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- 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 of 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 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?
- 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 in 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 OSHA 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 back hoe has a 1.5 cubic yard bucket with a cycle time of 2 minutes. The efficiency of the machine is 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_____.
- 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?
- 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?
- Given the following information; Truck bed can hold 24 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?
- 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 bond for drilling 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..= 1.06
Conversion 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 an Arian 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?
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- Which of the following items can be installed before the building is climatized?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the weight of per 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 that 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 waddle 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?
- 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?
- When would you call Louisiana One Call?
- 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 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 openings.
- 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___?
- Which of the following would be the last to be installed in a house?
- 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?
- A 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 alarms 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 sheet rock?
- 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 fence?
- What can be used in a gutter system to prevent standing water along the sides of a building?
- Refer to the diagram; How many square feet are in the gable shown; do not include 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 clearance for a #5 re-bar 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 obtain 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 sheet rock wall?
- What is the minimum thickness of a fire wall composed of Type X sheet rock 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 emergency egress door?
- What is the maximum allowed on center spacing allowed for metal studs?
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- 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 painter is working 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 re bar 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 floor 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; How many CFM are required for the return air vent shown?
- 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 Dirgram; What is the total CFM required for the return air?
- 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 ____.
- 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 joists 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 sloped not steeper than ___ degrees measured from the horizontal before protective measures are taken.
- Which of the following 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 __.
- 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 juncition 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 garrente 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 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 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 groung 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', 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? (see solution)
- 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 sandblasting?
- 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 ___ bend.
- 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 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 concrete pipe and 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?
- Underground conductors for communication circuits entering a manhole that also contains light and power conductors:
- 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 is inserted ___.
- 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 __.
- When leveling equipment it should be bolted and shimmed with__.
- 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.ft
What 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 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 guarantees 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; 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 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 $16.75 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 __?
- 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 a new potable water the Plumbing offical may require the new line to be disinfected by ___.
- An above groung gas line must have a tag containing the name and phone number of__.
- 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 mositure content of the soil in order to obtain 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____?
- Refer to diagram. The drawing symbol for pipe supports represents a ______________________.
- 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 the curing time for Type III concrete to acheive 70% of design strength?
- 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?
- Underground conductors for communication circuits entering a manhole that also contains light and power conductors:
- 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:
- 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?
- 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:
- The portion of the manhole shown by letter "A" 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; 4 walls measuring 8' x 10', 5/8" drywall with foil backing, 1 box type S screws and corner bead. (see solution)
- Refer to the Diagram; How far is the rebar placed from the bottom of the slab?
- 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?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the maximum cross slope for an ADA ramp?(on the exam there may not be a diagram just the question)
- When testing compaction 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 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?
- What type of masonry bond has all the vertical joints in a line?
- 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 groung 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 ___.
- Supported scaffolds shall have guys, ties, and braces installed 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 shall have guys, ties, and braces installed vertically every __ ft.
- 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 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 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: 491.73
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___.
- 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 fully assembled it should be filled ___ with stone or rock. (see solution)
- 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 guaranteed 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 reinforcement is needed for the slab?
- A 20' simple slope trench in TYPE C soil shall have a maximum allowable slope of ____.
- Refer to the diagram; How many cubic yards of concrete are required for the slab?
- 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?
- A landing is required after how many
- 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 need 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 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?
- How is the slump test for concrete preformed?
- 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 working on a 200 ton 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 poses 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 of the following revving setups is correct?
- 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 diagram 3, 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.
- What is the maximum rating for an over current protection device where 14 AWG copper motor controller wiring extends beyond the enclosure?
- There are receptacles on a garage branch circuit. Where would the ground fault circuit interrupter be installed?
- Outlets for charging electric vehicles shall be supplied by __________________.
- Which of the following cables is permitted in fabricated ductwork if associated with air distribution system?
- Refer to the Diagram; What type switch is shown?
- Branch circuit /short circuit and ground fault protection use __________________ to permit a motor to start and accelerate to full load.
- According to OSHA, any contractor dealing with hazardous materials must have a __.
- A generating source and all equipment associated with it, that generates electricity from a source other than a utility supply is defined as_____.
- Flexible metal conduit shall be securely fastened in place within ___________ inches of a box.
- What is the ampacity of conductors for a generator with a nameplate rating of 100 amps?
- What is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor for a solar photovoltaic system?
- Equipment bonding jumpers permitted outside the raceway shall not exceed ______________ ft.
- Intrasystem bonding termination shall have a minimum of how many terminations for bonding conductors?
- What is the working space in front of a panel with exposed live parts rated at 150 volts?
- A swimming, wading, or therapeutic pool is defined as being capable of holding water in a depth greater than _________________ inches
- Which of the following conductors is allowed for wet locations?
- According to the IRC, where shall a dwelling with a gas fireplace in the bedroom have a carbon monoxide alarm installed?
- What is the minimum distance for a second ground rod to be driven if the first ground rod exceeds 25 OHMS to ground?
- Interrupter rating is ___________________.
- 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 U must be a minimum of ________________.
- Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals, devices shall be __________ for the material of the conductor and properly installed and used.
- According to OSHA any contractor dealing with hazardous materials must have a ___________________.
- Refer to the Diagram; What is the total VA for receptacles shown?
- Refer to the Diagram; What is general lighting load for the building shown?
- Where a motor is connected to a branch circuit by an attachment plug and receptacle and overload protection is omitted, the rating of the plug and receptacle shall not exceed ____________ AMPS at 125 or 250 volts.
- How many 10 AWG THHN conductors are allowed in a 1" rigid metal conduit?
- Entrance to rooms that contain live parts shall be marked with ___________________ signs.
- Which of the following signs is the highest level of signal words?
- An overhead service conductor carries 300 volts. What is the clearance over a residential roof that has a slope of 4 on 12?
- Boxes that enclose devices on utilization equipment supplied by 8,6, or 4 AWG conductors shall have an interior depth of __________________.
- Direct burial cables under a residential driveway must be _________ inches deep.
- Power factor is a ratio of
- How many #2 AWG THHN conductors can be installed in a 4" x 4" auxiliary gutter?
- What is the smallest copper equipment grounding conductor permitted for a 4,160 volt feeder?
- What is first step that an electrician should take before working on an energized circuit?
- A manhole has a fixed ladder that does not obstruct the opening. What size diameter cover is permitted?
- A 600 MCM copper service conductor with 3 ground rods is being used. What is the minimum size grounding electrode conductor permitted?
- Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within __________ inches of the wall.
- Which of the following is an option for a concrete encased electrode in a grounding system?
- A type SRD flexible cable is used to install which of the following?
- What is the minimum burial depth for a residential branch circuit cable rated at 120 volts?
- In a delta 3 phase connection the phase voltage is _________________________.
- In a delta connection the phase voltage is ____________________.
- Type AC cable run horizontally shall be supported at intervals not to exceed _______________.
- According to OSHA, the rungs of a portable or fixed ladder shall be spaced not less than ___________ or more than _______________ inches apart measured on center.
- Florescent luminaries with an end to end connection in a continuous row are allowed to have conductors pass within 3" of a ballast if the temperature rating of the conductors is not lower than ___________.
- Over current devices shall not be located where?
- What is the demand for 4 elevators on a single feeder?
- A ___________________ receptacle rated at 20 AMPs shall be permitted to accept a 15 AMP attachment plug of the same voltage
- What type flexible cord is suitable for use with a cord connected luminaries' rated at 480 volts?
- To determine receptacle outlet spacing for a dwelling, the wall space includes which of the following except _______________________?
- According to OSHA, no contractor or subcontractor shall allow employees to work in conditions that are ____________________.
- What would be used to measure current flow?
- According to OSHA, how many foot-candles of minimum illumination are required for concrete placement?
- What type of enclosure is permitted outdoor with temporary submersion?
- What type of enclosure is permitted outdoor with prolonged submergsion?
- What type of enclosure is permitted outdoor and exposed to rain?
- For a 3/4" smooth sheath cable, the radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than __________________.
- Placement of tendons in a 6" slab must be within __________ inch of structural design.
- Stressing of the tendons in a post tension slab cannot be done until concrete reaches _____________% of 28 day strength.
- Gross profit - expenses =
- Income - cost of construction =
- After removing old lath and plaster, ___________ should be used for backer board.
- Who is least likely to be able to draw working drawings from the job site?
- Wood finish flooring is not permitted to be attached to which of the following?
- In an accessible bathroom stall , the minimum distance from the edge of a partition door in the open position to the wall next to the water closet shall be ________ inches.
- The minimum length of a metal track splice is __________ inches.
- Joist products should be stored ______________________.
- The term "kick out" means _______________.
- Welded wire mesh should be lapped at least ______________.
- Thin brick veneer is classified as ________.
- A fire service access elevator shall have a lobby of a minimum ___________ Sq. Ft.
- Which of the following would not affect the location of the area on a jobsite used for storage
- Where would you place vents on a hip roof?
- 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?
- Handrails on stairs shall not be less than __________ inches above the tread nosing.
- In a column, reinforce bars must have a minimum concrete cover of __________.
- What is the first step in installing base cabinets?
- The operating activities portion of the statement of cash flows shows _________________.
- Mechanical equipment and systems shall be installed in accordance with _________________.
- In a group R-1 occupancy, the power for the smoke alarm shall be _____________.
- How long before installation should hardwood flooring be stored on the jobsite?
- The spacing of trusses along bearing support must be within +/- _________ of plan dimensions.
- What is the minimum thickness, in inches, for galvanized metal flashing at the intersection of a roof and a wall?
- Which type of block is preferred for reinforced concrete masonry walls?
- A worker is hired February 2, 2011 and is terminated on March 12, 3013. How long must the employer keep the I-9 form?
- In a unit price contract, the owner has an allowance of 20% increase without changing the contract amount. Which of the following would require a change in the contract?
- For the second quarter of the year, a contractor's FUTA withholding is $550.00. When is his tax deposit due?
- Floor decking used as a working platform must achieve at least __________psf before additional shoring is required.
- An Access isle must be a minimum of ______________ inches.
- When placing concrete in hot weather, it would be advisable to add ___________ to the mix.
- In a basement wall, what is the minimum concrete cover for a #6 rebar?
- What is the actual size of a 2 x 8 board?
- Lag screws used to connect treated wood shall be coated with one of the following:
- What is the minimum amount of oxygen that must be present in a confined space before adequate precautions must be taken? (see solution)
- Steel deck shall have a minimum of __________ inches end bearing.
- How high can brick be stacked before it must be tapered back?
- A building is 50 ft. high and 18 ft. away from the lot line. What type of pedestrian protection is required?
- What part of OSHA governs forming?
- What part of OSHA governs fall protection?
- The unlatching force for panic hardware on a door shall not exceed __________ lbs.
- When using sprayed fire-resistant materials over steel beams, a minimum temperature of ___________ degrees shall be maintained for __________ hours.
- A below grade transportation escalator shall have a clear width of __________ inches minimum.
- Steel joist replacement plans shall include all of the following except ____________________.
- When a steep roof meets a vertical wall, which of the following is the best method of flashing?
- Who produces shop drawings for a project?
- If a concrete parking lot is located within 10 ft. of a building foundation, it shall a slope of ___ % away from the building.
- A foundation drain shall extend not less than than ___ inches above the top of the foundation it serves.
- On steel decking, weld washers are not recommended for deck thickness __________ gauge and greater.
- In a confined place, which of the following should be tested for first?
- Safety glazing is required for a window where the bottom edge is less than 60 inches above the walking surface and within ______inches of the vertical edge of a door.
- Several different factors can effect the required labor hours on a job. Which of the following would not be considered when preparing a bid?
- When preparing a bid, you know that there is a high ground water table. Which of the following would not be used to determine the cost?
- Any machinery or tool not in compliance with OSHA 1926.20 shall be tagged or locked at _______________.
