas and water lines from a building. LA One Call will mark the lines from _______.
- What is the difference in elevation for a 2% grade over 85' horizontal?
- All of the following are purposes of laying down a prime coat except:
- Which of the following is the purpose of a tack coat?
- What can the excess application of tack material cause?
- Using a builders level, a backsite shot to point C (elevation 98.4) reads 5.9. A frontsite shot to point A reads 1.6. What is the elevation of point A?
- Construction of a five acre parking area requires the removal of the top 20 inches of topsoil. One acre equals 43,560 square feet. Excavation of the topsoil results in a 30 percent expansion of the in-place volume. The total loose topsoil that is to be removed is?
- The most common bituminous paving materials in use today are:
- A driveway is to be constructed 100' long, 10' wide, and 3.5" thick. How much concrete will be needed?
- Type III cement is known as ____.
- What is the standard depth of a control joint which is placed in a sidewalk?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the piping symbol shown.
- If a trench may collapse, what is required?
- A three-dimensional view of a piping system is a ______ drawing.
- Refer to the Diagram: What are the material costs for the parking lot shown, using the following information: 1" x 2" stakes $3.27 ea., 2 x 6 x 10 form boards @ $14.62 ea., 3000 psi concrete @ $170.00 per yard. Assume a 7% waste for the concrete.
- In the normal concrete finishing process, ____ is performed prior to bull floating.
- Adding water to concrete that is already workable will decrease the concrete's _____.
- According to Code, the minimum acceptable soil compaction is _____ % of relative density.
- What step in finishing concrete requires 2 people?
- What is the proper order of materials for mixing concrete?
- When do you start compacting asphalt?
- When should a saw cut be made in concrete for a control joint?
- Floating concrete is done when?
- When laying asphalt, how does the roller operator know when to stop compacting?
- How is the thickness of asphalt determined just after it comes out of the paver?
- How do you treat hot asphalt that is in direct contact with the skin?
- Blue smoke rising from a batch of hot mix asphalt may indicate?
- Which soil compaction test uses a test rod in a 12 hole 12" deep?
- How many lifts are required for a cold mix asphalt pavement?
- When repairing a pothole, how high do you fill it beyond the existing asphalt?
- How deep should asphalt sealant be placed in a joint? (read solution)
- If an asphalt mix is stiff and has a large amount of rocks, what happened?
- Which of the following is done to an asphalt roller drum while compacting asphalt?
- What is the lowest temperature in the shade that asphalt should be laid?
- What tool is used to make a joint in asphalt straight?
- Other than water, soap, and asphalt, what else makes Emulsified asphalt?
- What test is used to determine the density of asphalt?
- What is the best choice for aggregate to use when mixing asphalt?
- A harsh concrete mix may have its components separate and tends to be less plastic than a properly mixed batch. How is harshness controlled when it is discovered?
- Steam is rising from a load of asphalt being dumped into the paver indicates what?
- Control joints are placed in a 48" wide sidewalk every _____ feet.
- In asphalt paving, a pneumatic tire roller can be used to ____.
- In asphalt paving, a lute is typically used to ____.
- In an asphalt batch plant, the aggregate and asphalt cement are mixed in a ____.
- Which of the following cannot be used to coat the bed of an asphalt haul truck prior to loading?
- When filling a crack with asphalt sealant, the sealant should be left ____?
- When laying asphalt, which of the following is the correct order for rolling?
- When is concrete broomed to make a slip-resistant surface?
- How is concrete air entrained?
- If a concrete parking lot is located within 10 ft. of a building foundation, it shall have a slope of ____ % away from the building.
- When compacting a longitudinal asphalt joint using a static steel wheel roller, how many passes are made before the breakdown rolling begins?
- When performing breakdown rolling on new asphalt pavement, the number of passes to cover every part of the surface is generally ____.
- How is the slump test for concrete performed?
- A driveway that is 10' wide, 16' long, and 4" thick will require ___ cubic yards of concrete.
- When testing compaction or proof rolling soil, which piece of equipment would you use?
- Welded wire mesh should be lapped at least ___.
- A concrete pavement has bumps that are larger than allowed. What should be done?
- When compacting asphalt pavement using a steel wheel roller, then a pneumatic roller and finishing with a steel wheel roller. How long should the finish roller start behind the rubber tire roller?
- What is added to asphalt emulsion that is applied to pavement to increase skid resistance?
- Asphalt hot mix has a stiff appearance and there is improper coating of large aggragate. What is wrong with the mix?
- a 5" thick driveway will be paid at a rate of $35.00 per sq. yd. of pavement. The driveway is 50' long and 12' wide. The cost are as follows: concrete $40.00 per cy. Labor $8.00 per sq. yd. Forms $0.45 per sq. ft. What is the estimated profit for this job? (Choose the closest answer)
- On a State project, soil cement sub base is compacted by?
- A cold mix asphalt base course should be in lifts of ____ inches compacted thickness.
- A prime coat using a cut back asphalt application should be completely absorbed by the surface in how long?
- A tool in the cab of an asphalt distribution truck used to measure the rate of asphalt placed (bitumeter) measures in what units?
- In a slump test, what is measured?
- Which of the following statements is true about compacting new hot mix asphalt?
- If too much cut-back asphalt is applied, what shall be done to prevent bleeding of the prime coat up through the asphalt concrete?
- The easiest soil compaction method is ___.
- Concrete curing procedures and curing compounds should be applied:
- An excavation is being done using a front end loader. The loader has a 1 cy. bucket and can move 26 cy. per Hr. A total of 530 cys. need to be moved. The loader cost $12.50 hr. The operator cost is $16.25 hr. and you have a miscellaneous cost of $227.00. What is the cost of the excavation?
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12' wide, 100' long, and the asphalt will be 3" thick. The asphalt weight is 146.75 lbs. per cubic Ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- When concrete trucks are finished pouring their load, their chutes are cleaned out in ___?
- Before applying asphalt surface treatment, the temperature must be at least ___ degrees in the shade.
- When applying asphalt surface treatment, what type of roller would be used to embed the aggregate?
- Within what amount of time should the aggregate be spread after spraying the asphalt on a surface treatment job?
- What is the proper order of compaction rollers for a newly placed asphalt pavement?
- In a driveway, wire mesh should be cut so that it ___.
- What type of nail is easy to remove and normally used for building forms?
- If you are using Welded Wire Mesh to re-enforce a sidewalk, the mesh should be placed ____ the forms.
- When pouring concrete in cold weather, the temperature of the concrete must remain _____.
- When would you call Louisiana One Call?
- You are setting wood forms to pour a slab. The vertical stakes used to support the form boards should be how high over the top of the forms?
- What is the best way to compact sub grade for a sidewalk?
- Which is true about the sub grade for a parking lot or driveway slab?
- You are pouring concrete from a mix truck using the trucks chute. If the mix is traveling too fast through the chute, what would happen to the mix?
- To locate underground utilities, what is the phone number to call before you dig?
- A driveway is 20' wide and crowned in the center. What would the fall from the center to the edge be if the slope was 1/2" per foot?
- An asphalt paver is started and stopped creating ridge in the roadway. What tool would be used to remove the ridge?
- A grade stake has an elevation of 23.0. A shot to the top of the stake reads 4.7. What is the HI?
- The "Critical Path Method" is ____.
- Which of the following procedures is not allowed?
- According to the N.E.C. what is the maximum voltage for Class I remote control and signal circuits?
- According to code, an exhaust vent must be how far from any fresh air intake?
- Which of the following forms would be used to add or delete work that changes the price of the contract?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Gate valve.
- A company has $30,000 in current assets with $5,000 in inventory. It has $7,500 in long-term liabilities and $ 9,000 in current liabilities. What is the Quick ratio of the company?
- If lifting a 50,500 lb. load with a steel alloy chain sling, and the sling is at a 45 degree angle, what minimum size chain would be needed?
- Refer to the Diagram; At what elevation is the highest water content found?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the slope from the East end of the parking lot to the Catch basin?
- What type of electrical cable is most commonly used for underground feeders and as direct burial wiring?
- The clearance between handrail gripping surface and adjacent surfaces shall be ____ inches.
- On an accessible ramp, the floor surface shall extend ____ inches beyond the hand railing.
- When used around a jobsite a sidewalk for pedestrian traffic shall be ___ feet wide.
- HVAC ducts will have _____ installed that close upon the actuation of a listed smoke detector.
- HVAC ducts will have _____ installed that actuate when the temperature rises more than 50 degrees above the normal temperature within the duct.
- Floor joists are attached to joist headers using ____ size nails.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of the pond?
- When explosives are used on a construction site in Louisiana, who would issue the License?
- What is the most important factor in controlling the site layout and equipment used?
- As-built drawings should be kept at the ______.
- A crane shall have a working space in the direction of live parts which require maintenance a minimum of _______.
- When bidding a job, the costs include the following, labor cost of $50,000.00 for carpentry, $18,000.00 for concrete labor and $7,000 labor for roofing. Workman’s compensation cost are $1.12/100 for carpentry, $2.40/100 for concrete, and $2.65/$100 for roofing. Your policy provides for a 5% discount. What is the cost for the Workman’s comp. premium?
- A 6″ 25 gauge metal stud with a deflection of L/240 spaced 24″o.c. may be up to ___ in length.
- On a gutter system the maximum run between the high point and the downspout is ordinarily not more than ____ feet.
- A long cylinder made of natural materials that is used to control erosion temporarily is called a _____.
- What cost is evenly distributed over the entire project?
- In an assembly occupancy, panic hardware is required on doors at what load?
- Lag screws used to connect treated wood shall be coated with one of the following:
- When a side wall mounted sprinkler is used to protect a deck, it must be mounted so that the deflectors are a maximum of ___ inches below the deck.
- A manual fire alarm box shall be located not more than ____ feet from an exit.
- If you have 40 wood trusses that are 20' long, about how much would they weigh?
- A foundation requires soil with a bearing pressure of 138 kPa. Which of the soils listed below would NOT be suitable?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the following would show the limit of the fill slope?
- Osha regulations for concrete forming are in subpart ____.
- According to OSHA, lumber can be stacked a maximum of ___ feet high.
- Steel joist products are being loaded on a flat bed trailer, which of the following statements is true?
- Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers may be locked in Group _______.
- A two-hour fire-resistive rating may be achieved on a structural steel column by using a minimum of ____ layers of 5/8″ type “X” wall board
- W section steel columns are spliced ___ feet above the level of the floor beams.
- Which of the following gas piping can be concealed?
- When a walkway is placed over a trench, it must have guardrails if the trench is ___ feet deep.
- On an excavation job the payline is usually ___ feet outside the building line.
- From a compacted state, sand and gravel will swell?
- Which of the following bolts is only used for secondary and temporary connections in structural steel connections because of it’s relatively low strength?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of the roof truss bearing point?
- Which part of a window unit is used to attach the unit to the rough opening?
- When pouring a driveway in an area of moderate weather exposure, what is the minimum PSI of the concrete?
- Weather protection for masonry grout should be used when the temperature is below ______________ degrees.
- What is used to frame a rough floor opening?
- A contractor is erecting panelized sections of steel joists. In what width should he order materials to accommodate for standard bridging?
- What is the maximum number of feet that materials can be dropped from a building to a point outside the building walls without using a totally enclosed chute?
- Rigging equipment is inspected and is found to be defective, what should be done?
- Pipes embedded in concrete and not exposed to earth or weather shall have a concrete cover of ____ inches.
- Pipes embedded in concrete and exposed to earth shall have a concrete cover of ____ inches.
- What is the curing time for Type III concrete?
- Thin brick veneer is classified as a (an)______.
- When performing a light test in a grease hood, where should the light be inserted?
- On a job site, where would you place a silt fence?
- What is the IRS penalty for a tax deposit made more than 16 days late?
- In order to decrease his risk of liability, a contractor should___?
- Preservative treated wood used in foundations are required to have a quality "mark" containing _________?
- What would be the normal process for submittals of shop drawings for a project?
- What would be the cycle time for piece of equipment traveling at 5 mph over a distance of 3000 ft. 1 mph = 88 ft per minute.
- What size hole do you drill for a 1/2 inch bolt?
- A run of rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial is to be installed underneath a permanent residential driveway. What is the minimum burial depth required?
- A 600 volt energized panel that requires maintenance must have a working space of ____.
- What is the minimum size grounding conductor required for a system protected by a 200 amp circuit breaker and fed with 3/0 copper conductors.
- Heating and AC equipment located on the car of an elevator shall have a branch circuit voltage not to exceed ___ volts.
- What is the minimum burial depth for a rigid metal conduit under an Airport runway?
- When a lockout tag is placed on a piece of equipment, according to NFPA 70 E who can remove it?
- What is the minimum allowable size for power limited trade cable (type PLTC) conductors used for class 3 circuits? (disregard exceptions)
- What is the minimum diameter for a residential dryer vent duct?
- Normally, the best way to keep costs down is to have deliveries made?
- A column bearing or base plate after aligning and leveling on the anchor bolts must be grouted with non-shrink grout for final bearing support. The base plate has a hole drilled in the center to __________.
- Which of the following is grouted when installing a piece of equipment?
- Identify the shaded portion of the diagram:
- Which of the following is grouted when installing a piece of equipment?
- Referring to the diagram, Identify Point C
- What type of weld is used to connect H-Piles?
- A column bearing or base plate after aligning and leveling on the anchor bolts must be grouted with non-shrink grout for final bearing support. The base plate has a hole drilled in the center to _________________.
- Normally, the best way to keep costs down is to have deliveries made?
- What are the 2 forms of a CPM(Critical Path Method)?
- Refer to the Diagram; A footing will be poured that is 1.6" wide and 2' deep with the exception of the North wall which will be 2' wide and 2' deep. How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed?
- Which of the following materials is commonly used as an anode?
- A road is 1 mile long and measures 36′ wide. You are going to grade the road with a road grader with a 12′ blade. Using the following information, how long will it take to grade the road? In 1st. gear the grader travels 2.5mph @ 83% efficiency, 2nd.gear 5mph @ 87% 3rd. gear 7.5mph @ 87% (See diagram for solution)
- Which compactor is least effective for clay soil?
- What is the standard size of a piezometer screen?
- The maximum VERTICAL hanger spacing for galvanized steel pipe is ___ ft.
- When a piezometer is installed in an exploratory boring, the hole is sealed with _____.
- How are "Wick" drains installed?
- Refer to the Diagram; This stake means _______.
- What is the best way to connect geotextiles?
- Which of the following is the least effective to use to compact sand or gravel?
- Refer to the Diagram; What does "A" signify on the bolt head?
- Bolt holes for bolted connections of structural members which are punched or drilled should be how much larger than the diameter of the required bolt?
- Supported scaffolds 3 feet wide or less shall have guys, ties, and braces installed vertically at locations of horizontal members every __ ft. or less.
- Where do you go to get information on allowable clearing and grubbing techniques used in a certain area?
- Refer to the diagram; Which railroad track will pass inspection?
- Refer to the diagram; How deep is the North side of the ditch when finished?(or they could say "slope")
- An excavation is being done using a front end loader. The loader has a 1 cy. bucket and can move 26 cy per hr. A total of 530 cys. need to moved. The loader cost $12.50 hr. The operator cost is $16.25 hr and you have a miscellaneous cost of $227.00. What is the cost on the excavation?
- Which of the following is a test for welds on a gas piping system ?
- The Dodge Reports and Data Facts are good sources of information for?
- Which of the following is used to disinfect a new ductile iron water main ?
- What would be attached to the boom of a track hoe to demolish concrete.
- What would normally be used when installing fiberglass insulation?
- Refer to the diagram ; Which of the following would be the correct attachment setup to lift the load ?
- A wellpoint system is least effective in ___?
- What type of lubricant would be used on a gasketed pipe that will contain potable water?
- Before pouring a slab on grade , which subcontractor do you notify ?
- According to OSHA a crane operator's certification is valid for ___?
- Where would a contractor go to find out about local permitting ?
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12' wide, 100' long and asphalt will be 3" thick. The asphalt density is 146.75 lbs. per cubic ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- Blowoff valves are placed_____.
- When using La. One Call they will mark sewer, gas, and water lines from the edge of the property to ____?
- Where would a contractor go to find out about disposal areas or methods for the project ?
- What type of bond would guaratee to the owner that a project will be completed by the bonding company in the event the General Contractor fails?
- Refer to the Diagram; Making a hot tap on an 8" main, how far would you move the tapping tool to completely cut the coupon, but not damage the other wall of the pipe?
- Spacers used for PVC underground electrical conduit power duct banks are made of ?
- Refer to the Diagram; The benchmark is at an elevation of 147.6. The height of the instrument is 3.75 and a foresite to the grade rod reads 3.94. What is the height at thepoint the leveling rod is placed?
- When you arrive on the job, you notice that One Call's marking stops before the end of the job. What should you do ?
- Who establishes the weight of large equipment on a job site?
- When demolishing a building that has concrete walls on the outside and sheetrock and wood on the interior. Which of the following would be the most economical way to complete the job?
- According to OSHA if a trench is unstable soil the sides shall be sloped, shored or braced if the trench is ____feet deep or more
- A lift station is being built and boring logs show water and sand at the invert elevation. What should be used to remove water from the excavation.
- OSHA regulations state that if the permit for a confined space is canceled, the record must be retained for _______.
- Where would a contractor find information on possible dump sites and burn regulations?
- Refer to the diagram; Which is the proper way to connect a branch line into a main.
- Which of the following is true about a mechanical pipe joint ?
- Underground electrical conduit lines are placed in parallel with communication lines. There is only soil separating them. How far apart must they be placed?
- The junction box for underground electrical in a Tier 8 location would be used for ____?
- When it's time to order equipment for the job you should _____?
- Which would be the best source of information about storing hazardous materials on the job ?
- Which of the following is the most stable bedding for underground telecommunications and electrical cable?
- Which of the following is used to avoid electrolysis between copper and other metals?
- Refer to the diagram; This crane signal means ?
- All of the following types of backfill listed for use with culverts must be compacted after each lift except?
- Overhead regulatory highway signs are placed a minimum of _______ feet above the road way
- Refer to the diagram ; Which shows the centerline of the street /
- A small length of steel water main has been damaged. The piece will be cut out and replaced, what would be the best to use?
- What method of connecting a control valve box that will allow easy removel for maintance ?
- When workers are working in open or rough waters which of the following would be best?
- What type of valve can be opened or closed quickly by lowering or raising a sliding stem?
- What is used in a drinking water plant to trap solids?
- When testing compacted earth fills in place, you can achieve the most stable soil if the test are made after how many lifts of fill?
- What would you keep copper from corroding when attached to a different metal?
- A benchmark is at an elevation of 35.11 cut invert is 17.35 height of the instrument is 4.07 What is the elevation of the invert?
- Water main piping is laid at what grade ?
- If hazzardous atmospheres could reasonably be expected to exist, atmosphere shall be tested at ____ft.
- If you are installing a socket and spigot Tee, you should cut the line ___?
- When leveling equipment it should be bolted and shimed with ____?
- Class 4 gas lines shall be tested to____times the MOP (Maximum Operating Pressure ).
- A jeep tests for the holidays in pipeline coating using ?
- Refer to the diagram; What needs to be done to read a level surface ?
- A tripod is being used for a rescue system for a confined space , however this system does not have a built in speed control. This will also require ?
- An operation using a nuclear device to test the soil density, must be licensed by ?
- Refer to the diagram; Where would the corner of the building be ?
- Which is the proper height of a barrier fence for an open hole ?
- What is the schedule number is used for corbon steel pipe 14''- 24''?
- Refer to the diagram; what is the diameter of the tie bars in the slab ?
- What is the name of a watertight enclosure used for an excavation ?
- Sewer and water lines laid in parallel trenches must be seperated by ____feet.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Arch pipe.
- When leaning a ladder against a wall, the ratio of a ladder to a wall is ?
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out horizontally from a wall for a future pour?
- A compaction control test determines the in- place density and ______of the soil.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of the fill at the centerline of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the on-center spacing of the reinforcement shown in the curb and gutter detail?
- When ordering a special item item for a project you will need to know ____.
- Who can install a backflow preventer ?
- Refer to the Diagram; Reffeing to the soil report shown, if this soil is to be used for subbase material ____. (see solution)
- When installing equipment, where would you use grout ?
- Refer to the Diagram; In order to lift the greatest load, the chain sling shown should have an angle at C of _____ degrees.
- What document has information about handling and storage of hazardous materials on the job ?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper bedding for culvert?
- Which of the following is true about a mechanical pipe joint ?
- Refer to the Diagram; If line DC is N 71 degrees 18' W, then the bearing is from ____?
- Which of the following is performed first in finishing a concrete slab?
- How is submittal data sent to the prime contractor ?
- Refer to the diagram; This represents a _____.
- If you are installing a gas line that requires a pressure rating of 220 psi, the minimum H.D.P.E. pipe would be ?
- What is the best way to compact sub grade for a sidewalk?
- What is the minimum burial depth fo a 120V circuit without concrete encasement under a parking lot ?
- A construction site will need 2,000 compacted cubic yards of soil. The soil will be hauled from a barrow pit using 15 cy dump trucks. How many loads will be needed? Assume the following; Conversion from bank cy. to compacted cy. = 1.06 Conversion from compacted cy. to loose cy. = 1.21
- Trench shoring should be removed ______.
- Which shoring method moves moving the shoring along with the trench while being dug?
- What is a common industry standard method of testing sewer mains ?
- Which of the following is the correct way to place backfill around a culvert?
- What is the most efficient way to install a culvert?
- How many work days are in a calendar year excluding holidays and weekends?
- A contractor has had the area of an excavation marked by Louisiana One Call. The markings shows underground electric lines will be encountered, what must the contractor do before digging ?
- Refer to the Diagram; The trench shield is placed in a trench that is over 5' deep.
- To open an unmarked fire hydrant you would ___.
- You have an excavation that measures 30' x 170' and is 4 1/2 feet deep. You are hauling the dirt to a stock pile using 9 cubic yard dump trucks. If the soil swell 27%, how many truck loads will take to haul away material ?
- Which of the following would be used to make a change to the project before the bid?
- If you are laying a 36" pipe the width of the trench should be ____.
- Refer to the diagram; a sewer main is being laid, using the information on the stake what is the finished elevation for the invert of the pipe.
- Identify the check valve;
- Refer to the diagram; what is the finished elevation for the pipe ?
- What type of respirator is required for sand blasting operations if the dust generated does not contain hazardous materials?
- Refer to the diagram; identify the concentric reducer.
- When installing a saddle, which of the following would be used ?
- A road that measures 24' wide and 1 mile long is going to be overlaid with 2" of hot-mix asphalt paving. How many tons of asphalt will be required? 5280' = 1 mile, weight of asphalt = 110 lbs. per inch per square yard.
- When using a pile driver , it is recommended that the weight of the ram be ____.
- Refer to the Diagram; A footing will be poured that is 1.6" wide and 2' deep with the exception of the North wall which will be 2' wide and 2' deep. How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed?
- Water flows easily through what type of soil ?
- The best way to remove a pile is to use a _____.
- When laying a pipe in a trench with unstable soil, a shield is needed. As the pipe is being laid_______.
- When necessary to require employees to work in a trench, the excavated materials shall be placed a minimum of ____ feet away from the edge of the trench.
- According to OSHA ; full size scaffolds shall have standard guardrails on all side and ends when the height is ____or more feet.
- Safety nets, which are to be used during bridge construction, shall extend beyond the edge of the working surface, according to OSHA, ___ feet.
- According to OSHA, employees working on scaffolds over ___ ft. high shall have fall protection.
- All of the following are duties of a construction project architect except :
- According to OSHA, temporary stairs used on a jobsite shall have a landing at every ____ feet of vertical rise.
- Open web steel joist are unloaded at the jobsite, they should be stored_____.
- What type of pipe is used for jacking in a trenchless augering excavation?
- Guard rails and toe boards are required if a scaffold platform is ____ feet above the ground.
- What is the best method to use when laying a pipeline accross a leeve?
- A Contractor is doing a cut and filled job with a front end loader. Refering to the diagram, which of the bucket positions would he use?
- An electrical current is run through an underground metal pipeline for what reason?
- A bid bond provides_____?
- You must build a fence that is 995 meters long. It has one post every meter and each post costs $5.50. Fencing material comes in 100 m rolls that cost $125. each. Fabric netting comes in 100 m rolls that cost $95. each. At every lap there will be a double post. A box of staples costs $22. What is the total materials for the fence?
- When a bid bond is required with a contractors bid, it is intended to guarantee that ____?
- When operating a bulldozer in muddy soil and it keeps sinking, what do you do to give it better traction?
- Which of the following would be added to concrete or mortar to increase its strength ?
- Refer to the diagram : Which letter identifies the center line ?
- When you are drilling using an auger what do you pump around the casing for lubrication ?
- When is the best time to level a block in a masonry wall ?
- When should you inspect erected shoring equipment ?
- If you're dredging within the Louisiana Coastal Zone who must you notify?
- If you're dredging outside of the Louisiana Coastal Zone who must you notify? (see solution)
- How far from a well site do you store batteries, fuel or any other hazardous flammable material ?
- When concrete sewer pipe is installed at the end of the day what should be done to the exsposed end of the pipe ?
- Which of the following is the proper way to place Crosby clamps?
- What is the location of the load when lifting with wire rope?
- Referring to the illustration which beam is a C-channel ?
- When driving a pile and the head of the pile is underwater what do you use?
- How is a turnbuckle with hook end fittings secured ?
- A dozer with a standard blade 2.5cyds is pushing 80' forward at 2.8mph and 90' back at 3.9mph with an efficiency of 80%, a fixed time of .02minutes and a maneuver time of .7 minutes. How many cubic yards can it move in a hour?
- According to OSHA fall protection is required when working on scaffolding above how many feet ?
- According to OSHA when must you notify them for an on site job death ?
- How is the thickness of asphalt determined just after is comes out of the pavers ?
- When lifting a load with a crane where is the best point of 0 gravity? (Where is the load in respect to the hook)
- When using a marsh buggy which is the following statements is true ?
- What is used to prevent movement of load when using shackles in a wire set-up ?
- What would be the last step when aligning a pump and motor ?
- When driving sheet piles with swinging leads, what would be used to keep the piles plump.
- Welded wire mesh is tagged 6 x 8 x 12w. This means the wires are spaced?
- On a rail track what material is not good for a foundation beneath the track ?
- When grubbing is being done and must be transported on the water ways who should you contact ?
- How deep should a pipeline be buried below water under the ground ?
- At a railroad crossing signal light how are the green and red lights positioned ?
- How do you treat hot asphalt that is in direct contact with the skin ?
- How is a jeep used in pipeline construction propelled ?
- Referring to the diagram; what is the distance from each gate to the centerline of the nearest track ?
- When beginning to drive a pile how high should the hammer be from the piling ?
- What is used to test the thickness of a newly placed pavement ?
- When lifting a 45' long bundle of rebar from one location to the next is should be picked up using what?
- When is bull floating performed?
- What is a MSDS?
- Along the coast, where can you NOT install an above ground gas valve for an underground line?
- How deep should asphalt sealant be placed in a joint?
- What are railroad right of ways marked with?
- If a back hoe has two gears for reverse how would you turn it the tightest circle ?
- After dredging and forming an island you have excavation work to perform on the site, what should be done to insure the density is adequate?
- When transplanting oysters from public waters to another are who must be notified?
- What is a jeep used for ?
- When driving piles using 2 attached jetting pipes, when do you start the jetting ?
- When working over water OSHA requires ring buoys. What is the minimum length of safety line attached to a ring buoys ?
- Some old transformers are discovered at a job site , they are found to contain PCB. if found and returned they could each be worth $7,000. What do you do ?
- What is the safest way to use a front-end loader to fill dump truck that is parked on a hill at an incline ?
- What is a yoke in regard to concrete construction ?
- A collection pond measures 23,000 sq. ft. on the surface, and has a depth of 9 ft. How many cubic yards are in the pond?
- What shall be done with a cracked hard hat?
- An oil well is drilled and is a dry well. How many days do you have to close the hole?
- When sending someone to the bottom of a bell-bottom pier hole, he must be equipped with _____
- A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) must include which of the following?
- When you own a dredging barge, you are required to have a Merchant Mariner Credential. If you are a U.S Citizen when must the credential be renewed?
- Joints in the pre-cast concrete constrution that will require dry pack or grout should have a minimum thickness of______.
- At what size pipe is the outside diameter equal to the nominal pipe size?
- When constructing a wire fence using staples, the staples on the line posts (not corner posts) are attached how?
- A benchmark has an elevation of 101.7. A back site to the benchmark reads 4.75. A front site to a corner stake reads 3.90. What is the HI ?
- Who would issue a permit to dredge in order to have access to the site of an oil or gas rig?
- Refer to the diagram; Which is the correct way to set up a drum and block with sheaves for a hoist ?
- Refer to the diagram. Which is the best method to lift a load using a shackle?
- Refer to the diagram. The piping shown is a (an)________.
- Who would issue a permit for the drilling of an oil or gas well?
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means_______?
- Which of the following is required to pay overtime pay?
- Refer to the diagram ; the Geotextile is identified by letter___?
- Refer to the Diagram; When the Gabion is used for road embankment and fully assembled it should be filled _____ with stone or rock.
- Refer to the diagram ; What is the invert of the pipe ?
- Sheet piles are being used to keep water out of a marsh area. The length of the site is 345' and each pile protects 18" and are 15' long. The piles cost $6.50 per sq ft. What is the total cost of the sheet piles?
- When compacting asphalt pavement using a steel wheel roller, then pneumatic roller and finishing with a steel wheel roller. How long should the finish roller start behind the rubber tire roller.
- Pallets containing 15 pipes that are 8 ft. long each are being delivered to the job site. The best placement of pallet should be ____?
- How many pounds does a 16' length of W18 x 24 structural steel weigh?
- When is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab ?
- A cold mix asphalt base course should be in lifts of____inches compacted thickness.
- A wellpoint system is least effective in ____?
- Refer to the diagram; According to the reference state, how far is the stake away from the center line of the road ?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of joint is shown in the bridge beam?
- Refer to the diagram; Which of the would be the correct attachment setup to lift the load?
- Refer to the diagram; The reference stake is at an elevation of 100.00, what is the elevation of the target stake ?
- Water main piping is laid at what grade?
- Which pile driver produces the least amount of noise?
- Refer to the diagram; Identify the beam shown.
- Refer to the diagram; What type of bolt would you use for a machine expansion shield?
- If driving piles using fixed leads, what keeps the pile plumb ?
- When using a vibratory pile driver, how are the piles attached ?
- When preparing submittals, the requirements would be found in the ____?
- In a driveway wire mesh should be cut so that it ____.
- According to OSHA, if an aluminum ladder is bent which of the following is true ?
- A 7500 lb. pile hammer is droppped 5 feet, how much energy is produced ?
- Open web steel joists normally have a tag ____.
- The markings on a pipe reads ABC API 14.00 49.93 A S. What do the markings on the pipe mean ? (see diagram)
- When lifting a load with a crane such as rebar or timbers, what would you use to keep the load from slipping?
- Refer to the Diagram; At station 1 + 40, the cut to the bottom of the pipe will be ____?
- Who is required to get NPDES (Storm Water) permit coverage?
- What is the minimum length measured in the direction of travel, for the landing of an egress door?
- What fire-extinguishing system may be combined along with automatic sprinkler systems ?
- What is the maximum allowed on center spacing allowed for metal studs? (See Solution)
- Refer to the diagram ; Letter ''B'' is the ____.
- In an emergency, an elevator shall automatically transfer to standby power within _____?
- What type of metal is used for joints or around edges of concrete.
- According to OSHA, how high can bricks be stacked before a 2'' in every foot set back is required ?
- What is used to keep toilet tank from having condensation on the tank ?
- Which of the following manual tests is used to check soil plasticity ?
- When using sheet pile to block water from entering an excation, it is best to ;
- Refer to the diagram; This crane signal means?
- When working in a trench that requires a trench shield, where should the employee stand ?
- Which of the following tests would be used to measure the optimum moisture content of the soil and maximum density ?
- Which of the following is excluded from Assembly Group A Occupancy?
- What are the classifications of soil?
- According to OSHA, where is the lanyard attached to the safety harness?
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means ______.
- Refer to the diagram : if line DC is 71 degrees N 18' then the bearing is ___.
- Refer to figure. The figure is:
- What is the minimum clear opening distance of a passage door opening measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop?
- A caisson is a ___.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the sidewalk.
- Which of the following is excluded from Assembly Group A Occupancy ?
- A manual test is used to check soil plasticity by rolling the materials into a thread_____ inches in diameter ?
- Why is form oil used?