- Walls and ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units from each other shall have a minimum sound transimission class of ______________________.
- What document is used to verify that materials meet contract specifications?
- Treated wood used in foundations are required to have a quality label containing _________________.
- Which mortar is used for tuck pointing?
- Shoring can be removed from concrete when load capacity of the concrete is confirmed by _____________.
- Weather protection for masonry grout should be used when the temperature is below ______________ degrees.
- Accessible ramps with a rise greater than __________ inches shall have hand rails.
- An area of refuge must have a wheelchair space at least _______________inches in depth.
- Which part of a window unit is used to attach the unit to the rough opening?
- A certificate of fall hazard training must contain ___________________.
- During a shift who would be able to take over the operation of heavy equipment?
- What is the best method to store jobsite material to reduce cost and increase worker productivity?
- An O & M Manual is organized by ______________________.
- On a rigid-frame steel, what is used to provide longitudinal stability?
- You notice broken wires in a 3/4" wire rope being used on a sling. If the number of broken wires exceeds 10% of the total number of wires in ____________inches, it must be removed from service.
- Any contractor in the first year of business must make ____________ deposits for Social Security and Medicare withholdings.
- In accounting, net worth / revenue = _____________________.
- What size nail would be used to attach a 5/8" subfloor?
- What is used to frame a rough floor opening?
- If using the percentage of completion method of accounting, the bigest disadvantage is that _________________.
- Who can approve a jobsite repair of a steel joist?
- What isurance provides coverage if an employee is injured on the job?
- What are the minimum conditions required to install veneer plaster?
- A hub for a pipeline is set at an elevation of 500.46. The reference stake set for the hub reads C-5.35. What will be the elevation of the flow line of the pipe?
- Which of the following delivery methods would keep job inventory cost low?
- If you receive an invoice for "$48,600.00 net 30" it means that _____________________.
- Failing to comply with EPA regulations concerning lead can result in a fine up to _______per day.
- What is the maximum height above the floor that a manual pull fire alarm can be placed?
- A 3/4 inch wire rope must be removed from the service if any length of _____________diameters has broken wire that exceed 10% of the total number of wires.
- What would be used to support a contractor's claim for time lost due to weather?
- The maximum change in level on an accessible route shall be __________ inches with a beveled edge.
- When a jobsite contains asbestos, how much lead time must the EPA be given before starting construction?
- What type of insurance can be purchased to protect the contractor if an employee is injured on the job?
- Which of the following supervision is required for valves controlling water supply to automatic sprinklers?
- In a group 1-2 occupancy, what minimum critical radiant flux must not be less than ________ floor finish in exit enclosures.
- What cost is evenly distributed over the entire project?
- According to OSHA, the structural point to which a lifeline is secured must be able to support a dead weight of ________.
- Precast concrete members must have temporary shoring and brace left in place until ______________.
- According to OSHA, not more than _____________gallons of flammable liquid shall be stored in one approved storage cabinet.
- According to OSHA, how many gallons of flammable can be stored in a room outside of a storage approved cabinet?
- Refer to the diagram on the last page of this book. What is the difference in grade from the street entrance to the building?
- Which type of bond protects the general contractor if the subcontractor does not finish on time?
- When bidding a job, the cost include 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?
- What type of dozing reduces the amount of material lost in transit?
- What type of protection is required for pedestrian when the construction extends into the street?
- Who should inspect a trench on a regular basis?
- According to the ADA, a front loading washing machine must have _______________ inches of clear space from the center of door.
- Who should inspect a trench on a regular basis?
- Steel reinforcement in concrete is used to resist __________.
- A Brownfield site has __________.
- What part of a cabinet is used to secure it to the wall?
- How could changes to the general conditions of the contract be changed before the bid?
- What would be the occupant load for a business that is 40' x 80'?
- When grouting is required for precast concrete panels, the ambient temperature permitted is at least _________degrees F.
- Joints in pre-cast concrete construction that require dry pack or non-shrink grout should have a minimum thickness of _________.
- Before an owner can occupy a building, he must obtain a __________.
- Who normally approves progress payments for the owner?
- Green buildings use an average of ______ less energy than conventional buildings.
- A roof truss normally require _______ points of support.
- 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?
- If a project calls for 3065 Sq.ft. of 1/2 " decking that cost $7.16 per sq.ft., but the owner wants to upgrade to 3/4" decking that will cost $10.28 per sf.ft, how much more will the upgrade cost?
- Which of the following would slow down the production of a bulldozer the most?
- If a soil report for a job states that the soil can support 3,000 PSF what type of soil is present?
- If a parking lot has 150 parking spaces, how many must be van accessible?
- If a parking lot has 148 parking spaces, how many must be accessible?
- What is the maximum rise of an accessible ramp before hand rails are required?
- The force to open an interior swinging door shall not exceed _________ pounds.
- In an assembly occupancy, panic hardware is required on doors at what load?
- A designated fire service elevator must have a lobby of _____ square feet
- Prior to installation gypsum panels should be stored at ________ in order for them to acclimate from cold weather.
- According to OSHA, who can conduct training to disassemble a scaffold?
- A structural steel frame building uses a reinforced concrete core. The core transfers lateral forces through the floor slabs by ___________.
- If a skylight is set at an angle of less than 45 degrees, the minimum curb height shall be __________?
- The minimum depth of a footing below undisturbed soil shall be _____ inches
- Why is a control joint placed in a masonry wall?
- What is the maximum distance from a sidewall to the center of an accessible water closet?
- Cranes or lifting machines in regular use should be checked for leaks in pressurized lines such as air and hydraulic ________.
- When pouring a driveway in an area of moderate weather exposure, what is the minimum PSI of the concrete?
- When building a job using cold-formed steel light frame construction, what standards would be used?
- If a jobsite soil is classified as crystalline bedrock, you can expect the load bearing capacity to be _________?
- A contractor is going to build a retaining wall for a flower bed. He will need a permit if the wall is over ______ feet high.
- A #2 Southern Pine ceiling joist is 2"x8" and the joist are spaced 16" O.C. What would be the maximum span for these joist?
- A taper sawn shake of durable wood, grade number 1 that is 18 inches long can have an exposure of ______ inches.
- What is the approved method to offload pre-stressed items?
- If handrails are not continuous between flights, how far horizontally beyond the stair should they extend?
- Which of the following statements is true about soil compaction?
- According to the ADA a front loading washing machine must have _____ inches of clear space from the center of door.
- Who should inspect a trench on a regular basis?
- What is the width of longitudinal pavement markings betweenlanes of traffic?
- What is the total cost to paint a room that is 13' x 19' with 9' walls, assuming that there are 75 sf of doors and windows , if material costs is $30.00 per gallon, coverage is .059 gal/sf, labor is .905¢ per sf. Assume a 5% waste factor with 10% profit
- Referring to the diagram. A wood composite pile has been driven to ground level, which of the following piles will be driven next?
- Referring to the diagram. A wood composite pile has been driven to ground level, which of the following piles will be driven next?
- Where would you find the plate showing the rated load of a crane?
- Which of the following is the best attachment for grubbing to remove brush, small trees and roots?
- How long will it take to excavate a trench 700 feet long , 6 feet wide a nd 4 feet deep with a backhoe under the following conditions.
Backhoe bucket struck capacity + 10 CF
Cycle time is 14 seconds
Operator efficiency is 75%
Job efficiency is 50 minutes work/hour
- How high should a berm be surrounding a tank containing Hazardous materials in a tidal (costal) area?
- Which of the following does a smoke damper use to trip?
- Which of the following will be most likely to corrode due to galvanic action?
- ____ is caused by two different metals touching in a moist medium.
- When erecting a steel frame building, when can guy lines be removed?
- Refer to the weld symbol; This shows__.
- Other than concrete, what should be used to fill bags with to act as a barrier for water?
- Refer to the Diagram: If line DC is N 71 degrees 18' W, then the bearing is __.
- Refer to the Diaigram: Identify the tread.
- What can be used to clean wire cable?
- What is added to a swimming pool with a high PH level?
- When steel joists are shipped to the job and unloaded, how should they be stored?
- Refer to the Drawing; Identify the pile drive cap.
- When working in a trench that requires a trench shield, where should the employee stand?
- Identify the door shown:
- How is concrete air entrained?
- When is concrete broomed to make a slip-resistant surface?
- How are rebar marked?
- What type of joint would allow movement between the slabs of 2 adjacent buildings
- What is the purpose of a cone?
- A slab on grade is being poured that is 8" thick. How far from the surface should the rebar be placed?
- Refer to the diaigram: Identify the stair part marked B.
- Identify the casement window.
- Identify the fixed window.
- Identify the double-hung window.
- On a post-tensioned slab, when would you cut the pre stressed cables?
- Which of the following reports shows company overhead ?
- Refer to the diagram; How much concrete will be requred if the planter shown is 5' tall. The longest wall is 6" thick all other walls are 4" thick. Ad for a 6% waste
- A building that measures 300' x 100' with 16' high walls is to be painted. The specifications for the job are as follows: Front and rear walls require 2 coats; Left and right walls will require 3 coats; The celing requires 2 coats. The painter charges $8.00 per square with a 14% profit. What is the total cost?
- If a finished wall will be 8' 1" tall, what length will the sheet rock be cut?
- What is used to level the base plate for a steel beam?
- #4 rebar weights ___ lbs. Per 100 ft.
- Sheet rock is placed ___ the slab.
- Referring to the diagram. If the slab shown is square, what should the length of the dashed line be?
- When filling a crack with asphalt sealant, the sealant should be left _____?
- Which of the following would give a bulldozer the best traction?
- What size supply line is used to a flush valve urinal?
- When laying asphalt which of the following is the correct order?
- When should a driveway be graded to the proper angle?
- How many 8" x 2 5/8"bricks laid in a soldier pattern with a 3/8" mortar joint would be needed for a 10' long course?
- How many bags of mortor are needed to lay 2765 8x8x16 block with ½ " mortar joint?
- On a lavatory, what is used to connect the P-Trap to the tail piece?
- What size supply line is attached to a water closet?
( See solution)
- Which of the following will give detailed size, spacing, and location of reinforcing bars?
- Which of the following is used to consolidate concrete?
- When pouring a concrete driveway, which of the following is used to achieve the proper angle?
- The height from the first floor to the second is 8'9". Each riser is 7". How many treads are there?
- Rebar that is delivered to a jobsite is matched to the drawing using the _____
- Another name for the sill cock in ______
- When installing a suspend acoustic ceiling, the furring channel is attached by ______
- To install a 3/8" expansion anchor bolt in a slab, a _____ hole should be drilled. (see solution)
- If mortar is falling off of a trowel, you should add ____ to the mix.
- Steel joists should be _____
- What will happen if an oversize A/C unit is installed on a job?
- Identify the ductwork insulation shown.
- Which of the following is a motorized damper?
- In Highway construction, every longitudinal lap splice should be tied at a minimum of _____points
- When estimating a job from the blueprints and specifications, which of the following would be considered?
- Which of the following is the smallest fraction?
- How often should reports listing weather, progress of the job and personnel be updated?
- At what depth does OSHA require a trench box (shield)?
- When working in a trench shield that is being moved vertically, employees should ______.
- Who would be a plumbing contractor's last point of contact on the job site?
- The footing on a concrete slab should be inspected ______
- The tag of WWM or WWF should contain the following ________
- The tag on WWM reads 4x12 - W2 x W4. This means_____
- Add the following angles:
N 20°45' 10"E + 34°20' 30"
- An angle reads N168°15'5"W. The final angle will be in which quadrant
- In asphalt paving, a pneumatic tire roller can be used to___________
- In asphalt paving, a lute is typically used to ______
- When compacting clay or cohesive soil, the most effective roller is a _______
- In an asphalt batch plant, the aggregate and asphalt cement are mixed in a ________
- When a ladder is required in a trench by OSHA, the top of the ladder shall extend _____ above the top of the trench.
- In a slump test, the cone is filled in ______ layers and each layer is rodded ______times
- The speed of a breakdown steel wheel roller should be _____MPH
- Which of the following cannot be used to coat the bed of an asphalt haul truck prior to loading?
- Which of the following is included in home improvement projects that exceed $7,500?
- Which of the following describes gross profit for a company?
- All of the following are covered by Title VII except?
- Due to a hurricane warning, a contractor must take 2 days off, these days should be logged as _______ time.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to contractors with?
- If a contractor walks off a job without giving notice this is a _______breach
- Of the following, which requires proof of training before a license is issued?
- Which of the following is subject to sales tax?
- Which of the following should be included in a contractor's daily logs?
- Who collects the occupational license tax?
- 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 minimum net worth for a company applying for a license?
- How long must time card records be maintained?
- What is done with the fines and penalties collected by the contracting board?
- What are the three sections that make up a balance sheet?
- Which of the followingcontractor is required to be licensed even if he performs a job of $1 or more?
- Which of the following can result in a penalty for license holders?
- Which of the following describes a business plan?
- If an employee is the qualifying party for a contractor quits his job, how long does the contractor have to notify the board in writing?
- If a contractor enters into a contract with a corporation, it is best for him to require that the representative have which of the following?
- Which of the following business structures causes the owner of the business to be personally liable for all business debt?
- A non-employee (visitor) is injured at a jobsite. The contractor will be protected against claims if he has which type of insurance coverage?
- A tornado strikes and ruins a building being constructed. What risk provision in a contract covers this?
- The licensing board for contractors may suspend or revoke a license for which of the following?
- A contractor hires a subcontractor to do work on a job. The contractor obtains a bond to cover the taxes owed by the subcontractor for this job. When will the bond be released?
- A contractor will be using a piece of equipment for several years that will not become obsolete for many years. Which of the following would be the least expensive option over 15 year period?
- Under Louisiana law when a contractor is paid for work done, he must pay the subcontractors within ______?
- Which of the following has the longest time to be filed?
- What business type allows an owner's social security number be used instead of a federal employer identification number?
- What is the maximum bond amount for a single project generally set at?
- When preparing an estimate for a job, the contractor knows the following: Task A will take 4 hours to complete at a labor rate of $132.75 per hour
- The application for a state contractor's license must show ________ net worth on the financial statement.
- Burger King hires a contractor to act as both the architect and contractor for 7 new locations around Baton Rouge. What type of construction is this?
- Who appoints the chairman of the State Licensing Board of contractors?
- Who should the foreman get to approve time sheets for a construction project?
- What are the requirements for a stockholder to become a qualifying party?
- A contractor has a budget of $70,000 to complete a project. After paying his debt of $22,000 how much capital is left for the job?
- Which of the following is considered in Project overhead?
- In what phase of a project would a contractor develop a punch list?
- The contractor needs to extend a four-month residential projects to 6 months. What must the contractor submit to the owner?
- Can a contractor allow his or her contractor's license to be used by another contractor?
- A contractor sets the price to remodel a home at $80,000. What is the required bond amount that the homeowner should attach to the notice of contract?
a.
- The most important reason for a thorough understanding of contracts and the proper use of contracts is to_____
- For an asbestos job, how many days before the job begins must a written notice of intent be submitted
- Which of the following questions would an employer be legally allowed to ask when interviewing a potential employee for a job opening?
- The state licensing board for contractors may suspend or revoke a license for which cause below?
- The cost of renting a crane to set an air conditioning unit on top of a building would be considered?
- A contractor had $324,500 in revenue last year. His project overhead last year was $29,205. His overhead percentage for last year was?
- In preparing the payroll, which step below should be done first?
- Retainage is generally about_______
- Self-employment tax would normally be paid by?
- Which of the following types of delays would normally be considered a breach of contract?
- Company overhead percentages generally average between
- The federal employer identification number is issued by the?
- According to NPDES, a storm water permit or waiver is required for all construction sites that disturb more than?
- Which business type below is first taxed on the business profits, and then the owners are taxed on their dividends?
- An employer must withhold how much from an employee's wages for social security tax?
- Normally, the best way to keep costs down is to have deliveries made?
- Payments for which type of contract below are normally calculated by the percentage or amount of work completed?
- In dealing with customers it is a good practice for contractors to?
- If a contract specifies a $500 per day assessment for finishing a contract beyond the deadline, this would be called the?
- A piece of machinery cost $20,000. It is estimated that the machinery will have a useful service life of 9 years, and will be able to be sold at that time for $2,000. Under the straight line depreciation method the yearly depreciation for this machinery would be?
- What is the penalty for a contractor who refuses to sign a contract at his bid price?
- A corporation applies for a contractor's license and sends an employee to take the exam. The license is issued. Later on the employee leaves the company, the license belongs to the?
- When submitting a bid on a contract the contractor's license number must appear?
- The board must be notified of changes in address, officers, or company name. How should this be accomplished?
- A contract to build a $3 million road project began in 2009. The contractor finished the contract in 2013 if the contractor used the completed contract method when would he have calculated the income and losses he incurred in 2009 on his income taxes?
- A contract is signed the work begins on the project, and the site conditions turn out to be different than expected. As a result the project will cost more than the original estimate. The owner would correct the contract to pay for these unexpected conditions by issuing a?
- For which of the contractor's license below can the Board suspend the license for allowing the general liability insurance policy to lapse?
- Louisiana Law requires that when a contractor is paid for work done, he must pay the subcontractors for their portion within?
- When should you call Louisiana One Call?
- When building a building a builder would commonly buy a named peril builder's risk policy to cover?
- An owner can best protect himself against liens from the contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers by?
- An employer should keep an MSDS for each?
- A contractor named John Smitheyson holds a commercial contractors license with the classification of highway streets and bridges construction. The name on the contractors license is Smitheyson Highway Contractors LLC. He submits a bid for a $600,000 highway contract this contractor may?
a.
- Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing subcontractors must hold a license when the size of their contract "including all material, etc" exceeds?
- An "at-will" employee can legally be terminated for?
- When can a contractor allow his or her state contractors to be used by another contractor?
- If an employee is injured on the job the employer must report the injury to the office of workers compensation administration within?
- If the Board's inspectors request to see the records which would show that all subcontracts and subcontractors on the job meet licensure requirements the contractor must furnish the records within?
- Filing a notice of contract is the same as filing
- In preparing an estimate for a job the contractor knows that Task A will take 3 hrs and the labor rate for task a was $127.50/hr. what is the total labor cost for Task A?
- A subcontractor submits a $54,000 bid who is responsible for determining if the subcontractor is properly licensed?
- The standard industry markup for estimates is?
- George James is an employee of ABC construction corporation which must follow the requirements of the fair labor standards. His work week is from Sunday to Saturday during the two week pay period he works Monday thru Friday during the first week for 44 hours total then he works Monday thru Saturday of the second week for 36 hours he makes $10/hr his total wage for the two week period would be?
- If a contractor buys materials and receives an invoice that says the terms are "FOB freight prepaid" this means?
- When can a contractors license be transferred?
- A contractor signed a contract to construct a building for an owner. Later during a conversation between the owner and the contractor, the owner agreed to be responsible for providing the bricks to be used in construction. This agreement was not written into the contract which of the following statements is true about this situation?
- What type of business below cannot be sold as a business, only the assets can be sold?
- As a part of the contract conditions, it is whose obligation to make sure that a project meets zoning specifications?
a.
- A license can be revoked by the board if a contractor________
- If no damaged property is involved, how much money can an employer withhold from an employees' wages as a fine or penalty?
- What happens if a bidder submits "prior approval" substitution for a specified project on a job and his substitution is approved?
- A contractor estimates that a piece of equipment he is using will cost a total of 50,000 for the year. He estimates that the piece of equipment will be used 2,000 hours during that year. A project will require using the equipment for 80 hours total, how much would the estimated project equipment cost be for the project?
- Which of the following is true for a contract employee?
- A house was constructed prior to 1978 and requires the paint to be disturbed. Who must the contractor be certified by?
- What is the owner's equity of a company?
- Which of the following represents a return on investment ratio?
- A contract has a summary paragraph at the beginning that is called the______.
- Which of the following licensee is required if a contractor wants to build a residential home valued at $220,000?
- Which of the following is a material breach of contract?
- When would you require a Storm water Permit according to Phase II?
- What is the travel length on a 45° run between 2 pipes that have a 6' offset?
- An automatic expansion valve (AEV) controls the ____ between the liquid line and the evaporator.
- A 6" x 6" rectangular duct with 1" of outside insulation has ____SF of air flow.
- The minimum gage sheet metal for an enclosed 12 inch round or rectangular duct in a single family dwelling is _____
- Which of the following cannot be placed in a 2 x 4 stud wall cavity chase?
- Residential ducts shall be sized in accordance with _______
- 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"?
- When a code official issues a permit, the construction documents are ________.
- When applying for a permit, _____ sets of construction documents must be submitted.
- Prior to use, a grease duct system shall be tested to insure all welded and brazed joints are liquid tight by using a(n) _______ test.
- A duct is being installed in a load bearing wall. The area is not large enough to accommodate it. How much can be cut or notched from the studs?
- On hydronic piping heat exchanger system, where must shut off valves be placed?
- What type of valve prevents liquid from flowing in more than one direction?
- Before purchasing, _______ gas is used to keep copper tuning clean and dry.
- Which of the following PVC pipe has the thickest walls?
- Which of the following cannot be used for hydronic piping?
- Galvanized pipe is showing signs of corrosion due to electrolysis. How can this be prevented?
- What is the travel length on a 45° run between 2 pipes that have a 11' offset?
- The prime contractor and subcontractor disagree with the specifications on a project. Who would they bring the disagreement to to decide on a course of action?
- If you are the prime contractor on a jobsite and notice that there is a mistake on the plans or specfications, who do you notyify?
- If you are on a job as a subcontractor and notice than there is a discrepancy between then plans and specifications required, who do you notify?
- OSHA requires a trench shield in any trench _____ feet or deeper.
- OSHA doesn't require a ladder in a trench thet is _____feet deep
- A progress payment will show all of the following except _____________
- During a dispute resolution, when all parties agree to work to identify a solution using their own advocates is called______.
- When should a substitution for a particular item that is different from the plans and specifications be made?
- Which of the following is not included in the bid package?
- When the top of a fixed ladder exceeds ____feet, fall protection is required
- A portable ladder shall extend _____inches above its point of rest
- In Louisiana, after a lien is filed, how long does a claimant have to file suit to enforce a lien?
- In Louisiana, how many days does a claimant have from the last work that is performed to file a lien?
- Which type of bond guarantees that a lien will not be paced on the owners property?
- Which of the following is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
- A storm water permit must be obtained if the project will ______
- According to DOTD, Blue painted marks signify _______
- According to DOTD, RED painted marks signify ________
- What is the procedure when you receive a change order from the architect?
- If you a bidding on a project that is exempt from sales tax, you must____
- Where safety nets are required, they shall extend _____feet beyond the working surface
- According to OSHA safety belt lanyards shall have a nominal breaking strength of _____pounds.
- According to OSHA, safety belt lanyards shall be a minimum of ____ inch nylon or equivalent
- On steel bridge construction, safety nets are required whenever fall distances exceed ______
- When safety nets are required by OSHA, the mesh size of the net shall not be more than ______
- At which trench depth does OSHA first require a ladder required to exit a trench?
- The standard markup in the construction industry is _______
- The most accurate method of estimating is _______
- A piece of equipment is being transported to a new job site. The equipment is damaged during transit. Which of the following insurance policies would cover the contractors damage?
- The working surface on a suspended scaffold shall not be less the ____inches.
- In steel frame construction, what is used to measure tension on a bolt?
- 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?
- When driving a wood pile, it is best to use a _____under the pile head.