- What type of welding is used for gas pipelines?
- Which of the following items would be included in a sub contractor's contract.
- A natural gas compressor station shall maintain a levee with an elevation of at least ____ feet above mean high tide.
- Which of the following types of construction would be most fire resistent ?
- The total of weight of a building's structure is the ___ ?
- According to OSHA, a lifeline shall have a minimum breaking strenght of ___?
- A passenger elevater car should include which of the following ?
- ADA requires a (an)___ installed in each elevator cab in case passangers become trapped in a car.
- What does a Gant chart do ?
- Which of the following items is not listed in a construction contract ?
- What does "PI" represent in a soil sample ?
- What is the first step in beginning an excavation job ?
- Refer to the diagram; According to the Gantt schedule shown, when will the HVAC be completed ?
- How often is re- training required for working in a permit required space ?
- Osha requires a ring buoy present on the site whenever working ____.
- If a contractor adds an item to a bonded contract, this is called a ____ ?
- What delivery method brings together the architect, engineer, and contractor ?
- Which of the following determines the type of blade to select for a bulldozer ?
- Which of the following would be the first thing to do after recieving all the drawings and specifications for a project?
- Base plates up to 2'' in thickness are normally welded to the column where ?
- Which standards must be used for welding on pipelines ?
- Employees working over or near water shall be provided with a ___?
- You are setting wood forms to pour a slab. The vertical stakes used to support the form boards should be how high over the top of the forms should they be ?
- Who is responsible for the design of cleat connections in structural steel construction ?
- Who would issue a performance bond for drilling and closing an oil well in Louisiana ?
- A crane operater should never lift or swing a load___ unless allowed by the manufactor
- Which is true about the sub grade for a parking lot or driveway slab ?
- Residential ducts shall be sized in accordance with _______
- Lp gas is _______ gas.
- Residential ducts shall be sized in accordance with____
- LP gas is _____ gas.
- A vent terminal near a window must be___ feet above it and at least____ feet horizontally from it.
- What is used to change a higher voltage to a lower voltage ?
- According to code, what is the minimum burial depth for a gas line?
- What would be used to level base plates if metal shims are not used?
- According to code, the minimum slope permitted for a condensate line is ________.
- What is a Btu?
- What is the minimum vent size from a water closet?
- What is a pyranometer?
- Which of the following instruments measures direct radiation on a surface?
- What is a Langley?
- Sensible heat may be defined as the heat left in order to ______.
- The automatic expansion valve maintains constant pressure at the _____.
- Testing , adjusting, and balancing of air and water systems is the process of :
- What effect does nitrogen have on a sealed refrigeration piping system when put into the line after brazing ?
- A common control in hydronic heating which uses a liquid filled bulb that operates a snap acting switch is called a ___controller.
- What is used on a centrifugal air conditioning chiller to automatically remove non-condensable ?
- A reciprocating pump is a pump having a____ moving up and down or back and forth.
- Refer to the figure. The figure is :
- A concrete pad with an air conditioner on it is required to extend above the ground level____ inches.
- OSHA form 300 and 301 must be kept by the employer for___years?
- a mechanics lien is best defined as _____?
- Given : LIENS can not be filed against public property. What type of bond may be purchased to protect sub-contractors, venders, and workers seeking to get paid for their work and materials use on a public property project ?
- what is retainage?
- The MILLER ACT requires a contractor to provide performsnce and payment bonds on public work projects. What is the minimum amount of a contract at which Miller Act requirements apply
- According to OSHA compressed air used for cleaning shall not exceed?
- When time is of the essence, a construction project that allows construction to begin before completion of all the drawings and utilizes multiple prime contractors is called:
- A vent terminal near a window must be ____feet above it and at least ____feet horizontally from it
- Which OSHA form provides data on how an injury or illness occurred?
- What type of copper cannot be buried underground?
- What type of copper is used in panel heaters?
- If it takes 2 minutes to fill a 5 gallon bucket what is the gallon per minute flow?
- What is the minimum size of a drum trap?
- What does a VFD control ?
- How is rebar marked when it is delivered to the job site?
- If you have two materials that are different that are being joined together what type of connection is made ?
- When are concrete cylinders tested?
- Which of the following is not added to soil to increase stabilization?
- what is an EMR calculation used for ?
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12' wide, 100' long and the asphalt will be 3" thick. The asphalt weight is 146.75 lbs per cubic ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- What is a VFD ?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct position to lower the bucket to start an excavation with a back hoe?
- What is used to support and keep welded wire mesh off the ground?
- On steel bridge construction, safety nets are required whenever fall distances exceed ____ feet.
- A 14" x 16" x 22' long duct is being installed how much would it weigh if 1 sqft weighs 1.12lbs?
- A 10'' x 16'' x 4' long duct is being installed how much it would weigh if 1sqft weighs 1.12lbs ?
- How many 16th's marks are on a tape measure in one inch?
- If it takes 2 mins to fill a 5 gallon bucket what is the gallon per minute flow ?
- What causes negative pressure on an air handler ?
- Which of the following contractors takes a precedence?
- Which of the following is the symbol for hot water lines ?
- A contract is to install 450' of duct that is purchased for $1.75 per foot. The job is estimated to take 5 hours at $45.00 an hour for a two man crew. the contractor wants to make a 15% profit on this job, how much should his bid be ?
- what is the smallest measurement in these readings?
- How close can acetylene and oxygen tanks be stored from one another ?
- what is a liquid called from a gas or steam boiler or a flue when it liquefies from temperature or pressure difference ?
- If you have a 14'' x 16'' x 22' duct, how many square feet of insulation does it take ?
- You having a pre-construction meeting who is going to preform the meeting ?
- What is an MSDS ?
- What does DDC stand for ?
- What is the open air space in a rectangular duct measuring 28'' x 20'' with 2'' internal insulation ?
- When installing a gas water heater. who must pull a permit ?
- What is the developed length between the open pipes shown below ?
- Which of the following is the smallest fraction ?
- A 20' length of 1/2'' copper tubinh must be cut in 20'' lengths. How many cut pieces will you have ?
- On hydronic piping heat exchanger system; wher must shut off valves be placed ?
- Before purchasing,____ gas is used to keep copper tuning clean and dry.
- Which of the following cannot be used for hydronic piping ?
- What is the travel length on a 45 run between 2 pipes that have a 11' offset ?
- OSHA requires a trench shield in any trench ____ feet or deeper.
- The minimum gage sheet metal for an inclosed 12 inch round of rectangular duct in a single family dwelling is ____
- Which of the following cannot be placed in a 2x4 stud wall cavity chase ?
- Residential ducts shall be sized in accordance with ____
- What will happen if an oversize A/C unit is installed on a jobs ?
- Which of the following delivery methods would keep job inventory cost low ?
- What is used to change a higher voltage to a lower voltage ?
- What is the minimum size of pipe for DWV lines ?
- Acccording to code, what is the minimum burial depth for a gas line ?
- What is the maximum depth of a notch in a ceiling joist?
- If a piece of equipment is brought new for $ 50,000.00. You will depreciate it over 2,000 hrs. of use. If the equipment is used on the job for 60 hrs. , how much depreciation are you allowed to deduct ?
- The most used type of gas used for cutting is ____.
- The maximum Horizontal hanger spacing for galvanized steel pipe is ___ ft.
- At what temperature does water boil in degrees F. ?
- When using a sling to lift a load, when ever possible the angle should be less than or egual to ___ degrees.
- Which of the following is used to avoid electrolysis between copper and other metals?
- Refer to the diagram ; What needs to be done to read the level surface?
- Who would verify that the completed building and systems operate in accordance with the owner's project requirements?
- A ducy lined with 3'' of insulation needs air flow of 24'' x 20''. What would be the outside dimension of the duct?
- Isometric drawings are used to ___.
- To help isolate and control vibration a chiller that is set outside the building, it should be set on ?
- In a 2 pipe hydronic heating and cooling system, how many pipes are used for cooling and how many for heating?
- The major difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner is ___?
- You arrive on a job and the suction line is frosted or sweating. A possible cause is _____?
- Water added to the circulating system to replace water lost by evaporation or leakage is called ____ water.
- According to the IMC, cuts or notches in engineered wood products ____?
- For installation and testing purposes the duct work stream from a VAV box is considered_____?
- If a wheelchair can only face the thermostat, what is the maximum reach allowed?
- How much pressure does a gas dryer use?
- The flow direction through the fill that is perpendicular to that of falling water and is carried away is known as ___?
- Which of the following would be considered a project cost?
- The concrete pad used to set an AC unit should be ___ than the actual unit.
- What are the main components of a solar water heater heating system ?
- The most common type of joint used to connect copper tubing by soldiering is ___.
- When the project manager is preparing an invoice to the owner for a monthly draw, he would include ___.
- An appliance installed in a dwelling unit must have clearance for access ____ inches deep.
- What is the minimum clearance required for access panels on an outdoor condensing unit?
- What does NFPA stand for?
- The minimum clearance for a residential gas vent passing through a roof with no reduction in required clearances from combustible materials shall be ____ inches.
- Which is the correct manifold pressure for a natural gas furnace?
- The disconnecting means in the ungrounded leads in no case shall be installed farther than _____ ft. from the service of the equipment.
- Low Pressure gas is ____.
- If the contract has a liquidated damages clause this provide____.
- A Lot is ____?
- Which of the following conductors for low voltage wiring can be run up 100 ft. outside of conduit?
- Gas vents shall terminate not less than _____ feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet.
- The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be _____.
- Joints, seams and penetrations of grease ducts shall be made with _____.
- Vents shall terminate not less than _____ feet in vertical height above the highest connected appliance flu collar.
- A smoke detector shall be installed in a return air system if the design capacity is greater than ______ cfm.
- When a smoke damper is installed, a smoke detector shall be installed within _____ feet of the damper.
- When a smoke damper is required, where is it installed?
- "AFF" stands for _____?
- Of the following who would be the last person called out to job?
- What is the major component of a heat pump that differs from other HVAC systems?
- Who is allowed to pull a plumbing permit?
- A 16''x 16'' x 30' long duct will require how many square feet of insulation ?
- What does a Gant chart do?
- Appliance air exhausted to the outdoors is called ___?
- If specifications state '' connect diffusers with a 6 FT. of flexible duct will be used. This is ?
- When a code official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be ______.
- Which of the following is used to fuse pipe ?
- A "schedule of Values" is a schedule ______.
- The IMC requires metal ducts to be constructed according to ____.
- The Miller ACT requires a contractor to ?
- If the plumbing plans show a gas water heater and the electrical plans show an electric water heater, the plumber should ?
- Maximum operating pressure is _____?
- An electronic temperature sensing devise is a ___?
- All of the following would create pressure loss in ducts except?
- How does a VAV BOX heat air ?
- The Commissioning process _____.
- If an expansion valve is stuck in an open position _______.
- According to code all Boiler must have a ?
- After the project is complete, who is responsible to ensure that all the building systems are functioning as the design intended?
- According to OSHA, if the trench is over____ feet deep must have a protective system.
- Which of the following is the most important thing when estimating quantities for a bid ?
- The ducts servicing a type 1 exhaust hood shall ?
- The minimum size trap for a drain is ______ ?
- According to code what is the minimum slope for a commercial grease duct ?
- In a closed loop solar water heating system the non-potable heat transfer liquid used is _____.
- According to code , duct work other than residential shall be sized according to ?
- Refer to the diagram ; What is the slope of the roof shown ?
- A 1/8 bend is ____ degrees.
- OSHA allows _____ to provide access in and out of a trench.
- When scheduling the plumbing on a job who is the last person to call during the plumbing work?
- Value engineering is ________.
- Refer to the diagram; These symbols denote _____.
- Most codes require a clean out for drainage pipe every ______.
- When bidding a job as the Prime Mechanical Contractor, your bid should cover ____.
- You are installing an air handler in a room. The most important thing is ____?
- To size a gas line you must know ______.
- Which is a one way valve use to prevent water from going back?
- If a trench could collapse what does OSHA require ?
- What type of pump would you use to repair a refrigeration line?
- If a split system is oversized, it will ______.
- When aligning pipe which of the following would not be used ?
- What section of the general construction specifications is HVAC listed under?
- A 16'' x 16'' x 30' long duct will require how many lbs. of sheet metal if the sheet metal weighs 1.2 lbs. per square foot ?
- What document becomes a binding contract once it is accepted and signed?
- HVAC duct work must have a fire damper installed if it ______.
- PVC and ABS pipe are usually connected by _______.
- According to the IPC what is the standard feet of head in a gravity sewer ?
- The smallest mark on a tape measure is ______.
- What is the best way to cut refrigerant tubing?
- An auto expansion valve (AXV) is used to maintain constant ______ in the evaporator.
- Durning the conceptual planning stage of a project, which of the following is true ______?
- A type of heat exchanger that liquefies vapor by removal of heat is a?
- Which of the following fire dampers are "fail safe"?
- Code requires vents and other forms of air exhaust to be ____ feet away from mechanical air intakes.
- The term "Fast Track Construction" means that the design / construction will happen in _____.
- Prior to entering a heater, steam lines should be ______ to allow the steam to de-super heat.
- OSHA form 300 shall be posted each year on what date?
- A ground conductor is what color wire?
- If a bid from a subcontractor does not include sales taxes you should ______.
- Any appliance that the products of combustion at the point of entrance to the flue have a temperature of 1000 degrees F or less is a _____ appliance.
- A closed loop glycol solar water heater will normally have ______ installed.
- After the initial 1 year inspection, fire and smoke dampers, except for hospitals, shall be inspected every ____ years.
- According to OSHA, a competent person does their job at the ______.
- Which of the following would be a mobilization cost ?
- Which of the following would be the thickest metal?
- An appliance must have a clear level working space in front of the control side not less than?
- In regard to temperature specifications on a project, which of the following would go through the commissioning process?
- How is submittal data sent to the Prime Contractor?
- Three major factors that influence job cost are ___?
- What causes a fire damper to close?
- Negative pressure occurs when a trap seal is _____?
- The critical path method (CPM) of scheduling _____.
- In areas that have weather conditions that drop below freezing, which type of solar water heating system is preferred?
- The location of all fire dampers must be shown on duct drawings according to ____.
- OSHA form 301 is a(an) _____ report.
- What air conditioning and refrigeration tubing is sealed to keep the tubing clean and dry?
- Most manufacturers isolate the fan section on the inside of the air handler unit, if this is done does the entire air handler need to be isolated for vibration?
- Dehumidification reheat coils are used to ---.
- According to OSHA, what is the maximum travel distance to a ladder placed in a trench ?
- When delineators are used to outline the required vehicle path through a highway construction site, the reflective unit shall be placed a minimum of ____ inches above the roadway.
- When LA ONE CALL is used what determines their start and stop points foe marking ? ( see solution)
- All of the following are purposes of laying down a prime coat except:
- A tack coat is being sprayed on an asphalt surface. The spray nozzles on the distributor bar should be set at approximately ___ degree angle.
- What is the height of a road speed limit sign measured from bottom of the sign?
- What is the official shape of warning signals used at highway construction sites?
- When ordering large sizes of lumber from a mill, you should order in lengths ____.
- Other than water, soap and asphalt what else makes Emulsified asphalt ?
- What is the reason for bull floating a newly placed concrete slab?
- Rebar is shipped to a job and will not be used for a long time. What should the rebar be stacked on?
- Some old transformers are discovered at a job site, they are found to contain PCB. if found and returned they could be worth $7,000. what do you do?
- When connecting steel beams using load indicating washers, what is used to measure when the bolt is tight enough?
- A reinforcing rebar is protruding from a slab with the #5 stamped on it. This means that the diameter of the bar is _____ inches.
- A soil sample was taken from a job site. It is brought back to the lab and baked. Prior to baking it was 130 lbs, after baking it was 115 lbs. What was the moisture content of the sample?
- What color line is used to mark the left edge of a rural highway?
- According to OSHA, when a trench requires ladders for egress, at what intervals must ladders be placed?
- Referring to the illustration the whaler is identified by number ______.
- What is the safest way to use a front-end loader to fill a dump truck that is parked on a hill at an incline?
- What type of bulldozer blade has a pointed edge extended at one side used for clearing and removing trees ?
- What manual governs street signs, traffic signals, roadways markings and roadway construction signs ?
- When working over water, OSHA requires all of the following except _____.
- When are concrete cylinders tested ?
- During a slump test, how much do you fill the cone?
- What shall be done with a cracked hard hat ?
- When should a saw cut be made in concrete for a control joint?
- What does it mean when steam is rising from the bed of a hot mix asphalt truck?
- A 3 km stretch of highway is 13m wide. How many cubic meters of asphalt will be needed if the pavement is laid 45 mm thick?
- If reshoring is necessary when should reshores be placed?
- How is the thickness of asphalt determined just after it comes out of the paver?
- What is true about geotextiles when laid out beneath rip rap from the flow of a culvert in a stream?
- When doing business with DOTD, what is the term for the list of approved material suppliers?
- Who can give the emergency stop signal to a crane operator?
- What is the percentage of cement in concrete?
- When plans call for the use of bent rebar where is it usually bent?
- Which of the following is not added to soil to increase stabilization ?
- How is rebar marked when it is delivered to the job site?
- When a dowel is passed through a contraction joint with welded wire mesh reinforcement it should be _______
- How much are geotextiles overlapped?
- When repairing a pothole how high do you fill it beyond the existing asphalt?
- When using a vibrator to consolidate concrete ______
- According to OSHA safety belt lanyards shall have a nominal breaking strength of _____ pounds.
- Which of the following cannot be used to coat the bed of an asphalt haul truck prior to loading ?
- Refer to the drawing; identify the pile drive cap.
- When working in a trench that requires a trench shield, where should the employee stand ?
- When compacting a longitudinal asphalt joint using a static steel wheel roller, how many passes are made before the breakdown begins?
- How deep should asphalt be placed in a joint? (read solution)
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means ________.
- A 7500 lb. hammer is dropped 5', how much energy is produced?
- What color are the reflectors that run next to a yellow road stripe and reflect only one color?
- When hydraulic shoring is used in a trench you should _____.
- How is a slump test performed?
- The end joint of a screw pile is sealed with ______?
- Which of the following is done to an asphalt roller drum while compacting asphalt?
- How should concrete pipe be unloaded from trucks ?
- According to OSHA, where is the lanyard attached to the safety harness?
- What size pipe is used when pouring concrete with a tremie ?
- When using sheet pile to block water from entering an excavation, it is best to;
- Concrete tremies are controlled ________? (see solution)
- When concrete trucks are finished pouring their load, their chutes are cleaned out in ______ ?
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- When using pneumatic roller to compact hot-mix asphalt, the roller should not exceed a speed of ______MPH.
- An excavation is being done using a front end loader. The loader has a 1 cy. bucket and can move 26 cy,. per hour. A total of 530 cys. need to moved. The loader cost $12.50 hr. The operator cost is $16.75 hr. and you have a miscellaneous cost of $227.00. What is the cost on the excavation?
- Soils that swell are most associated with ______.
- Overhead regulatory highway signs are placed a minimum of ______ feet above the roadway.
- Just before the cone is removed for the slump test the cone is filled _____.
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12' wide, 100' long and the asphalt will be 3" thick. The asphalt weight is 146.75 lbs. per cubic ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- Refer to diagram ; This crane signal means ?
- A concrete pavement has bumps that are larger than allowed. What should be done?
- Which of the following statements is true about soil cement pavements?
- Asphalt hot mix has a stiff appearance and there is improper coating of large aggregate. What is wrong with the mix?
- When using riprap on an embankment, geotextile should be placed ?
- Refer to the diagram; What is the type of weld shown?
- A sample of soil is taken and is .50 cubic feet in volume and weighs 55 lbs. After it is dried it weighs 50 lbs. What is the soils dry unit weight?
- Refer to the diagram; On the survey map what is the distance between point B and Point C ?
- The type of soil with the highest compressibility is _______?
- When a contractor is doing business with La. DOTD, and has to use a material specified on the QPL, he would reference?
- When is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab ?
- Aggregate size for surface treatment should be in the range of _____?
- When working on a LA. Department of Transportation and Development project, the highest order of priority wil be;
- A cubic meter of concrete has 530 kg of cement and 265 kg of water. What is the water to cement ratio?
- Ways to mitigate weak subsurface soils include all of the following except ____.
- When using one of the washer bolt the tapered side of the flange of a steel member, you should use a _______ washer.
- When a crane drops a breaker ball, the brake is released and the ball should drop:
- Refer to the diagram; Identify the base.
- On a road construction project you will have only 1 lane of traffic going each way. What color should the delineators be?
- An operator using a nuclear device to test soil density, must be licensed by?
- When compacting asphalt pavement using a steel wheel roller, then a pneumatic roller and finishing with a steel wheel roller. How long should the finish roller start behind the rubber tire roller?
- On a State project soil cement sub base is compacted by ?
- A corrugated metal riveted seam culvert is being placed. How should the longitudinal riveted joint be placed?
- Refer to the diagram; Which of the paddles would be used for a flagman's Stop/Slow sign ?
- A gravel sub grade is being placed that measures 7 meters wide and 3 kilometers long. The payment is $1.13 per square meter. What will be the total payment?
- When using a vibrator on concrete pavement, the vibrator head is inserted for _______.
- Test samples may be taken by using?
- When applying a chip seal surface treatment using 2 applications, if 3/4'' aggregate is used in the 1st course the maximum size aggregate for the second course is---.
- All of the following types of backfill listed for use with culverts must be compacted after each lift except?
- Which type of equipment listed below can drive a pile without the use of a pile cap ?
- When placing select fill on the sides of culvert pipe, the backfill shall be compacted in layers of not more than _____ inches.
- Refer to the diagram; Identify the Arch pipe
- Refer to the diagram; When using wood sheet piles in an excavation, which one of the piles shown is the correct shape to use? Note, the piles are being driven right to left.
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means _________.
- A dredging barge carrying over 5 tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard every___?
- Identify the bearing of DA, when referring to the diagram.
- What size pipe is used when pouring concrete with a tremie?
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out horizontally from a wall for a future pour?
- Refer to the diagram; According to the reference stake, how far is the stake away from the center line of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct bedding for culverts exposed above ground?
- Refer to the Diagram; Referring to the soil report shown, if the soil is to be used for sub base material---. ( see the solution)
- Refer to the diagram; What is the elevation of the fill at the centerline of the road?
- Refer to the diagram; Which is the proper bedding for culvert?
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of joint is shown in the bridge beam?
- Refer to the diagram; the reference stake is at an elevation of 100.00, what is the elevation of the target stake?
- Which of the following classifications would the best soil for pavement sub grade?
- When a sample of concrete for air content, the test should be done within ______minutes.
- A box culvert less than 4' in height is nominally constructed by _______.
- Closed end pipes that are used as piles are connected on the job site. what method is used to splice pipe?
- Refer to the Diagram; On a road project, lanes A and B flow in the same direction and opposite of lanes C and D that flow in the same direction. If a driver in lane A cannot merge into lane B and a driver in lane B cannot merge into lane A, what type of line is between lanes A and B?
- The typical method used to dry soil is---
- A tool in the cab of an asphalt distribution truck used to measure the rate of asphalt placed (bitumeter), measures in what units?
- How is a small pre-stressted concrete slab removed?
- When mixing soil cement, which of the following statements is true about a single-shaft mixer?
- Refer to the Diagram: How wide is the ditch top?
- Before applying Asphalt surface treatment the temperature must be at least ____ degrees in the shade.
- What is the proper order of compaction rollers for a newly placed asphalt pavement?
- When is it necessary to require employees to work in a trench, the excavated materials, tools or equipment shall be placed a minimum of _____ feet away from the edge of the trench.
- La. DOTD specifications riprap shall weigh ___lbs. per cubic ft.
- Concrete cylinders filled and stored at the job site should be kept at ______.
- A wellpoint system is at least effective in ______?
- Refer to the diagram; The wall form shown is 20 ft. long. How many boards will it take to construct the whales with a 10% waste? The whalers are 2 x 4 x 8.
- Refer to the diagram; At station 1 + 40, the cut to the bottom of the pipe will be ____?
- Refer to the diagram; According to OSHA, the slope for this trench shall not exceed?
- To locate underground utilities, what is the phone number to call before you dig?
- In Louisiana, what is the width of a highway stripe?
- You have a contract with LA. DOTD to pour concrete, which of the following is the first thing you should do?
- According to OSHA the 4 classifications of soil are Type A, Type B, Type C and____?
- When preparing a steel bridge to be painted, which of the following would be the best?
- Refer to the Diagram; What do the first 2 numbers on the welding rod indicate?
- When using ply forms to build a wing wall you should spray the forms with ____ before pouring the concrete.
- Refer to the diagram; where would you find the centerline?
- Swelling soils are usually associated with _____.
- A driveway is 20' wide and crowned in the center. What would the fall from the center to the edge be if the slope was 1/2'' per foot?
- In concrete, pozzolans are used as an admixture for___.
- Drums used to channel traffic on a construction site will have what color stripes?
- When a barge is docked in the Mississippi river, how often should the mooring lines be checked?
- Refer to the Diagram; The construction stake shown means____.
- The plastic limit of soil is ______.
- How would a worker lower a piece of sheet metal decking?
- When applying a single application asphalt surface treatment the gravel mix should be______.
- Why is form oil used?
- A wood corner post is being set in a post hole. The bottom 4 inches of the hole should be filled with ______ before filling with concrete.
- What type of welding is used for gas pipelines?
- Refer to the diagram; The signal man has his arm extended forward, hand open, and is making a pushing motion. This signal means?
- A natural gas compressor station shall maintain a levee with an elevation of at least__ feet above mean high tide.
- A benchmark is at an elevation of 17.0, a rod reading to it is 4.5. What is the HI?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct position to lower the bucket to start an excavation with a back hoe?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the gate valve.
- Which of the following would help minimize plastic shrinkage cracks in concrete?
- How is geotextile placed?
- Anchor points for safety lanyards shall be capable of withstanding ________ LBS. per person attached.
- You are pouring a VERY large foundation under water using one or more tremies. Which of the following methods would be correct?
- Who would issue a water quality certification?
- Given the following information; Truck bed can hold 9 cubic yards of material, the soil has a dry density factor of 1.84 and a wet factor of 2.18. The soil has a swell factor of 15% from bank cubic yards. How many loads will it take to deliver 1000 bank cubic yards?
- You have a contract with the La. DOTD that calls for corrugated metal pipe to be used as a culvert. The backfill for the pipe must have a tested resistivity greater than______.
- An asphalt paver is started and stopped creating ridge in the roadway. What tool would be used to remove the ridge?
- If a cubic meter of concrete contains 300 kg of cement and 150 kg of water, then the water to cement ratio is?
- After arriving on a jobsite, water is added to the concrete mix truck. How many mixing revolutions should be made by the truck before the concrete tested?
- The speed of a breakdown steel wheel roller should never be faster than______ MPH.
- Refer to the diagram; Wood corner posts are being set in concrete, which is correct?
- What type combination soil cement will require the most unit pressure from a steel drum roller to achieve proper compaction?
- Other than water, cement and aggregate that is added to concrete or mortar that is added to the batch before or during the mixing is a (an) _____.
- Aggregate surface treatment is applied to pavement. What type of roller would be used to best seat the aggregate into the membrane?
- When mixing soil cement will require the least amount of cement?
- According to OSHA, if a trench is over _____ feet deep it must have a proactive system.
- Soil for a modified proctor test is placed in a mold ____ layers.
- Walls, parapet clamps, ledges or anything that secures the cable of a swinging scaffold should hold at least _____?
- What gives the best traction for rubber tired equipment?
- If a cable scaffold is rated at 750 lbs. how many people can it hold?
- To inform motorist of the road work, a warning sign must be placed at least _____ feet before the actual construction.
- What is attached to a safety lanyard and dropped 6' to test it?
- Which is the least effective way to keep ground water from an excavation in cohesive soil?
- Refer to the diagram; the bearing of D-C reads 70 degrees 14'W is from_____.
- Visual inspection of welds on a gas pipeline shall be inspected by a ______.
- You are paving a single surface treatment road. Below are the only cost to consider.(1760 lineal yards=1 mile) road way ; 24' wide, 2 miles long Application rate; .25 gallons per square yard Aggregate cost; $0.75 per square yard asphalt cost, $3.75 per gallon. What is the total cost?
- Reflectorized raised pavement markers visible only to traffic proceeding the wrong way shall be ___.
- When staking out a highway job, the string stakes are set?
- After a lane of asphalt pavement has been laid and compacted a _____ would be used to check if the level is required specification.
- When using the turn of the nut method to tighten high strength bolts you would _______.
- You are pouring concrete from a mix truck using the trucks chute. If the mix is traveling to fast through the chute what would happen to the mix?
- If soils swells to 1.5 cubic yard for every bank cubic yard ,the soil swell is _____.
- Crushed stone is being used as a sub-base. The stone cost is $2.10 per square meter and the measures 10 meters wide by 4 kilometers long. What will the stone cost?
- On a LA. State Highway State project, riprap placed on an embankment shall be placed in how many layers?
- Material that is being dredged and placed on an island is checked with a penetrometer. What is being measured?
- What would be the best to place under riprap to help prevent soil erosion and provide a rough surface?
- The most effective filter blanket for the erosion is (are)_____.
- An All-Risk Builder’s Risk insurance policy covers ______ for buildings under construction
- The production of a centrifugal pump may be increased by_____.
- When erecting a steel frame building after a sufficient amount of steel has been put in place what is the last thing done?
- What is the main difference between hyperbaric and wet welding done underwater?
- If you purchased 1000 bank cubic yards from a dirt pit and it will be compacted to 95% modified proctor on the job site. 1 bank cubic yard is equal to 1.08 cubic yards compacted to 95%. 1 loose cubic yard is equal to 1.31 cubic yards compacted to 95%. The haul truck can carry 26 cubic yards. How many trips will it take to haul the purchased soil?
- Most manufacturer’s recommendation for non-shrink grout under base plates or equipment should be at least ___ thick.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which off the following is the correct nozzle setup for jetting a pile?
- The height of a guard rail on a suspended scaffold shall be _____ inches.
- Scaffolding rated at 750 lbs.can hold how many workers at one time?
- Which pile driver can not be used underwater?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the finished elevation for the pipe?
- Railroad track ties should not be less than ___ in length.
- What type of joint is used to allow for thermal expansion?
- Refer to the diagram; The type of stake shown is called a _____.
- Refer to the Diagram; This crane signal means?
- When working on a bridge, a safety net is installed. What is the maximum distance from working surface to the net?
- The water to cement ratio for water tight concrete in fresh water should be---
- The water to cement ratio for water tight concrete in saltwater should be---
- Which roller would be the best and most efficient roller to compact hot mixes asphalt?
- Refer to the diagram; what type of foundation is shown?
- A nuclear density tester can safely and accurately measure and density and ---of soils.
- On a roadway with no shoulder, signs should be placed not closer than ___ feet from the edge of the traveled way.
- Doing abrasive blasting on a bridge without proper protection can cause _____.
- An external pipe coating used for steel pipe to protect it when emerging the ground aganist environmental conditions is____?
- When spreading hot mix asphalt pavement, the rolling should be done in ______ phases.
- Angular aggregate used in to mix asphalt will---
- You are pouring a section of concrete highway that measures 30' x 80' x 9" thick. You will have a .7% waste. how many cubic yards of concrete will be required?
- When boaring with a directional auger, what is pumped around the casing?
- On all suspended scaffolds, the top edge height of the toprail shall be between--and ---inches
- A set of stairs has an over-all height of 8’-10 1/4″. If there are 17 equal risers, the height of an individual riser would equal _____ inches.
- On suspension scaffolding the suspension rope shall be capable of supporting at least ______ times the maximum intended load.
- Refer to the Diagram; The house shown is 40′ X 20′. What is the total cost of the following items, (1) Floor joist 2″ x 10″$ 14.65 ea. (2) Bridge $ 3.50 ea. (3) Splice $ 1.90 ea. Note the joist are spaced 24″ O.C. and has a double floor joist at each end.
- In order to achieve a compacted thickness of 2" of asphalt paving ,how deep should the uncompacted mix be laid?
- What is a pile cap?
- A stormwater pollution prevention plan (swppp) is---
- Refer to the diagram; How wide are the markings stripes for a standard crosswalk?
- A harsh concrete mix may have its components separate and tends to be less plastic than a properly mixed batch. How is harshness of concrete controlled when it is discovered?
- According to osha ,when employees are working over or adjacent to water a (an) ________shall be immediately available.
- What is the first step in aligning a pump and motor?
- What color are the reflectorized stripes on a flagger's vest?
- What is used to support and keep welded wire mesh off the ground?