- When placing Geotextiles under rip rap, it should be_____
- What is the purpose of using a piece of wire on a turnbuckle?
- What is done when bleed water appears on the surface?
- Which of the following is not added to soil to increase stabilization?
- When a dowel is passed through a contraction joint with welded wire mesh reinforcement it should ______
- When using a vibrator to consolidate concrete_____
- Cant strips on a building should extend ______inches up the vertical surface
- In muddy soil , how can the productivity of a self loading scraper be increased?
- If plaster is applied directly over masonry, the second coat may be applied:
- Plaster coats shall be protected from freezing for _____
- If a dash bond coat must be used on the surface of a concrete wall, it must be cured for not less than ____ hours
- The second coat of exterior plaster shall have a variation no greater than _____ inches in any direction under a 5' straight edge.
- On exterior plaster the minimum number of coats over masonry or concrete shall be _____ coats
- Which of the following can be used as a backing board?
- Plaster thickness shall be measured from ____?
- On interior walls or ceilings, support spacing for gypsum or metal lathe shall not exceed ____ inches
- The finish coat of an interior 3-coat cement plaster application shall not be applied sooner than:
- On interior cement plaster, the second coat of a 3-coat application shall not be applied sooner than:
- On interior cement plaster, the finish coat of a 2-coat application shall not be applied sooner than:
- Each coat of interior plaster shall be kept moist for at least _____hours before the application of the next coat
- Interior veneer plaster may be applied in one coat that does not exceed ____inches thick.
- For 3-coat cement plaster, the second coat shall not be applied sooner than _____day(s) after the second coat
- For 3-coat cement plaster, the second coat shall not be applied sooner than _____hours after the first coat
- The finish coat for a 2-coat application of cement plaster shall not be applied sooner than _____ days after the application of the first coat.
- Each coat of plaster shall be kept in a moist condition for at least _____hours prior to application of the next coat.
- A water-resistive vapor-permeable barrier shall be applied over wood based sheathing equal to ____
- On exterior walls, a _____shall be placed at or below the plate line
- Staple used to attach metal lathe shall be spaced no more than _____ inches apart
- Staples used to attach metal lathe shall be ____ gauge.
- Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with ____ gauge nails
- Plaster may be applied over which of the following?
- Plaster applied over masonry or concrete shall have not have less than ___coats
- Plaster applied over metal lathe shall have not less than ______coats
- What is the lowest temperature at which plaster may be applied?
- Portland cement used for Plaster should meet which ASTM standard?
- Identify the globe valve
- Identify the Check valve
- Identify the Ball valve
- Identify the Gate valve
- Which of the following pipes cannot be threaded?
- What type of fire extinguisher is approved for an energized electrical equipment fire and flammable liquids?
- What type of fire extinguisher is required on a truck transporting hazardous materials?
- A new employee upon completion of an OSHA training class will receive a course certificate containing which of the following?
- Which of the following valves allow flow in one direction only?
- The minimum slope for a built-up roof is _______
- 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?
- According to code, when potable water lines and sewer lines are placed in the same trench, what is the minimum required separation?
- The stake shown marks _________
- What is the distance between reference stakes A and C?
- The flow of concrete tremies are controlled _______?
- A clay soil sample wet weighs 130 pounds per cubic foot. The sample is taken off site and baked, it now weighs 127 pounds per cubic foot. The Sample was at _______Maximum Dry Density
- Control joints are placed in a 48" wide sidewalk every ______feet
- What term describes this drawing?
- What type of weld is shown?
- Referring to the diagram: Which is the proper bedding for water pipe installation?
- Steam is rising from a load of asphalt being dumped into the paver indicates what?
- What type of soil is a well point system the least effective when used in?
- A 3 km stretch of highway is 13m wide. How much asphalt is needed if the pavement is laid 45 mm thick? How many cubic yards (1 meter = 3.28 feet)
- 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?
- Referring to the stake shown. Item #2 represents_______
- What is the diameter of a round manhole cover?
- What are the standard dimensions of a rectangular manhole cover?
- Refer to the manhole diagram. What should distance "A" be?
- Which of the following is required at either end of a sewer line?
- Referring to the diagram: the station marker means
- A slab measures 160 x 45. The slab is 6" thick with a thickened edge that is 6" wide and 24" deep. How many cubic yards of concrete are required?
- Which type of rock would give a bulldozer the most trouble ripping?
- 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?
- Lumber that is handled manually may be stacked a maximum of _____feet high
- The exposure for a 24" #1 grade hand sawn shingle with a roof slope of 4:12 shall be _____inches
- Valley flashing for a clay tile roof shall be at least ____inches wide
- Clay and concrete tile roof shall be flashed with a minimum ______gage galvanized sheet metal
- Clay and concrete tile roof shall be installed with a slope of ______or greater
- In areas of high wind, fasteners for the underlayment shall be applied not more than _____ on center
- Fasteners for asphalt penetrate a minimum of ________inched into roof sheathing
- For asphalt shingled roof with a slope of 2:12 to 4:12 you ______
- The minimum roof slope that asphalt shingles may be installed on is _____
- A cricket shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney that is wider than ______
- A Hip roof on a building measuring 20' x 40' has a 3' overhang each way. Fascia boards comes in 10' lengths. How many boards are needed if you assume a 6% waste
- The width of a roll of 30# felt underlayment is ______inches
- Drip edge should be overlapped by _______inches
- The minimum slope to use aggregate on a built-up roof is less than ______
- Material stored on a roof must be kept at least _________ away from the edge.
- A roof is considered a steep roof if the slope is _____or greater
- The best fire-retardant shingle is Class ____
- The overlap on scaffold planks must occur only over supports and shall be not less than ________
- A scaffold platform greater than 10 feet in length shall not extend over it's support more than_____
- A scaffold platform 10 feet or less in length shall not extend over it's support more than_____
- Scaffolds with a height to base width ratio of more than ____________shall be restrained using guys or ties.
- What is the standard size of a 3 Tab asphalt shingle?
- You have been contracted to build a 60' x 150' storage facility. Site preparation plans for call for the excavation of 9" of topsoil 3' beyond the building liines. How may cubic yards of topsoil will be removed?
- An employer with 8 employees relocates to a new jobsite. The previous job site had a written emergency action plan posted. What must he do now?
- A flagman is giving a signal of thumbs up what does this mean?
- What is not something done before you apply primer paint to steel ?
- To make steel stronger, you can add _________ during the forging process?
- What is the diagonal measurement corner to corner in a room that is 15' x 20'?
- What is the purpose of a spark test on a sample of material:
- What of these materrials has the highest Melting Temperature?
- Which of the following would/would not be part of a building's Dead Load
- Which of the following would not be part of a structures "Live Load"?
- A client want you to build a spiral staircase that is 8' tall with 13 equally spaced steps and an 11' central pole. What is the height of each individual step?
- If a 1" block of AL is heated by 1°F expands to 1.0000123"; how long will a 1" x 12" bar of the same material measure when heated by 800°F?
- 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?
- Which of the following would require 240 volts?
- How many rafters are needed for a house with a gable roof that measures 44' x 36'. The rafters are spaced 20" O.C. and the roof has a 3' overhang on all sides.
- A tractor uses what kind of tool when removing a road?
- How high can combustibles be stacked?
- When demolishing a building, where would you shut off services?
- How far ahead should you notify DNR for a well inspection
- Combustibles should be stored ___ away from a gas well.
- At what size and larger is the normal size of the pipe the same as the OD of the pipe?
- Spray paint used to mark electrical is ____.
- What shall be done with a cracked hard hat?
- When sending someone to the bottom of a bell-bottom pier hole, he must be equipped with ____
- Prevailing wage is___?
- A barge or large vessel in distress shall signal with ___?
- How much larger is the crane winch drum than the full spool of wire rope?
- what size wire rope is used for a tug boat holding a barge on the river?
- A barge or large vessel in distress shall signal with ____?
- How much larger is the crane winch drum than the full spool of wire rope?
- What is the developed length between the open pipes shown below?
- The diagram below represents _____________
- Who should be called when your portion of the work is complete?
- Which of the following is the smallest fraction?
- A 20' length of 1/2" copper tubing must be cut in 20" lengths. How many cut pieces will you have?
- 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?
- If it takes 10 minutes to fill seven 5-gallon buckets, what is the rate of flow in gpm?
- Identify the piping symbol shown
- How does DC current differ from AC?
- What is VFD
- R-value is a measurement of ____________
- U-value is a measurement of ________
- Identify the following diagram
- Identify the following diagram
- Identify the diagram
- What slope is equivalent to an 8' vertical rise or 24' horizontal run?
- When moving materials with a forklift, what is the proper angle for the tines?
- What does DDC stand for?
- What type of brick pattern is displayed here?
- Identify the doors shown
- Given this subdivision planning map. What is the elevation of lot 448?
- What type of entry door is shown below?
- What is the total linear footage a fascia required for this roofing plan assuming a 6 on 12 pitch and a 3' overhang?
- Which room pictured here has fluorescent lighting?
- What is the total linear feet of fascia required for the diagrammed building? Assume a 6 on 12 pitch and a 3' overhang
- A 30' x 40' rectangular home with 10' walls and a 3 on 12 pitched hip roof. What is the total number of 7 ¾" x 2 5/8" bricks required if using 3/8" grout between courses and ¾" between consecutive bricks. Assume a 7% waste factor and no openings
- A control joint in a sidewalk is formed by ________ while concrete is still plastic (wet).
- After pouring and finishing of a slab is complete, what item can be removed first?
- What is the curing time for Type I concrete to acheive 70% of design strength?
- When hazardous materials are present on the job site, what form must accompany them?
- What is the curing time for Type III concrete to achieve 70% of design strength?
- When would the rough-in electrical be installed in a wood framed wall?
- When sealing grout, how long will it take for the sealant to fully cure?
- What are the requirements for handrails on a raised deck that is 32" above the ground?
- If the corner of a slab is lost before forming, how is it located
- How far down a framed wall should house wrap extend?
- How are the first course of 3-tab shingles placed on a roof?
- How are joist hangers attached?
- When framing a wall using 2 x 6 studs, what is the minimum size sill plate that can be used?
- Identify Joint B
- Refer to the Diagram; Identify Joint A
- Identify the joint shown
- What tool is used to reset a roofing nail that has popped or lifted without damaging the shingle?
- What is the proper placement for a flange used on plumbing vents?
- What is the distance between the opposite corners in a room that measures 18' x 24' ?
- What would be correct order of completion in a building using metal studs after the walls are erected?
- A slab is being poured that measures 84' x 57' and is 10 ¾" thick. Concrete cost is $95/cy with delivery costs $66 per 10 cy load. What is the total cost to the nearest full cubic yard
- Which of the following would require 240 volts?
- How many rafters are needed for a home with a gable roof that measures 48' by 34'? the rafters are spaced 18" o.c. and the roof has a 3' overhang
- What is the signal for distress when working on a barge ?
- What is the purpose of wire woven in a "figure 8" pattern through a turnbuckle?
- If a job is being paid according to "Prevailing wages", who is fully or partialy funding the job?
- Which of the following is not a form of welding
- Excavator bucket can handle 1 cubic yard per dig, and 26 cubic yards per hour. They need to move 455 cubic yards. Dozer rental is $425/hour, Operator costs $73/hour: Incidentals will be $650. What is the approximate to remove 455 cy?
- Which AASHTO soil classification indicates the presence of organic material?
- What is a yoke in regard to concrete construction?
- When do construction lights flash at at active site?
- The rectangular excavation pictured is to have a finished grade at an elevation of 101.00' How many cubic yards will be removed if the four corners have the following elevations?
A. 103.21
B. 109.43
C. 114.62
D. 108.26
- What type of life jacket is worn when working over a body of water?
- When are concrete cylinders tested?
- If you are driving a backhoe up a hill which of the following will not improve steering?
- How many board feet of whalers are required for the pictured wall form if it is 200' long?
- What is the minimum height of the bottom of traffic signs where pedestrians are present?
- According to OSHA specifications, at what maximum distance can ladders be placed in a trench
- According to OSHA specifications, at what minimum distance from a worker is a ladder required to exit a trench?
- According to OSHA specifications, at what minimum depth is a shoring or sloping required to protect workers in a trench
- According to OSHA specifications, at what minimum depth is a ladder required to exit a trench
- What test is used to determine the density of asphalt
- What is the typical diameter of tremie pipe
- When straightening welded wire mesh to place in slab, what is the best method
- 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.
- If two cars are moving in the same direction and the cars can't pass each other, what type and color of line is required between the lanes?
- Excavate a 500' long trench, that is 8' deep and 3.25' wide. It is sloped on both sides at 45 degree inclines. What is the total number of cubic yards to be removed?
- What is the minimum width of scaffolding?
- How is riprap sheathing used?
- If you have to use bent rebar, where is it usually bent?
- What is the best choice for aggregate to use when mixing asphalt?
- What manual governs street signs, traffic signals, roadways markings and roadway construction signs?
- You have a required elevation at "A" of 107.85. The benchmark elevation is 106.35 A back site reading of 4.65 is taken. A front site at the grade you are checking (location "A") has a reading of 2.40. What needs to be done?
- When ordering large sizes of lumber from a mill, you should order in lengths_ .
- A single 2 lane road within a construction project, with traffic going in different directions. Delineators would be what colors
- Soil and cement is placed, what is the best type pneumatic roller to compact with
- While setting a concrete form, you see a crack in the lap splice of rebar. What should you do?
- When driving a pile 1' above the floor of a 10' deep water way you would:
- What material may be used to seal cast iron soil pipe?
- Making a Transverse Joint in asphalt across a section of pavement by passing over _____with an asphalt paver?
- What tool is used to mak a joint in asphalt straight?
- Other than water, soap and asphalt what else makes Emulsified asphalt?
- How much material is needed to fill a trench that is 1300' long, 6' deep and 4'6" wide at the bottom and the sides are sloped at 1:1 ratio.
- 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?
- A soil sample 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?
- Which of these Hammers is the quietest during operation:
- If removing 1240 cubic yards banked yields 3400 Cubic yards loose, what is the swell factor?
- One part of a project you are estimating requires laying an asphalt road that is 22' wide and 2 miles long. How much will this cost based on the given information?
1 mile = 1760 lineal yards.
Given:
Aggregate cost is $0.85 per sq yrd
Mix Coverage is .28 gallons per sq yard
Mix is $3.50 per gallon
- There are 5 Batch concrete mixers making 20 Cy in 9 minutes. How many cubic yards will they make in an hour?
- When compacting soil and cement, it is rolled best with
- Soil and Cement is rolled to apply pressure and compact:
- When painting a steel member of a bridge with a three-coat poly, the primer coat is placed first, how long till primer is cured?
- What is the orientation of the rotation of rotors on a pugmill
- What is the proper number of roddings needed at each level of a slump test?
- When driving a pile and the head is damaged, what would be the best way to proceed?
- When would arrow panels be used?
- When working over water OSHA requires ring buoys. What is the minimum length of safety line attached to a ring buoy?
- When safety nets are required on steel erection and bridge construction and are placed 10' below the working surface, what is the minimum required horizontal distance of outer edge of net from the edge of the working surface?
- An excavation has been dug that is 1500 cy. The material removed needs to be hauled away and has swollen to 3400 cy. How many Truck loads will it take to haul away (35 cy per truck)?
- An excavation has been dug that is 1500 cy. The material removed needs to be hauled away and has swollen to 3400 cy.
What is the swell factor?
- Referring to the diagram, Identify Point C
- Referring to the diagram identify Point B
- Referring to the diagram, identify Point A
- When laying welded wire mesh in a form, what is done at the adjoining ends?
- What type of washer has protrusions on the face which flatten as a bolt is tightened?
- When separating and straining aggregate, what device is used?
- When delivered to a site how is rebar tagged?
- Removal of a concrete driveway may be performed by
- Anchor bolts that used in a slab are held in place by:
- Concrete culvert going into catch basin will have an elbow on it. The elbow will be facing which way?
- A pile hammer weighs 7,000 lbs and is falling from 5' above the pile. What force does it strike with?
- When demolishing a building, when should the brakes be applied for a wrecking ball?
- What is the common thickness of asphalt?
- how high are form boards in relation to the slab?
- What is a common thickness of asphalt?
- What is a skirt used for?
- How is the thickness of concrete measured?
- Who is responsible for ADA compliance?
- How many whistles does a dredge receive when being approached or when it is moving in reverse
- When mooring a barge to a dock where do you tie it off?
- According to OSHA what is required when working in a bell trench?
- Which of the following is the primary reason to place a heat trace in a water pipe?
- What happens to the concrete during a cone test when the cone is removed?
- What is a bull float designed to do?
- Rebar is spliced when _____?
- 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?
- What is a jeep used for?
- when all out riggers are down where should you not lift from without first having approval from the manufacturer?
- When driving piles using 2 attached jetting pipes, when do you start the Jetting?
- Of the following who would purchase bid insurance?
- Where is a safety lanyard placed on a person?
- When drilling in sand with an auger what should be pumped to help the auger along?
- How should the ground for concrete be prepared before pouring?
- When on a scaffold what height from the next level is the owner required to provide a safety harness?
- When lifting a 45' long bundle of rebar from one location to the next is should be picked up using what?
- At what height working from a scaffold board does OSHA require someone to wear a safety lanyard?
- What is used to lift a long object that cannot be lifted from the center?
- What is used to determine flexural strength?
- What is a girt?
- If a project has hazardous materials what must the contractor have in place?
- Along the coast, where can you not install an aboveground gas valve for an underground line?
- When La One Call is used what determines their start and stop points for marking?( see solution)
- What is the lowest temperature in the shade that asphalt should be layed?
- Which of the following soils would water drain the fastest from?
- What bulldozer blade would be used for clearing?
- If a back hoe has two gears forward and two gears for reverse how would you turn it the tightest circle?
- What is the height of a road speed limit sign measured from the bottom of the sign?
- What color are the reflectors that run next to a yellow road stripe and reflect only one color?
- How should a concrete cylinder be stored for testing?
- How is a slump test performed?
- If after starting a job you find that marsh vegetation must be moved who do you contact?
- When joining two culverts under a driveway what should be used to seal the joints?
- When placing a 48" culvert in a trench how wide should the trench be?
- What Size pipe is used when pouring concrete with a tremie?
- Which step in concrete finishing is to level?
- How far must a net extend beyond a bridge?
- How long is a buoy life line?
- What is the order for rolling asphalt?
- Where is safest place for a backhoe loading a truck on a slope to be?
- If an asphalt mix is stiff and has large amount of rocks. What happened?
- How many of inches of fill can be compacted around a culvert?
- When is the best time to plant Stenotaphrum Secundatum? (St. Augustine grass)
- Which of the following is done to an asphalt roller drum while compacting asphalt ?
- What are railroad right of ways marked with? (See solution)
- "Tighten the nut" technique means what?
- What type of shoring is used in a 10' trench?
- How long after forms are removed from concrete columns do you wait before you can fix bulges, voids or make rebar holes?
- What is the purpose of a long handled bull float with a magnesium or wooden blade?
- When installing steel joists which of the following is done last?
- Where do you go to get information on allowable clearing and grubbing techniques used in a certain area?
- When is the air content test done on concrete?
- What is the best way to connect geotextiles?
- When transplanting oysters from public waters to another area who must be notified?
- What must a worker in the bottom of a bell hole be supplied with?
- What is a true statement about putting down concrete?
- How far off the roadway do overhead signs need to be?
- What color are the barrels in a construction site zone?
- How long do construction lights flash for ?
- What is the number for LaOneCall?
- What is the minimum width of scaffolding?
- How is mesh roll installed?
- When plans call for the use of bent rebar where is it usually bent?
- How is rebar marked when it is delivered to the job site?
- How much are geotextiles overlapped?
- How is geotextile placed?
- If you are driving a backhoe up a hill which of the following will not improve steering?
- What is the best way to turn cement?
- What is the best way to dry out clay?
- What is the minimum width of lane markers?
- What is used to compact asphalt?
- When pouring concrete in a hole what is put first?
- When putting a pile in marshy area what do you use?
- When repairing a pothole how high do you fill it beyond the existing asphalt?
- When repairing a crack in a concrete slab how far beyond the crack do you replace?
- How deep should asphalt sealant be placed in a joint? ( read solution)
- What type of barricade is B?
- What type of barricade is A?
- What equipment is best for drying soil?
- What is the percentage of cement in concrete?
- What causes lung problems when sandblasting?
- When building an embankment how do you place the fill if it is on both sides of a masonry wall?
- What is the next step after mixing soil cement?
- What size lifts are used for cold mix asphalt pavement?
- How many lifts are reuqired for a cold mix asphalt pavement?
- When is a cylinder test tested?
- How are beams stored at a jobsite usually?
- Who can give the emergency stop signal to a crane operator?
- How long should the slump test take approx?
- How is a slump test filled?
- Before digging who do you call?
- If no backfill is to be placed over a culvert what is done?
- How long do construction lights flash for?
- What type of life jacket is worn when working over a body of water?
- What type of aggregate has the highest sheer point?
- Fiber-glass reinforced pipe should be used for ____.
- A builder bought 1000' of 1/2" pipe at a cost of $13.25 per 100', with a primary discount of 15% and a secondary discount of 10%. He receives an additional discount of 2% if the invoice is paid within 10 days of delivery. There is a 6% sales tax. If the builder pays within 5 days of delivery, what is the total cost paid?
- Pipe can be stacked no more than ____ft high.
- Referring to the diagram, the valve symbol shown below is a ___?
- Refer to the drawing "A" represents a ___?
- Refer to the drawing "B" represents a ___?
- Refer to the piping diagram, this is a ___bend.
- A grade line is being set, the grade change will be from 55.50 to 55.00 in 50 feet. What should the dial setting on the laser be?
- Referring to the drawing, if you are at the point shown, from where did you start?
- HPP piping for liquid products shall have an approved means for directing any spilled materials to a/an:
- HPP supply piping in service corridors shall be:
- When referring to process piping, the letters "HPP" indicates which of the following?
- Process piping shall stand the required pressure test for a period of not less than ___ minutes after all piping is installed.
- What percent of all butt welds will be tested at natural gas pipeline tie-in locations?
- When the physiological warning properties for a hazardous material production gas are higher than the acceptable exposure limit for the gas, a/an _____ shall be installed to detect the presence of a short-term hazard.
- Supply piping for hazardous production materials with a health hazard rating of 4 shall be connected by ____ unless an exhausted enclosure is provided.
- Automatically operated remote fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed at the entrance to _____ on piping and tubing supply lines for HPM piping.
- HPM piping may be installed within the space defined as a wall in an exit corridor provided an automatic sprinkler is installed within the space. It may NOT be installed if the space is less than ___ inches in its least dimension.
- The service line of a natural gas pipeline system which passes under a public street or road must have a minimum cover of ___ inches or be able to withstand any external loading if a structure prevents burial at the specified depth.
- Each gas main that will be operated at a pressure below 1 psig shall be tested at a pressure of ____psig.
- 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)
- When corrosive gas is transported in a pipeline, a means of monitoring internal corrosion must be checked two times a year, but with intervals not exceeding ___ months.
- The class I location for a natural gas pipeline is a location that has:
- Each gas service line must have a shutoff valve in a readily accessible location that is ___, when feasible.
- When the maximum actual operating pressure of a natural gas distribution system exceeds ____psig, an approved regulator and relief device must be installed to limit the pressure to the service regulator.