- What kind of barricade is B?
- On steel bridge construction,safety nets are required whenever fall distances exceed____feet.
- What is the best choice for aggregate to use when mixing asphalt?
- A barge moored on the Mississippi river is tied with _______.
- When mixing Portland cement, if you use 9 shovels of cement how many shovels of sand are needed?
- An open web girder is specified as 48L7N 7.6K. This means the girder will have a depth of __________.
- If employees on a building site are working with solvents that could be harmful OSHA requires ______________?
- Who does builders risk insurance protect?
- What connects a cast-in-place column to a concrete footing?
- When sheet piles are being driven in water the bottom guide would be best secured by ________________.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which one of the items would be removed from the wall form as soon as the concrete is poured?
- The most common grade of steel used for rebar is?
- Workers are going to have to pass under a scaffold. According to OSHA the scaffold must have _________.
- A stake is marked 3+00 and has an elevation of 61.50. The next stake is marked 3+50 and has an elevation of 61.00. What is the slope?
- Refer to the diagram; Identify the caissons.
- Refer to the Diagram; What information does the back of the stake give?
- If you are dredging in the Louisiana coastal zone, you must obtain a permit from __________________.
- A penetrometer is pushed into the ground, it will measure __________?
- Refer to the Diagram; The trench shield is placed in a trench that is over 5' deep. What is the minimum distance of "A"?
- After a permit has been issued to plug an oil well, how long does the contractor have to notify the inspector before beginning the work?
- According to OSHA, all electric, gas, steam, and other service lines shall be shut off or capped ___________ before demolition is started.
- ASME certified equipment, which Stamp is required to make repairs?
- In a pipeline, what is used to control the flow of liquid?
- A grade stake has an elevation of 23.0. A Shot to the top of the stake reads 4.7. What is the HI?
- A stud bolt has the following specifications; Bolt 3/4 - 15 UNC 3B. This means the bolt will have __________ threads per inch.
- A steel pipe that is lined with cement will be hydrostatic tested. When would the test begin?
- Tubular steel piles are usually connected by __________.
- Organic soils are classified as ____________.
- When preparing the sub grade or a concrete pour it should be ___________.
- Refer to the diagram; The weld shown would which one for prepping steel?
- Which is done last for each floor of a structural steel building?
- A backhoe has a 1.5 cubic yard bucket with a cycle time of 2 minutes. The efficiency of the machine is 50 minute per hour. How many cubic yards can the backhoe move in 1 hour?
- You are contracted to plant small trees along a coastal shoreline. The trees will be placed 20" apart in 1 row that is 3200 feet long. It takes 2 manhours per 100 holes and the cost is $15.00 per manhour. The trees are $0.20 each and you have other costs of $1,500.00. These are the only cost for the project. What is your total cost?
- A heat tracer for process pipe is ____________.
- After a lane of asphalt pavement has been laid and compacted a ______________ would be used to check if it is level to the required specification.
- When using the turn of the nut method to tighten high strength bolts you would __________.
- The production of a centrifugal pump may be increased by __________.
- When a lockout tag is placed on a piece of equipment, who can remove it?
- Refer to the diagram; A structural steel building has 2 beams joined as shown. What type of joint is this?
- When applying for a permit to discharge dredge materials from a navigational dredge job and a water quality certification is needed, it would be issued by?
- Which of the following persons must witness the repair of ASME certified equipment?
- Refer to the diagram; The railroad spikes are driven on a section of curved track, which is the correct practice?
- Refer to the diagram; When setting up a Mobile Crane on soft ground, which of the following would be correct for the pads?
- Hot mix asphalt pavement is usually rolled in how many phases?
- What color are the lights for a barge that is underway?
- On a screw-spliced concrete pile, splices near ground water level are protected by ______?
- The location of existing utilities can be found on the _________ plan.
- When using deep wellpoints that could be subject to extreme temperature changes, ____________ pipe should be used in expansion fittings.
- Suspension ropes or cables used for wing scaffolds must be able to support at least ________ times the intended load.
- When installing equipment, where would you use grout?
- Refer to the Diagram; A sewer main is being laid, using the information on the stake what is the finished elevation for the invert of the pipe?
- Which of the following would be used to make a change to the project before the bid?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of foundation is shown?
- Refer to the diagram; What information is found on the stake labeled "side B"?
- When preforming a slump test a concrete sample is taken from the mix truck when?
- Which of the following cranes can lift the largest load?
- Refer to the Diagram; If the finished elevation of the project will be 99.5', how many cubic yards of earth will need to be removed?
- When estimating a job, you would calculate the cost for sales tax on _____.
- When you arrive on the job, you notice that One Call's marking stops before the end of the job. What should you do?
- A contractor is relocating gas and water lines from a building. LA One Call will mark the lines from _______.
- A jeep tests for holidays in pipeline coating using?
- What method of connecting a control valve box that will allow easy removal for maintance?
- After an SWPPP plan has been developed, the plan ________.
- Which of the following is the best attachment for grubbing to remove brush, small trees and roots?
- What is the nominal length of a standard concrete masonry block including the mortar joint?
- Referring to the Diagram: What type of mortar joint is number 7?
- Referring to the illustration, what type of mortar joint is number 5?
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- A slump test must be preformed within ____ minutes from the start of filling the cone to it's removal.
- When making a control joint with a jointing tool, this will be done_______.
- When is it safe for workmen to stand or work on steel joist and girders?
- Refer to the Diagram; If the pipe shown makes a 75 degree bend, what angle would each miter cut be made?
- During an asphalt paving operation, an area is too small to fit the machines and the asphalt must be hand shoveled into place. What would be best used to compact this area?
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be used to designate the piece of structural iron shown?
- A moored barge must have white lights that are visible from at least _____nautical mile(s).
- If two barges are going to cross each others path and one barge reverses his props to slow down, what signal would be given with his horn?
- What is the outside diameter for # 6 rebar?
- According to OSHA, a person wearing a safety belt lanyard shall be permitted to fall no greater than ____ feet.
- How should geotextile be placed under a culvert?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the type of weld shown.
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color is used to mark potable water?
- During a concrete pour you notice segregation and a lack of homogeneity in the mix, what is one thing you can do to correct the problem?
- When concrete is delivered to the job, what is the maximum time that may lapse before a slump test is taken from the delivery vehicle?
- According to OSHA, no combustible material shall be stored outdoors within ___ feet of a building or structure.
- What are the penalties for failing to meet the NPDES requirements for an SWPPP permit conditions?
- Wood piles are being used in water, what tool would used to inspected for decay _____.
- A vessel on the Mississippi river that is engaged in the towing of a barge shall display a _____ light to warn other ships that it is engaged in a tow operation.
- In unstable soil for deep trenches you must use a trench box. How is the trench box set?
- When mooring a barge, it must be secured with at least ______ size rope.
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color does Red indicate?
- Who is allowed to work on a pipeline crew?
- When building a silt fence the minimum size trench you would dig is _____.
- When building a silt fence the maximum spacing for the posts used to hold the fabricis__ feet apart.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which configuration would be correct for a hoist?
- What does a blue signal light mean to a train engineer on the railroad?
- A 3500' long canal trench is excavated to 7' depth. The trench has a 3'-6" wide base. The sides are scoped at 1:1. Each hoe excavates 27.5 cy/hr., soil expands 20%.What range of hours is estimated to excavate the trench with the power hoe?
- If you spill 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid what should you do?
- Given: A 2″ conduit contains only one branch circuit that consists of three size 10 AWG,copper, type THW conductors. What is the maximum allowable overcurrent protection that may be used on the ungrounded conductors in this circuit?
- A DC rectifier type welding machine has a 40% duty cycle at 480 volts, 3 phase. The nameplate primary current rating is 23 amps. The minimum ampacity for the ungrounded branch circuit conductor is _____ amps.
- A manhole has a fixed ladder that does not obstruct the opening. What size diameter cover is permitted?
- How many 10 AWG THHN conductors are allowed in a 1″ rigid metal conduit?
- What is the ampacity of conductors for a generator with a nameplate rating of 100 amps?
- What is the working space in front of a panel with exposed live parts rated at 150 volts?
- What is the minimum distance for a second ground rod to be driven if the first ground rod exceeds 25 OHMS to ground?
- How many #2 AWG THHN conductors can be installed in a 4″ x 4″ auxiliary gutter?
- What is first step that an electrician should take before working on an energized circuit?
- What is the calculated current through a 3.5 kw water heater operating at 240 volts?
- A balanced, 4 wire, 3 phase, 120/208 volt system supplies a 25 KW resistive load. Each of the underground conductors must have an ampacity of at least _____ amps.
- How much larger is the crane winch drum than the full spool of wire rope?
- According to OSHA, how high can combustible material be stacked?
- The flow of concrete tremies are controlled ____?
- Identify the globe valve.
- During a slump test, the concrete batch shows a 4" slump. Specifications call for 6" slump. If the water to cement ratio cannot be adjusted, what can be done?
- What is the purpose of using a piece of wire on a turnbuckle?
- An employer should keep an MSDS for each ___.
- According to NPDES, a storm water permit or waiver is required for all construction sites that disturb more than ___.
- What are the three sections that make up a balance sheet?
- When working in a trench shield that is being moved vertically, employees should ____.
- Refer to the weld symbol: This shows_____.
- Which of the following is the best attachment for grubbing to remove brush, small trees and roots?
- Joints in a pre-cast concrete construction that require dry pack or non-shrink grout should have a minimum thickness of ___?
- A benchmark has an elevation of 101.7. A back site to the benchmark reads 4.75. A front site to a corner stake reads 3.90. What is the HI?
- The smallest size conductor that can be connected in parallel is ___.
- Underground conductors for communication circuits entering a manhole that also contains light and power conductors:
- Refer to Diagram: Which is the correct way to set up a drum and block with sheaves for a hoist?
- Refer to the diagram. Which is the best method to lift a load using a shackle?
- Refer to the diagram. The piping symbol shown is a (an) ___.
- Refer to the diagram. The signal means ____?
- Refer to the diagram: The Geotextile is identified by letter ____?
- A collection pond measures 23,000 Sq. ft. on the surface and has a depth of 9 Ft. How many cubic yards are in the pond?
- An oil well is drilled to depth and is a dry well. How many days do you have to close the hole?
- A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) must include which of the following?
- When you own a dredging barge, you are required to have a Merchant Mariner Credential. If you are a U.S. citizen when must the credential be renewed?
- At what size pipe is the outside diameter equal to the nominal pipe size?
- When constructing a wire fence using staples, the staples on the line posts (not corner posts) are attached how?
- An overcurrent protective device for non-motorized equipment is rated at 70 amps. What is the minimum allowable size for a copper equipment grounding conductor for this circuit?
- Who would issue a permit to dredge in order to have access to the site of an oil or gas rig?
- Who would issue a permit for the drilling of an oil or gas well?
- Which of the following is required to pay overtime pay?
- Refer to the Diagram: When the Gablon is used for road embankment and fully assembled it should be filled ___ with stone or rock.
- Refer to the diagram. What is the invert elevation of the pipe?
- Sheet piles are being used to keep water out of a marsh area. The length of the site is 345' and each pile protects 18" and are 15' long. The piles cost $6.50 per sq. ft. What is the total cost of the sheet piles?
- Pallets containing 15 pipes that are 8 ft. long each are being delivered to the job site. The best placement for each pallet should be ___?
- How many pounds does a 16' length of W18 x 24 structural steel weigh?
- According to OSHA, where is the lanyard attached to the safety harness?
- What size pipe is used when pouring concrete with a tremie?
- Identify the bearing of DA, when referring to the diagram
- When working in a trench that requires a trench shield, where should the employee stand?
- which of the following tests would be used to measure the optimum moisture content of the soil and maximum density?
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- A dredging barge carrying over 5 tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard every ___?
- When using sheet pile to block water from entering an excavation, it is best to:
- Refef to the Diagram: This crane signal means?
- When compacting asphalt pavement using a steel wheel roller, then a pneumatic roller and finishing with a steel wheel roller. How long should the finish roller start behind the rubber tire roller?
- When is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab?
- A cold mix asphalt base course should be in lifts of ___ inches compacted thickness.
- Refer to thre Diagram: According to the reference stake, how far is the stake away from the center line of the road??
- Refer to the Diagram: What type of joint is shown in the bridge beam?
- Refer to the Diagram: The reference stake is at an elevation of 100.00. What is the elevation of the target stake?
- If driving piles using fixed leads, what keeps the pile plumb?
- When using a vibratory pile driver, how are the piles attached?
- According to OSHA, if an aluminum ladder is bent which of the following is true?
- Refer to the diagram: the signal means ___.
- Refer to the Diagram: If line DC is 71 degrees N 18' W, then the bearing is ___.
- A 7500 lb. pile hammer is dropped 5 feet, how much energy is produced?
- The marking on a pipe reads ABC API 14.00 49.93 A S. What do the markings on the pipe mean (see diagram)?
- A wellpoint system is least effective in ___?
- Refer to the Diagram: Which of the following would be the correct attachment setup to lift the load?
- Water main piping is laid at what grade?
- Refer to the Diagram: How wide is the ditch top?
- Which pile driver produces the least amount of noise?
- refer to the Diagram: Identify the beam shown.
- Refer to the diagram: What type of bolt would you use for a machine expansion shield?
- When preparing submittals, the requirements would be found in the ___.
- In a driveway wire mesh should be cut so that it ___.
- Open web steel joists normally have a tag ___.
- When lifting a load with a crane such as rebar or timbers, what would you use to keep the load from slipping?
- Refer to the Diagram; At station 1 + 40, the cut to the bottom of the pipe will be ___?
- Who is required to get NPDES (Storm Water) permit coverage?
- What is the minimum length measured in the direction of travel, for the landing of an egress door?
- What is the maximum allowed on center spacing allowed for metal studs? (See Solution)
- What fire-extinguishing system may be combined along with automatic sprinkler systems?
- Refer to the Diagram, Letter "B" is the ____.
- What type of metal is used for joints or around edges of concrete?
- What is the minimum cover for a #5 re-bar in a slab according to Olin's Construction?
- According to OSHA, how high can bricks be stacked before a 2" in every foot set back is required?
- In an emergency, an elevator shall automatically transfer to standby power within
- What is used to keep a toilet tank from having condensation on the tank?
- Which of the following manual tests is used to check all plasticity?
- What are the classifications of soil?
- What is the minimum clear opeing distance of a passage door opening measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop
- A Caisson is a ___
- Refer to the Diagram, Identify the sidewalk
- The clear working space required in front of an electrical panel with enclosed live parts on both sides of the working space, rated at 460 V must be a minimum of ________________.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the total resistance in this circuit?
- Which of the following is excluded from Assembly Group A Occupancy?
- According to OSHA the 4 classifications of soil are Type A, Type B, Type C and ____?
- A manual test is used to check soil plasticity by rolling the material into a thread ___ inches in diameter?
- Which of the following items would be included in a sub contractor’s contract.
- Which of the following types of construction would be most fire resistant?
- The total weight of a building’s structure is the ___?
- According to OSHA, a lifeline shall have a minimum breaking strength of ___?
- A passenger elevator car should include which of the following?
- ADA requires a(an) _____ installed in each elevator cab in case passengers become trapped in the car.
- What does a Gant chart do?
- Which of the following items is not listed in a construction contract?
- What does “PI” represent in a soil sample?
- What is the first step in beginning an excavation job?
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the Gantt schedule shown, when will the HVAC be completed?
- How often is re-training required for working in a permit required space?
- OSHA requires a ring buoy present on site whenever working ____.
- According to OSHA, how often should a chain hoist be inspected?
- If a contractor adds an item to a bonded contract, this is called a ____.
- What delivery method brings together the architect,engineer and contractor?
- Refer to the Diagram; The lot must be graded to an elevation of 101.50. How many cubic yards of soil will need to be removed? (see diagram for solution)
- When a barge is docked in the Mississippi river, how often should the mooring lines be checked?
- In concrete, pozzolans are used as an admixture for___.
- Which of the following determines the type of blade to select for a bulldozer?
- Which of the following would be the first thing to do after receiving all the drawings and specifications for a project?
- Base plates up to 2″ in thickness are normally welded to the column where?
- Which standards must be used for welding on pipelines?
- Employees working over or near water shall be provided with a ____?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the size of the soil pipe in the drawing?
- You are setting wood forms to pour a slab.The vertical stakes used to support the form boards should be how high over the top of the forms should they be?
- Who is responsible for the design of cleat connections in structural steel construction?
- Refer to the Diagram; The construction stake shown means____.
- Who would issue a performance bond for drilling and closing an oil well in Louisiana?
- What would be used to level base plates if metal shims are not used?
- How would a worker lower a piece of sheet metal decking?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct position to lower the bucket to start an excavation with a back hoe?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the gate valve.
- How is geotextile placed?
- A natural gas compressor station shall maintain a levee with an elevation of at least __ feet above mean high tide.
- What type of welding is used for gas pipelines?
- Why is form oil used?
- A crane operator should never lift or swing a load ______ unless allowed by the manufacturer?
- Which is true about the sub grade for a parking lot or driveway slab?
- When boaring with a directional auger, what is pumped around the casing?
- Who would issue a water quality certification?
- Which is the least effective way to keep ground water from an excavation in cohesive soil?
- Visual inspection of welds on a gas pipeline shall be inspected by a ______.
- Reflectorized raised pavement markers visible only to traffic proceeding the wrong way shall be ___.
- You are pouring concrete from a mix truck using the trucks chute. If the mix is traveling to fast through the chute what would happen to the mix?
- Material that is being dredged and placed on an island is checked with a penetrometer. What is being measured?
- An All-Risk Builder’s Risk insurance policy covers ______ for buildings under construction.
- When erecting a steel frame building after a sufficient amount of steel has been put in place what is the last thing done?
- What is the main difference between hyperbaric and wet welding done underwater?
- Refer to the Diagram; At what point will the Mobile Crane pick up 40,000 LBS.
- What standard is used for welding for repair of a gas or boiler vessel?
- Most manufacturer’s recommendation for non-shrink grout under base plates or equipment should be at least ___ thick.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which off the following is the correct nozzle setup for jetting a pile?
- Which pile driver can not be used underwater?
- Railroad track ties should not be less than ___ in length.
- What type of joint is used to allow for thermal expansion?
- When mixing Portland cement,If you use 9 shovels of cement how many shovels of sand are needed?
- An open web girder is specified as 48L7N 7.6K. This means the girder will have a depth of?
- If employees on a building site are working with solvents that could be harmful, OSHA requires ____?
- Who does builders risk insurance protect?
- What connects a cast-in-place column to a concrete footing?
- When sheet piles are being driven in water the bottom guide would be best secured by?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which one of the items would be removed from the wall form as soon as the concrete is poured?
- The most common grade of steel used for rebar is?
- Workers are going to have to pass under a scaffold. According to OSHA the scaffold must have_____.
- A stake is marked 3 + 00 and has an elevation of 61.50. The next stake is marked 3 + 50 and has an elevation of 61.00.What is the slope?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the caissons.
- Refer to the Diagram; What information does the Back of the stake give?
- If you are dredging in the Louisiana coastal zone, you must obtain a permit from?
- A penetrometer is pushed in to the ground, it will measure ____?
- Refer to the Diagram; The trench shield is placed in a trench that is over 5′ deep. What is the minimum distance of “A”?
- After a permit has been issued to plug an oil well, how long does the contractor have to notify the inspector before beginning the work?
- According to OSHA, all electric, gas, steam, and other service lines shall be shut off or capped _____ before demolition is started.
- ASME certified equipment, which Stamp is required to make repairs?
- In a pipeline, what is used to control the flow of liquid?
- A grade stake has an elevation of 23.0. A shot to the top of the stake reads 4.7. What is the HI?
- A stud bolt has the following specifications; Bolt 3/4 – 15 UNC 3B This means the bolt will have ___ threads per inch.
- A steel pipe that is lined with cement will be hydrostatic tested. When would the test begin?
- Tubular steel piles are usually connected by__.
- When preparing the sub grade for a concrete pour it should be____.
- Refer to the Diagram; The weld shown would which one for prepping steel?
- Which is done last for each floor of a structural steel building?
- A backhoe has a 1.5 cubic yard bucket with a cycle time of 2 minutes. The efficiency of the machine is 50 min. per hour. How many cubic yards can the back hoe move in 1 hour.
- 56) You are contracted to plant small trees along a Coastal shoreline. The trees will be placed 20″ apart in 1 row that is 3200 feet long. It takes 2 manhours per 100 holes and the cost is $15.00 per manhour. The trees are $0.20 each and you have other costs of $1500.00. These are the only cost for the project. What is your total cost?
- A heat tracer for process pipe is ____.
- After a lane of Asphalt pavement has been laid and compacted a _____ would be used to check if it is level to the required specification.
- When using the turn of the nut method to tighten high strength bolts you would ____.
- The production of a centrifugal pump may be increased by_____.
- When a lockout tag is placed on a piece of equipment, according to who can remove it?
- Refer to the Diagram; A structural steel building has 2 beams joined as shown. What type of joint is this?
- When applying for a permit to discharge dredge materials from a navigational dredge job and a water quality certification is needed, it would be issued by?
- Which of the following persons must witness the repair of ASME certified equipment?
- Refer to the Diagram; The railroad spikes are driven on a section of curved track, which is the correct practice.
- Refer to the Diagram; When setting up a Mobile Crane on soft ground, which of the following would be correct for the pads?
- Hot mix asphalt pavement is usually rolled in how many phases?
- What color are the lights for a barge that is underway?
- On a screw-spliced concrete pile, splices near ground water level are protected by____?
- The location of existing utilities can be found on the ____ plan.
- When using deep wellpoints that could be subject to extreme temperature changes, _____ pipe should be used in expansion fittings.
- Suspension ropes or cables used for swing scaffolds must be able to support at least ___ times the intended load.
- When installing equipment, where would you use grout?
- Refer to the Diagram; A sewer main is being laid, using the information on the stake what is the finished elevation for the invert of the pipe.
- Which of the following would be used to make a change to the project before the bid?
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of foundation is shown?
- Refer to the Diagram; What information is found on the stake labeled “side B”?
- When making a control joint with a jointing tool, this will be done_______.
- When is it safe for workmen to stand or work on steel joist and girders?
- What is the actual diameter of a #5 deformed steel reinforcing bar?
- Barges may be moored in tiers if each shoreward barge is _____.
- In order to reduce the sharpness of concrete you would _____?
- The flanges on a drum used to spool wire rope should project ____ times the diameter of the rope.
- During an asphalt paving operation, an area is too small to fit the machines and the asphalt must be hand shoveled into place. What would be best used to compact this area?
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be used to designate the piece of structural iron shown?
- A moored barge must have white lights that are visible from at least _____nautical mile(s).
- If two barges are going to cross each others path and one barge decelerates his props to slow down, what signal would be given with his horn?
- What is the outside diameter for # 6 rebar?
- According to OSHA, a person wearing a safety belt lanyard shall be permitted to fall no greater than ____ feet.
- How should geotextile be placed under a culvert?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the type of weld shown.
- THIS IS NOT A QUESTION; THE DIAGRAM IS FOR YOUR STUDY
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color is used to mark potable water?
- During a concrete pour you notice segregation and a lack of homogeneity in the mix, what is one thing you can do to correct the problem?
- When concrete is delivered to the job, what is the maximum time that may lapse before a slump test is taken from the delivery vehicle?
- According to OSHA, no combustible material shall be stored outdoors within ___ feet of a building or structure.
- What are the penalties for failing to meet the NPDES requirements for an SWPPP permit conditions?
- In unstable soil for deep trenches you must use a trench box. How is the trench box set?
- THIS IS NOT A QUESTION; THE DIAGRAM IS FOR YOUR STUDY
- When mooring a barge, it must be secured with at least ______ size rope.
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color does Red indicate?
- Who is allowed to work on a pipeline crew?
- When building a silt fence the minimum size trench you would dig is _____.
- When building a silt fence the maximum spacing for the posts used to hold the fabric is__ feet apart.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which configuration would be correct for a sling?
- What does a blue signal light mean to a train engineer on the railroad?
- A 3500' long canal trench is excavated to 7' depth. The trench has a 3'-6" wide base. The sides are scoped at 1:1. Each hoe excavates 27.5 cy/hr., soil expands 20%.What range of hours is estimated to excavate the trench with the power hose?
- If you spill 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid what should you do?
- What types of Class 2 or Class 3 cables are able to be used in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air directly associated with the air distribution system ?
- What is the minimum size grounding conductor for a 60 Amp Panel?
- For Cable sheathes and communication circuits, what is the minimum size grounding conductor?
- What is the maximum resistance of an artificial ground rod before another must be driven?
- What is the minimum depth to bury a grounding ring?
- What is the minimum voltage on a Class III PLTC Cable?
- What type of PLTC cable is suitable for use in ducts, plenums or other spaces for environmental air?
- What is the overcurrent protection required for a #12 copper wire?
- All of the following are permitted in a single space used as a return air plenum except_?
- When aerial cable enters a service, which conductor will be marked with a ridge alongthe exterior of the cable ?
- According to the NEC, what are the two branches of the hospital emergency system?
- What is the best choice for aggregate to use when mixing asphalt?
- On steel bridge construction, safety nets are required whenever fall distances exceed _____ Feet.
- What type of barricade is B?
- What is used to support and keep welded wire mesh off the ground?
- Which of the following would be the last to be installed in a house?
- A saw cut in a concrete sidewalk used to form a control joint should be made _____.
- When would you call Louisiana One Call?
- What is the minimum length of time that a concrete slab, beam or footing using (high early) type III concrete, must cure to achieve 70% of its' design strength?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which one of the items would be removed from the wall form as soon as the concrete is poured?
- Dehumidification reheat coils are used to___.
- The critical path method (CPM) of scheduling _____.
- When employees are required to work within a structure which has been damaged by fire, flood, or explosion _______?
- Refer to the Diagram: Identify the piping symbol.
- If you spill 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid what should you do?
- A 3500' long canal trench is excavated to 7' depth. The trench has a 3'-6" wide base. The sides are scoped at 1:1. Each hoe excavates 27.5 cy/hr., soil expands 20%.What range of hours is estimated to excavate the trench with the power hoe?
- What does a blue signal light mean to a train engineer on the railroad?
- The ampacity of a conductor is defined by the N.E.C. to be the current in amps a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding:
- Fifty-four conductors in a sheet metal wireway supplying fluorescent lighting fixtures(cross section does not exceed 20%) and with no load diversity will be derated by what percent?
- A 1-1/2 HP single phase motor which has an electrical efficiency of 85% operates at 230V.For the purpose of this question use 1 HP = 746 watts. What is the input current of the motor?
- Given: Four resistance heaters are connected in parallel. Their resistances are asfollows: Heater #1 20 ohms Heater #2 30 ohms Heater #3 60 ohms Heater #4 10 ohms . What is the total resistance of the parallel circuit?
- Given: A 10 horsepower, 230 volt, 3 phase squirrel cage motor is fed by the largest allowable inverse time circuit breaker and the smallest allowable type TW branch circuit conductor in flexible metal conduit. What is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor that can be used ?
- What size copper grounding electrode conductor is needed for a service fed with 500kcmil copper?
- The grounding conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by a _____.
- A general use snap switch can be used on a ____HP motor or less.
- A separation of at least ____ feet shall be maintained between open conductors of communications systems on buildings and lighting conductors.
- Class 1 power limited circuits shall be supplied from a source having a rated output of not more than ____ volts.
- What size EMT conduit is required to install all of the following conductors? 4 # 12 RHH,4 # 10 TW.
- Every room of a house shall have electrical outlets spaced so that no point along the floor measured horizontally is more than _____ feet from an outlet.
- What is the maximum distance allowed between any point along a counter space wall line small appliance receptacle in a dwelling unit kitchen?
- The length of cord for an electrically operated kitchen waste disposer shall be a maximum of _____ inches.
- A pair of conductors supply a 12 amp, 120 volt load that is located a distance of 150′ from the source. The two size 12 AWG conductors that feed the load have a resistance of 1.93 ohms per 1000 feet. What is the voltage drop in the supply conductors?
- Refer to the diagram: Given: ET = 24V R1 = 10 OHMS R2 = 4 OHMS: What is the total current in the circuit ?
- A building has a 120/208 volt, 3 phase service with a balanced net computed load of 90 kva. What is the current each conductor carries at full load?
- The lights of an elevator car are fed from a circuit that also feeds corridor lights. The circuit can be locked open at a disconnect. Does this installation meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which configuration would be correct for a sling?
- When an employee is working within the arc flash boundary of equipment, _____ must be protected.
- How many receptacle outlets are required by the NEC for a kitchen island?
- When building a silt fence the maximum spacing for the posts used to hold the fabric is__ feet apart.
- When building a silt fence the minimum size trench you would dig is _____.
- Who is allowed to work on a pipeline crew?
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color does Red indicate?
- Refer to the diagram; How deep is the ditch when finished?
- When mooring a barge, it must be secured with at least ______ size rope.
- A 1200 volt transformer with 8% impedance in the primary shall have an overcurrent rating for the circuit breaker of ___%
- The lights of an elevator car are fed from a circuit that also feeds corridor lights. The circuit can be locked open at a disconnect. Does this installation meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code?
- A building has a 120/208 volt, 3 phase service with a balanced net computed load of 90 kva. What is the current each conductor carries at full load?
- Refer to the diagram: Given: ET = 24V R1 = 10 OHMS R2 = 4 OHMS: What is the total current in the circuit ?
- A set of stairs has an over-all height of 8’-10 1/4″. If there are 17 equal risers, the height of an individual riser would equal _____ inches.
- THIS IS NOT A QUESTION; THE DIAGRAM IS FOR YOUR STUDY
- In unstable soil for deep trenches you must use a trench box. How is the trench box set?
- What are the penalties for failing to meet the NPDES requirements for an SWPPP permit conditions?
- According to OSHA, no combustible material shall be stored outdoors within ___ feet of a building or structure.
- When concrete is delivered to the job, what is the maximum time that may lapse before a slump test is taken from the delivery vehicle?
- During a concrete pour you notice segregation and a lack of homogeneity in the mix, what is one thing you can do to correct the problem?
- When "Louisiana One Call" marks a construction site, what color is used to mark potable water?
- THIS IS NOT A QUESTION; THE DIAGRAM IS FOR YOUR STUDY
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the type of weld shown.
- How should geotextile be placed under a culvert?
- According to OSHA, a person wearing a safety belt lanyard shall be permitted to fall no greater than ____ feet.
- What is the outside diameter for # 6 rebar?
- If two barges are going to cross each others path and one barge decelerates his props to slow down, what signal would be given with his horn?
- A moored barge must have white lights that are visible from at least _____nautical mile(s).
- Three major factors that influence job cost are ____?
- An appliance must have a clear level working space in front of the control side not less than?
- Which of the following would be a mobilization cost?
- Refer to the Diagram; The plans call for floor outlets, what date must the electrician install the conduit for the outlets under the slab?
- When framing a raised house with metal studs, which of the following will be installed first?
- Using temporary power, when can the GFIC be bypassed?
- A 600-volt AC motor control center with a maximum of 65 kA available fault current, would be which Arc Flash PPE Category?
- Arc-Rated clothing selected so that the system arc rating meets the required minimum arc rating of 25 cal/cm would be category ___.
- Arc-Rated clothing with a minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm, would be what PPE category?
- A three-phase wound rotor AC motor draws 70 amps, what would the maximum rating for an Inverse Time Breaker used as a circuit protective device on this motor be increased to?
- The minimum clearance for a 37 KV line over a roadway shall be _____.
- Type CMP, CMR, and CM cables shall have a temperature rating of not less than ____ degrees C.
- When pouring a slab, the concrete should be discharged from the truck _______.
- Curing for a concrete driveway should last at least _____ day(s).
- To create an isolation joint between a drive and an existing garage slab or sidewalk the contractor would typically use ______ thick premolded joint material
- When ordering concrete for a driveway, the air content of the mix should be within a range of ___ percent.
- For driveway paving you should specify _____ inch slump concrete.
- When ordering concrete for a driveway, you should designate the size of the course aggregate to be _____"?
- When ordering concrete for a driveway, you should specify ______ psi compressive strength concrete.
- When setting forms to pour a driveway, the stakes holding the form boards should be spaced no more than ____ feet apart.
- For proper drainage a driveway should be sloped toward the street a minimum of _____" per foot?
- What is the suggested width for a single-car driveway?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is shown by "A"?
- What should a contractor provide on the jobsite if there are oily rags, hazardous waste such as acid or flammable materials disposed of on the site?
- Refer to the Diagram; What size reinforcement is required for the slab?