- Given: a service regulator with the following characteristics is to be installed in a high pressure gas distribution system. The pressure limitation for this regulator is ____psig or less
- Which one of the following is the largest size tap that may be made into a 4" cast iron pipe without requiring reinforcement?
- Transit pipe is also known as ____ pipe.
- Additional fuel connections may be made to existing fuel supply lines if:
- When a listed, flexible metal connector is used on a gas burning appliance, where must the shut-off valve be installed?
- An approved, accessible gas shutoff valve shall be installed within ____feet of the appliance it serves.
- HPP gas piping is required to have fail-safe rupture shutoff valves installed ____ as practical when the supply is from a source outside the building.
- What type of vacuum breaker is required on the water supply line to equipment which is subject to continuous flows for periods of more than 12 hours?
- According to Code, all required shut-off or control valves in a water piping system must ____?
- According to Code, where local water pressure exceeds ____ PSI a pressure regulator shall be installed to reduce the pressure to an allowable limit.
- According to code, pressure relief valves on water distribution lines shall be set to limit the maximum pressure to no more than ____PSI.
- When insulated pipe temperatures exceed what temperature, a liner shall be installed.
- All of the following materials may be used in low pressure steam and hot water piping EXCEPT.
- Low pressure steam heating valves up through two inches in size must have bodies of steel, malleable iron, or _____?
- Joints in black wrought iron steam or hot water piping which are embedded in concrete shall be ____?
- Zinc coating (galvanizing) on metallic fuel gas piping installed below ground _____.
- Of the following, which is NOT an approved material for use in a natural gas piping system?
- According to the Code of Federal Regulations, "nominal wall thickness" means the ____?
- Cast iron pipe less than ____ inches in diameter may not be installed for gas service lines.
- A pipe manufactured according to a specification NOT listed in CFR-49 shall be assigned a yield strength of ____ psi for use in the pipe design formula. Note the pipe will NOT be tensile tested.
- After initial qualification, a welder who works on service lines ____ inches or smaller may not weld unless within the preceding 7.5 calendar month or twice each calendar year at least 2 sample welds are tested and acceptable per Apdx. C. Sec III CFR-49
- After initial qualification, a welder may NOT weld, unless within the preceding ___ months the welder has been qualified.
- What percentage of the welding procedures used during welding qualification tests must be recorded?
- Piping from a discontinued hot water heating system is removed from a building. The ends are capped to keep out foreign particles, the contractor plans to reuse this pipe in a potable water system. According to the code:
- According to the American Water Works Association, which of the following statements is NOT true for gaskets for mechanical and push-on joints in ductile-iron water mains?
- A copper wire is installed alongside a non-metallic underground water main in order to ___?
- Standard welding procedures for pressure vessel work are provided by the _____?
- When preparing pipe for welding, the bevel angle is approximately ____ degrees from the vertical.
- Proper compaction of soil is best achieved by ____?
- The rolling movement of the ground as heavy equipment runs over it is called?
- A slope with a ratio of 2:1 has a height of 20 feet from the top to the bottom of the incline. The horizontal run of the slope is ____ feet?
- The grade stake whose top indicates a finished grade is called a ____?
- Asbestos cement pipe is referred to as MEE pipe when the pipe _____.
- Given: a final inspection of process piping is required after all piping has been installed. The inspection includes a pressure test of the piping. The system shall stand a pressure test of no less than ____ the maximum operating pressure of the system.
- 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.
- Each valve installed in a liquid pipeline system for hazardous substances must be ____ tested?
- Each valve other than a check valve in a liquid pipeline for hazardous substances, must be equipped with?
- Which of the following is not required to be marked on a new 6 inch diameter pipe that will be used to convey hazardous substances?
- In new liquid pipeline construction for hazardous materials the manufacturer's specifications must be marked on the wall of pipe which is at least _____ in diameter or larger.
- If a welder is working on a large interstate gas transmission line how often must he be re-qualified?
- If a gas pipe transmission line is placed under a river, how much soil cover is required?
- Referring to the illustration, what type of crane is this?
- How deep do you set a utility pole that is 40 ft long?
- What lengths are utility poles usually cut or sold in?
- What is the most common problem with wood piles?
- What type of crane would be used as a permanent fixture in a waste water treatment plant?
- At how many feet off the ground does OSHA require the use of safety nets?
- How many toilets are required by OSHA when you have 20 employees on the jobsite?
- A chain is measured in what type of increments?
- A chain usually comes in standard lengths of ___?
- Referring to the diagram (A) best represents the ____?
- Excluding exceptions under what conditions may non metallic conduit not approved for direct burial be used for an underground 12.5 kv insulation?
- 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.
- Given: there are 80 lengths of steel pipe to be used in a gas transmission pipeline, the nominal wall thickness of at least 10% but no less than ____ lengths of the pipe must be checked.
- 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 ______.
- Forty welds on a 6 inch pipeline that will be operated at a pressure that will produce a hoop stress of _____ or more of SMYS must be non destructively tested or inspected and approved by a qualified welding inspector.
- No welder may weld using a specific welding process unless the welder has been using that specific process within the last ____ proceeding months?
- A structural support for gas transmission system section of pipe that is to be exposed shall not be welded directly to the pipe if the pipeline will be operated at a stress level of ___ or more of the SMYS?
- When tunneling is permitted for outdoor piping there shall be at least ___ft of clear height above the pipe?
- According to the OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH rules and regulations, when employees are required to be in a trench at least ____ ft deep or more, in unstable soils where there is danger of a cave-in, the sides shall be shored, sheeted, braced, or sloped.
- Vibration most effectively increases compaction when used on soils that are primarily ____?
- When welding a natural gas transportation pipeline connection of 2 inch carbon steel pipe with a 1/2 inch groove weld, the weld _____?
- To insure proper compaction around piping, trenches shall be backfilled with clean earth in thin layers to at least ____ inches above the top of the pipe there after deeper layers are permitted.
- Which soil compaction test uses a test rod in a 1/2 hole 12" deep?
- All gas transmission lines when installed in navigable rivers must have a minimum soil cover of at least ____ inches.
- Underground vaults used as a pressure reducing station must be ventilated if the internal volume of the vault exceeds?
- A 2% grade over a horizontal distance of 85ft will have a vertical drop of ___ft?
- The grade stake who's top indicates a reference grade is called a ___?
- Before using rolling equipment over the top of a J-M Big Blue water pipe a minimum of ____ inches of backfill material should be placed over the top of the pipe.
- When connecting J-M Big Blue PVC pipe to mechanical joint or flanged fittings it is recommended to?
- When installing J-M Big Blue PVC water pipe the manufacturers recommend thrust blocking at all of the following locations except?
- When taping J-M Big Blue water pipe what is the maximum outlet size recommended with service clamps or saddles?
- A cathodic protection system must be installed no later than ___ after construction is completed for liquid transportation pipeline that will convey hazardous substances.
- When it is impractical to test 100% of the days girth welds made on a liquid transportation pipeline for hazardous substances, no less than _____ shall be non destructively tested if the pipe is run within a railroads right of way?
- When installing used pipe in a liquid transportation pipeline for a hazardous substance, what percent of the old girth welds must be given a non destructive test?
- Each valve other than a check valve in a liquid pipeline for hazardous substances must be equipped with ___?
- In new liquid pipeline construction for hazardous materials the manufacturer's specifications must be marked on the wall of pipe which is at least ___ in diameter or larger.
- All pipes entering into a vault must be steel for any pipe that is ___ inches or less in diameter (does not include piping for gauges and controls)
- Each transmission line must have secondary block valves installed at each point on a pipeline within ___ miles of transmission line valve in a class III location.
- Any below ground structure used in a propane transmission system must have?
- Each gas main that will be operated at pressure above 1 P.S.I.G shall be tested at a pressure of ___P.S.I.G
- The following is based on test requirements for steel pipeline that will operate at a hoop stress of 30% or more of the smys class I or class II locations for gas transmission lines (not surface lines) that are within ___ ft hydrostatically tested.
- The class 1 location for a natural gas pipeline is a location that has:
- When a natural gas transmission pipeline is installed underground, it may not be installed closer than ____ inches to any other pipeline or structure?
- When plastic pipe is used to construct a natural gas transportation pipeline which is buried underground and is not installed in a metal sleeve it must be?
- Plastic pipe used to convey gas can be placed how deep underwater?
- To clean stainless with a mixture of nitrogen prior to installation is called?
- An orifice meter is in line and begins to pulsate. You should ____?
- The orifice meter measures?
- A water pump is most efficient when _____?
- Compaction with water from a hose works best in?
- For a T-weld or fillate weld that will not distort parent metal should?
- A relief valve is usually used with?
- 1 degree vertical drop in 50 linear feet equals how many inches?
- If a burn penetrated the skin you should?
- What is the volume of spoil from a ditch 18" wide, 3' deep, and 300' long in cubic yards if the sides are sloped at a 1:1?
- What is the height of the Trench Box above the bottom of the slope "A"?
- Identify the bearing of DA, when referring to the diagram
- Which is the vernier reading in the diagram below?
- Which of the following is the most heat resistant piping?
- On corporation stop, where does a stop come off the main line of the sewer?
- Given: a section of pipe has to be installed between 2 manholes which are 300' apart. The difference in elevation between the manhole inverts is 1'. What is the correct percent of grade setting when using a laser?
- Referring to the illustration, what is the horizontal angle from the center line of the water tower to the centerline of the roadway?
- A site drain gradient of 2% is approximately a slope of ____ inches per foot?
- In a proctor test the optimum moisture content in the soil is the amount of moisture at which?
- Which of the following taps may be made into a 4 inch cast iron pipe without reinforcement?
- What is a force main?
- if a pipe is stamped MEE this would mean what?
- a sample of oil shows all but?
- the marking on a pipe is ABC API 14.00 49.93 A S, what is the 49.93?
- what is used to clean out a pipeline?
- concrete application with forms, wire cages, and plastic is called?
- which of the following is NOT an advantage of hydraulic shoring over the use of screw jacks?
- a 1500 foot long trench is to be excavated with a power hoe to an average depth of 8ft. The base width of the trench is 4ft, the sides of the trench are vertical for the bottom 5ft. The top 3ft of the trench banks are sloped at a 1 to 1. The power hoe can excavate 35 cy per hour, how many hrs will it take to excavate the trench?
- when laying slip ring pipe it is necessary to?
- what type of tool is used to drive a bolt in between two beams?
- a 6 percent slope would equal ____ inches per foot.
- air entrainment in concrete is used primarily to ____?
- which of the following bests represents an American Standard Beam?
- When OXY fuel gas welding pipe joints, what determines the size of the torch tip?
- blue smoke rising from a batch of hot mix asphalt may indicate?
- What is the first weld pass on a pipe called?
- What method minimizes pipe distortion caused by contraction of a metal as it cools after being welded?
- According to OSHA standards, if you have 20 workers at a jobsite that you have primary control of the work being accomplished you are required to provide a minimum of how many toilets for your personnel?
- Which one of the following, according to OSHA Standard CFR 29-1926 is responsible for requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment where hazardous conditions exist?
- A metal sleeve through an interior wall for high temperature water pipe will be insulated to what thickness?
- A backflow prevention device for a boiler shall be installed at least _____
- When potable water is discharged into a drainage system it shall be piped with an approved air gap of?
- When lighting a welding torch, only the ____ should be turned on.
- Insulation must be used on surfaces within normal reach of building occupants at which of the following temperatures?
- The minimum bracing for a trench 6' dep x 30" wide is?
- The joint compound approved for use in a fuel gas piping must be applied to the _____ and must be _____ in fuel gas.
- what is the minimum air gap required when potable water is discharged into the drainage system?
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- What does a thumb up signal mean to a crane operator?
- Who can make the call to shutdown a crane during an emergency?
- When setting a building at a new location what is done?
- When turning around a crawler in the tightest radius possible what do you do?
- When can a crane lift the heaviest load?
- Where are electrical and miscellaneous lines cut off at?
- What is first disassembled on a commerical building?
- What is removed first from the interior when moving a house?
- When cutting wire rope what is done?
- When steel bars are bent and protruding what is used to prevent them from getting caught on things?
- When moving a house to a new location what site work is done first?
- What is the minimum number of wraps that must remain on a spool?
- Where do you find Residential ducts in the International Mechanical Code?
- Where do you find a listing for metal or rectangular ducts other then residential duct?
- If you have a duct that is .2" static with a 3" water column, and a .1" static with a 3" water column, what will happen?
- If you measure the static pressure of return air and it's greater than the static pressure of a supply air what is this difference known as?
- If you have a 14" x 16" x 22' duct, how many square feet of insulation does it take?
- If you have two materials that are different that are being joined together what is used to keep them from being corrosive?
- When you fuse two pieces of pipe together what is used?
- DC current flows?
- You are having a pre construction meeting who is going to perform the meeting?
- What is an MSDS?
- What is an EMR calculation used for?
- What is a liquid called from a gas or steam boiler or a flue when it liquefies from temperature or pressure difference?
- What is the vertical reach of a thermostat in a non ADA room?
- What is the vertical reach of thermostat in an ADA room?
- What is the required amount of head for a septic tank?
- Liquidation losses are a provision in a contract, what does that mean?
- What is a "Pay when Paid" clause to a General contractor?
- What is a " Pay if Paid" clause to a General contractor?
- Who can pull a plumbing permit on a job?
- How many btu's required to raise 1lb of liquid by 1 degree F?
- Before construction you have duct work that has to be in the suspended ceiling space, you have 14" of clearance. You have a 14"x18" duct what do you do?
- What does a VFD control?
- Solar panel, in temperatures lower then 32 F which would be more suitable to keep this system from freezing?
- If a closed loop solar panel system has a glycol and water mix, what does it have in the system?
- You have a maximum allowed working pressure marked on a part what does it mean?
- What does an FOB stand for?
- A blower fan is protruding through a roof sitting up 8" and the blower has to be 12" above the roof, how high does the curb have to be?
- A roof line eave drawing has 24" from edge of eave and on top it has the number 8 what pitch is this?
- What is the percentage of slope for a condensate drain line?
- What is the smallest measurement in these reading?
- How does a VAV controller work?
- How close can acetylene and oxygen tanks be stored from one another?
- OSHA requires you to keep records for?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Waste Water Lines?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Cold Water Lines?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Hot Water Lines?
- Can an air conditioning supply line run through wood without insulation?
- What is the maximum distance between 4" clean outs?
- What is the minimum clearance required for a 4" cleanout?
- What is the minimum size of a drum trap?
- A contract is to install a duct 16" x 8" x 95'. The duct cost $.75 per sqft, it takes 8 hours to install the duct at an hourly rate of $16.00. The installation requires 3 wyes at $6.00 each. What is the total cost of the installation?
- When field testing a refrigerant system which apparatus is used?
- What sections are in the International Mechanical Code?
- 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 IMC codes are required for solid fuel burning equipment?
- If the electrical plans call for an electric water heater and the mechanical plans call for a gas water heater how is it determined which one to use?
- Who would you call last to finish a job?
- According to OSHA at what minimum trench depth is a trench box required?
- Pressurized fluids used in a solar energy system shall be provided with the following?
- What must steamers and boilers have installed?
- How is condensation controlled in passive solar systems
- Which section of the International Mechanical Code is for hydronic piping?
- Which of the following is not used to pressurize a unit?
- Which of the following is used to pressurize a unit for a test?
- What is the diagnial length for a piece of pipe with a 5' vertical and 55' horizontal?
- What code is used for water lines in the Standard Plumbing Code Book?
- What is used at the end of a steam line to prevent backing up?
- How many 16th's marks are on a tape measure in one inch?
- If it takes 2 min to fill a 5 gallon bucket what is the gallon per minute flow?
- Plans call for a 6' line of flex but when installed it required 8' of flex line is this allowed?
- What causes negative pressure on an air handler?
- Which of the following contractors takes precedence?
- When estimating a job what do you need to know prior to estimating the bid?
- How does D.C. current flow?
- What is a VFD?
- A 14" x 16" x 22' long duct is being installed how much would it weigh if 1sqft weighs 1.12lbs?
- When different metals are used what is put between them?
- A 10" x 16" x 4' long duct is being installed how much would it weigh if 1sqft weighs 1.12lbs?
- When a trench is being dug in unstable soil what is put into the trench?
- How do you set a builders level?
- All of the following affect solar panels except?
- When a trench is being dug in unstable soil what is put into the trench?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Waste Water Lines?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Cold Water Lines?
- Which of the follow is the symbol for Hot Water Lines?
- If you measure the static pressure of return air and it's greater than the static pressure of a supply air what is this difference known as?
- If you have a 14"x16"x22' duct, how many square feet of insulation does it take?
- If you have two materials that are different that are being joined together what what type of connection is made?
- When you fuse two pieces of pipe together what is used?
- DC current flows?
- You are having a preconstruction meeting who is going to perform the meeting?
- What is an MSDS?
- What is an EMR calculation used for?
- What is a liquid called from a gas or steam boiler or a flue when it liquefies from temperature or pressure difference?
- What is the vertical reach of a thermostat in a non ADA room?
- What is the vertical reach of thermostat in an ADA room? (See solution)
- What is the required amount of head for a septic tank?
- Liquidation losses in a contract, what does that mean?
- What is a pay when paid clause to a General contractor?
- What is a pay if paid clause to a General contractor?
- Who can pull a plumbing permit on a job?
- How many btu's are required to raise 1lb of liquid by 1*F?
- Before construction you have 4 people that have to be in the suspended ceiling space, you have 14" of clearance. You have a 14"x18" duct what do you do?
- What does a VFD control?
- Solar panel, in temperatures lower then 32*F which would be more suitable to keep this system from freezing?
- In a closed loop solar panel that operates with glycol, what must it have?
- You have a maximum allowed working pressure marked on a part what does it mean?
- What does an FOB stand for?
- A blower fan is protruding through a roof sitting up 8" and the blower has to be 12" below the curb, how high does the curb have to be?
- Diagram of roof line eave 24" from edge of eave on top it has the number 8 what pitch is this?
- What is the recommended percentages of a condensate drain line slope?
- If a chart has a line going vertical that reads head and a horizontal line for flow gpm what kind of chart is this?
- What is the smallest measurement in these reading?
- How does a VAV box work?
- How close can acetylene and oxygen tanks be stored from one another?
- OSHA requires you to keep records for _____ years?
- Can an air conditioning supply line run through wood without insulation?
- What is the maximum distance between 4" cleanouts?
- What is the minimum clearance required for a 4" cleanout?
- What is the minimum size of a drum trap?
- A contract is to install a duct 16"x8"x95'. The duct cost $.75 per sqft, it takes 8 hours to install the duct at an hourly rate of $16.00. The installation requires 3 wyes at $6.00 each. What is the total cost of the installation?
- When field testing a refrigerant system which apparatus is used?
- 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 codes are required for solid fuel burning equipment?
- If the electrical plans call for an electric water heater and the mechanical plans call for a gas water heater how is it determined which one to use?
- Who would you call last to finish a job?
- According to OSHA at what minimum trench depth is a trench box required?
- Pressurized fluids used in a solar energy system shall be provided with the following?
- What must steamers and boilers have installed?
- How is condensation controlled in passive solar systems
- Which section of the International Mechanical Code is for hydronic piping?
- Which of the following is not used to pressurize a unit?
- Which of the following is recommended to pressurize a unit?
- What is the travel length for a piece of pipe with a 5' vertical and 55' horizontal?
- What is used at the end of a steam line to prevent backing up?
- How many 16th of an inch are on a tape measure?
- If it takes 2 min to fill a 5 gallon bucket what is the gallon per minute flow?
- Plans call for a 6' line of flex but when installed it required 8' of flex line is this allowed?
- What causes negative pressure on an air handler?
- Which of the following contractors takes precedence?
- When estimating a job what do you need to know prior to estimating the bid?
- How does D.C. current flow?
- What is a VFD?
- A 14"x16"x22' long duct is being installed how much would it weigh if 1sqft weighs 1.12lbs?
- A 10"x16"x4' long duct is being installed how much would it weigh if 1sqft weighs 1.12lbs?
- How do you set a builders level level?
- All of the following affect solar panels except?
- When a trench is being dug in unstable soil what is put into the trench?
- What is a silt fence used for?
- What is used to test the thickness of a newly placed asphalt pavement?
- What size lifts are used for asphalt base placement?
- When is bull floating performed?
- When are concrete cylinders tested?
- What is used to determine the density of asphalt?
- When using a concrete vibrator what is a sign that the vibrator should be withdrawn?
- When beginning to drive a pile how high should the hammer be from the piling?
- When should concrete be reshored?
- What test do you use to find the maximum density of soil?
- Floating concrete is done when?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a left lay underwind?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a right lay underwind?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a right lay overwind?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a left lay overwind?
- When can a crane lift its heaviest load?
- Where are electrical and miscellaneous lines cut off at?
- What is removed first when moving a house? Assume the house is empty of belongings.
- When cutting wire rope what is done?
- When steel bars are bent and protruding what is used to prevent them from getting caught on things?
- When moving a house to a new location what site work is done first?
- What is the minimum number of wraps that must remain on a spool?
- Referring to the illustration the weld shown is what kind of weld?
- Referring to the Diagram; What is the distance from each gate to the centerline of the nearest track?
- Referring to the illustration the type of door is ____?
- Referring to the diagram what type of weld is this?
- Referring to the diagram what type of weld is this?
- Referring to the diagram what type of weld is this?
- Referring to the Basement diagram the elevation at A is 115', B is 118', C is 116.5', and D is 117.5'. If the finished elevation is to be at 101.5' how many cubic yards of dirt are to be excavated?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a globe valve?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a diaphragm valve?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a check valve?
- Referring to the illustration which of the following is a gate valve?
- What should be added to mortar to increase the compressive strength?
- When concrete for a caisson is poured on to a footing how are the two attached?
- 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 a welder is welding on pipeline what should he be certified under?
- When scaffolds are hanging over head how much should it be rated for?
- 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?
- When lifting a 40 foot bundle of rebar what type of strap/sling would most likely be used?
- Which of the following cranes can lift the largest load?
- When rebar is delivered at a jobsite, is marked with__?
- How are base plates attached to beams?
- 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?
- Why would a cloth be placed over the top of a metal pile when driving?
- How is a jeep propelled?
- When driving a spiral pile what temporary structure is usually used to protect it near water?
- When driving a spiral pile what permanent structure is typically used to protect it near water?
- Which of the following configurations allows the greatest load to be lifted?
- What would be the last step when aligning a pump and motor?
- How do you decrease the slump of concrete?
- How do you increase the slump of concrete?
- When erecting a steel building what is done last?
- When driving sheet piles with swinging leads, what would be used to keep the piles plumb
- Welded wire mesh is tagged 6 x 8 x 12w. This means the wires are spaced?
- On a rail road track what material is not good for a foundation beneath the track?
- What is true about geotextiles when laid out beneath rip rap from the flow of a culvert in a stream?
- Why are electric charges sent through pipelines that fluid is transported in?
- If a road bed is 600" x 28' with a 2.78% rise to center. How many cubic yards of fill are required?
- What increments do telephone poles come in?
- what is the MINIMUM safety factor for wire rope?
- What of the following is a wire rope designation?
- When do you replace wire rope?
- Gas line that connect production facility to transmission lines are called?
- What type of concrete is used to achieve maximum strength the quickest?
- What kind of crane is used in water treatment plants?
- What is a spandrel beam?
- Which of the following is an expansion joint when pertaining to transmission lines?