- The distance between uninsulated metal parts and other uninsulated live parts not over 125 volts, shall not be less than ____.
- You have 2 THHW #6 awg and 2 THHN #10 awg wires, what size RMC conduit is required?
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be used to designate the piece of structural iron shown?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the distance from the West side of carport to the property line?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which direction is the property sloping?
- According to OSHA, which of the following PPE is the employer required to provide for the employees?
- During an asphalt paving operation, an area is too small to fit the machines and the asphalt must be hand shoveled into place. What would be best used to compact this area?
- Refer to the Diagram; The loader with the bucket in this position is preforming what grading function?
- If an employee is injured on the job the employer must report the injury to____.
- The flanges on a drum used to spool wire rope should project ____ times the diameter of the rope.
- In order to reduce the sharpness of concrete you would _____?
- When mooring a vessel, it must be secured with at least ______.
- Barges may be moored in tiers if each shoreward barge is _____.
- What is the actual diameter of a #5 deformed steel reinforcing bar?
- Refer to the Diagram; A footing will be poured that is 1'6" wide and 2' deep with the exception of the North wall which will be 2' wide and 2 ' deep. How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed?
- A road that measures 24' wide and 1 mile long is going to be overlaid with 2" of hot-mix asphalt paving. How many tons of asphalt will be required? 5280' = 1 mile, weight of asphalt = 110 lbs. per inch per square yard
- Refer to the Diagram; How many sheets of 5/8" plywood are needed to deck the roof shown.
- What type of respirator is required for sand blasting operations if the dust generated does not contain hazardous materials?
- A building's horizontal drainage pipe will be buried underground and connected to the City storm drains. When would the pipe be buried?
- A house with a gable roof measures 24' x 18' and has a 5/12 roof pitch. There is a 2′ overhang on all sides. How many squares of roofing are there?
- When pouring concrete over wet expansive soil, what is used between the soil and concrete?
- Which type of pile has the highest load bearing capacity?
- In soil, what does "PI" mean?
- Which of the following is one of the responsibilities of the Architect?
- What is the minimum clear opening width of an egress door in a Nursing Home?
- Refer to the Diagram; How many 2 x 4 studs will be needed for the section of wall labeled “B”? (SEE NOTE)
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the type of truss shown by number 2. (SEE NOTE)
- If a roof has a pitch of 1/3, what is the slope?
- According to OSHA, to operate a forklift the operator must be ______.
- You are installing a 20' long wall using light gauge metal studs. The studs will be placed 24" O.C. How many studs will be required?
- When is it safe for workmen to stand or work on steel joist and girders?
- What color are the reflectorized stripes on a flagger’s vest?
- According to ADA, what is the minimum width of a personnel lift?
- What color would be spray painted on the ground to mark drainage and sewer lines?
- When using sprayed fire-resistant materials over steel beams, the beams shall be tested where?
- The flat steel bar or angle iron over the opening of a fireplace used to support masonry is a _____.
- Refer to the Diagram; The wood framing member shown is a(an) _____.
- When making a control joint with a jointing tool, this will be done_______.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the following has the correct dimensions for a door header on a 2" x 4" wall?
- Refer to the Diagram; If switch "C" is closed what will happen to the motor?
- According to OSHA, when employees are working over or adjacent to water a (an) ______ shall be immediately available.
- Refer to the Diagram; How wide are the marking stripes for a standard crosswalk?
- A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is _____.
- What is a pile cap?
- In order to achieve a compacted thickness of 2" of asphalt paving, how deep should the uncompacted mix be laid?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is correct when connecting a wire to a receptacle outlet?
- The MSDS sheet _____.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the total resistance in this circuit?
- A lockout tagout device shall be _____.
- A brick ledge on a foundation used to support masonry units shall extend not less than ___ inches above adjacent ground surfaces.
- Refer to the Diagram; What information is found on the stake labeled “side B”?
- Refer to the Diagram: Which number identifies the center line?
- On suspension scaffolding the suspension rope shall be capable of supporting at least ___ times the maximum intended load.
- On all suspended scaffolds, the top edge height of the toprail shall be between ___ and ____ inches.
- You are pouring a section of concrete highway that measures 30' x 80' x 9" thick. You will have a .7% waste. How many cubic yards of concrete will be required?
- Angular aggregate used in hot mix asphalt will _____.
- Pressure used to test gas piping shall not be less than ____ times the proposed working pressure.
- A water storage tank has a capacity of 3600 gallons. What minimum size drain pipe required for the tank?
- A sewage ejector pump has a discharge pipe with a diameter of 2 1/2". What is the minimum capacity of the pump in gallons per minute according to code?
- Refer to the Restaurant drawing; What is the size of the building drain at point "A"?
- When spreading hot mix asphalt pavement, the rolling should be done in ____ phases.
- Doing abrasive blasting on a bridge without proper protection can cause ______.
- A skating rink has a maximum capacity of 5000 people. How many urinals may be substituted for male water closets according to Code?
- A skating rink has a maximum capacity of 5000 people. How many male water closets are required by Code?
- In a fire alarm system, which of the following PLFA cables may NOT be installed in a riser in plenum cable routing assemblies?
- When sizing gas piping, if the specific gravity of the gas is listed as 1.10, what is the multiplier you would you for your calculation?
- You are cutting and threading gas piping in the field using 3/4″ metallic pipe. How many threads must be cut for the pipe?
- A ______ ladder shall be provided when ladders are the only means of access or exit from a working area for 25 or more employees.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the total resistance in this circuit?
- On a roadway with no shoulder, signs should be placed not closer than ____ feet from the edge of the traveled way.
- After the initial 1 year inspection, fire and smoke dampers, except for hospitals, shall be inspected every ____ years.
- If a bid from a subcontractor does not include sales tax you should ________.
- Prior to entering a heater, steam lines should be _____ to allow the steam to de-super heat.
- Code requires vents and other forms of air exhaust to be ____ feet away from mechanical air intakes.
- Durning the conceptual planning stage of a project, which of the following is true?
- Most manufacturers isolate the fan section on the inside of the air handler unit, if this is done does the entire air handler need to be isolated for vibration?
- What air conditioning and refrigeration tubing is sealed to keep the tubing clean and dry?
- OSHA form 301 is a(an)______ report.
- The location of all fire dampers must be shown on duct drawings according to ____.
- In areas that have weather conditions that drop below freezing, which type of solar water heating system is preferred?
- Negative pressure occurs when a trap seal is _____?
- What causes a fire damper to close?
- How is submittal data sent to the Prime Contractor?
- In regard to temperature specifications on a project, which of the following would go through the commissioning process?
- Which of the following would be the thickest metal?
- An asphalt parking lot measures 80' x 100' and is 2" thick. You are going to tear out the lot and haul off the material. How many cubic yards will there be if there is a swell factor of 1.7%?
- When lifting bundles of parallel chord trusses, you should use 3 lift points if the trusses are over ___ feet long.
- During project closeout Q & A manuals should be organized by what?
- If you have excavated 800 loose cubic yards of material with a swell factor of 35%, how many bank cubic yards did you have to excavate?
- If the rough opening of a doorway supporting one floor is 4', what size header is needed if the building width is 12'?
- Plaster applied over metal reinforcement should be ___ in. thick.
- According to IBC, which of the following materials can be used for draftstopping?
- According to OSHA, which of the following PPE is the employer required to provide for the employees?
- The capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways for a building with an occupant load of 1200 persons shall be___ inches.
- Refer to the Diagram of the curb ramp; The side of the curb ramp (B) should be flared at a maximum slope of ___?
- Refer to the Diagram of the curb ramp; The slope at “A” should be ____ or less.
- For the runoff from disturbed areas of a construction site, use _____ to capture sediment before it leaves your site.
- According to OSHA, trenches 5 feet deep or more shall be sloped at an angle of ____ vertical, unless the employer uses other methods.
- When installing a grid system for acoustical ceilings, the first hanger on each end of the runner or carrying channel should be no more than ____ from the ends.
- One thing that would give an estimator an advantage over his competition is _____.
- According to Carpentry by Koel, an attic space containing a “GAS” heater, located in Zone 4 should have an insulation R-Value of __.
- A friction pile’s load capacity depends on ______.
- A nuclear density tester can safely and accurately measure the density and _____ of soils.
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of foundation is shown?
- When using the Critical path method of scheduling, the difference in days between the early start date and the late start date is called ____.
- Which roller would be the best and most efficient roller to compact hot mix asphalt?
- The water to cement ratio for water-tight concrete in salt water should be ___.
- The water to cement ratio for water-tight concrete in fresh water should be ___.
- Before begining an excavation, the Contractor should call ____.
- On a window, what does the “U-factor” mean?
- Refer to the diagram; What size rebar are needed for the footing?
- Refer to the diagram; How many cubic feet of air per minute are required for the return air?
- Refer to the diagram; How many cubic yards of concrete will it take to pour the slab shown? Do not include the footings or piers.
- Refer to the diagram; How far above the bottom of the footing are the rebar placed?
- Refer to the diagram; What is the distance from the bottom of the piers to the subgrade?
- Refer to the Daigram; How many 2″ x 6″ x 20′ rafters will be needed?
- What is the smallest size nipple allowed in a sprinkler system?
- In the IBC what section would cold-formed light-framed construction be found?
- What are the most common types of foundations?
- Which type of insurance provides monetary compensation to employees who are injured on the job?
- Which of the following roof coverings is NOT permitted to be used on a Class A roof assemblies?
- According to OSHA, when dealing with a permit-required confined space a(an) ______ is required.
- An accessible van parking space shall be permitted to be ____” wide if there is a ____”wide access aisle.
- A circular saw is equipped with what type of switch?
- According to OSHA, a buoyant life vest is required when____.
- What is the minimum thickness for drywall used for a 1 hour fire wall?
- What does a Gantt chart do?
- The cricket of a saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney with a width greater than:
- According to the Residential code plywood used to sheath a roof as an index of 32/16. What is the maximum truss spacing with edge support?
- Main purpose of jointing tool is:
- What is the requirement for the fastener attachment to secure a metal runner to any substrate
- What type of mortar is recommended for masonry block below grade and in contact with earth?
- What is the whitish powder or stain sometimes found on the surface of masonry?
- What type of cement used to achieve high early strength Morton?
- Minimum distance required for sloping the finish grade away from a building
- Which type of sheet product is recommended to be used for back when applying ceramic or other wall tile
- Minimum roof slope for asphalt shingles is ____.
- Minimum slope roof required for lapped non soldered seem metal roofs without lap sealant?
- Maximum weather exposure for a #2 grade, 18" double course wood shingle used for siding?
- For a furred ceiling, how should the metal furring be attached to the bar joists?
- What fastener should be used to attach metal runners to concrete or masonry:
- 24" long number 2 taper sawn wood shakes of naturally durable wood installed on a roof slope of 4:12 or greater shall have a minimum exposure of:
- What is the diagonal measurement of a rectangular foundation measuring 27'x36'?
- What are the actual dimensions of a standard size modular concrete block?
- Mineral surface open valley linings for asphalt shingles shall be:
- According to the residential code, the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth shall be:
- Excavation should be inspected by a competent person:
- Minimum thickness for aluminum flashing used for an open valley lining of an asphalt shingle roof is
- A contractor working higher than a minimum of ________ feet must have fall protection.
- Ventilation of a hip roof should include:
- Maximum notch that can be placed at the end of a ceiling joist?
- A rich concrete mixture has a greater amount of what ingredient than a standard mixture?
- A rectangular structure measures 24'x36'. The structure has a hip roof with a 2 foot overhang all around its perimeter. How many 10' lengths of 1x8 fascia boards are required? Allow 5% of waste.
- An ice dam protection membrane shall extend from the edge of the eave to a point al least
- What is recommended spacing of nails when applying corner board in drywall construction?
- Wood floor joists are to be installed over the crawl space of a structure. The joist are untreated southern pine. What is the minimum distance permitted between the bottom of the joist and the earth?
- A concrete basement wall that is not exposed to weather shell have a minimum compressive strength of
- What is used to control the finished surface of an exterior concrete slab?
- What is the maximum allowable ground slope before footings are required to be strapped?
- To permit acclimation, what is the minimum length of time that wood flooring be stored in the building in which it will be installed?
- Bed joists for masonry units laid directly on the foundation can be a maximum of
- What is the standard depth of upper kitchen wall cabinets?
- When nailing shingles it is important to drive?
- Which type of material must be around a perimeter drain system that does not use filtering fabric?
- How many 4'x12'x2' Styrofoam sheets are required to protect water proofing membrane on a foundation that is 32'x60' with a waterproofed height of 8 feet?
- How should the floor framing around a 5' x5' stairway opening be constructed?
- If you are going to splice a high voltage cable using a poured resin splice kit, one of the most important things for a successful splice is_____?
- On scaffolds where planks are overlapped, the overlap shall be not less than 12″ unless the planks are_____.
- After wind speeds of 115 to 130 MPH occur, which Risk Category building would need to be inspected?
- When working on a bridge, a safety net is installed. What is the maximum distance from the working surface to the net?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the distance from the top of the slab to the bottom of the footing?
- According to ADA regulations, projections into the clear opening width of a doorway that are between 34″ and 80″ above the floor shall not exceed ___ inches.
- According to ADA regulations, the clear opening width of doorways must be a minimum of ___ inches.
- According to ADA regulations, the clear width of a ramp run shall be a minimum of ___ inches.
- Refer to the drawing; Identify the "Struck" joint.
- Referring to the illustration, the masonry pattern shown is typically called a _____ bond.
- Lime is added to mortar to____.
- How long can mortar be used before it should be discarded?
- Refer to the drawing; Identify the "Rake" joint.
- When is it permissible to conceal a junction box in a wall or under a sidewalk?
- Identify the check valve;
- On a masonry chimney, the cleanout access door is made from_____.
- An electrician is making a 3-phase parallel run using 4 wire cable with ground, the service is 100 ft. from the disconnect switch. How many feet of wire will be needed?
- When looking at a 3-phase motor you notice leads 4,5, and 6 are connected together. The voltage this motor is set for is _____.
- Refer to the Diagram; The circuit shown has a total resistance of 3.24 ohms. If resistor A is 7 ohms, what is the size of resistor B?
- A contract requires the General Contractor to have a $1,000,000.00 general liability policy. The Contractor has a General liability policy for $500,000.00 and an Umbrella policy for $1,000,000.00. Which of the following statements is true?
- Where are sidewall spray sprinklers installed in an elevator car?
- Refer to the Diagram; The house has been raised and must have the plumbing hooked up. The existing slab elevation (B) is 103.00, the sewer connection (A) is at an elevation of 111.50. How long should the connecting pipe be cut without allowing for any waste or make-up.
- What distinguishes soil as top soil?
- When moving a house intact, which of the following is done?
- A house with the existing slab has been moved and is being set on it's new foundation using jacks. What would be used to level the slab?
- When moving a house on steel beams, what would be used to help maneuver the house through congested traffic areas?
- According to OSHA, a competent person does their job at the ____.
- A closed loop glycol solar water heater will normally have ____ installed.
- A 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder placed under a slab shall have joints lapped not less than ___ inches.
- If you are laying a 36″ pipe the width of the trench should be ___.
- Which of the following would be used to make a change to the project before the bid?
- When laying pipe in a trench with unstable soil, a trench shield is needed. As the pipe is being laid ________.
- The best way to remove a pile is to use a _____.
- Water flows easily through what type of soil?
- When using a pile driver, it is recommended that the weight of the ram be _____.
- When installing a saddle, which of the following would be used?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the concentric reducer.
- Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall be of ______.
- An NFPLA approved conductor for a fire alarm system shall be____.
- How much clearance from windows that are designed to be opened shall a service be?
- Which of the following conductors is rated for a maximum prolonged temperature of 140 degrees F ?
- A 300 volt motor is provided with terminal housings. The minimum spacing between line terminals is ____.
- When should rubber insulating gloves be tested?
- Refer to the Diagram; The type of stake shown is called a _____.
- A 3 phase 10HP squirrel cage motor operates at 460 volts and has a Nontime delay fuse. This fuse will be rated at ____ amps.
- A deep ladder cable tray measures 12″ wide and 6″ deep. It contains six 400 kcmil conductors that have a diameter of 0.925 and operate at 1200 volts. With no derating how many more 400 kcmil conductors can be added?
- A room has 3 doorways, each has a switch to control the room lights. The lights are all on the same circuit. What type of switches are needed?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the finished elevation for the pipe?
- In a step down transformer which of the following will not change?
- In a 15 or 20 amp receptacle the binding screw used to connect the supply wires is _____.
- A receptacle installed outdoors or in a damp location shall ____.
- How far from the top of a building show window shall a receptacle be installed?
- When working on a motor, the most important part of a motor would be the___.
- In a dwelling unit all of the following rooms shall be protected by a listed AFCI except _____.
- Flexible cords used on a construction site shall be tested at intervals not exceeding _____.
- The minimum clearance for a 27 KV line over a roadway shall be _____.
- The mounting bracket for a junction box around a swimming pool shall be mounted not less that ___ inches above the pool water level.
- A Class 1 power limited circuit shall be supplied from a source of not more than ___ watts.
- The best ladders to use on a demolition site are ____.
- To remove piles on a bridge site you would use an excavator with a ______.
- A building is 20' wide and has a 12' wide doorway. According to OSHA a protective canopy must be installed 8' out from the building and ___ feet wide above the door.
- Which tool would be used to tighten bolts for a foundation?
- Which dozer blade would be used to take down trees?
- Which of the following would cause a sling to be removed from service?
- What item should you have an engineer inspect before starting a demo job?
- Which of the following items are recycled the most on demolition jobs?
- What is used to keep dust down on a demolition job?
- Which of the weather conditions listed below would cause DOTD to close roads for permitted haulers?
- When it is necessary to raise or disconnect a utility line to move a house when should the Utility Company be notified?
- In Louisiana where is the license plate on a tractor truck displayed?
- Refer to the Diagram; A sewer main is being laid, using the information on the stake what is the finished elevation for the invert of the pipe.
- Test Question
- A 50 HP 480 volt 3 phase motor that is design II has 75 degree terminations. What would be the full load current used for branch circuit conductors?
- You have an excavation that measures 30′ x 170′ and is 4 1/2 feet deep. You are hauling the dirt to a stock pile using 9 cubic yard dump trucks. If the soil swells 27%, how many truck loads will it take to haul away the material?
- To open an unmarked fire hydrant you would _____.
- A contractor has had the area of an excavation marked by Louisiana One Call. The marking shows underground electrical lines will be encountered, what must the contractor do before digging?
- What is a common industry standard method of testing sewer mains?
- Trench shoring should be removed ____.
- What is the minimum burial depth for a 120V circuit in PVC conduit without concrete encasement under a parking lot?
- If you are installing a gas line that requires a pressure rating of 220 psi, the minimum H.D.P.E. pipe would be?
- How is submittal data sent to the prime contractor?
- Which of the following is important to establishing the laydown area of a job site?
- Which of the following is true about a mechanical pipe joint?
- What document has information about handling and storage of hazardous materials on the job?
- When installing equipment, where would you use grout?
- Who can install a backflow preventer?
- When ordering a special item for a project you will need to know ______.
- A compaction control test determines the in-place density and _____ of the soil.
- When leaning a ladder against a wall, the ratio of a ladder to a wall is?
- Sewer and water lines laid in parallel trenches must be separated by ___ feet.
- What is the name of a watertight enclosure used for an excavation?
- To secure steel columns to anchor bolts, a light base plate up to ___ inches in thickness is used.
- With which of the following would Worker’s Compensation Insurance supplement be used?
- The maximum coverage area of any sprinkler shall not exceed ____ sq. ft.
- Which of the following is NOT true about a fire alarm circuit?
- Which of the following conductors is NOT used in conduit run in a concrete slab that is in direct contact with the earth?
- For explosion proof equipment entries using threaded NPT, shall have at least ____ threads fully engaged.
- A grounded conductor is what color?
- A 4/0 ground wire is what color?
- Equipment located within ____ feet of the inside wall of a pool shall be grounded.
- An outdoor electrical installation over 1000 volts shall be enclosed by a barrier fence not less than ____ feet in height.
- Suspension ropes or cables used for swing scaffolds must be able to support at least ___ times the intended load.
- When using deep wellpoints that could be subject to extreme temperature changes, _____ pipe should be used in expansion fittings.
- The location of existing utilities can be found on the ____ plan.
- On a screw-spliced concrete pile, splices near ground water level are protected by____?
- What color are the lights for a barge that is underway?
- Hot mix asphalt pavement is usually rolled in how many phases?
- In a temporary installation over ___ volts, fencing, barriers, or other effective means shall be provided.
- Exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts operating at ___ volts or more shall be guarded by a barrier.
- In a Hospital, a system of feeders and branch circuits supplying power for lighting, receptacles, and equipment essential for life safety and is automatically connected to alternate power sources is the _____.
- Any entrance to a vault or enclosure containing exposed live parts over 1000 volts must be kept locked at all times except ______.
- What is the first priority in the implementation of Safety-related work practices?
- Refer to the Diagram; How many receptacles are required for “Office 3”.
- A 10 horsepower 3 phase AC motor operating at 230 volts will require what size starter?
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of connection is there between the 2 transformers?
- Four copper type THHN conductors are a 10′ conduit as follows; one size 1/0 awg, one size 2/0 awg and two size 1 awg. What is the minimum allowable trade size IMC conduit required for these four conductors?
- The minimum size grounding conductor for use in commercial and non-commercial Marinas and Boatyards shall not be smaller than ___ AWG.
- A 2 wire, DC system supplying premises wiring operating at greater than 60V but less than ___ V shall be grounded.
- To supply power to a single phase 230V AC 5 HP. motor that is listed as continuous duty and a 240V 2000 watt heat strip using 75C rated THWN Aluminum conductors, you would need ____AWG.
- If a part of a circuit is exposed to a high temperature, how will the ampacity rating of the conductors be determined?
- How long can temporary power be used on a building site?
- Which class 3 cable can be used in environmental air without being in a raceway?
- Given; There are 4- 250 kcmil aluminum XHHW conductors in a raceway. What is the ampacity of each conductor if used in a dry location?
- Given; There are 4- 250 kcmil aluminum XHHW conductors in a raceway. What is the ampacity of each conductor if used in a wet location?
- In place of using CL3P cable, which of the following could you use?
- Refer to the Diagram; The contacts R and F are for what purpose in the motor control Diagram?
- What is the total resistance in this parallel circuit?
- What is the shock approach boundary for an exposed fixed circuit part of 600 volts DC.
- The output voltage for a non power limited fire alarm circuit shall not be more than ___ volts.
- A Class A GFIC device will trip at ____ mA.
- A 1200 volt transformer with 3% impedance in the primary shall have an overcurrent rating for the circuit breaker of ___%
- Class 3 cables shall have a voltage rating of not less than ___ volts.
- What type cable can be used in Class 2 & 3 in a building under carpet?
- What is the ampacity allowed for each of the following; 4- 250 KCMIL copper type TW conductors?
- When can 2 or more emergency circuits be run in the same raceway?
- When horizontal runs of LFMC cable pass through framing members, they shall be supported at least every ___ feet.
- On a solidly grounded Wye-service that is not over 1000 volts, ground fault protection shall be provided for each service disconnect rated ____ amps or above.
- PLFA cable can be installed in non concealed space if the length does not exceed ___ feet.
- Which of the following PLFA cables is NOT permitted in a fireproof shaft?
- What is the maximum amps for a 26 gauge 75 degree C, 4-pair cable for power in Class 3 wiring. The operating temperature is 16 degrees C.
- When connecting electrical equipment to earth to limit the voltage to ground, you are _____?
- When bending AC cable, the inside radius should not less than ____ times the diameter of the cable.
- When installing wiring in vertical shafts you should work toward trying to minimize ____.
- Where are lock tags installed?
- Grounding connections using ____ solely is not permitted.
- ______ establishes an effective ground-fault current path of normally non-current-carrying electrically conductive materials?
- A 230 volt overhead service is installed over a public street with traffic. What is the minimum vertical clearance required?
- Arc rated clothing in category I has a maximum _____?
- If an elevator does not have a generator field controller located in the hoist-way, where would the disconnect be placed?
- Additional training in changes in electrical safety will be preformed in intervals not exceeding __ years.
- Class 1 rubber insulated gloves protect up to what maximum dc volts?1
- The minimum conductor size for electronic signal circuits from a pipe organ shall be not less than ____AWG.
- Bonding conductors for communication systems installed in a one or two story building shall not exceed ____ feet in length.
- Who is allowed to enter the limited approach boundary of energized circuits?
- The clear working space required in front of an electrical panel with enclosed live parts on both sides of the working space, rated at 460 V must be a minimum of ________________.
- Temporary receptacles should not be on the same branch circuit as _____.
- The point of penetration for an information technology room is controlled by_____.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the ratio between the primary and secondary windings?
- A worker must be retrained every ___ years in lockout procedures.
- MC cable shall be supported at not more than ____ feet apart.
- What size RHH conductors are required for a 230V continuous duty motor that is 3-phase and 10 horsepower.
- NMC cable shall be secured every ___ feet.
- In a Hospital _______ are not directly connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor.
- When using an energy management power system it cannot be able to disconnect _____.
- A 1200 Volt surge arrestor must have what size grounding conductor?
- What is a raceway containing factory mounted conductors which are usually copper or aluminum bars, rods, or tubes called?
- What is the proper way to install laminate shingles?
- Any appliance that the products of combustion at the point of entrance to the flue have a temperature of 1000 degrees F or less is a ____ appliance.
- The height of a guard rail on a suspended scaffold shall be ___ inches.
- Scaffolding rated at 750 lbs. can hold how many workers at one time?
- Refer to the Diagram; When setting up a Mobile Crane on soft ground, which of the following would be correct for the pads?
- Refer to the Diagram; A structural steel building has 2 beams joined as shown. What type of joint is this?
- When applying for a permit to discharge dredge materials from a navigational dredge job and a water quality certification is needed, it would be issued by?
- Which of the following persons must witness the repair of ASME certified equipment?
- Refer to the Diagram; The railroad spikes are driven on a section of curved track,which is the correct practice.
- If you purchased 1000 bank cubic yards from a dirt pit and it will be compacted to 95% modified proctor. 1 bank cubic yard is equal to 1.06 cubic yards compacted to 95%.1 loose cubic yard is equal to 1.31 cubic yards compacted to 95%Haul truck is 24 cubic yards.How many trips will it take to haul the purchased soil?
- You are paving a single surface treatment road. Below are the only costs to consider. (1760 lineal yards = 1 mile)Road way; 24′ wide, 2 miles longApplication rate; .25 gallons per square yardAggregate cost; $0.75 per square yardAsphalt cost; $3.75 per gallon. What is the total cost?
- You are contracted to plant small trees along a Coastal shoreline. The trees will be placed 20″ apart in 1 row that is 3200 feet long. It takes 2 manhours per 100 holes and the cost is $15.00 per manhour. The trees are $0.20 each and you have other costs of $1500.00. These are the only cost for the project. What is your total cost?
- A heat tracer for process pipe is ____.
- When staking out a Highway job, the string stakes are set?
- After a lane of Asphalt pavement has been laid and compacted a _____ would be used to check if it is level to the required specification.
- When using the turn of the nut method to tighten high strength bolts you would ____.
- If soil swells to 1.5 cubic yard for every bank cubic yard. The soil swell is ___.
- Crushed stone is being used as a sub-base. The stone cost is $2.10 per square meter and the area measures 10 meters wide by 4 kilometers long. What will the stone cost?
- On a La. State Highway State project, riprap placed on an embankment shall be placed in how many layers?
- What would be best to place under riprap to help prevent soil erosion and provide a rough surface?
- The most effective filter blanket for erosion control is (are)_____.
- The production of a centrifugal pump may be increased by_____.
- When a lockout tag is placed on a piece of equipment, according to who can remove it?
- A stud bolt has the following specifications; Bolt 3/4 – 15 UNC 3B This means the bolt will have ___ threads per inch.
- A steel pipe that is lined with cement will be hydrostatic tested.When would the test begin?
- Tubular steel piles are usually connected by__.
- Organic soils are classified as _____.
- When preparing the sub grade for a concrete pour it should be____.
- Refer to the Diagram; The weld shown would which one for prepping steel?
- Which is done last for each floor of a structural steel building?
- A backhoe has a 1.5 cubic yard bucket with a cycle time of 2 minutes. The efficiency of the machine is 50 min. per hour. How many cubic yards can the back hoe move in 1 hour.
- ASME certified equipment, which Stamp is required to make repairs?
- In a pipeline, what is used to control the flow of liquid?
- A grade stake has an elevation of 23.0. A shot to the top of the stake reads 4.7.What is the HI?
- If a split system is oversized, it will____.
- What section of the general construction specifications is HVAC listed under?
- What document becomes a binding contract once it is accepted and signed?
- HVAC duct work must have a fire damper installed if it ____.
- PVC and ABS pipe are usually connected by__.
- What is the best way to cut refrigerant tubing?
- An auto expansion valve (AXV) is used to maintain constant ____ in the evaporator.
- A type of heat exchanger that liquefies vapor by removal of heat is a?
- Which of the following fire dampers are “fail safe”?
- The term “Fast Track Construction” means that the design / construction will happen in ____.
- OSHA Form 300 shall be posted each year on what date?
- A ground conductor is what color wire?
- Soil for a modified proctor test is placed in a mold in ___ layers.
- Walls, parapet clamps, ledges or anything that secures the cables of a swinging scaffold should hold at least ___?
- What gives the best traction for rubber tired equipment?
- If a cable scaffold is rated at 750 lbs. how many people can it hold?
- To inform motorist of road work, a warning sign must me placed at least ___ feet before the actual construction.
- What is attached to a safety lanyard and dropped 6′ to test it?
- Refer to the Diagram; The bearing of D-C reads 70 degrees 14’W is from____.
- A 16″ x 16″ x 30′ long duct will require how many lbs. of sheet metal if the sheet metal weighs 1.2 lbs. per square foot?
- According to the IPC what is the standard feet of head in a gravity sewer?
- The smallest mark on a tape measure is __.
- Most codes require a clean out for drainage pipe every___.
- When bidding a job as the Prime Mechanical Contractor, your bid should cover _____.
- To size a gas line you must know _____.
- Which is a one way valve use to prevert water from going back?
- What type of pump would you use to repair a refrigeration line?
- Refer to the Diagram; These symbols denote_____.
- You are installing an air handler in a room. The most important thing is ___?
- If a trench could collapse what does OSHA require?
- When aligning pipe which of the following would not be used?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the slope of the roof shown?
- A 1/8 bend is ___ degrees.
- OSHA allows ____ to provide access in and out of a trench.
- When scheduling the plumbing on a job who is the last person to call during the plumbing work?
- Value Engineering is____.
- A 16″ x 16″ x 30′ long duct will require how many square feet of insulation?
- If specifications state “connect diffusers with a 6 Ft. maximum length of flexible duct with clamps”. The plans show a diffuser where 5 Ft. of flexible duct will be used. This is?
- Which of the following is used to fuse pipe?
- The IMC requires metal ducts to be constructed according to ____.
- The Miller Act requires a contractor to?
- If the plumbing plans show a gas water heater and the electrical plans show an electric water heater, the plumber should?
- An electronic temperature sensing devise is a ___?
- How dose a VAV box heat air?
- According to code all Boilers must have a?
- According to OSHA, if a trench is over ___ feet deep it must have a protective system.
- Which of the following is the most important thing when estimating quantities for a bid?
- The ducts servicing a Type I exhaust hood shall?
- The minimum size trap for a drain is___?
- According to code what is the minimum slope for a commercial grease duct?
- In a closed loop solar water heating system the non-potable heat transfer liquid used is ___.
- According to code, duct work other than residential shall be sized according to?
- Who is allowed to pull a Plumbing permit?
- A penetrometer is pushed in to the ground, it will measure ____?
- Refer to the Diagram; The trench shield is placed in a trench that is over 5′ deep. What is the minimum distance of “A”?
- After a permit has been issued to plug an oil well, how long does the contractor have to notify the inspector before beginning the work?
- According to OSHA, all electric, gas, steam, and other service lines shall be shut off or capped _____ before demolition is started.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the caissons.
- Refer to the Diagram; What information does the Back of the stake give?
- If you are dredging in the Louisiana coastal zone, you must obtain a permit from?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which one of the items would be removed from the wall form as soon as the concrete is poured?
- The most common grade of steel used for rebar is?
- Workers are going to have to pass under a scaffold. According to OSHA the scaffold must have_____.
- When mixing soil cement which type of soil will require the least amount of cement?
- You have a contract with the La. DOTD that calls for corrugated metal pipe to be used as culvert. The backfill for the pipe must have a tested resistivity greater than ___.
- An asphalt paver is started and stopped creating ridge in the roadway. What tool would be used to remove the ridge?
- If a cubic meter of concrete contains 300 kg of cement and 150 kg of water, then the water to cement ratio is?
- After arriving on the job site, water is added to the concrete mix truck. How many mixing revolutions should be made by the truck before the concrete is tested?
- The speed of a breakdown steel wheel roller should never be faster than ___ MPH.
- Refer to the Diagram; Wood corner posts are being set in concrete,which is correct?
- What type combination soil cement will require the most unit pressure from a steel drum roller to achieve proper compaction?
- Other than water, cement and aggregate that is added to concrete or mortar that is added to the batch before or during the mixing is a (an) _____.
- Aggregate surface treatment is applied to pavement. What type of roller would be used to best seat the aggregate into the membrane?
- An open web girder is specified as 48L7N 7.6K. This means the girder will have a depth of?
- If employees on a building site are working with solvents that could be harmful, OSHA requires ____?
- Who does builders risk insurance protect?
- What connects a cast-in-place column to a concrete footing?
- When sheet piles are being driven in water the bottom guide would be best secured by?
- A benchmark is at an elevation of 17.0, a rod reading to it is 4.5. What is the HI?
- Which of the following would help minimize plastic shrinkage cracks in concrete?
- Anchor points for safety lanyards shall be capable of withstanding ____ LBS. per person attached.
- You are pouring a VERY large foundation under water using one or more tremies. Which of the following methods would be correct?
- Refer to the Diagram; Where would you find the Centerline?
- Swelling soils are usually associated with ____.
- A driveway is 20′ wide and crowned in the center. What would the fall from the center to the edge be if the slope was 1/2″ per foot?
- Drums used to channel traffic on a construction site will have what color stripes?
- The plastic limit of soil is ___.
- When applying a single application asphalt surface treatment the gravel mix should be ____.
- A wood corner post is being set in a post hole.The bottom 4 inches of the hole should be filled with ____ before filling with concrete.
- Refer to the Diagram; The signal man has his arm extended forward, hand open, and is making a pushing motion. This signal means?
- To locate underground utilities, what is the phone number to call before you dig?
- In Louisiana, what is the width of a Highway stripe?
- You have a contract with La. DOTD to pour concrete, which of the following is the first thing you should do?
- When preparing a steel bridge to be painted, which of the following would be the best?
- When using ply forms to build a wing wall you should spray the forms with ____ before pouring the concrete.
- Refer to the Diagram; According to OSHA, the slope for this trench shall not exceed?
- After bull floating the next procedure when finishing a slab would be _____.
- When explosives are used on a construction site in Louisiana, who would issue the License?
- What type of joint is used to allow for thermal expansion?
- When mixing Portland cement,If you use 9 shovels of cement how many shovels of sand are needed?
- Refer to the Diagram; What must be done in order to make this panel meet NEC requirements?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which off the following is the correct nozzle setup for jetting a pile?
- Which pile driver can not be used underwater?
- Railroad track ties should not be less than ___ in length.
- The eves of a gable roof measure 37' and there are 2 eaves. If asphalt strip shingles with a 10" exposure are used how many shingles are needed?
- Which of the following types of roof is installed with a torch or heating device?
- What hand tool is used to quickly nail felt to the roof deck?
- If a roof has a span of 24' and a pitch of 1/6, what is the slope?
- What is the total linear feet of drip edge required for the diagrammed building? Assume a 6 on 12 pitch and a 3' overhang
- What is the main difference between hyperbaric and wet welding done underwater?
- Refer to the Diagram; At what point will the Mobile Crane pick up 40,000 LBS.
- What standard is used for welding for repair of a gas or boiler vessel?
- Most manufacturer’s recommendation for non-shrink grout under base plates or equipment should be at least ___ thick.
- Which is the least effective way to keep ground water from an excavation in cohesive soil?
- When sheet piles are being driven in water what is used to keep them in line?
- What is used to attach a cast in place column to a footing?
- Visual inspection of welds on a gas pipeline shall be inspected by a ______.
- The minimum thickness of a masonry grout joint is ___.
- Grouted base plates under pre-cast columns should have a preferable thickness of __.
- Reflectorized raised pavement markers visible only to traffic proceeding the wrong way shall be ___.
- You are pouring concrete from a mix truck using the trucks chute. If the mix is traveling to fast through the chute what would happen to the mix?
- Material that is being dredged and placed on an island is checked with a penetrometer. What is being measured?
- An All-Risk Builder’s Risk insurance policy covers ______ for buildings under construction.
- When erecting a steel frame building after a sufficient amount of steel has been put in place what is the last thing done?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct position to lower the bucket to start an excavation with a back hoe?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the gate valve.
- How is geotextile placed?
- A natural gas compressor station shall maintain a levee with an elevation of at least __ feet above mean high tide.
- What is the classification for Organic Soil?
- What type of welding is used for gas pipelines?
- Why is form oil used?
- A crane operator should never lift or swing a load ______ unless allowed by the manufacturer?
- Which is true about the sub grade for a parking lot or driveway slab?
- When boaring with a directional auger, what is pumped around the casing?
- Who would issue a water quality certification?
- How would a worker lower a piece of sheet metal decking?
- What type of dozer blade would you use to clear a forest?
- When flashing a chimney with a cricket on the up hill side the flashing should ____.
- When moving heavy loads on the job you should___.
- When preforming a maintenance repair on a built up roof you should___.
- Apron flashing placed on the downside of a dormer will be made of ___.
- When installing roll roofing on a low slope roof and a light rain begins you should__.
- Which is true about installing a turbine roof vent?
- Which of the following is true about flashing soil stacks and vents through the roof?
- When nailing slate shingles, the nails should be driven ____.
- Metal roofs with a vent pipe extending through it are normally flashed with plates made of?
- A hip roof measures 96' x 120'. How many linear feet of drip edge will be needed with a 10% waste?
- How is mineral surface roll roofing installed?
- A roof has 2 eaves that are each 37' long. How many asphalt shingles with a 10" exposure will be needed to cover the eaves"
- Of the following who would be the last person called out to the job?
- What is the major component of a heat pump that differs from other HVAC systems?
- A Lot is ___?
- Which of the following conductors for low voltage wiring can be run up 100 ft. outside of conduit?
- Gas vents shall terminate not less than___ feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet.
- The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be ___.
- Joints, seams and penetrations of grease ducts shall be made with___.
- Vents shall terminate not less than ___ feet in vertical height above the highest connected appliance flue collar.
- A smoke detector shall be installed in a return air system if the design capacity is greater than _____ cfm.
- When a smoke damper is installed a smoke detector shall be installed within ___ feet of the damper.
- When a smoke damper is required, where is it installed?
- "AFF" stands for _____?
- What type of tool would a professional roofer use to drive a roofing nail with 1 stroke?
- A gable roof measures 100' x 40' with a 4/12 pitch and a 2' overhang at each end. Slate tiles measure 16" x 9" and will have a 10" exposure. The tiles are installed on each side of the ridge. How many tiles are need (assume no waste)?
- Which of the following roof systems is installed using the heat from a torch?
- A valley for a clay tile is normally flashed with___.
- When installing an asphalt shingle roof, the shingles should start at the____.
- Asphalt 3 tab shingles are best nailed to____.
- A roof with a 31' high eve needs a ladder at least ___ feet long.
- Clay tile roofing is being installed over an under layment. The small pieces of tile that have been cut are installed by____.
- Polyurethane Foam roofing is allowed to dry ____ before the final layer of elastomeric membrane as the top coat.
- MBA roll roofing is attached to the selvage starter course by ___.
- What is the best tool to remove old shingles?
- When nailing shingles in a valley the nails should be on closer than ____.
- Roll roofing is to be applied to a deck that measures 100' x 75'. The rolls are 100' long and 4' wide. The roofing will be lapped 3" over the previous roll. How many rolls are required?
- Spray Polyurethane Foam roofing can be applied ____.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper way to store roll roofing materials?
- Spray Polyurethane Foam roofing is created by mixing _____.
- When using roofing materials containing solvents, OSHA requires ___?
- How many asphalt strip shingles that measure 3' x 1' wide will it take to cover a square of roof with a 4/12 pitch? The shingle exposure is 4 1/2".
- A sign located in a decorative fountain shall be located not less than__ feet measured from the outside edges of the fountain.
- What would be the minimum size grounding electrode conductor for a system protected by a 225 amp breaker and fed with a 3/0 copper conductor?
- An indoor vehicle charging station has a branch circuit rating of 250 amps and a 3 phase branch-circuit voltage of 240. The minimum cubic meters per minute of ventilation required is ?
- Who would normally provide the total fault current available at a service?
- Service entrance cables shall be supported at intervals not exceeding ___ inches.
- A single phase transformer has a 600 volt 5 amp primary and a 100 volt secondary. What is the secondary current?
- How much cross-sectional area of an auxiliary gutter that measures 6″ x 6″ can be used?
- What statement about a #2 THHN copper conductor is true?
- Which of the following costs are included in general overhead cost?
- What is the minimum size box in cubic inches needed to contain the following; 3-12 AWG phase conductors, 3-12 AWG grounded conductors, 3-12 AWG grounding conductors and 1 GFIC.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the line voltage between L1 and L3?
- Which statement is true about an apartment complex common area receptacles?
- The nameplate of a piece of electrical equipment calls for a 40 amp circuit breaker. The load is rated at 28 amps. What size breaker does the NEC Code require?
- A #8 USE-2 conductor has ____ insulation.
- Heating and AC equipment located on the car of an elevator shall have a branch circuit voltage not to exceed ___ volts.
- Nec Table 110.28 provides designations for protection except for against ___.
- What is the minimum burial depth for a rigid metal conduit under an Airport runway?
- Which of the following is required to have a rapid shutdown of a PV system?
- The branch circuit short circuit which is connected to a motor-operated appliance shall have sufficient ___ to start and operate the motor.
- Which of the following is a recordable injury according to OSHA.
- Services must have available fault current marking except when?
- The short circuit or ground fault protection to which a motor operated appliance is connected shall have sufficient ____ to start and run the motor.
- Who is responsible for providing and using protective equipment such as eye and face protection?
- If a 4/0 copper conductor is entering a meter enclosure containing only a meter socket through the opposite wall , what is the minimum wire bending space at the terminal where the lay-in terminal is at a 45 degree angle?
- If a service is fed with a 4/0 copper-clad aluminum conductor, what is the minimum size aluminum grounded conductor?
- All energized equipment parts for a fire pump shall be ___ inches above the floor level.
- If a 2/0 Aluminum conductor in a switch is being replaced with a 250 KCML Aluminum because of voltage drop, what is the minimum space required between the conductor and the top of the enclosure?
- What is the minimum size grounding conductor required for a system protected by a 200 amp circuit breaker and fed with 3/0 copper conductors.
- In a one or two family dwelling unit, an energized wind turbine can only be accessed by a qualified person if the voltage to ground is over ___ volts.
- What size THHW feeder conductor is needed to carry a 250 amp continuous duty load with a temperature of 105 degrees?
- What is the smallest size THHW feeder conductor that can be used to carry a 215 amp load with a temperature of 105 degrees?
- What is the minimum size box in cubic inches needed to contain the following; 3-10 AWG phase conductors, 3-10 AWG grounded conductors, 3-10 AWG grounding conductors and 1 GFIC.
- A run of smooth sheath type MC cable is being installed,the radius of the curve of the inner edge shall be____.
- What construction plan is used to insure that material is on the job site when needed?
- Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals, devices such as pressure splicing connectors and lugs shall be ____ for the material of the conductor and be properly installed and used.
- Fixed electrical heating equipment for pipelines and vessels shall be installed to be protected from____.
- Heavy duty lamp holders are required when connected to a rated branch circuit in excess of ___ amps.
- The owner may require ___ at the end of the construction project.
- An electric swimming pool heater shall have over current protection not over ___ amps.
- The conductor between the surge arrester and the line, and the surge arrester and the grounding connection shall not be smaller than __ AWG.
- A 600 volt energized panel that requires maintenance must have a working space of ____.
- Which type of enclosure can be used for prolonged submersion?
- Where can open wiring installed on insulators not be used?
- How much cross-sectional area of a 5″ x 5″ auxiliary gutter can be used?
- According to OSHA, how long must records of training for permit required spaces be kept?
- Who would issue a performance bond for drilling and closing an oil well in Louisiana?
- What type of sheet metal screw does not require per-drilling to attach it to the decking?
- Tack coats are best applied when surface temperature is ___ degrees F.
- What would be used to level base plates if metal shims are not used?
- Which of the following determines the type of tracks to select for a bulldozer?
- The minimum net clear opening space for an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be ___ sq.ft.?
- How many work days are in a calendar year excluding holidays and weekends?
- A construction site will need 2,000 compacted cubic yards of soil. The soil will be hauled from a barrow pit using 15 cy dump trucks. How many loads will be needed? Assume the following;Conversion from bank cy. to compacted cy..= 1.06Conversion form compacted cy. to loose cy. = 1.21
- Which shoring method moves moving the shoring along with the trench while being dug?
- Which of the following is the correct way to place backfill around a culvert?
- What is the most efficient way to install culvert?
- Refer to the diagram; This represents a ____.
- What is the best way to compact sub grade for a sidewalk?
- A structural steel manufacturer or supplier produces test reports called ___.
- What is the mix ratio used for a water treatment solution in a chilled water system?
- What is used under a rain catch basin grate to trap sediment?
- The best time to familiarize yourself with federal, state and local environmental regulations is _____.
- Fumes, vapors or gases collected by an exhaust ventilating system shall discharge ___.
- What is the minimum slope that structural sheet metal roofing can be used on?
- In a cost plus a fee contract, which of the following would be a reimbursed cost?
- The weight of structural load members normally provides the largest portion of the__.
- Which of the following materials can be used for draftstopping in floors?
- Which of the following items can be installed before the building is climatized?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the weight per liner foot of the beams shown?
- It is important to track incoming cash and expenditures during the construction project to____.
- When using No. 5 or smaller reinforcement bars for Shotcrete there shall be a minimum clearance of ___ inches between parallel bars.
- The ground around a foundation shall slope away from the building with a minimum slope of not less than 5% for a distance of __ feet.
- Which of the following is a transparent homogeneous mixture of resin, drying oil, dryer, and solvent?
- Which of the following bolts is only used for secondary and temporary connections in structural steel connections because of it’s relatively low strength?
- Original project drawings that are changed to reflect actual changes that occurred during construction are called?
- Material stored inside a building under construction shall not be placed within ___ feet of an exterior wall that does not extend above the top of the material stored.
- Steel joists or girder must bear a minimum of ___ inches on a steel bearing plate.
- Refer to the Diagram; The construction stake shown means____.
- Refer to the Diagram; What size is the drain directly connected to the Urinals?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the size of the soil pipe in the drawing?
- You are setting wood forms to pour a slab.The vertical stakes used to support the form boards should be how high over the top of the forms should they be?
- The cost-plus-a-fee with GMP contract ____.
- A van accessible space must have an access aisle of __” wide.
- Who would the subcontractor report to when their portion of the work is complete?
- A dwelling unit with 5 or fewer children used as a day care shall be classified as a Group__ occupancy.
- According to OSHA who can assemble / disassemble a crane boom and rigging?
- What is an RFI ?
- Who is responsible for making the punch list inspection for the sub contractors?
- One of the properties of varnish is that it contains ___.
- Which of the following is a concern when designing cleats for structural steel?
- Who is responsible for the design of cleat connections in structural steel construction?
- Refer to the Diagram; The house shown is 40′ X 20′. What is the total cost of the following items, (1) Floor joist 2″ x 10″ $ 14.65 ea. (2) Bridge $ 3.50 ea. (3) Splice $ 1.90 ea. Note the joist are spaced 24″ O.C. and has a double floor joist at each end.
- A road construction site has 5 zones, they are ____.
- In construction terms what is a wattle used for?
- Course aggregate of gravel, crushed stone or other material is larger than__ in diameter.
- Which mortar is classified as high-strength.
- Emergency alarm systems shall be provided for Group ___ occupancies.
- The use of PPE on the job site must___.
- Reinforcement steel used for masonry foundation walls shall have a minimum yield strength of __?
- According to OSHA, alloy steel chains used for rigging shall in no event be inspected at intervals greater than once every ___.
- Where employees bring their own PPE equipment to the job site, employers are required to ___.
- According to OSHA, when it is infeasible or it creates a greater hazard to use conventional fall protection, the employer may___.
- A gable roof measures 26′ x 16′ with the gable on the 16′. The roof overhangs the building 2′ each way. The roof has a 5/12 pitch roof. How many liner feet of fascia will be needed assuming no waste?
- In a cost plus fixed fee contract which one of the following would be a cost?
- Bituminous membrane roofing that requires a primer to the substrate should be installed according to ____.
- The design, fabrication and erection of structural steel elements in buildings and structures shall be in accordance with ___.
- In a set of residential stairs, which of the following will apply to handrails?
- On exterior stud walls, adhered masonry veneer shall be installed not less than __?
- According to Walkers Building Estimators book, light gauge metal framing can be used for buildings ______.
- Where walls,pipes,curbs,vents or roof hatches that penetrate a roof membrane ____ is(are) required.
- What is the symbol for energy?
- An elevator is required in buildings where a required accessible floor is ____.
- A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) will contain____.
- Reinforced masonry walls should be reinforced with an area of steel not less than ____ times the cross-sectional area of the wall.
- According to OSHA an air-purifying quarter mask shall have an assigned protection factor of ___.
- Which approved decking pattern has 3 supports with all end joints in line on alternating supports?
- What is the normal temperature difference between the return air and supply air in an AC system?
- What cannot be used as a ground for an electrical system?
- An asphalt parking lot is 2 1/2 inches x 80' x 110' and has a swell factor of 1.7 from compacted to loose. How many loose cubic yards of material will there be?
- The edge of a deck that is extended as it is being laid is called the ____.
- What is used in concrete to slow the setup time?
- What drain piping will require the closest horizontal support?
- The Miller act was created to
- How many manual fire alarm boxes are required for an area with an automatic fire alarm system?
- According to ASTM D4318 soil shall be considered as expansive if the Plasticity Index is __ or greater.
- All of the following are included in job costing except?
- A project is exempt from having a NPDES permit if it disturbs less than __ acre(s).
- Which of the following soils will swell the least from a compacted state?
- A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edges of a shingle roof and shall extend back on the roof not less than ___ inches.
- When scheduling a project, the activities must be defined. Activities must be all of the following except?
- When would be the most effective time to begin Value Engineering for a project?
- When preparing a masonry wall for dampproofing the outside of the wall should be ___.
- Employees working over or near water shall be provided with a ____?
- Refer to the Diagram; The lot must be graded to an elevation of 101.50. How many cubic yards of soil will need to be removed? (see diagram for solution)
- When a barge is docked in the Mississippi river, how often should the mooring lines be checked?
- In concrete, pozzolans are used as an admixture for___.
- Which of the following determines the type of blade to select for a bulldozer?
- Which of the following would be the first thing to do after receiving all the drawings and specifications for a project?
- Base plates up to 2″ in thickness are normally welded to the column where?
- Which standards must be used for welding on pipelines?
- What would be the best backing material for use for ceramic tile around a bath tub or wet area?
- If a fireplace is 6.5 square feet in size. What is the width of the opening?
- If a soil is classified as GM. It is considered ___.
- A pipe shown in a 3-d picture would best be shown in __?
- After the project is complete, who is responsible to ensure that all the building systems are functioning as the design intended?
- After pouring a slab you find the it is slightly off level. What can be done to correct this problem?
- Of Osha’s Big Four fatal risks on the job site the most fatalities are caused by ____.
- While looking over proposals for a new project, the general contractor should check that the landscaping proposal include___.
- A concrete wall form will use either___ or ___ ties.
- Ladders, ramps or stairways shall be used in trenches that are ___ feet deep.
- When sealing a joint with a triangular fillet seal, if the joint is more than ____ inches wide a bond breaker tape should be used.
- When installing an appliance what document supersedes when there is a conflict between documents?
- Which type of wall requires engineering to withstand unusual stress?
- Wood veneer for exterior walls Type I,II, or III shall be___.
- Dowel and re bar sizes are called out on the ____.
- What should be done done before placing a stone sub base for a concrete slab?
- Shear walls are built into?
- A course grain soil with a relative density of 57% is classified as____.
- An emergency alarm system shall be installed in which of the following occupancies?
- A footing has been dug 4" to deep. What do you fill it in with?
- What are the 2 forms of a CPM ___?
- What is made of cardboard and placed on top of the sub grade to minimize the effects of expansive soils or create a void in a structural slab?
- What is the height of door hardware (door pulls, latches, handles) from the finished floor?
- How often must a Crane be inspected for leaks?
- According to ADA, the maximum reach for a fire extinguisher over a range cook top or counter top is __.
- A Class B ceiling finish shall have a flame spread index of ___.
- When Employers must provide fall protection for employees working above 6 feet it must consist of ____.
- Basements containing 1 or more sleeping rooms shall have not fewer than ___ emergency escape and rescue opening in the bedroom.
- Who is in control of any Hazardous waste spill?
- Who would inform the Mechanical contractor when to begin work or about changes made by other contractors to his work? *** (This question deals with changes made to the electrical on the HVAC that are approved by the engineer. Look for "Prime Contractor" as a choice to notify the electrician.)
- All of the following would create pressure loss in ducts except?
- The Commissioning process _____.
- If an expansion valve is stuck in an open position _____.
- One of the best signs that a glycol based heat transfer fluid need to be replaced is ____.
- Maximum operating pressure is___?
- A structural steel beam carries ____ loads.
- Rons Construction has a contract for $100,00.00. There is a 10% retainage in the contract with the owner. $80,000.00 of the project is under subcontract and the subcontractor has agreed to a 5% retainage. How much will be paid to the subcontractor prior to the retainage?
- What is the size of a standard brick?
- When placing concrete in a slab the concrete should be discharged ___?
- How is house wrap attached to the sheathing?
- When the project is complete and all systems are working this is known as __.
- Curb ramps should be at least ___ inches wide.
- An egress door shall have a clear opening width of ___ ” minimum.
- A 2 hour fire wall consists of ___ each side.
- What is the size of a modular brick?
- When an Architect or design professional makes a mistake or leaves something out of a project what would protect him?
- If code requires an automatic sprinkler system in a building, what can be used as an alternative?
- Which of the following items should be included in the mechanical sub-contractor’s contract?
- As built drawings must contain/show the records of all:
- All of the below are an approved fire proofing material for encasement except:
- Which of the following is used to reduce the amount of erosion on pond slope?
- A “schedule of Values” is a schedule
- After clearing and grubbing an 9,000 square foot area, an extra 4 inches of fill will be required over the amount of the original estimate. The fill costs $5.00 per cubic yard. What is the cost of the extra fill?
- An NPDES permit is required for the project if discharging pollutants into__.
- What would be found on a punch list?
- What type of pile is used to construct a caisson? (see solution)
- The top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street gutter not less than ___ inches plus 2%.
- What is the part of the window that is directly under the sill and stool?
- The throat on a fireplace chimney must be at least__ depth.
- When pouring concrete in cold weather the temperature of the concrete must remain ___.
- Which type of pipe can be welded together without applying a primer?
- The minimum size of an accessible van parking space is____.
- According to OSHA, what is the minimum width of driveways between stored combustibles?
- When bundles of metal decking are stacked on the job site ___ is put between the bundles.
- The Architect approves which of the following before use on the job site?
- Which of the following would insure that a project is completed?
- A cooler used for dispensing potable drinking water at a job site _____.
- A house that is 32’ wide with 9’6” walls has a gable roof with a 6’ rise to ridge. What is the cost using standard sized bricks for both gable ends of the house? The brick cost is $78.00 per hundred with a 5 % waste factor?
- If you are using Welded Wire Mesh to re enforce a sidewalk, the mesh should be placed ____ the forms.
- When using a template to hold anchor bolts in place for a wall form, the template is installed __?
- Identify the Ash Dump.
- Which type of bond is used to protect the home owner from liens being filed against his property?
- VOC measures ___.
- When a side wall mounted sprinkler is used to protect a deck, it must be mounted so that the deflectors are a maximum of ___ inches below the deck.
- OSHA requires a clearance on the sides and rear of a radiant type room heater of ___ inches minimum.
- LP gas containers that hold 600 lbs. of gas and are stored outside of a building must be ___ feet away from the building?
- Which type of form used for concrete would be left in place after pouring?
- According to OSHA, not more than ___gallons of flammable liquid shall be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet.
- Doors shall not be allowed to encroach into the required width of an egress by more than __ inches.
- When lifting bundles of parallel chord trusses you must use a 3 point pickup for trusses greater than ___ feet.
- When preparing documents to figure the cost of a job you would NOT include?
- The Mississippi Contractors Board meets __ times a year.
- A van parking space shall be allowed to be reduced from the minimum width of 132 inches if the adjacent access isle is __ inches in width.
- When furring strips are used to install a fire resistant ceiling fire blocking shall be installed not greater that ___ feet in every direction.
- In a commercial cooking area a manual fire alarm shall be located not more than ___ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.
- Cold from steel trusses over ___ feet in span length shall have the temporary and permanent bracing designed by a registered design professional.
- When framing the rough opening of an emergency escape window, the sill height shall be framed so that it is a maximum ___ inches from the floor?
- A house that was constructed prior to ___ requires contractors provide EPA lead pamphlet to the owner and follow EPA guide lines for Lead prior to the work.
- Which of the following is not true about house(building) wrap?
- On metal window units, the ___ is used to attach the unit to the rough opening.
- According to Osha, a warning line shall be erected not less than __ feet from the edge of the roof.
- Weld washers used for steel decking are not recommended for deck thicknesses of ___ and greater.
- Refer to the Diagram; A concrete cap in being poured on top of an 18" sheet pile. The sheet pile section in 150' long. How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed?
- Where manual fire alarm systems are required by code, how many manual fire alarm boxes are required?
- Sloped glazing and skylights in Type I and II construction shall have frames constructed of ___ materials.
- Floor joist shall have a bearing end not less than __ inches when resting on masonry.
- Permanent forms used for supported concrete slabs are made from?
- When installing an exposed grid system for acoustical ceiling panels, the main tee hangers should be placed at a maximum of ___ inches OC.
- In a Group F-1 occupancy, which if the following areas must have an automatic sprinkler system installed?
- What would be used to protect the corner of sheetrock?
- Which of the following conditions in a Group F-1 occupancy would require a manual sprinkler system?
- When installing a window what would be used under the sill to seal the window from air and water infiltration?
- On a 2" x 4" wall what is the length of the cut on a bird's mouth?
- What type of pile would normally be used when driven 4′ below the water table?
- Refer to the diagram; What load does “A” support?
- A contractor is being paid $35 per hour and his helper is paid $15 per hour. They can install 200 liner feet of shoe molding in an 8 hr. day. What would be the cost per liner foot if the contract only called for 150 liner feet of shoe mold?
- What can be used to prevent water draining off a commercial building from damaging the foundation?
- Refer to the diagram; How many square feet are in the gable shown; do not subtract for the louver?
- How is a grease hood tested to make sure all welded and brazed joints are liquid tight?
- When a code official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be ____.
- When installing a duct that is 24" x 8" in an area that is too small, how much of the joist can be cut away to make room?
- What type of bond would protect the home owner from a contractor placing a lien on the property?
- Refer to Diagram; The survey stake means Cut ___ below the line.
- Who is the first person you should report a job site injury to?
- What is the size of a 3/4 concrete block?
- What type of bond would protect an owner from faulty design,material and products?
- A typical fireplace opening is ____.
- Before beginning a project with a deep foundation, you would provide _____.
- Appliance air exhausted to the outdoors is called ___?
- If a contractor adds an item to a bonded contract, this is called a ____.
- What type of bond guarantees that the contractor will complete a contract within it’s time frame and conditions?
- What delivery method brings together the architect,engineer and contractor?
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the Gantt schedule shown, when will the HVAC be completed?
- How often is re-training required for working in a permit required space?
- OSHA requires a ring buoy present on site whenever working ____.
- According to OSHA, how often should a chain hoist be inspected?
- After installing the sub floor, what can be installed to lessen noise?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify “C”.
- Which of the following items is not listed in a construction contract?
- What does “PI” represent in a soil sample?
- Refer to the diagram; The house shown measures 66′ 6″ x 44′ 5″. How many 2″ x 6″ rafters are required for the roof?
- What is the first step in beginning an excavation job?
- Which of the following is excluded from Assembly Group A Occupancy?
- According to OSHA the 4 classifications of soil are Type A, Type B, Type C and ____?
- Which of the following is considered as a direct cost?
- To minimize erosion around a building site, a silt fence and ____ are 2 types of erosion control.
- A manual test is used to check soil plasticity by rolling the material into a thread ___ inches in diameter?
- Which of the following items would be included in a sub contractor’s contract.
- Which of the following types of construction would be most fire resistant?
- The total weight of a building’s structure is the ___?
- According to OSHA, a lifeline shall have a minimum breaking strength of ___?
- A passenger elevator car should include which of the following?
- ADA requires a(an) _____ installed in each elevator cab in case passengers become trapped in the car.
- Refer to the Diagram; What do the first 2 numbers on the welding rod indicate?
- What does a Gant chart do?
- In an emergency, an elevator shall automatically transfer to standby power within ___?
- What is used to keep a toilet tank from having condensation on the tank?
- Which of the following manual tests is used to check soil plasticity?
- What are the classifications of soil?
- What is the minimum clear opening distance of a passage door opening measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop?
- A Caisson is a ___.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the sidewalk.
- Refer to the Diagram; Letter “B” is the ___.
- What type of metal is used for joints or around edges of concrete.
- What is the minimum cover for a #5 re-bar in a slab according to Olin’s Construction?
- According to OSHA, how high can bricks be stacked before a 2″ in every foot set back is required?
- On a 3 phase system, how many legs are there at the entrance of the service panel?
- Refer to the Curb Diagram; What is the width of "B"
- Refer to the Curb Diagram; What is the width of "A"
- How can you prevent erosion in a pond?
- The ultimate goal of any SWPPP and obtaining a NPDES permit coverage is to protect____.
- Which type of drywall is fire rated?
- What is the minimum clearance for a #5 re-bar placed in a wall form?
- What is used to finish the inside corner of a sheetrock wall?
- What is the minimum thickness of a fire wall composed of Type X sheetrock and 2 x 4 studs?
- Wood trusses are normally placed ___ inches on center.
- If the contract has a liquidated damages clause this provides for____.
- For curing type I concrete the air temperature should be ____.
- A blowout bowl toilet uses how many gallons of water per flush?
- What is the minimum length measured in the direction of travel, for the landing of an egress door?
- What is the maximum allowed on center spacing allowed for metal studs?(See Solution)
- What fire-extinguishing system may be combined along with automatic sprinkler systems?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the signals shown would the rigger give to the crane operator to raise the boom?
- Emergency power systems shall automatically provide secondary power within ____ .
- A worker is on a baker scaffold 8′ above the floor. According to Gypsum Construction Handbook the scaffold is required to have___?
- A 300 kw load is operating at 80% power factor. What size capacitor in KVA is required to correct the power factor to 90%?
- What is the minimum width of a handicap parking space?
- What does NFPA stand for?
- The minimum clearance for a residential gas vent passing through a roof with no reduction in required clearances from combustible materials shall be ___ inches.
- The disconnecting means in the ungrounded leads in no case shall be installed father than __ Ft. from the service side of the equipment.
- When the Project Manager is preparing an invoice to the owner for a monthly draw, he would include ___.
- What is the minimum clearance required for access panels on an outdoor condensing unit?
- What is the minimum schedule PVC used for vent piping?
- Which is the correct manifold pressure for a natural gas furnace?
- Low Pressure gas is __. (see solution)
- Low Pressure gas is ___.
- The most common type of joint used to connect copper tubing by soldiering is __.
- According to NEC an approved disconnect for a room air conditioner rated at 250 volts or less is a(an) ___.
- An appliance installed in a dwelling unit must have clearance for access ___ inches deep.
- Which of the following nails is the easiest to remove after it has been driven?
- An employee erecting steel on a working surface with an unprotected edge which is ___ feet or more above a lower level shall have a personal fall arrest system.
- How long do you wait before applying the second coat of plaster?
- What type of nail is easy to remove and normally used for building forms?
- You are pouring an 11,000 sq. ft. slab that is 4″ thick. The concrete cost is $86.00 per cubic yard. What is the cost of the concrete?
- A class room in a building with 5 adults shall be classified as a Group __ occupancy.
- Which assembly group occupancy classification would a car wash be listed?
- Which assembly group occupancy classification would Funeral parlors be listed?
- A covered walkway shall have a clear height of not less than __ feet as measured from the floor surface to the canopy overhead.
- The minimum width of an accessible wheelchair route shall be __ inches.
- According to code the interior finish of walls and ceiling of an Atrium shall be not less that Class__.
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the CPM schedule shown, what operation must be completed before Drywall can begin?
- Refer to the Diagram. How many 6″ x 6″ x 20′ posts are needed for the foundation.
- A #5 rebar weighs ___ lbs. per lineal foot.
- A structural steel designation for a bearing pile is ?
- According to OSHA if you have 23 workers on a job site, how many toilets and urinals are required?
- When using the Critical Path Method for scheduling the two most important things to consider are___.
- On a commercial roof, what is used if the roof drains become clogged?
- Metal sheets will be used as roof decking, when will they be welded in place?
- Roof rafters are normally spaced __ inches on center.
- A 9000 sq. ft. roof will have a bitumen mop coat. The material will be applied at a rate of 25 gallons per square. How many gallons will be needed?
- The minimum slope on a flat roof is not less than ___.
- When installing a gas water heater who can pull the permit?
- If a wheelchair can only face the thermostat, what is the maximum reach allowed?
- Which of the following estimating methods is the least accurate?
- How much pressure does a gas dryer use?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the plan symbol shown.
- The concrete pad used to set an AC unit should be___ than the actual unit.
- Which of the following would be considered a project cost?
- Who is required to get NPDES( Storm Water) permit coverage?
- According to ASHRAE Standard 90 at least ___ % of all 125 V 15 and 20 amp receptacles in all private offices shall be automatically controlled.
- Shore power for boats shall be provided by single receptacles rated not less than ___ amperes.
- What size RMC is need to contain 7, #6 AWG THW conductors?
- Where Solar photovoltaic system dc circuits are installed inside a building, type ___ cable shall be used.
- In a battery storage warehouse, what type of cable would be use to carry 20,000 volts?
- Where the building is designed and constructed to comply with an energy code adopted by the local authority, the lighting load shall be permitted to be calculated at the values specified in the energy code where the following conditions are met. Which of those listed below is not a condition?
- Given: An outdoor Air Condition motor compressor has a name plate rated load of 24 amps and a branch circuit SELECTION of 30 amps. The branch circuit conductors are copper type NM. They are the only conductors in the circuit . What is the minimum size wire that can be used? Do not allow for temperature factor.
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be the total ampacity for the receptacles shown?
- When installing conductors on a job that are required to be underground, which of the following would you NOT use?
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the Bar Chart which operation is started after "Signage" is complete?
- Which of the following conductors would you use in a dry location @ 75 degrees C. or (167 degrees F)?
- Which NEMA enclosure is constructed for indoor or outdoor use and also provides an increased level against corrosion?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper way to install temporary wall bracing?
- When connecting 2 pieces of galvanized plumbing pipe using teflon tape, which of the following statements is true?
- Refer to the Diagram; The cut on the rafter shown is referred to as a____?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the Voltage Drop at R2?
- Which of the following requires a GFIC installed?
- How often are electrical workers required to retrain in electrical safety on the job site?
- Snap switches shall not be grouped in enclosures when the voltage would exceed?
- Which wiring method does not require protection by a 1/16″ steel plate nailed to the studs in a wall?
- When using portable receptacles that are not a part of the building, employees must be provided with ___.
- A GFIC device is intended to detect ___.
- Bonding of electrical equipment for a grounded system is intended to____.
- The secondary conductors of a Transformer are 500 KCMIL THWN. What is the maximum current allowed in the secondary?
- Appliances required to have a GFIC device shall be___.
- In which of the following is the use of FC cable allowed?
- What is not a power source for Class 2 circuit’s?
- Referring to the illustration, the soffit is identified by:
- Refer to the Diagram; At station 1 + 40, the cut to the bottom of the pipe will be __?
- Refer to the Diagram; What task can be started after the Signage is finished?
- Refer to the Diagram; The wall form shown is 20 ft. long. How many boards will it take to construct the whales with a 10% waste? The whalers are 2 x 4 x 8.
- When preforming a slump test a concrete sample is taken from the mix truck when?
- If a job has 600 cubic yards of excavated material with a swell factor of 35%, what is the total of bank cubic yards?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of bolt would you use for a machine expansion shield?
- When preparing submittls, the requirements would be found in the ___?
- Which statement is true about open web steel joist girders used with open web steel joists?
- In a driveway wire mesh should be cut so that it ___.
- Open web steel joists normally have a tag__.
- Unless otherwise stated in the contract, who will pay for the required permits?
- When lifting a load with a crane such as rebar or timbers, what would you use to keep the load from slipping?
- A 3 coat zinc primer is being used to paint a bridge. How long should first coat of primer be allowed to cure?
- Refer to the Diagram; The drawing depicts a ___.
- You are estimating a surface treatment job use the following costs; The width is 24 ft; The length is 2 miles; The aggregate cost $0.85 per square yard; The asphalt mix cost $4.50 per gallon; The coverage is .25 gallons per square yard. What is the cost?
- Concrete cylinders filled and stored at the job site should be kept at __.
- Which of the following is preformed first in finishing a concrete slab.
- An Asphalt concrete road is being paid for at the rate of $12.20 per cubic meter. The road is 150 mm thick, 8.5 meters wide and 5 kilometers long. What will the payment be?
- Refer to the Diagram: The box marked HP C- 8 degrees 24 0 degrees means?
- Which pile driver produces the least amount of noise?
- Refer to the Diagram: Identify the beam shown.
- After a Storm Water Pollution Plan has been devolved, when can it change?
- A slump test should not take longer than ___.
- A way to tighten a bolt until the spline end breaks off when at the proper torque is achieved uses a ___.
- When applying surface treatment, in order to keep the end joint straight you should run the distributor over ___.
- If a boil appears at the bottom of an excavation and is washing away fines, you should?
- Which soil will swell the most?
- With in what amount of time should the aggragate be spread after spraying the asphalt on a surface treatment job?
- What is the proper order of compaction rollers for a newly placed asphalt pavement?
- Which of the following soils would drain by gravity the quickest?
- You are mixing cement on the job site. There are 7 mixers that are 18 cubic ft. each. The time it takes to load, mix and empty the mixer is 9 minutes. How many cubic feet of cement can be produced per hour?
- If soil weighs 3500 lbs. per bank cubic yard and 2400 lbs. loose cubic yard, the percent of soil swell would be __?
- When water is flowing into a catch basin from a drainage pipe, the end of the pipe shall be __.
- La. DOTD specifications riprap shall weigh __ lbs. per cubic ft.
- A sub grade is paid at the rate of $2.00 per square meter. The sub grade is 8 meters wide and 4 kilometers long. What is the payment amount?
- A sidewalk is graded to the proper angle when it is __?
- Refer to the Diagram; How wide is the ditch top?
- Before applying Asphalt surface treatment the temperature must be at least __ degrees in the shade.
- When applying Asphalt surface treatment what type of roller would be used to embed the aggregate?
- Concrete pavement being cured may be left exposed for__.
- Precast catch basins shall be set to within +/- ___ inch of established grade.
- For a concrete pipe 60″ in diameter, geotextile fabric shall be wrapped a minimum of __ inches on each side of the joint.
- Backfill for corrugated metal drainage pipe shall be tested for__?
- After mixing in a pug mill soil cement, is compacted by using a ___.
- A blue top is at 18', a rod reading shows 5.5'. What is the HI ?
- Refer to the Diagram: If line DC is N 71 degrees 18′ W, then the bearing is from __?
- When installing a window in a rough opening, the window frame should be ___ than the header.
- According to OSHA, excavations shall be sloped not steeper than ___ degrees measured from the horizontal before protective measures are taken.
- Which of the following electrical cables may be used outdoors?
- At the completion of a project, who would disperse the final payment to the contractors.
- What is the height of a curb set on a roof?
- When boring a hole in a floor joist, which of the following locations would cause the least amount of loss to the bearing capacity?
- In drywall construction when can a door frame be used as a control joint?
- A 2 1/2″ 25 gauge metal stud with a deflection of L/240 spaced 16″ o.c. may be up to ___ in length.
- A door separating an area of refuge from the rest of the floor shall be a ___.
- A reinforced concrete block retaining wall is 6′ 8″ high with a 4′ 5″ footing and is 12″ deep. The wall has 3/4″ vertical rods spaced 24″ O.C. What would be the size and spacing of the horizontal rods in the footing?
- Exterior metal veneer shall be securely attached to framing members with ties not exceeding __ inches where units exceed 4 sq. ft.
- What is the minimum bearing surface on top of the top plate for ceiling rafters?
- Which of the following is an equity account?
- Shear walls should be braced _____ to resist lateral forces.
- If a building Inspector inspects work that is outside the scope of the permit he would issue a ___.
- If a subfloor is squeaking when walked on, what should you do to fix the problem?
- Given: A driveway is 20` wide with a ridge in the center, the slope is 1/8" per foot. What is the amount of fall from the center of the driveway to the edge?
- Refer to the Diagram; The house shown has a gable roof with a slope of 5/12. How many feet of fascia board are needed? ( Do not allow for waste)
- A slope is 2:1 (Run to Rise). If the horizontal length is 58', the vertical is ___ feet.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the length of the slab in Lineal feet?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which window would be installed in the bathroom?
- Refer to the Diagram; How far above the floor is the cabinet over the refrigerator?
- Refer to the diagram; What type of door is used for the exterior living room?
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of window is installed in the bathroom?
- If a horizontal line is 13.2′ long and a vertical line is 15.1′ long, what is the distance between the points if the corner is square?(choose the closest answer)
- Refer to the Diagram; When viewing a header from above, how wide is the space marked A?
- Refer to the Diagram; How far down the wall do you install house wrap?
- Referring to the illustration, the `fascia` is identified by:
- Referring to the illustration, the hip rafter is identified by the number _____.
- Referring to the illustration, the hip jack rafter is identified by the number _____.
- Referring to the illustration, the valley rafter is identified by the number _____.
- An employee on a working on a vertical surface or horizontal surface with an unprotected edge which is ___ feet or more above a lower level shall have a personal fall arrest system.
- Under unobstructed construction, what is the maximum clearance between a sprinkler deflector and the ceiling?
- If stone is used for the surface of a sidewalk in a region that is subject to freezing temperatures, what type of base would you use?
- What would be the cycle time for a scrapper that is traveling 3000 Ft. @ 5 MPh. Remember 1 MPH = 88 Ft. per Minute.
- Which type of concrete forming system provides decreased stripping time, reuse of equipment and allows for larger pours?
- What would be required where a steel joist crosses a support?
- Wall ties for a masonry composite wall should be placed no more than ___ inches horizontally.
- The owner wants to change a part of the construction from 2 x 4 to 2 x 6 joists. The cost of the 2 x 4’s are $3250.00 and the cost of the 2 x 6’s are $3940.00. What will be the cost impact of the change if the contractor adds 20% profit?
- In a sprinkler required building a clear space around the Fire Department connection must be at least ___ inches wide.
- To increase the compressive strenght of mortar you would increase the amount of__.
- A templet used for the anchor bolts on steel columns should match the ___.
- Divider strips on terrazzo floors should be installed so that the rectangle is no more than ___% longer than wide.
- After an applaction of a wet grout on a terrazzo floor, how long must you wait to polish the surface?
- A stake is marked C 7.56 and the rod reading to the stake reads 3.25. What is the HI of the level?
- If there is a conflict between the drawings and specifications for ADA compliance who will provide clarification?
- Under the Miller Act a federal contract of $5.3 million dollars must have payment bond in the amount of ___ million dollars.
- Which of the following include the 5 areas of the “LEED” rating system?
- On average new construction generates __ pounds of waste per square foot of building area.
- What protection is required for an employe using an abrasive wheel?
- The maximum change in vertical height of finished floor for an accessible room is ___?
- A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of __ inches.
- Which of the following is a contract method where the owner has multiple contracts in order to deliver a completed project.
- Doors in a fully open position shall not reduce a required dimension by more than __ inches.
- A good simple way to estimate the weight of a bundle of wood trusses is to use ___ pounds per foot of truss length times the number of trusses.
- Fire extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall be mounted so the their tops are not more than __ ft. above the floor
- What is true about a pin-type connection?
- When laying out a building, using the 3-4-5 method, what will it tell you?
- Calculate the cubic yards of soil to be removed from a V trench that is 800 feet long, the bottom is 4 feet wide, the top is 12 feet wide and the trench is 2 feet deep.
- A construction storage yard shall have a portable fire extinguisher placed so that maximum travel distance shall not exceed __ ft.
- If staging steel decking for installation, what is the maximum weight of bundles allowed?
- The edge of a deck that is extended as it’s being laid is known as the ___.
- When managing traffic on a job site which will have the most affect?
- What pipe does not carry liquid?
- Emergency illumination for means of egress shall provide backup power for___ minutes in the event of a power failure.
- IRS penalties for making payroll tax withholding deposits made more than 16 days late are ___.
- Which type of pile carries the load on the cross section area of it’s end?
- When using wood poles for a foundation, how much wider should you dig the hole to provide sufficient annular space around the pole?
- When walls are required to be water proofed, how far above the ground water table shall be water proofed?
- Whic of the following is not included on an income statement?
- What is the actual difference in size between a 2 x 8 wood floor joist and a 2 x 8 metal floor joist?
- Which of the following is true about the rough-in opening when installing a window?
- A permit-required confined space is considered a hazardous atmosphere if the oxygen level is less than__ %. (see solution)
- What is the minimum distance away from a bathtub or shower that a receptacle may be located without GFI protection.
- What is OSHA’s maximum allowable slope in degrees from the horizontal before you must have benching and shoring systems in place?
- If an inspector is looking down a floor drain, what should be seen?
- What would be a normal requirement for the close out of a large construction project?
- According to OSHA, what is the maximum allowable slope for excavations in Type B soil __?
- For welding side laps on a metal deck the minimum deck gage must be greater than __ gage.
- In an accessible bathroom stall , the minimum distance from the partition to the back of the water closet shall be ________
- Driveways between combustible storage piles shall be at least ___ ft. wide.
- Which of the following statements is true about a THHN conductor?
- When can snap switches be grouped in an enclosure with other snap switches?
- Coaxial cables shall be considered grounded when ___?
- A solar power system with a feed back inverter is feeding back 100% power to the utility. What should the short circuit currents be rated for?
- An 18 AWG fixture wire on a 20 ampere circuit shall be permitted to be tapped up to __ ft.
- What would be the allowable ampacity for 5 #12 THHN conductors in a 24″ conduit?
- What would be the allowable ampacity for 5 #12 THHN conductors in an 18″ conduit?
- For installation and testing purposes the duct work down stream from a VAV box is considered ____?
- The flow direction through the fill that is perpendicular to that of falling water and is carried away is known as___?
- What are the main components of a solar water heating system?
- Who would verify that the completed building and systems operate in accordance with the owner's project requirements?
- Isometric drawings are used to____.
- In a 2 pipe hydronic heating and cooling system, how many pipes are used for cooling and how many for heating?
- The major difference between a heat pump and an air conditioner is___?
- Water added to the circulating system to replace water lost by evaporation or leakage is called _____ water.
- According to the IMC, cuts or notches in engineered wood products ____?
- A gas furnace penetration through the roof must have a clearance from combustibles of ___.
- A sign that a glycol based heat transfer fluid need to be replaced is ____.
- Most damage to condenser coil fans is caused by____.
- You arrive on a job and the suction line is frosted or sweating. A possible cause is ___?
- The four M's of planning are ___.
- The maximum horizontal hanger spacing for galvanized steel pipe is ___ Ft.
- An air handler with many rooms (multi-zone) unit has which of the following?
- You are pouring a concrete street that measures 150′ long, 25′ wide and is 14″ thick. The cost of the concrete is $85.00 per cubic yard and additives are $7.26 per cubic yard. You will have a 6% waste factor for the concrete. What is the total cost for the concrete?
- When using crushed stone to backfill around concrete pipe, geotextile fabric is placed under the stone and ___.
- Flowable fills can be used in place of ____.
- When a sample of concrete used for paving has been collected to perform an air content test it should be tested within ____.
- When hauling soil to the site, the most important time for the soil to be at optimum moisture content is when the soil is _____.
- When using epoxy coated rebar it should be set in place _____?
- How far ahead of time should sheetrock be delivered to the job?
- When installing tile backer board around a bath tub, it should be hung with the bottom edge ____ above the lip of the tub.
- When finishing plaster and the outdoor temperature is below 55 F. What must be done?
- What would be the best tool to cut a round hole in sheetrock?
- An adhesive bead applied to the center of the attachment face should be how wide?
- How many coats of compound are applied to finish a joint?
- When floating drywall, how far should the finish coat of compound be feathered?
- When using a double applaction of sheetrock, which method of attachment will be the best to prevent cracking?
- What is used to attach drywall to a concrete block wall?
- When installing sheetrock on a curved wall, you should___?
- Sheetrock is installed how far above the slab?
- When using a screw gun, what is used to set the depth of the screw?
- What tool is used to cut corner bead?
- According to OSHA, what is the length of the line for a rescue buoy?
- A 20' conduit contains 9 12AWG THHW conductors. What is the adjusted ampacitie for each conductor? Do not allow for any temperature correction.
- A multi-family dwelling unit has 8 electric clothes dryers in the laundry room. The dryers are rated at 5000 watts 240v single phase. What is the total current rating for these dryers?
- Where bathtubs or shower stalls have a receptacle that is within ___ feet, a ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be installed.
- An enclosure mounted to structural or supporting elements of a suspended ceilings shall not be larger than ___ cubic inches.
- Refer to the Diagram; In order to lift the greatest load, the chain sling shown should have an angle at C of ___ degrees.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper bedding for culvert?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the on-center spacing of the reinforcement shown in the curb and gutter detail?
- Refer to the Diagram; Referring to the soil report shown, if this soil is to be used for sub base material ____. (see the solution)
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of the fill at the centerline of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the reference stake, how far is the stake away from the center line of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct bedding for culverts exposed above ground?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the diameter of the tie bars in the slab?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Arch pipe.
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out horizontally from a wall for a future pour?
- Refer to the Diagram; Where would the corner of the building be?
- Which is the proper height of a barrier fence for an open hole?
- What is the scheudle number is used for carbon steel pipe 14″ – 24″?
- What is used in a drinking water plant to trap solids?
- When testing compacted earth fills in place, you can achieve the most stable soil if the test are made after how many lifts of fill?
- A benchmark is at an elevation of 35.11Cut invert is 17.35Height of the instrument is 4.07What is the elevation of the invert?
- If you are installing a socket and spigot Tee, you should cut the line __.
- When leveling equipment it should be bolted and shimed with__.
- If hazardous atmospheres could reasonably be expected to exist, atmospheres shall be tested at __ft.
- Class 4 gas lines shall be tested to __ times the MOP (Maximum Operating Pressure).
- If employees are working in a building that has been damaged by fire, OSHA requires?
- A jeep tests for holidays in pipeline coating using?
- Refer to the Diagram; What needs to be done to read a level surface?
- A tripod is being used for a rescue system for a confined space, however this system does not have a built in speed control. This will also require ___?
- An operator using a nuclear device to test soil density, must be licensed by?
- A small length of steel water main has been damaged. The piece will be cut out and replaced, what would be the best to use?
- When workers are working in open or rough waters which of the following would be best?
- Which of the following is the most stable bedding for underground telecommunications and electrical cable?
- Which of the following is used to avoid electrolysis between copper and other metals?
- All of the following types of backfill listed for use with culverts must be compacted after each lift except?
- Refer to the Diagram; This crane signal means?
- Overhead regulatory highway signs are placed a minimum of ___feet above the roadway.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which shows the centerline of the street?
- What method of connecting a control valve box that will allow easy removal for maintance?
- What type of valve can be opened or closed quickley by lowering or raising a sliding stem?
- What would to keep copper from corroding when attached to a different metal?
- Water main piping is laid at what grade?
- A lift station is being built and boring logs show water and sand at the invert elevation. What should be used to remove water from the excavation.
- Where would a contractor find information on possible dump sites and burn regulations?
- Underground electrical conduit lines are placed in parallel with communication lines. There is only soil separating them. How far apart must they be placed?
- The junction box for underground electrical in a Tier 8 location would be used for__?
- When it’s time to order equipment for the job you should____.
- Which would be the best source of information about storing hazardous materials on the job?
- When you arrive on the job, you notice that One Call’s marking stops before the end of the job. What should you do?
- When demolishing a building that has concrete walls on the outside and sheetrock and wood on the interior. Which of the following would be the most economical way to complete the job?
- A contractor has installed a tapping sleeve and valve on an existing water main. The contractor should__.
- According to OSHA if a trench is unstable soil the sides shall be sloped, shored or braced if the trench is __ feet deep or more.
- OSHA regulations state that if the permit for a confined space is canceled, the record must be retained for ___.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper way to connect a branch line into a main.
- Which of the following is true about a mechinical pipe joint?
- Which of the following symbols shows a hand control valve?
- Blowoff valves are placed__.
- Where would a contractor go to find out about disposal areas or methods for the project.
- What type of Bond would guarantee to the owner that a project will be completed by the bonding company in the event the the General Contractor fails?
- Spacers used for PVC underground electrical conduit power duct banks are made of?
- Refer to the Diagram; The benchmark is at an elevation of 147.6. The height of the instrument is 3.75 and a foresite to the grade rod reads 3.94. What is the height at the point the leveling rod is placed?
- Who establishes the weight of large equipment on a job site?
- Before pouring a slab on grade, which subcontractor do you notifiy?
- Where would a contractor go to find out about local permitting?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the following would be the correct attachment setup to lift the load?
- Refer to the Diagram; Making a hot tap on an 8″ main, how far would you move the tapping tool to completely cut the coupon, but not damage the other wall of the pipe?
- Which of the following is a test for welds on a gas piping system?
- Which of the following is used to disinfect a new ductile iron water main?
- When concrete trucks are finished pouring their load, their chutes are cleaned out in__?
- When installing a new piece of equipment, the first thing you should do is__.
- A wellpoint system is least effective in__?
- What would normaly be used when installing fiberglass insulation?
- What would be attached to the boom of a track hoe to demolish concrete.
- A valve box for a water distribution line would be found__?
- The Dodge Reports and Data Facts are good sources of information for?
- An excavation is being done using a front end loader. The loader has a 1 cy. Bucket and can move 26 cy. Per Hr. A total of 530 cys. need to be moved. The loader cost $12.50 hr. The operator cost is $16.25 hr. and you have a miscellaneous cost of $227.00. What is the cost on the excavation?
- What type of lubricant would be used on a gasketed pipe that will contain potable water?
- The detention time on a sewage tank will be how long given the following information?Rate of flow 500 gallons per min.Tank size is 50,000 gallons
- According to OSHA a crane operator’s certification is valid for __?
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12′ wide, 100′ long and the asphalt will be 3″ thick. The asphalt weight is 146.75 lbs. per cubic Ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- When using La. One Call they will mark sewer,gas and water lines from the edge of the proptery to__.
- The detention time on a sewage tank will be how long given the following information?Rate of flow 500 gallons per min.Tank size is 50,000 gallons
- When using sheet pile to block water from entering an excavation, it is best to;
- Identify the symbol shown:
- At the beginning intake of a wastewater treatment plant, what would be used to remove all large and floating debris?
- A Ph reading of 3.1 is considered ___.
- What type of fire extinguisher is approved for burning metal such as a fire caused by welding?
- What would be used to trap solids in a waste water treatment plant?
- What is the minimun burial depth for a high voltage line in IMC conduit under a parking lot?
- What section of OSHA governs hazardous material?
- What is the minimum slope for a trench with Type C soil
- What is the easiest soil compaction method is __?
- When replaceing a waterline who should pull the permit?
- When using a sling to lift a load, when ever possible the angle should be less than or equal to ___ degrees.
- Threaded taps in cast iron pipe without reinforcement are permitted up a size of __% of the pipe diameter.
- The most dangerous tool due to “kick back” is ___.
- Most pipeline welding is done using__.
- The standard used for pipeline weld quality is__
- OSHA requires certification for operators of ____.
- Sewer and water mains that cross shall have a mininum vertical separation of ___ inches.
- When installed in parallel, sewer and water mains shall be laid not less than __ ft. apart.
- What bacteria is tested for when repairing potable water lines?
- Who can install a back flow previntion device?
- Concrete curing procedures and curing compounds should be applied:
- Underground conductors for communication circuits entering a manhole that also contains light and power conductors:
- Overhead data communications conductors are to be run between two buildings parallel to and below electrical power conductors. What minimum separation must be maintained between the two sets of conductors?
- A typical traffic weight manhole cover is __ inches in diameter.
- Where practical, a seperation of at least ___ ft. shall be maintained between communications wires and cables on buildings and lightning conductors.
- Pallets containing 15 pipes that are 8 ft. long each are being delivered to the job site. The best placement of each pallet should be __?
- Refer to the diagram; The unsupported vertically sided lower portions of this trench shall have a maximum vertical side of ___ ft.
- A simple slope excavation 20 ft. or less in Type A soil shall have a maximum slope of ___.
- A PH reading of ___ is considered netural.
- Before connecting new potable water the Plumbing official may require the new line to be disinfected by ___.
- An above ground gas line must have a sign containing the name of the company and the name and phone number of__.
- When installing a bell and spigot pipe, the lubricant should be applyed__.
- A 7500 lb. pile hammer is dropped 5 feet, how much energy is produced?
- The marking on a pipe reads ABC API 14.00 49.93 A S . What do the markings on the pipe mean?( see diagram)
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means _______________________.
- What is the minimum amount of oxygen that must be present in a confined space before adequate precautions must be taken?
- Refer to the Diagram: If line DC is 71 degrees N 18′ W, then the bearing is __.
- When compacting clay or cohesive soil, the most effective roller is a _______
- Identify the Ball valve
- Identify the Gate valve
- What type of fire extinguisher is approved for an energized electrical equipment fire and flammable liquids?
- Which of the following valves allow flow in one direction only?
- When doing business with DOTD, what is the term for the list of approved material suppliers?(See Solution)
- Refer to the diagram. Which of the following is a hand operated valve?
- What are the standard dimensions of a rectangular manhole cover?
- A contractor is relocating gas and water lines from a building. LA One Call will mark the lines from _______.
- A station marker at manhole A reads 1+50 and the marker at manhole B reads 3+50. What is the distance between the two manholes?
- Given this subdivision planning map. What is the elevation of lot 448?
- What must a worker in the bottom of a bell hole be supplied with?
- What is the percentage of cement in concrete?
- What causes lung problems when when used in abrasive blasting?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a globe valve?
- Which of the following is the proper way to place Crosby clamps?
- If workers must pass under scaffolding what should be done prior to use?
- Which Fire extinguisher is rated to handle wood, metal, or electrical fires?
- Identify the shaded portion of the diagram
- When the nominal wall thickness of a pipe is not known, the pipe is measured at
- When using cast iron pipe in the construction of a natural gas transportation line each caulked bell and spigot joint ____
- No welder may weld using a specific welding process unless the welder has been using that specific process within the last preceding months?
- What is the best way to record the daily log?
- With concrete that contains an accelerant, when would curing compound be added?
- A 1500 cy excavation needs to be filled. The material to be used has a 25% shrinkage factor. How many cubic yards will be needed?
- A superintendent’s daily log should contain all of the following execpt__?
- Refer to the piping diagram; This is a ___ ?
- When pouring a concrete wall using plywood forms, when would you remove the cone nut?
- When necessary to require employees to work in a trench, the excavated materials, tools or equipment shall be placed a minimum of ____ feet away from the edge of the trench.
- Which method of project time management show both the relative importance of each event and establishes the best order and length of project operations?
- The portion of the manhole shown by letter "A" is:
- What test is used for leak testing manholes.
- Refer to the Diagram, Where is the cut grade in realtion to the line on the stake?
- Which scheduling technique is most effective for planning, scheduling, and controlling the multitude of operations required to complete a project?
- According to OSHA, If an aluminum ladder is bent which of the following is true ?
- What is the best cleaning for a metal surface?
- If too much cut-back asphalt is applied, what shall be done to prevent bleeding of the prime coat up through the asphalt concrete?
- According to OSHA, someone who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards, unsanitary working conditions and is authorized to take corrective actions to eliminate them is a:
- The marking on a pipe is ABC API 14.00 49.93 A S. The 49.93 refers to:
- When installing slip joint piping, you should:
- According to Code, when water service piping is installed in the same trench as sewer piping, there must be a minimum separation of:
- At what minimum trench depth does OSHA require an adequate means of escape such as ladders?
- Which of the following is NOT a standard amp rated circuit breaker?
- A 480 v 3-phase 13kva service has how many amps?
- A mobile home park has 98 sites. The mobile homes are of unequal size. The park is fed by a 120/240 V service. What is the ampacity of the service?
- After Lime is spread, initially mixed and water is added, the sub grade must be allowed to mellow for at least ___ hours before pulverization can begin.
- After incorporating lime into the sub grade and pulverization requirements have been met, how long does the contractor have to complete compaction and finishing operations?
- Refer to the Diagram; On a road project, lanes A and B flow in the same direction and are opposite of lanes C and D that flow in the same direction. If a driver in Lane A cannot merge into lane B and a driver in lane B cannot merge into lane A, what type of line is between lanes A and B?
- A tool in the cab of an asphalt distribution truck used to measure the rate of asphalt placed (bitumeter), measures in what units?
- How is a small pre-stressed concrete slab removed?
- In a slump test, what is measured?
- What prevents corrosion of concrete columns at water level?
- If driving piles using fixed leads, what keeps the pile plumb?
- When using a vibratory pile driver, how are the piles attached?
- According to code, what is the minimum thickness for a slab on grade?
- The Louisiana Department of Transportation requires minimum training for traffic control technicians which is known as____.
- Which of the following statements is true about compacting new hot mix asphalt?
- When mixing soil cement, which of the following statements is true about a single-shaft mixer?
- Refer to the Diagram; The reference stake is at an elevation of 100.00, what is the elevation of the target stake?
- Which of the following classifications would the best soil for pavement sub grade?
- When a sample of concrete for air content, the test should be done within ___ minutes.
- Closed end pipes that are used as piles are connected on the job site. What method is used to splice the pipe?
- A prime coat using a cut back asphalt application should be completely absorbed by the surface in how long?
- The typical method used to dry clay soil is ___.
- A box culvert less than 4′ in height is nominally constructed by ___.
- Refer to the Diagram; In order to lift the greatest load, the chain sling shown should have an angle at C of ___ degrees.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper bedding for culvert?
- According to OSHA, any scaffold that has planks or walkways less than ___ inches wide shall have guardrails or fall arrest systems.
- Refer to the Diagram; What type of joint is shown in the bridge beam?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the on-center spacing of the reinforcement shown in the curb and gutter detail?
- Refer to the Diagram; Referring to the soil report shown, if this soil is to be used for sub base material ____. (see the solution)
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the elevation of the fill at the centerline of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; According to the reference stake, how far is the stake away from the center line of the road?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the correct bedding for culverts exposed above ground?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the diameter of the tie bars in the slab?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Arch pipe.
- Refer to the Diagram; When using wood sheet piles in an excavation, which one of the piles shown is the correct shape to use? Note, the piles are being driven right to left. (see solution)
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out horizontally from a wall for a future pour?
- A normal longitudinal line used for roadways is ____ inches wide.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the paddles would be used for a flagman’s Stop/Slow sign?
- When using a base course of recycled Portland cement concrete, the finish rolling will be done with a ____ roller.
- When using a vibrator on concrete pavement, the vibrator head is inserted for ___.
- When applying a chip seal surface treatment using 2 applications, if 3/4″ aggregate is used in the 1st course the maximum size aggregate for the second course is __.
- Which type of equipment listed below can drive a pile without the use of a pile cap?
- Refer to the Diagram; Where would the corner of the foundation be located?
- What is the minimum size of a stair landing?
- The standard industry markup is __ percent.
- The filing for record of the claim of lien must occur within ___ days after the claimant's last work preformed.
- According to Mississippi prompt pay, pass through payments are due within ___ days after receipt by the prime contractor.
- Refer to the Diagram; How many cubic yards of concrete are needed to pour the column shown?
- When performing a light test in a grease hood, where should the light be inserted?
- A 12" pipe is wrapped twice with 1 1/2" insulation. How large should the opening be?
- Which of the following is a good way to keep the compression from vibrating?
- Which is the proper barrier fence for an open hole?
- What is the scheudle number is used for carbon steel pipe 14" - 24"?
- What is used in a drinking water plant to trap solids?
- When testing compacted earth fills in place, you can achieve the most stable soil if the test are made after how many lifts of fill?
- A benchmark is at an elevation of 35.11
Cut invert is 17.35
Height of the instrument is 4.07
What is the elevation of the invert?
- If you are installing a socket and spigot Tee, you should cut the line __.
- Which of the following would require safety glass?
- A duct lined with 3″ of insulation needs an air flow of 24″ x 20″. What would be the outside dimension of the duct?
- To help isolate and control vibration a chiller that is set outside the building, it should be set on?
- Which of the following would not be used to cut copper pipe?
- What is the minimum hanger spacing for galvanized pipe?
- If hazardous atmospheres could reasonably be expected to exist, atmospheres shall be tested at __ft.
- Class 4 gas lines shall be tested to __ times the MOP (Maximum Operating Pressure).
- If employees are working in a building that has been damaged by fire, OSHA requires?
- A jeep tests for holidays in pipeline coating using?
- What is the best form of communication to use so that there is no misunderstanding between the contractor and the subcontractor?
- A cold mix asphalt base course should be in lifts of __ inches compacted thickness.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the slope of the South side of the excavation?
- On a road construction project you will have only 1 lane of traffic going each way. What color should the delineators be?
- On a State project soil cement sub base is compacted by?
- Beam forms and shoring generally may be removed how long after concrete is poured?
- Which of the following is true when installing backer rods in a concrete joint?
- Refer to the Diagram; What needs to be done to read a level surface?
- In Louisiana what is the width of a highway road stripe?
- A 5″ thick drive way will be paid at a rate of $35.00 per sq.yd of pavement. The driveway is 50′ long and 12′ wide. The cost are as follows; concrete $40.00 per cy. Labor $ 8.00 per sq.yd Forms $ 0.45 per sq.ftWhat is the estimated profit for this job?(choose the closest answer)
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Base.
- Which gravel will have the highest shear strength?
- Refer to the Diagram; What information is found on the stake labeled “side B”?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the type of weld shown?
- Refer to the Diagram; On the survey map what is the distance between point B and point C?
- When is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab?
- When working on a La. Department of Transportation and Development project, the highest order of priority will be;
- When using one washer to bolt the tapered side of the flange of a steel member, you should use a ____ washer.
- When a crane drops a breaker ball, the brake is released and the ball should drop:
- When placing select fill on the sides of culvert pipe, the backfill shall be compacted in layers of not more than ___ inches.
- Which of the following statements is true about soil cement pavements?
- Asphalt hot mix has a stiff appearance and there is improper coating of large aggregate. What is wrong with the mix?
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4.
- When using riprap on an embankment, geotextile should be placed?
- A concrete slab is trowled after;
- When driving pile, what would be used to keep them in line?
- How far in advance should an operator notify the surface owner before starting a well?
- A tripod is being used for a rescue system for a confined space, however this system does not have a built in speed control. This will also require ___?
- An operator using a nuclear device to test soil density, must be licensed by?
- A small length of steel water main has been damaged. The piece will be cut out and replaced, what would be the best to use?
- When compacting asphalt pavement using a steel wheel roller, then a pneumatic roller and finishing with a steel wheel roller. How long should the finish roller start behind the rubber tire roller.
- When workers are working in open or rough waters which of the following would be best?
- Manhole A is at 1+00 and the surveyors log is marked 55.00 ft. Manhole B is at 2+50 with an elevation of 50.5. What is the slope?
- A corrugated metal riveted seam culvert is being placed. How should the longitudinal riveted joint be placed?
- A gravel sub grade is being placed that measures 7 meters wide and 3 kilometers long. The payment is $1.13 per square meter. What will be the total payment?
- Which of the following is the most stable bedding for underground telecommunications and electrical cable?
- Which of the following is used to avoid electrolysis between copper and other metals?
- What is added to asphalt emulsion that is applied to pavement to increase skid resistance?
- Drums used to warn traffic on a job site will have what color stripes?
- A 4 1/2 foot fill is required for an area that is 25′ wide and 200′ long. When compacted, the soil shrinks to 93% of the load volume. Haul trucks carry 9 cubic yards per load. How many loads will be needed?
- A saw cut in a concrete sidewalk used to form a control joint should be made;
- What statement is true about electric lights used to direct traffic around construction?
- Which is done first when pouring a concrete slab?
- Test samples may be taken by using;
- All of the following types of backfill listed for use with culverts must be compacted after each lift except?
- How is welded wire fabric spliced?
- A cubic meter of concrete has 530 kg of cement and 265 kg of water. What is the water to cement ratio?
- Ways to mitigate weak subsurface soils include all of the following except __.
- Refer to the Diagram; The back of the stake means?
- Refer to the Diagram; This crane signal means?
- What type of soil test should be done on soil to be used for soil cement construction?
- You have to pour 4 concrete footings. The footings are 4′ wide, 4’deep and 6′ long. Concrete cost is $40 cy, Forms cost $ 2.25 sf. Form liner cost $150.00 per 100 sf. What is the cost to pour the footings?
- A concrete pavement has bumps that are larger than allowed. What should be done?
- A sample of soil is taken and is .50 cubic feet in volume and weights 55 lbs. After it is dried it weights 50 lbs. What is the soils dry unit weight?
- The type of soil which the highest compressibility is___.
- When a contractor is doing business with La. DOTD, and has to use a material specified on the QPL, he would reference?
- Aggregate size for surface treatment should be in the range of____?
- When using a pneumatic roller to compact hot-mix asphalt, the roller should not exceed a speed of__ MPH.
- Soils that swell are most associated with__.
- Overhead regulatory highway signs are placed a minimum of ___feet above the roadway.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which shows the centerline of the street?
- Just before the cone is removed for the slump test the cone is filled___.
- What method of connecting a control valve box that will allow easy removal for maintance?
- What type of valve can be opened or closed quickly by lowering or raising a sliding stem?
- What would to keep copper from corroding when attached to a different metal?
- Water main piping is laid at what grade?
- A lift station is being built and boring logs show water and sand at the invert elevation. What should be used to remove water from the excavation.
- Where would a contractor find information on possible dump sites and burn regulations?
- Underground electrical conduit lines are placed in parallel with communication lines. There is only soil separating them. How far apart must they be placed?
- The junction box for underground electrical in a Tier 5 location would be used for__?
- When it's time to order equipment for the job you should____.
- Which would be the best source of information about storing hazardous materials on the job?
- When you arrive on the job, you notice that One Call's marking stops before the end of the job. What should you do?
- When demolishing a building that has concrete walls on the outside and sheetrock and wood on the interior. Which of the following would be the most economical way to complete the job?
- A contractor has installed a tapping sleeve and valve on an existing water main. The contractor should__.
- According to OSHA if a trench is unstable soil the sides shall be sloped, shored or braced if the trench is __ feet deep or more.
- OSHA regulations state that if the permit for a confined space is canceled, the record must be retained for ___.
- Refer to the Diagram; Which is the proper way to connect a branch line into a main.
- Which of the following is true about a mechinical pipe joint?
- Which of the following symbols shows a hand control valve?
- Blowoff valves are placed__.
- Where would a contractor go to find out about disposal areas or methods for the project.
- What type of Bond would guarantee to the owner that a project will be completed by the bonding company in the event the the General Contractor fails?
- Spacers used for PVC underground electrical conduit power duct banks are made of?
- Refer to the Diagram; The benchmark is at an elevation of 147.6. The height of the instrument is 3.75 and a foresite to the grade rod reads 3.94. What is the height at the point the leveling rod is placed?
- Who establishes the weight of large equipment?
- Before pouring a slab on grade, which subcontractor do you notify?
- Where would a contractor go to find out about local permitting?
- Refer to the Diagram; Making a hot tap on an 8" main, how far would you move the tapping tool to completely cut the coupon, but damage the other wall of the pipe?
- Which of the following is a test for welds on a gas piping system?
- Which of the following is used to disinfect a new ductile iron water main?
- When concrete trucks are finished pouring their load, their chutes are cleaned out in__?
- When installing a new piece of equipment, the first thing you should do is__.
- A wellpoint system is least effective in__?
- What would be attached to the boom of a track hoe to demolish concrete.
- A valve box for a water distribution line would be found__?
- The Dodge Reports and Data Facts are good sources of information for?
- An excavation is being done using a front end loader. The loader has a 1 cy. Bucket and can move 26 cy. Per Hr. A total of 530 cys. need to be moved. The loader cost $12.50 hr. The operator cost is $16.75 hr. and you have a miscellaneous cost of $227.00. What is the cost on the excavation?
- What type of lubricant would be used on a gasketed pipe that will contain potable water?
- The detention time on a sewage tank will be how long given the following information?
Rate of flow 500 gallons per min.
Tank size is 50,000 gallons
- According to OSHA a crane operator's certification is valid for __?
- An asphalt road will be paved that is 12′ wide, 100′ long and the asphalt will be 3″ thick. The asphalt weight is 146.75 lbs. per cubic Ft. How many tons of asphalt will be needed?
- When using La. One Call they will mark sewer,gas and water lines from the edge of the proptery to__.
- When using sheet pile to block water from entering an excavation, it is best to;
- Identify the symbol shown:
- At the beginning intake of a wastewater treatment plant, what would be used to remove all large and floating debris?
- A Ph reading of 3.1 is considered ___.
- What type of fire extinguisher is approved for burning metal such as a fire caused by welding?
- A dredging barge carrying over 5 tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard every ___?
- If the PH of a soil is too Alkaline, it may be adjusted by adding___?
- Refer to the Diagram; If the trench shown is 750′ long, how many cubic yards of silt will be removed from the cut slope?
- What would be used to trap solids in a waste water treatment plant?
- What is the minimun burial depth for a high voltage line in IMC conduit under a parking lot?
- What section of OSHA governs hazardous material?
- What is the minimum slope for a trench with Type C soil
- What is the easiest soil compaction method is __?
- When replacing a waterline who should pull the permit?
- When using a sling to lift a load, when ever possible the angle should be less than or equal to ___ degrees.
- Threaded taps in cast iron pipe without reinforcement are permitted up a size of __% of the pipe diameter.
- The most dangrous tool due to "kick back" is ___.
- Most pipeline welding is done using__.
- The standard used for pipeline weld quality is__
- OSHA requires certification for operators of ____.
- Sewer and water mains that cross shall have a mininum vertical separation of ___ inches.
- When installed in parallel, sewer and water mains shall be laid not less than __ ft. apart.
- After accepting the contract from the owner, the contractor is cautioned to not enter into a contract with the subcontractor until ___ after the submittal of the list of subcontractors.
- Around a construction site, pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum width of ___ inches.
- During excavation silt will expand or swell ____%.
- Over the course of the job, items on the original plans are changed. After completion the Contractor will provided the owner___.
- A branch circuit with installed conductors rated at a calculated load of 13 amps can have an over current device with a maximum rating of __?
- A motor that is cord and plug connected with individual overload protection omitted, the rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall not exceed ___ amps.
- Which of the following would graphically show how the project cost’s are distributed by function?
- Refer to the Diagram; What would be the length of the Open Web Joist?
- Normal conversion is measured at around ___ dBA.
- Bales of hay staked down on a job site are used to___.
- According to OSHA, operators of Heavy trucks must have an evaluation every ___.
- According to OSHA, when sound levels exceed ___ dBA in an 8 hr. period hearing protection must be used.
- What bacteria is tested for when repairing potable water lines?
- Who can install a back flow previntion device?
- A typical traffic weight manhole cover is __ inches in diameter.
- Where practical, a seperation of at least ___ ft. shall be maintained between communications wires and cables on buildings and lightning conductors.
- Pallets containing 15 pipes that are 8 ft. long each are being delivered to the job site. The best placement of each pallet should be __?
- A PH reading of ___ is considered netural.
- Before connecting a new potable water the Plumbing offical may require the new line to be disinfected by ___.
- A permit-required confined space____.
- When unloading a large object with a crane, to keep the load from rotating or turning you would attach a__?
- An air-release vent on ductial iron pipe shall be located at__.
- What is the maxixum fine for digging without identifying the location of underground utilites?
- A trench is to be left open overnight, which of the following must be done?
- Control point stakes for concrete pipe should be set ___ ft. intervials.
- Who is in charge of selection and construction of a 9' deep trench?
- What does "flat bottom" mean to ductial iron piping?
- When installing a bell and spigot pipe, the lubricant should be applyed__.
- Plain dents in gas pipelines can not exceed __ % of the nominal pipe diameter.
- Bronze flanges used on gas pipelines must have ___ type gaskets.
- What is the maximum gas system pressure for thermoplastic pipe?
- Given the following information, what is the percent of grade?
Upper invert: 491.73
Lower invert: 470.5
Run is 370'
- When a trench is overexcavated, the bottom of the trench must be backfilled with__.
- Limits for exfiltration and infiltration are set for concrete pipe when it is used for ___.
- If a drain line has a run of 50' and a fall of .5%, the low end of the pipe will be at an elevation of ___ if the high end is at 96.00.
- Hydrostatic tests must be preformed for at least __ hrs.
- If a water main crosses over an existing sanitary laterial line it must be seperated by at least __ inches.
- Sewer pipe can be any of the following except __.
- When installing a water main in wet conditions, the end of the pipe should be___?
- A pocket penetrometer or hand shearvane is used to test the ____ of soil.
- Painted gauge lines on ductial iron pipe are used to make sure the plain end of the pipe is___.
- When hydraulic shoring is used in a trench you should _____.
- Which of the following requires an expansion joint at the coupler to compensate for thermal expansion of the pipe?
- When must you call La. OneCall before starting an excavation?
- When constructing a wire fence using staples, the staples on the line posts are attached how?
- When connecting steel members using turn-of-nut method, each bolt is_____ then turned a specified addational fraction of a turn.
- Which of the following tests would be used to measure the optimum moisture content of the soil and maximum density?
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- Breaking down payments to a subcontractor into amounts over the life of the job is called ___.
- General Liability insurance cost is based on what?
- According to OSHA a space large enough for an employe to enter that has limited entry and limited exits is not used for habitation is known as a ____ space.
- According to OSHA, employees involved with hazardous material shall posess a training certificate and receive __________ hours of refresher training annually.
- Refer to the diagram. The piping symbol shown is a (an) _____________________.
- When laying pipe in a trench with unstable soil, a trench shield is needed. The bottom of the trench box may be placed ______________.
- Which type of bolts are normally used to secure pipe flanges?
- Refer to the Diagram. How deep is the trench ?
- An external pipe coating used for steel pipe to protect it when emerging the ground aganist environmental conditions is____?
- Gross profit - expenses =
- Income - cost of construction =
- The term "kickout" means _______________.
- Welded wire mesh should be lapped at least ______________.
- Which of the following would not afffect the location of the area on a jobsite used for storage
- In a MATT Foundation, the top rebar is placed ________ inches below the top of the slab.
- On a jobsite where would you place a silt fence?
- The operating activities portion of the statement of cash flows shows _________________.
- A worker is hired February 2, 2011 and is terminated on March 12, 3013. How long must the employer keep the I-9 form?
- For the second quarter of the year, a contractor's FUTA withholding is $550.00. When is his tax deposit due?
- When placing concrete in hot weather, it would be advisable to add ___________ to the mix.
- What is the minimum amount of oxygen that must be present in a confined space before adequate precautions must be taken?
- What part of OSHA governs forming?
- What part of OSHA governs fall protection?
- Refer to the Diagram: If line DC is 71 degrees N 18' W, then the bearing is __.
- What can be used to clean wire cable?
- When working in a trench that requires a trench shield, where should the employee stand?
- How is concrete air entrained?
- How are rebar marked?
- What is the purpose of a cone?
- The tag of WWM or WWF should contain the following ________
- The tag on WWM reads 4x12 - W2 x W4. This means_____
- When compacting clay or cohesive soil, the most effective roller is a _______
- In a slump test, the cone is filled in ______ layers and each layer is rodded ______times
- What is the Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) for a PVC pipe with an outside diameter of 10 3/4" and a wall thickness of 0.168"?
- What type of fire extinguisher is approved for an energized electrical equipment fire and flammable liquids?
- Concrete tremies are controlled _______? (see solution)
- A contractor is relocating gas and water lines from a building. LA One Call will mark the lines from _______.
- What is a jeep used for?
- What Size pipe is used when pouring concrete with a tremie?
- Any valve to be used in a gas transmission system pipeline that has shell components made of ductile iron shall not be operated at a pressure above ____ of the pressure rating of a comparable steel.
- Identify the bearing of DA, when referring to the diagram
- To perform a hydrostatic test on pipe with cement lined on the inside you should?
- Drawing showing Bench mark on the left showing 2+ 00 with elevation of 55.5 and on other mark 2+50 with elevation of 55 feet what is the grade?
- When pipe is installed at the end of the day what should be done to the exposed end of the pipe?
- How is a 16" pipe measured according to NPS?
- How is a 12" pipe measured according to NPS?
- What is a weir?
- When are concrete cylinders tested?
- What is used to measure water pressure?
- When using a concrete vibrator what is a sign that the vibrator should be withdrawn?
- When installing pipe by the end of the day pipe that has been laid should be?
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out of the slab horizontally?
- When reusing form boards when should they be inspected?
- What is a pig used for?
- According to OSHA, when may compressed air be used for cleaning purposes?
- Which Fire extinguisher is rated to handle wood, metal, or electrical fires?
- Which soil combination will absorb water the slowest and hold the water the longest?
- Identify the shaded portion of the diagram
- Transit pipe is also known as ____ pipe?
- According to the American water works association, which of the following statements is not true for gasket for mechanical and push on joints in ductile iron water mains?
- Forty welds on a 6 inch pipeline that will be operated at a pressure that will produce a hoop stress of ____ or more of SMY's must be non destructively tested or inspected and approved by a qualified welding inspector.
- According to OSHA standards, which test is not used to test soil?
- According to the One Call system, what type of underground facility does a red marking indicate?
- A Cylinder test should be kept at a:
- With concrete that contains an accelerant, when would curing compound be added?
- A 1500 cy excavation needs to be filled. The material to be used has a 25% shrinkage factor. How many cubic yards will be needed?
- What is used to keep welded wire mesh off the ground?
- When pouring concrete over a dirt pad what do you do with the subgrade?
- During a slump test, how much do you fill the cone?
- When pouring concrete on a hot dry day, what is used to cure the slab?
- If you pour a parking lot next to an existing building, what kind of joint is created?
- According to OSHA, where is the lanyard attached to the safety harness?
- What tool is used to stretch a chain link fence?
- How do we form a control joint?
- What is the worst thing to use to compact sand or gravel?
- What is the proper order of materials for mixing concrete?
- A tool that is used to put a specific amount of tension on a high strength bolt is a ___?
- What powers a pneumatic tool?
- A 1 to 2 repose or slope is 20' tall, how wide is the slope?
- Which of the following is a type of rebar?
- How should concrete pipe be unloaded from trucks ?
- Refer to the piping diagram; this is a ___ bend.
- Electrical conduit is run between two manholes. The conduit should be sloped ___?
- Water most easily filters through ____?
- A common admixture that causes concrete to set up faster is _____.
- Concrete strength is designated in pounds per square:
- When connecting a ductile iorn pipe joint that is 12" using 3/4" in. bolts, what is the maximum torque allowed on the bolts?
- Identify the shaded area in the diagram below.
- What is the structural steel designation for an American Standard structural tee that is 18" deep and weighs 46# per lineal foot?
- What is the rule of thumb to cut ductile iorn pipe per diameter inch?
- Given; Two manholes containing electrical conduit have a slope of 3" between them. How far apart are the manholes?
- Trenching installed parallel to footings shall ___.
- A tremie is used to pour concrete under water. The bottom of the pipe should be:
- Given: The following is based on test requirements for steel pipeline that will operate at a hoop stress of less than 30% of SMYS and a pressure above 100 psig. The required pipeline test pressure must be maintained at or above the required test pressure for at least _____ hour(s).
- Haunching describes what aspect of sewer line installation?
- Basis of payment for culvert pipe is:
- Refer to the diagram. What does area "1" represent?
- A device used for lifting a long steel member when the member cannot be lifted from it's center is called a _____.
- A copper wire is installed underground along side a non metalic water main to:
- When impulses reflected by the soil are counted by a guage on a machine, this is known as a _____ test.
- Refer to the Diag. Which of the following manholes would be least likely to produce an eddie or whirlpool?
- What process is used to prevent corrosion on ductile iron pipe laid in high alkalinity soil?
- On a corporation stop, Where does stop come off the main line of the sewer.
- The Code requires that when a water service pipe is installed in the same trench with a building sewer, there must be a minimum separation of _____ inches.
- What is another name for Transit Pipe?
- What is Transit Water Pipe?
- According to Code, it shall be the duty of ___ to determine if the plumbing system has been inspected and has stood the approprate tests prior to covering.
- When shoring a trench, "Excavation and Grading Handbook" recommends installing the jacks:
- You have a required elevation at "A" of 104.25. The benchmark elevation is 101.10. A back site reading opf 4.65 is taken. A front site at the grade you are checking (location "A") has a reading of 1.50. What needs to be done?
- According to Code, Sewerage or other waste from a plumbing system must be ___ before it is discharged into any waterway.
- In an above ground gas piping system, which of the following materials is approved for fittings?
- According to code, seamless copper copper water tubing used for water distribution must meet ____ standards.
- Of the following standards, all are Code adopted standards for cast iron pipe EXCEPT:
- According to Code, the threads of metallic piping used in gas tramsmission lines must comply with ____ for pipe threads.
- The torque wrench which is calibrated in inch-pounds is used to tighten a bolt to 72 inch-pounds. This is equivalent to ___ foot pounds.
- What diameter pipe is most used for fire hydrants?
- What is the minimum compressive strength required for thrust blocks in a ductile iron pipe water line?
- If a pipe size is doubled, the carrying capacity of the pipe increases by:
- When tapping sleeves are used on an AWWA 12" spec. PVC water pipe, the pipe can be tapped in sizes:
- If 1000 CY is needed to fill a trench and the loss due to compaction is 20%, how much fill is required?
- Employees are working in a trench more than 4' deep. According to OSHA, an adequate measure of exit shall be provided and located so that the users maximum lateral travel will be:
- Given: 2 manholes 200' apart. Fall between nmanholes is 1'. What percentage would be used in setting the laser?
- Cast iron piping and flanges in sewage treatment systems should not be concrete encased because?
- Referring to the illustration, if the sidewalk pictured is 150 feet long, what is the weight of the number 5 reinforcing steel if a number 5 bar weighs 1.043 pounds per lineal foot? Do not allow for any splices, laps or waste.
- Type III portland cement is designed as:
- Concrete curing procedures and curing compounds should be applied:
- A slope of 1/8" per foot over a distance of 160` will equal a drop of ____?
- If reinforcing bars are left projecting out of the foundation where there is a risk of impalment, they should be_____?
- On schedule 40 pipe, when does the standard wall thickness change?
- What is the minimum height of a Type III barricade ?
- What are NOT standard types of concrete pipe?
- The piece of equipment most commonly used for placing concrete underwater is:
- Given: Finely-perforated pipes are driven into the ground around the perimeter of an area to be excavated. These pipes are connected to one or more above-ground pipes in order to maintain or reduce a water table level during the site construction. What is this known as?
- How often should Wire Rope be inspected?
- You are placing concrete culverts and you know that problems will occur with the joints. To prevent this you should:
- Corrugated metal pipe (Draw pipe) comes in what multiple lengths?
- What is the amount of fall for a horizontal distance of 50 lineal feet at a 2% slope?
- The bottom of an incline is called______________?
- What term defines the stake whose top issue is a known point of reference to establish elevation and distance ?
- Refer to the illustration, what does the `2` on this nut indicate?
- How many pounds does a 16′ length of W18 x 24 structural steel weigh?
- A sidewalk measures 120` long, 4.33` wide and is 4 1/2" thick. How much concrete is needed?
- The basic test(s) used in concrete mix design and quality is (are):
- Which drawing would show the location of the building on the property?
- Referring to the illustration, if the sidewalk pictured is 180 feet long, the total number of square yards of aggregate surface is _____ square yards.
- What is the proper order of finishing concrete ?
- A number 6 deformed reinforcing bar has a nominal diameter of:
- The basic test(s) used in concrete mix design and quality is (are):
- Under ASTM standards, an engineered design mix for freshly batch concrete, (other than type III cement) would require _____ days for full field curing time.
- Referring to the illustration, if the sidewalk pictured is 100 feet long, what is the total number of cubic yards of concrete required?
- Using a builders level a backsite shot to point C (elevation 98.4) reads 5.9, a frontsite shot to point A reads 1.6. What is the elevation of point A?
- A 100` diameter by 35` high water-storage tank is being erected according to AWWA Standard D100. The maximum out of plumb distance for the top of the shell relative to the bottom of the shell shall be determined using what ratio?
- What would you use to protect the banks around a body of water to prevent washout?
- An unrestrained structural steel framing member:
- Which ASTM designation below is an all purpose carbon steel used widely in the industry with a minimum yield strength of 36 KSI?
- Refering to Diag.-H5, the weld shown is known as a ______________.
- Refering to the Diag., the weld shown is known as a ___________________.
- Refering to Diagram, the weld shown is known as a ______________.
- All non-test personel must remain clear of the test pipeline area when a hoop stress test is more than what percent of the test pressure?
- What minimum size space must be provided at the penetration point between a concrete vault and a ductile iron pipe watermain?
- Which of the following is not permitted when natural gas transportation pipelines are joined?
- What minimum clearance is required between an underground natural gas transmission line and any other underground pipeline or structure?
- What valve should be installed to maximize water flow in waterline with a known high point?
- Concrete sanitary manholes are filled with water and allowed to saturate and stabilize before testing. The rate of leakage for the manhole is based on water loss per gallon per hour per feet of diameter. What is the maximum allowable leakage for a sanitary manhole measured in gallons per hour per feet of diameter?
- A 2-leg bridal sling is used to lift a load. Which of the following is true?
- All of the following methods are used for supporting the earth walls around the perimeter of a deep dig except:
- Overhead data communications conductors are to be run between two buildings parallel to and below electrical power conductors. What minimum separation must be maintained between the two sets of conductors?
- An extension of a culvert headwall which serves to direct the stream is:
- The basis of payment for curb and gutter installation are:
- Concrete used in public works flood control and drainage systems must be air-entrained within what percentage range?
- Refer to the diagram. What is area "2"?
- Each cubic yard of structural concrete used for public works flood control systems shall contain a minimum of ___ bags of cement.
- What is the standard minimum length of time before strength tests are performed on type I concrete cylinders?
- A soils vertical overburden (pressure) will normally increase continually as a pile is driven. In what type of soil will this pressure remain constant after the pile is driven past the critical depth?
- An existing 12" oil line is to be tapped with an 8" line. What is the name of the piece of metal removed from the tapping operation?
- The structural steel designation W18 x 70 is:
- Haunching describes what aspect of sewer line installation?
- When tapping sleeves are used on an AWWA 12" spec. PVC water pipe, the pipe can be tapped in sizes:
- Refer to the manhole diagram. This structure is which of the following?
- Bedding material for pipe culverts, box culverts and storm drains shall consist of:
- Flamable odorless gas found in public sewers is:
- What is bedding used for in sewer pipe installations?
- All of the following will affect the flow in a pipe except:
- What is the name of the layers of soil that are used in backfilling around sewer pipe?
- How can reverse grade or backfall be detected in a sewer line?
- The hydrostatic test of water service pipe consists of filling the pipe with water and adding:
- Which of the following is NOT a part of an underground electrical structure?
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the ductile iron pipe joint?
- When encountering solid rock for a ductile iron pipe line, excavation below the pipe for cushining must be:
- What is the minimum compressive strength required for thrust blocks in a ductile iron pipe water line?
- The torque wrench which is calibrated in inch-pounds is used to tighten a bolt to 72 inch-pounds. This is equivalent to ___ foot pounds.
- According to OSHA, all trenches over ____ feet must be shored regardless of how solid the ground appears.
- When installing slip joint piping, you should:
- When laying sewer lines the bell of the pipe should be placed:
- According to Code, PVC-2110 plastic pipe 1" and larger, when acceptable for gas transmission lines:
- According to Code, in a wrought Iron gas piping line, the fittings in pipe 4" and larger:
- According to Code, the threads of metallic piping used in gas tramsmission lines must comply with ____ for pipe threads.
- According to Code, plastic pipe approved for use with natural gas must:
- According to Code, a 4" building sewer must have a minimum fall of ____ per foot.
- According to code, seamless copper copper water tubing used for water distribution must meet ____ standards.
- According to Code, a sewer which receives storm water, sewage and liquid waste is:
- According to Code, the drainage system or any part therof shall not be covered until:
- According to Code, the following shall not be used in a drainage system.
- Castiron piping and flanges in sewage treatment systems should not be encased in concrete because:
- To maintain accuracy in a sewer line using grade boards:
- The datum point, property lines, grade lines, & utility easements would be shown on the:
- Which of the following properties of sand, gravel, clay, and silt describes its ability to support a structure?
- When moving dirt during an excavation, where is the unused dirt stored for future use?
- What is the name use to describe the inside bottom of a sewer pipe?
- Which of the following materials is NOT to be used for a supply line valve in an LP gas system?
- A corporation stop is:
- At what minimum trench depth does OSHA require an adequate means of escape such as ladders?
- A typical traffic weight manhole cover is __ inches in diameter.
- Where practical, a seperation of at least ___ ft. shall be maintained between communications wires and cables on buildings and lightning conductors.
- A permanently mounted electric discharge luminaries may be supplied by a 460V branch circuit if mounted on a pole not less than ___ Ft. high.
- A fuel cell must be marked with all of the following except____.
- What does a shunt do?
- What will happen if the Power Factor of a system is corrected?
- According to ASHRAE 90.1, not less than __% of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall use lamps with an efficacy of at least 55 Lm/W or have a total luminaries efficacy of at least 45 Lm/W.
- What would the Project Manager need to know in order to schedule tasks?
- Which statement is true about a single receptacle installed on an individual 20-amp branch circuit?
- What is the maximum operating temperature for a THWN conductor in a dry location?
- What is the minimum size copper supply-side bonding jumper if the largest ungrounded conductor is a 450 KCMIL copper?
- What is the allowable ampacity for a 14 AWG fixture wire?
- The branch circuit disconnect shall have a rating of not less than the ___ supplied load.
- A damaged cable in a cable tray may be made using approved methods provided the splice is ___.
- Cable tray installations by qualified persons in an industrial location shall be supported in accordance with ___.
- Bus ways are permitted to be installed ___.
- Ohms law formula for amps is __?
- Incandescent lamps shall be marked to indicate ___.
- MC cable shall be supported horizontally at intervals not exceeding __ ft.
- A luminaire shall not be supported by the screw shell if it weighs more than __ lbs.
- Equipment in Class 1 shall not be exposed to a temperature in excess of the ____ of the specific gas or vapor.
- Hearing protection shall be provided when __.
- According to OSHA all abrasive wheels shall be inspected and ___ tested before mounting.
- Employees working less than 6′ above dangerous equipment shall be protected from falling by __.
- A solar powered (PV) system that supplies power independently of an electrical production network is a ____.
- According to NEC, final approval is provided by the ___.
- Conductors that are used for the secondary circuit of welders shall be ____.
- Temporary wiring for Christmas lighting shall be permitted for a time period not to exceed ___ days.
- Who would approve listed equipment and materials used on a job?
- Which of the following would be the best and most accurate way to calculate material prices for a job?
- Which type of enclosure is required for a drive-through car wash?
- 3/4″ smooth sheath type MC cable must be installed so that the curve of the inner edge of the bend does not exceed ___ the external diameter.
- Resistance heating elements used for de-icing and snow melting equipment shall not exceed ___ watts per square foot of area?
- What type of conductor is permitted in a dry location with a maximum temperature of 194 degrees F ?
- Which of the following is not permitted to be used for the wiring of a fire pump motor to the controller
- What is the minimum burial depth for a direct burial raceway without concrete encasement under a building?
- When sizing a box, how many cubic inches are allowed for a 12 AWG conductor?
- A single phase transformer has a 500 volt 5 amp primary and a 100 volt secondary. What is the secondary current?
- Refer to the Diagram; Which of the following statements is true?
- An interior wall with 2″ x 4″ wood studs placed 16″ O.C. must have which of the following to have a 2 hr. fire rating?
- Which of the following should be used to install cabinets to a wall with 1/2″ drywall?
- Where columns are required for fire protection, the entire column shall be encased on all sides___.
- Code requires a slope away from the building that should be ___.
- Exhaust fans that are part of a mechanical smoke removal system shall be rated for __ degrees F.
- What should the moisture content of exterior board sheathing be?
- A sub-contractor on your job only has General Liability Insurance. One of his workers is hurt on the job, who can the worker file a claim against for his injuries?
- Calculate the material cost for the following room; 4 walls measuring 8′ x 10′, using 5/8″ drywall with foil backing.
- Refer to the Diagram; How far is the rebar placed from the bottom of the footing?
- What is the typical gutter slope to the curb face?
- A gravel road is being built that measures 10′ wide, 120′ long and 6″ deep. How many tons of gravel will be needed?
- What does gravel weigh per cubic yard?
- When nailing exterior wood sheathing, the nails should be driven ___.
- In a concealed grid acoustical tile system, the first hanger of each runner or channel should be not more than ___ inches from the end.
- What Class roofing material would be used for buildings with a high risk of fire?
- The travel distance from any protected building area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed ___ft.
- Cold formed steel framing can be used up to what height?
- What is the largest diameter tree you should remove with a bull dozer?
- When solar panels are installed on a roof, the best direction for them to face is 15 degrees ___.
- The ridge on a gable roof measures 40′ and the rafter length is 24′. How many bundles of 3-tab asphalt shingles are required for this roof?
- The ridge on a gable roof measures 40′ and the rafter length is 24′. How many sheets of plywood decking are required for this roof?
- What is the minimum opening width of an emergency egress window?
- What happens when too much water is added to an already workable batch of concrete?
- What would be the most effective method of venting a roof?
- What period of time does a maintenance bond normally stay in effect?
- How deep is a friction pile driven?
- A mechanical smoke removal system shall be sized to exhaust the building at a rate of ___ air changes per hour.
- Buildings in an area with 110 to130 MPH winds would be classified as ___.
- At what point in the construction can an Owner obtain a temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
- What is the maximum cross slope for an ADA ramp?
- When testing density or proof rolling soil which piece of equipment would you use?
- What is the best PH soil level for trees and shrubs?
- Which ASTM designation is used for round timber piles?
- For materials stored indoors, a clearance of ___ inches shall be maintained between the top of the stored material and the sprinkler deflectors.
- No material may be stored or equipment parked within ___ ft. of a street intersection.
- Refer to the diagram; Identify D
- What would be the minimum width for an egress stairway for an occupant load of 176?
- At what width does a set of stairs need a third stringer?
- On scaffolds where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap shall not be less than 12″ unless the platforms are ___.
- Osha’s Big Four fatal risks on the job site are; Falls, Struck By, Electrocution and ____.
- Pallets containing 15 pipes that are 8 ft. long each are being delivered to the job site. The best placement of each pallet should be __?
- Refer to the diagram; The unsupported vertically sided lower portions of this trench shall have a maximum vertical side of ___ ft.
- A simple slope excavation 20 ft. or less in Type A soil shall have a maximum slope of ___.
- A PH reading of ___ is considered netural.
- Untreated wood girders entering exterior masonry walls shall be provided with a 1/2″ airspace ___?
- Material containing asbestos fibers or other hazardous material must be disposed of ___?
- According to OSHA, if there oily rags present on a jobsite you must have a ___.
- What is the minimum height to the bottom of door hardware?
- A box beam is ____.
- In the event of a power failure in a building, the emergency power system shall provide power for ___.
- A 60′ open web steel joist will have an approximate camber of ___ inches.
- A carpenter and 1 helper can build 20 panel frames an hour. The carpenter makes $16.50 per hr. and his helper makes $11.25 per hr. How much will it cost to build 215 panel frames if the labor is 35% of the total cost?
- Before connecting new potable water the Plumbing official may require the new line to be disinfected by ___.
- According to the IBC, natural ventilation of an occupied space shall have openings to the outdoors of not less than __% of the floor area.
- When can untreated timbers be used in foundations used to support permanent structures?
- In order to have a Platinum rating from “LEED” for new construction, a building must score at least ___ points.
- When road construction is suspended for a period of time, the job signs should be ___?
- Where special inspections are required by code, a statement of special inspections shall be prepared by ____.
- When a joint sealant must be applied as a triangular fillet seal, it should be applied so that the fillet is not less that ___.
- Which of the following is approved by OSHA for eye protection for chipping?
- To prove that steel joists are in compliance with the approved construction documents, a _________________ must be submitted to the building official.
- A contractor has $475.00 in FUTA withholding. When is payment for the 2nd quarter due?
- Which of the following is most important to establishing the laydown area of a job site?
- A worker earns $15.25 per hour and works 43 hours. What is his gross pay?
- What should a contractor do if a submittal does not meet the contract requirements?
- Which of the following is related to cost reduction rather than value engineering?
- A project has begun construction and must be finished in 90 days. There is no float time allowed for. After 30 days the local zoning official has not finished paperwork for approval. The contractor gives the owner a change order for additional time and money. What should happen?
- The limits or boundaries of a tract of land identified by natural landmarks or man make structures is what type of survey?
- A cash flow curve chart that has a steep incline at the beginning is ________.
- As-built drawings should be kept at the ______.`
- A rule of thumb regarding temperature affect on concrete is _________.
- Who has the authority to change shoring?
- Which of the following would affect the contractor the most when ordering materials that have a long lead time?
- Soffit vents are used in a residence. The attic insulation should allow ___% of free air flow.
- The maximum tolerance for placing wood trusses should be within _____ inches of plan dimensions.
- When install 3-tab asphalt roofing, shingle number 3 will be placed ___ inches up from shingle 1.
- Asphalt emulsion used as a surface coat on a bitumen roof shall be applied at a rate of ___ gallons per sq.
- What is true when repairing a split in wood shingles using metal?
- What is true about slope requirements for re-roofing a low slope roof?
- What is the minimun weight for copper used for flashing?
- Most leaks around vents are caused by ___.
- Roll roofing should overhang eaves and rakes ____ inches.
- How many cuts are need for a ridge cap using 4 bundles of 3 tab asphalt shingles. Assume each bundle has 27 shingles.
- What is used at the intersection of a horizontal surface and a vertical plane changes on bituminous roof membrane?
- RMC shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of a junction box.
- How many #12 AWG THHN can be installed in a 1" Rigid Metal Conduit ?
- A worker on a steep roof that is 8 ft. above the next level with unprotected sides and edges. Barracides are in place. What other protection shall be used?
- Low slope roofing insulation over a steel deck is normanally applyed in 2 layers____.
- Which of the following roofs are not used for slopes less than 2:12 ?
- Under which of the following conditions could you not recover an existing roof?
- The most common place for a roof leak to occur is the __.
- On clay and concrete tile roofs the valley flashing shall have a __ inch high splash diverter rib.
- The shape of the cut for ridge caps on a hip roof using asphalt shingles are ?
- The minimum side lap for wood shakes is ___.
- The underlayment felt on asphalt shingle roof shall have end laps offset at least __ ft.
- Galvanized sheet metal flashing shall have a minimun thickness of ___ gauge.
- The minimun slope for a bitumen built-up roof is __.
- The normal demsion of a 3 tab asphalt is ___.
- The mininum thickness fo plywood decking on a builtup roof is ___.
- Gypsum concrete deck shall be a minimun of __ inches thick.
- A closed cut valley is ___.
- Low slope roofing insulation installed over steel decking generally has ___.
- A building with a hip roof measures 24' x 36'. How many pieces of 10' facisa board are need with a 2' overhang and 5% waste.
- The minimun slope for metal roof shingles is __.
- Spray polyurethane foam roofing shall comply with __.
- The pourpse of a vapor barrier on a roof is to ___.
- On a builtup roof, cold applied neoprene based adhesive should be applied at a rate of ____ gallons per sq.
- What is used to attach formed metal gutters to the fascia?
- When an employee must reach over the edge of a roof to receive materials, which of the following should be in use.
- A concrete roof deck will have insulation board installed using hot asphalt. How should the concrete be treated before installation?
- How many ridge cap cuts are needed for 27 shingles?
- What is the minimum slope for a coal tar built-up roof?
- 200' x 200' = ___ squares ?
- Plain fiberboard has all of the following properties except___ ?
- All of the following shingles can be installed over open sheathing execpt ___.
- Drip edge should be lapped a minimun of ___ inches ?
- A steep roof has a slope greater than ___.
- Nails for concrete roofing tiles should penetrate a minimun of ____ inch.
- Minerial surface open valley linings for asphalt shingles shall be ___.
- According to Osha the warning line system of fall protection can be __ inches at it's lowest point.
- An open valley lined with metal flashing must be how wide?
- When steel beams are delivered to a job site and unloaded, they should ___?
- What is the minimum ceiling heigth for a stair well?
- Jetting is most useful in what type of soil?
- Which of the following is NOT required to have a rapid shutdown of a PV system?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the voltage drop across R2?
- How many #12 AWG THHN conductors can be run a 1″ Rigid Metal Conduit?
- OSHA has 3 components of Job Hazard Analysis, 1. Identify the task 2. Evaluate the Hazard Associated with the task 3._____ .
- A mobile home measures 14′ x 60′ and has a 3 – wire 120/240 volt supply. It contains 2- 20 amp small appliance circuits and 1- laundry circuit 1 – 5kw Dryer, 1-12kw range and a 5 kw water heater. What is the total VA load? Use the stanard method.
- Which of the following items listed below are not covered by Article 695 of the NEC?
- All 15 and 20 amp receptacles located within ___ ft. of the inside walls of a swimming pool shall be GFCI protected.
- Vents (diffusers) are normality spaced ___ ft. apart.
- On the job site, if the Mechanical contractor is finished with his work who would tell the Electrician when to start?
- Any load load over 16' wide and 125' in length must have a ____.
- Any load over 12' wide and up to 16' wide require a ____.
- An above ground gas line must have a sign containing the name of the company and the name and phone number of__.
- Before starting demolition on a house 50 yrs. old or older, you should contact___.
- The best way to attach hangers to a concrete wall is with ___.
- On supported scaffolds, the top guy, ties, or braces shall be installed at each end and at horizontal intervals not to exceed __ ft.
- Where there is a possibility of slippage of the metal end cap of the jack, ___ shall be placed between the cap and the load.
- Any structure over ___ Ft. wide requires a permit from DOTD to be transported.
- Refer to the Diagram; When lifing a concrete slab what order would you raise the steel support beams?
- Which of the following would require the most caution when transporting?
- Supported scaffolds 3 feet wide or less shall have guys, ties, and braces installed vertically at locations of horizontal members every __ ft. or less.
- When moving a house that is a slab on grade with masonary walls, which item should be braced and supported the most?
- When a house and slab are being raised, after the jacks have extended as far as possible, the house is supported temporarily on___.
- A house over 10' wide cannot be ___?
- When moving heavy wood furniture which of the following would you use to prevent damage?
- Where would you find information about the location of areas in the 100 yr. flood plane?
- Which of the following is used to test the fit of a respiratior mask?
- To prevent a jack from lifting so high that the ram runs out of the base, it should have a (an)___.
- If an oil-lubricated breathing air-type compressor is being used, the compressior shall be frequently checked for ___?
- According to OSHA, hard hats for protection of employees exposed to 5,000 volts shall be Class __.
- A road is 1 mile long and measures 36′ wide. You are going to grade the road with a road grader with a 12′ blade. Using the following information, how long will it take to grade the road? In 1st. gear the grader travels 2.5mph @ 83% efficiency, 2nd.gear 5mph @ 87% 3rd. gear 7.5mph @ 87% (See diagram for solution)
- When moving a house that is 20' in heigth you must contact ____.
- Employee entrances to multi-story buildings being demolished shall be protected by sidewalk sheds extending ___ ft. from the face of the building.
- Debris are being dropped through a hole in a floor without a chute. The area onto which it is dropped must have barricades that are at least _____ inches high and ___ ft. away from the opening.
- When moving an historic building, what is removed first?
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- An elevator serving an apartment building has a Phase II emergency in car operation. What is this elevator used to service in case of an emergency?
- When an AC unit is set on a pad, most manufacturers recommend the pad be __ inches wider than the equipment.
- If a piece of equipment is bought new for $50,000.00. You will depreciate it over 2,000 hrs. of use. If the equipment is used on the job for 60 hrs., how much depreciation are you allowed to deduct?
- The most used type of gas used for cutting is ___.
- The minimum vertical hanger spacing for galvanized steel pipe is ____ ft.
- The maximum horizontal hanger spacing for galvanized steel pipe is ____ ft.
- At what temperature does water boil in degrees F.?
- An area measures 16" x 24" x 22' contains how many Cubic feet?
- A roof line eave drawing has 24" from edge of eave and on top it has the number 10 what pitch is this?
- When installing asphalt shingle roofing, the 3rd. shingle is ____.
- Sheet piles are being used to keep water out of a marsh area. The length of the site is 345′ and each pile protects 18″ and are 15′ long. The piles cost $6.50 per sq.ft. What is the total cost of the sheet piles?
- A permit-required confined space____.
- The end joint of a screw pile is sealed with ___.
- Before an oil well is drilled how far in advance shall the surface owner be notified?
- When steel joists are shipped they should have a ____.
- When unloading a large object with a crane, to keep the load from rotating or turning you would attach a__?
- An air-release vent on ductial iron pipe shall be located at__.
- What is the maxixum fine for digging without identifying the location of underground utilites?
- A trench is dug and pipe is laid in the trench, only part of the trench is backfilled. Which of the following must be done?
- Control point stakes for concrete pipe should be set ___ ft. intervials.
- Who is in charge of selection and construction of a 9′ deep trench?
- What does “flat bottom” mean to ductial iron piping?
- When installing a bell and spigot pipe, the lubricant should be applied__.
- Plain dents in gas pipelines can not exceed __ % of the nominal pipe diameter.
- Bronze flanges used on gas pipelines must have ___ type gaskets.
- What is the maximum gas system pressure for thermoplastic pipe?
- Given the following information, what is the percent of grade?Upper invert: 491.73Lower invert: 470.5Run is 370′
- When a trench is overexcavated, the bottom of the trench must be backfilled with__.
- Limits for exfiltration and infiltration are set for concrete pipe when it is used for ___.
- If a drain line has a run of 50′ and a fall of .5%, the low end of the pipe will be at an elevation of ___ if the high end is at 96.00.
- Hydrostatic tests must be preformed for at least __ hrs.
- If a water main crosses over an existing sanitary laterial line it must be seperated by at least __ inches.
- Sewer pipe can be any of the following except __.
- When installing a water main in wet conditions, the end of the pipe should be___?
- A pocket penetrometer or hand shearvane is used to test the ____ of soil.
- Painted gauge lines on ductial iron pipe are used to make sure the plain end of the pipe is___.
- A contractor is erecting panelized sections of steel joists. In what width should he order materials to accommodate for standard bridging?
- Cold weather protection methods for masonry should begin when the temperature falls below ___ degrees.
- What is the minimum height of a Van handicap parking sign form finished grade?
- What is the maximum depth of a notch in a ceiling joist?
- What is the total number of elevator cars allowed in a single hoist way?
- A benchmark has an elevation of 168.00, a backsite to the benchmark reads 6.20. The plans call for a finished grade of 165.00. What should the rod reading for the frontsite be?
- A retaining wall has #6 rebar placed vertically, how much concrete cover is required?
- What is net income divided by revenue?
- Other than a fire door, what is the maximum force required to open a hinged door?
- What is the minimum clear opening width of an egress door?
- Why are shop drawings required by most job specifications?
- A built-up girder is made up of 2 or more pieces of 2″ thick lumber that are ___ together.
- Who would issue an individual permit for compliance of wetland/water mitigation?
- If a Prime Contractor goes bankrupt on a job, what is the fastest way for a subcontractor to get paid?
- Stairways having __ or more risers shall have at least __ handrail(s).
- Refer to the Diagram; How is the steel pipe cap attached?
- What type of insurance would cover more than one type of property in one location or more types of property in several locations?
- According to the Contractors Guide, a distance of __ feet should be maintained away from overhead power lines.
- A gravel sub base for a concrete slab should be at least ___ inches thick.
- Who is defined as the Principal in a surety bond?
- When estimating a job, which of the following costs are variable?
- Removing forms for concrete beams should be removed ____.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the invert elevation of the pipe?
- Refer to the Diagram; When the Gabion is used for road embankment and fully assembled it should be filled ___ with stone or rock.
- What type beam is shown in the Diagram?
- When hydraulic shoring is used in a trench you should _____.
- Steel joist and girders have a metal tag attached to one end of the joist. This tag shall contain what information?
- Who would issue a permit to dredge in order to have access to the site of an oil or gas rig?
- Who would issue a permit for the drilling of an oil or gas well?
- Which of the following is required to pay overtime pay?
- Which of the following conduits is permitted to be installed in or under cinder fill?
- A panel located within a pool storage building that is fed from the house panel must be ___ conduit?
- Which of the following types of conduit that is installed in a 3/4″ notched stud and covered by paneling is permitted to not be protected by a nail guard?
- When installing buried conduit, the layer between the top of the conduit and finish grade is called ___?
- On a Dairy farm where the walls are hosed down, all boxes shall be installed with a __ inch airspace between it and the wall.
- 2 #8 XHHW-2 are installed in a raceway @ 110 degrees. What is the allowed ampacity?
- Communication systems shall have a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor not smaller than ___AWG.
- What is the maximum air pressure allowed to blow out conduits?
- Receptacles at a job site are NOT GFI protected, what must be done?
- A 4/0 conductor entering a meter pan will be bent at 90 degrees, what is the minimum space needed at the terminals?
- What is used to control a shunt trip device?
- A 460 V transformer is feeding 460 V Lighting above a parking lot. What is the minimum clearance above ground for the conductors?
- Which of the following is NOT a scheduling method used for construction jobs?
- A suspension rope, used on suspension scaffolds shall be capable of supporting at least ___ times the maximum intended load.
- A 7500 lb. pile hammer is dropped 5′, how much energy is produced?
- For steel construction, if required by the approved construction documents ______ reports shall be identifiable to the main stress-carrying elements of the building.
- What is the first step in installing new base cabinets?
- According to Carpentry by Koel, an attic space containing an “Electric heater”, located in Zone 4 should have an insulation R-Value of __.
- On a large slab where construction joints are used, rubber waterstops are inserted_____.
- Refer to the Diagram; How is point A connected?
- A rubber waterstop in concrete joints shall be placed ___.
- You are doing demolition on a 4″ thick concrete slab using an air hammer. The slab is 5500 sq.ft. total. You have completed 35% of the job. How many Man-hours are left to complete the job?
- Which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the Architect?
- According to ADA how many van accessible parking spaces are needed for a parking lot with 351 parking stalls?
- Refer to the diagram; What are distances of A & B ?
- Refer to the diagram; Identify A
- You are pouring 12 footings that are 24″ x 24″ and 1’6″ deep. How many cubic yards of concrete will you order ?
- How many smoke detectors are required in an Apartment unit?
- Light gauge steel framing plates must be anchored to the slab with bolts embedded in the slab a minimum of ____ inches.
- When installing kitchen cabinets which of the following is not true?
- How many accessible parking spaces are required for a parking lot with 359 parking spaces. ( Make sure to Check the ADA book if the number of stalls in different)
- Masonry veneer units shall not exceed ___ thickness.
- Thin brick veneer is classified as a (an)______.
- A driveway that is 10′ wide, 16′ long and 4″ thick will require ____ cubic yards of concrete.
- What would be the best backing board for installing ceramic tile indoors in an area that is subject to water or high moisture conditions?
- While a new building is acclimating, which of the following may be installed without a waiting period?
- In a wheelchair accessible kitchen with a gas stove, what is the maximum height above the floor for the fire extinguisher to be mounted?
- Storage of flammable and combustible liquids one gallon or less may be stored in__.
- When digging a trench using a bucket line trencher, how close would generally come to an obstruction such as a utility line?
- What is the minimum illumination in foot-candles for General construction area lighting?
- When trenching if you are planning to encounter many obstructions, which of the following machines with a tilting bucket would you use?
- What is used to connect 2 intersecting masonry walls?
- Refer to the diagram; What is the thickness of the slab?
- A 20′ simple slope trench in TYPE C soil shall have a maximum allowable slope of ____.
- Which of the following materials used as wall board would give you a 15 minute fire wall?
- The color of all roadway directional construction signs is___?
- Course aggregate used in shotcrete shall not exceed ___.
- Class A roofing assemblies shall include all of the following except ___.
- Refer to the diagram; What is the total area of Building A ? (see solution)
- Refer to the diagram; What is the distance to the East side of Building B to the property line?
- Refer to the wall detail diagram; What is the required PSF for the slab foundation?
- Refer to the wall detail diagram; What is the height spacing of the brick ties ?
- Refer to the wall detail diagram; What is the required PSI for the slab?
- On a set of stairs in a building more than 1 story, a landing is required after how many feet of vertical rise?
- The general process usually followed in erecting a steel structure is _____.
- Concrete cylinders are normally tested at ___ days.
- On a commercial roof, scuppers used for secondary drainage shall not have an opening less than ___ inches.
- In the event of a power failure, Exit signs are required to provide continuous illumination for ___ minutes.
- Which of the following shall be provided by the employer?
- A jobsite set of stairs shall have a landing at every ___ ft. or less of vertical rise.( see solution)
- What is the maximum height of a threshold on a commercial swing door ?
- Who sets the minimum design standards for wind loading? (see solution)
- With which of the following instruments can a building line be established the quickest ?
- After installing a window the next thing you should do is __.
- A contractor must have a certificate of mailing the required pamphlet on Lead Hazards before beginning work on any house built pre- ____.
- The minimum net clear opening height for an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be ___?
- What is the minimum distance a scaffold must be away from a 280V insulated power line?
- A house with a gable roof measures 24 x 18 and has a 5/12 roof pitch. There is a 2′ overhang on all sides. How many ft. of soffit will be needed?
- For a concrete slab or masonry wall where are the anchor bolts placed?
- What is the minimum height for a laundry room ceiling?
- What is the minimum vertical clearance for an overhead service of 400 V above the tracks of railroads?
- An ADA compliant dwelling shall have receptacles a minimum ___ inches above the floor.
- A flush deck box used on a lighting system operating at the low voltage limit in a swimming pool area, shall be allowed if ____?
- A junction box serving a swimming pool shall be constructed of all of the following except__.
- In an ADA accessible occupancy the unobstructed forward reach shall be ___ inches.
- The kitchen in a dwelling unit shall be supplied by no fewer than __ small-appliance branch circuits.
- The entrance to all buildings, vaults or enclosures containing exposed live parts operating at over 1000 volts shall be kept locked unless they are under the supervision of ___.
- All disconnecting devices that unique to fire pump loads shall be ___.
- Where rear access is required to work on nonelectrical parts on the back of enclosed equipment a minimum clear working space of ___ inches shall be provided.
- An enclosure containing large equipment shall be permitted to have 1 entrance if ___?
- Outdoor electrical installations that have exposed parts shall be only accessible to ___?
- Where an electrical vault is required or specified for conductors and equipment, the wall, roof and doors shall have a minimum fire rating of __ hrs.
- What is the maximum current for a Class A GFCI to trip
- A circuit is designed to run at a maximum of .5 ohms resistance. The conductor used has a resistance of 1.85 ohms per 1000 Ft. What is the maximum length the conductor may be?
- A Type 4 NEMA enclosure will give a degree of protection against all of the following except ___.
- Refer to the Diagram: What is the total resistance in this circuit?
- Refer to the Diagram; What size cabinet is needed for this installation?
- A meeting lodge open only 5 months of the year measures 80 x 115. The total general lighting load for it is ___ Volt Amps.
- The mesh size of safety nets shall not exceed ____ inches.
- When workers are on a scaffold and there is a danger of objects falling on to the work space below,debris nets shall be used and shall extend __ Ft. beyond the edge of the work surface.
- According to OSHA safty nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than ___ Ft. above the ground.
- Which of the following requires an expansion joint at the coupler to compensate for thermal expansion of the pipe?
- When must you call La. One Call before starting an excavation?
- Refer to the diagram; Which track will pass inspection ?
- When constructing a wire fence using staples, the staples on the line posts (not corner posts) are attached how?
- When connecting steel members using turn-of-nut method, each bolt is_____ then turned a specified additional fraction of a turn.
- Which of the following tests would be used to measure the optimum moisture content of the soil in order to obtain maximum density?
- To clean a pipe using Jetting chains, the best soil suited for this is__.
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify the Wide flange beam.
- Breaking down payments to a subcontractor into amounts over the life of the job is called ___.
- General Liability insurance cost is based on what?
- At what size pipe is the outside diameter equal to the nominal pipe size?
- A 600 volt switchboard is installed in a concrete room. What is the clearance required from the front of the switchboard to the concrete wall directly opposite ?
- What type of control system should be established by the General Contractor to insure all material received on the job site meets the requirements of the specifications needed.
- A section of 2″ IMC shall be securely fastened within __ of an outlet box or junction box.
- To find power using Oham’s law you would use___.
- An AC cable connected to a junction box must be secured within ___.
- Insulation on a 2AWG USE-2 cable is ___.
- According to ASHRAE lighting power of each luminaries for parking garages shall be reduced by __ % when no activity has been detected in a zone for 20 minutes.
- According ASHRAE 90.1 luminaries serving outdoor parking areas and having a rated input wattage of greater than 78 W shall be controlled to automatically reduce the power of each luminaries by __ when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes.
- According to Osha employees cannot be exposed to more than 6 hrs. of sound levels of ___ dBA without hearing protection.
- A field installed tap is made into a feeder that has a 400 amp over current device protecting it. The tap is 10′ long. The ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than ___ amps.
- Wind turbines connected to one and two-family dwellings, live parts in circuits over ___ volts to ground shall not be accessible to other than qualified persons.
- An indoor vehicle charging station has a branch circuit rating of 250 amps and a 3 phase branch-circuit voltage of 240. The minimum cubic meters per minute of ventilation required is ?
- Pendant conductors for incandescent lamps longer than __ feet shall be twisted together where not cabled in a listed assembly.
- According to ASHRAE what percentage of all 125v 20 amp receptacles in individual workstations shall be automatically controlled?
- Internal parts of electrical equipment including wiring terminals and other surfaces shall not ____ by foreign materials.
- A circuit has a maximum voltage of 156, what is the effective voltage?
- All of the following statements about an autotransformer are true except __.
- Lighting track is identified as Heavy Duty if it exceeds __ amps for use.
- How many THHN 14 AWG conductors can be installed in a 1″ Ridged Metal Conduit?
- The maximum distance an auxiliary gutter can extend past the equipment it serves ___ feet.
- According to OSHA a space large enough for an employee to enter that has limited entry and limited exits is not used for habitation is known as a ____ space.
- Using Ohms law, which is used to calculate voltage?
- NEMA Type 1 enclosures are rated for what type of environmental conditions.
- If a generator is modified in the field, additional markings must be used to mark the___.
- What is the maximum distance an auxiliary gutter may extend beyond the equipment it supplements ?
- Exposed live parts of motors and controllers shall be guarded against accidental contact if operating at __ volts or over.
- Two types of 3 phase transformer connections are ___.
- Switches with circuit breakers must be mounted so that the center of the pull handle is mounted not more than ___ above the floor when in it’s highest position.
- What is the allowable ampacity for a 12 awg HPN flexible cable?
- A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) must include which of the following?
- On a structural steel building after the frame is erected, the joists are installed ___?
- What would be used to measure electrical resistivity on an oil rig?
- When you own a dredging barge, you are required to have a Merchant Mariner Credential. If you are a U.S. citizen when must the credential be renewed?
- After removing the forms from a concrete beam, when should it be reshored?
- Refer to the Diagram; The Geotextile is identified by letter___?
- A collection pond measures 23,000 Sq.Ft. on the surface. and has a depth of 9 Ft. How many Cubic Yards are in the pond?
- An oil well is drilled to depth and is a dry well. How many days do have to close the hole?
- The marking on a pipe reads ABC API 14.00 49.93 A.S. What do the markings on the pipe mean?( see diagram)
- According to OSHA, employees involved with hazardous material shall possess a training certificate and receive __________ hours of refresher training annually.
- According to OSHA, all hand-held power drills and grinders with a 2″ or greater wheel shall be equipped with a __________ on-off control.
- Emergency lighting systems that rely on battery power shall maintain the total load for ____________ hours without voltage falling below 87 1/2 percent of normal.
- Receptacle outlets intended for a specific appliance shall be installed within _______Ft. of the intended location of the appliance.
- Which insulated conductor is permitted in a dry location with a maximum operating temperature of 190 degrees F.
- At least one 125 V 20 AMP receptacle for general purpose branch circuit for a pool shall be located _______________.
- A 400 Kcmil copper wire is used as the ungrounded conductor in a 120/208 volt 3 phase system. What size is the copper bonding jumper required to be?
- A 3-phase transformer provides 36KVA on the 208 volt secondary. What is the secondary current?
- Open wiring on insulators are considered to be exposed to physical if within ____________ feet from the floor.
- An addendum is used to ___________________.
- A raceway containing 4//0 copper conductors is installed in a 25 story building. The vertical support shall not be greater that ___________ft.
- A motor that is connected by means of an attachment plug or cord connector and the overload protection is omitted, the rating of the attachment plug or receptor shall not exceed ____________amps at 125 of 250 volts.
- An equipment bonding jumper outside the raceway shall not exceed _________ ft.
- All luminaries, lamp holders, and retrofit kits shall be ______________.
- The burial depth of a nonmetallic raceway covered with 2″ of concrete and in a trench is __________ inches.
- The smallest size conductor that can be connected in parallel is ____________________________.
- The sum of the cross-sectional areas of all contained conductors in an auxiliary gutter shall not exceed ___________ percent of the cross-sectional area of the gutter.
- In other than an industrial location, a busway vertical riser penetrates 2 dry floors. A ______________ shall be installed around all floor openings.
- A junction box contains 3 equipment grounding conductors, 4 current carrying conductors, 4 grounded conductors and 1 equipment ground are spliced together. What is the conductor count for the box?
- According to ADA, the maximum reach for an emergency range disconnect is _. (see solution)
- An elevator shall be equipped with a fire emergency key that _____________________________.
- A contractor has fallen far behind schedule in completing a project. There have been no excused delays such as weather. The owner has issued a warning to the contractor. The contractor __________________.
- Refer to the diagram. Which of the following depicts the correct rigging to lift a load?
- Refer to the diagram. Identify the safety chain shackle.
- Refer to the diagram. Identify the screwed anchor shackle.
- Refer to the diagram. The piping symbol shown is a (an) _____________________.
- Refer to the diagram. This signal means _______________________.
- On a large project, the payment for the plumber will be broken down into 3 payments for the owner to view in order to plan for payments. This will be shown on a ___?
- When laying pipe in a trench with unstable soil, a trench shield is needed. The bottom of the trench box may be placed ______________.
- When installing a silt fence, the bottom of the fence should be _________?
- Which type of bolts are normally used to secure pipe flanges?
- Refer to the diagram. Identify the beam shown. (See solution)
- Refer to the diagram. Which is the best method to lift a load using a shackle?
- Refer to the diagram. Identify the riprap.
- How is steam released on a boiler?
- What is used to change a higher voltage to a lower voltage?
- What is the minimum size pipe for DWV lines?
- According to code, what is the minimum burial depth for a gas line?
- When performing breakdown rolling on new asphalt pavement, the number of passes to cover every part of the surface is generally ________________.
- A length of 3″ PVC conduit being bent by a bender other than a one shot or full shoe shall have a radius measurement of _____________ inches.
- Metal piping systems and grounded metal parts in contact with circulating water must be bonded using a solid copper bonding jumper. The bonding jumper shall be connected _______________.
- Refer to the Diagram. How deep is the trench ?
- Refer to the Diagram. How deep is the trench below the H.I. ?
- When compacting a longitudinal asphalt joint using a static steel wheel roller, how many passes are made before the breakdown rolling begains?
- Refer to Diagram; Which is the correct way to set up a drum and block with sheaves for a hoist?
- Which of the following methods can be used to weld aluminum and copper?
- An external pipe coating used for gas pipe to protect it when emerging the ground against environmental conditions is____?
- When dredging in the inter coastal canal, you must obtain a permit from ______________________.
- Refer to diagram. The drawing symbol for pipe supports represents a ______________________.
- Refer to the diagram; which is the proper placement of railroad track spikes?
- The minimum height working space above a switchboard shall be __________ inches.
- A 3 phase consists of 3 alternating currents out of phase _____________ degrees with each other.
- Which of the following is true about a 20 AMP multi outlet branch circuit?
- According to NEC, final approval is given by _____________.
- GFI are required for ____.
- Storage batteries for emergency system lighting shall be able to maintain the total load for a period of ____________ hours