- What is a crab?
- What is the term to describe a transmission line running level while the ground undulates?
- If a project has hazardous materials, contractor must have?
- What type of insulation has the highest value?
- When using a marsh buggy which of the following statements is true?
- Where do you obtain the centerline of a road?
- How does a performance bond relate to a specialty contractor?
- What agency issues bonds?
- Who are bonds issued to?
- What is the location of load when lifting with wire rope?
- When driving a pile and the head of the pile is underwater what do you use?
- Pipe turn 90* using 5 sections of pipe what is that called?
- 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% and a fixed time of .02min, how many cubic yards can it move in an hour?
- What is a jeep used for on a pipeline?
- What do you put around an auger?
- In what soil is a well point least useful?
- When lifting a load with a crane where is the best point of 0 Gravity? (Where is the load in respect to the hook)
- What is used to prevent movement of load when using shackles?
- What is the worst material used under railroad tracks?
- What is the best material used under railroad tracks?
- When cold pouring concrete what curing method/compound is used?
- When is bull floating performed?
- What is the definition of a payment bond?
- What is the definition of a performance bond?
- What is the definition of a surety bond?
- What color are inflatable indicator vests?
- According to OSHA if someone dies from an accident that took place more than 30 days ago when do you notify them?
- According to OSHA if someone dies from an accident that took place within 30 days when do you notify them?
- According to OSHA when must you notify them for an on site job death?
- What does La One Call place blue marking flags for?
- If moving a CMU block what must be done?
- How far do combustibles need to be stored from tanks?
- How is the thickness of asphalt determined just after is comes out of the paver?
- What does a dredging screen do?
- What is used as a spacer when layering rebar 3 times?
- What is the abbreviation for a steel beam with a wide flange?
- What is used for a base plate shim?
- How is a turnbuckle with hook end fittings secured?
- Which of the following is the strongest steel brace?
- What is the stake height for a slab on grade form?
- What materials are used for anodes?
- for a long well point where expansion is a consideration what material is best suited?
- If you want to pour a column faster what do you do?
- What is required on scaffolding if overhead work is being performed?
- According to OSHA fall protection is required when working on scaffolding above how many feet?
- When pipe is installed at the end of the day what should be done to the exposed end of the pipe?
- When concrete sewer 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 used for railroad track ballast?
- When using two sections of scaffolding that's wider than 3' when do you tie it off?
- Approximately how long does it take to unload a barge when using a dragline to unload?
- When using a dragline to unload/load a barge how long does a 360 degree swing take?
- When using a dragline to unload/load a barge how long does a 180 degree swing take?
- What is the standard size of a piezometer?
- Referring to the illustration which beam is a C-channel ?
- What is the minimum distance that a burn pit must be from a well or a storage tank?
- How far from a well site do you store batteries, fuel or any other hazardous flammable material?
- How do you increase pressure when using a centrifugal pump?
- How many feet above high tide should a compressor station be put?
- When demolishing a building where are the utilities shut off, capped or controlled?
- What does 1+78 on a station marker mean?
- What does 1+50 on a station marker mean?
- Referring to the illustration what type of mortar joint is number 7?
- referring to the illustration what type of mortar joint is number 5?
- When using two sections of scaffolding that's 2'6" wide when must you tie it off?
- What is a weir?
- What is a wicket?
- When are concrete cylinders tested?
- What is the standard size of a piezometer's opening?
- What is used to measure water pressure?
- What is used to determine the density of asphalt?
- When using a concrete vibrator what is a sign that the vibrator should be withdrawn?
- What government agency oversees the standards and regulations pertaining to clearing and grubbing?
- When installing pipe by the end of the day pipe that has been laid should be?
- What is the definition of a Gabion?
- What do you do with rebar that sticks out of the slab horizontally for a future pour?
- What type of weld is used for an H-pile? (see solution)
- According to OSHA the maximum height of open yard storage of lumber when manually storing is?
- According to OSHA the maximum height of open yard storage of lumber when using a machine is?
- How far should trash be kept from a pump station?
- When reusing form boards when should they be inspected?
- When setting a pile using a winch line where is it lifted from?
- When picking up piles where should the clamps be placed?
- According to OSHA what length lanyard is used for fall protection when using a safety belt?
- How far should a spoil pile be placed from a trench?
- When working in a swamp or marshy area what should be done to a bulldozer?
- Which of the following is the proper way to place Crosby clamps?
- If you have a dent in your helmet what should you do?
- If you have a dent in a ladder what do you do?
- How are railroad track ties placed?
- If you dredge an area and plan to move your equipment to the spoil site what test is used to determine its bearing ability?
- What lights are required for a barge that is secured along the bank?
- What lights are required for a barge that is under way?
- What is the average size pipe used for a tremie?
- What is the minimum diameter of wire rope allowed when securing the upstream end of a barge?
- What is the minimum diameter of wire rope allowed when securing a barge?
- 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) engineer
- When beginning to drive a pile, how high should the hammer be from the piling until the piling is secure?
- An H Piling is being unloaded with a crane using a bridle and two slip clamps, where should you lift from?
- If reshoring is necessary when should reshores be placed?
- When should you inspect erected shoring equipment?
- What test do you use to find the maximum density of soil?
- In what soil is a well point least useful?
- When laying asphalt how does the roller operator know when to stop compacting?
- What is a distress signal for a ship?
- From a pump station how far should a fire pit be placed?
- Open yard storage of hazardous waste cannot be stacked higher than?
- What are the acronyms used for Organic Material according to AASHTO?
- When digging in unstable soil, how should you install a shoring box?
- What are jetting chains used for?
- Jetting is least useful in what type of soil?
- When using Geotextiles that are connected with pins, the Geotextiles should be placed how?
- Which of the following is grouted when installing a piece of equipment?
- What color is used to mark electrical utilities by LA One Call?
- What is the main ingredient used when pickling pipe?
- What is the average length of time a slump test takes from start to finish?
- What does a blue signal light mean to a train engineer on the railroad?
- Employees working on a DOT pipeline should be?
- What is a pig used for?
- If you want to decrease the slump in concrete what should you add?
- What tool is used to remove form boards?
- Floating concrete is done when?
- What moves a polyurethane pig through a pipe?
- If workers must pass under scaffolding what should be done prior to use?
- What is the minimum depth that an 80' pole can be set?
- What is the minimum depth of setting a pole that is 20' long in soil?
- What does it mean when steam is rising from the bed of a hot mix Asphalt truck?
- How thick is a cold mold lift?
- Who is responsible for training new employees?
- What is the minimum depth that anchor bolts must extend into masonry or concrete foundations?
- What is the minimum clear width of a stairway with handrails provided on both sides?
- what is the minimum clear width above the permitted handrail height?
- what is the minimum clear width of a stairway with one handrail?
- The compressor on an air conditioning system is continuously running. A possible cause of the problem is?
- What size resistor should be used to discharge a capacitor?
- A narrow differential for a pressure control may cause?
- When Selecting a refrigerant oil which of the following must be avoided?
- Schedule 40 pipe is used in an LP Gas system with two stage regulator with a length of 70' and with a pressure drop of 1/2" water column. What is the minimum size pipe if the piping must carry 80,000BTUH?
- In what line must the oil separator be installed?
- Find the minimum schedule 40 pipe size for LP two stage regulator that has a length of 45' and a capacity of 170,000BTUH and a pressure drop of 1/2" water column.
- An improperly designed and installed duct system with significant duct losses affects?
- What is the capacity of a 918' long 2 ½" schedule 40 natural propane line, a pressure of 11" water column, .5" drop and a gas specific gravity of 1.50?
- What is the capacity of a 1" schedule 40 natural gas line with a length of 146', a pressure drop of 1 psi, an inlet pressure of 2 psi, and a gas specific gravity of .60?
- The maximum spacing between the vertical supports for a ¾" tubing on a commercial job is________
- Metallic gas pipe shall have a bend with an inside radius at least _______
- What is the required outdoor ventilation rate for a 975 sqft photo dark room that is in operation 24 hrs per days per week?
- What is the minimum test duration of a gas piping system with 1,500 cubic feet of pipe volume?
- What is the max allowable notching of a 2" x 6" wood stud in a non-load bearing wall?
- All of the following are possible results of an unbalanced duct system except_____
- A type B gas vent serving a 87,000 btu wall furnace must terminate a minimum of what vertical height above the bottom of the wall furnace?
- What is the smallest size iron pipe you can use for a 170' length of a .5 psi piping system designed to carry 1600 cu.ft./hr of gas, gravity is .6 with a total pressure drop of ½" water column?
- The maximum length of an exhaust duct for a domestic clothes dryer is_____ from appliance to outlet.
- A 3" iron gas pipe would has approximately how many threads cut into it?
- What is the amp load of a 11.7 KW heat strip operating at 230V? Assume no other electric loads.
- A type B gas vent serving a 87,000 btu wall furnace must terminate a minimum of how far above the highest point where it is connected to the appliance?
- Approximate length of the threaded portion to be cut in 1" IRON GAS PIPE?
- Vent connectors located and serving appliances in an unheated attic shall not be?
- What is the U-Value of insulation referring to?
- What is the minimum distance a refrigeration fusible plug or purge system must vent above grade level from a mechanical room?
- In HVAC systems controlled by a thermostat, the differential is the difference between _______
- What is the specific weight of 100° standard dry air at sea level?
- What is the minimum unobstructed passageway required around boilers?
- According to OSHA, when may compressed air be used for cleaning purposes?
- The outside air inlet for a forced air heating system is located within 10' of a plumbing vent. The vent outlet must be a minimum of how many inches above the air inlet?
- Carbon steel pipe used for group a2, a3, b2, or b3 refrigerant lines of 1" size or smaller must be constructed of what minimum schedule pipe?
- What burner control prevents excessive water temperature in a gas fired hydronic system?
- What is the CFm to be delivered to a space, given a sensible load of 71,650 btu's with an inside design temperature of 77° and a supply air temperature of 53°?
- All combustion air for a 315,000 btuh input gas appliance is drawn through 2 horizontal ducts. The minimum area for each opening is?
- What unit of measurement is used for rating sound strength and pressure
- 1¾" horizontal steel gas piping shall be supported at intervals not greater than ____
- All of the following will occur if the dry bulb temperature remains constant and an increase in moisture content of the air occurs except an increase in __________
- What is the refrigerant most commonly used in a small absorption refrigerating system?
- What is the capacity of a ¾" schedule 40 propane line 324' long, and inlet pressure of 2 psi, a pressure drop of 1 psi and a gas specific gravity of 1.50?
- What is the capacity of a 1 ½" schedule 40 natural gas line with an inlet pressure of 3 psi, a length of 75', a pressure drop of 2 psi and a gas specific gravity of .60?
- The highest temp at which a substance may be liquefied, regardless of its pressure is known as___
- What is safety device to prevent liquid refrigerant from flowing into the suction line and the compressor?
- The maximum spacing between the horizontal supports for a ¾" steel gas pipe on a commercial job is________
- A thermal device that opens its contacts when a motor heater coil uses too much current is a ______.
- Metallic gas pipe shall not be bent through an arc of more than _______
- What value is set at the adjustable heat anticipator on a gas furnace thermostat?
- Ventilation air from multiple dwellings and dissimilar occupancies shall not_____
- A vent connector unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer shall be a minimum size of ____
- What is the required outdoor ventilation rate for a 1200 sqft photo dark room that is in operation 24 hrs per days per week?
- What is the minimum size schedule 40 pipe between first and second stages in a two stage regulator LP gas system with a total length of 187', a pressure drop of ½" water column, and a total load of 820,000 btuh?
- What is the minimum test duration of a gas piping system with 1,500 cubic feet of pipe volume?
- Air shafts constructed with gypsum boards for the use of return air systems shall be limited to a maximum temperature of_______.
- A three story office building has a 2" vertical steel gas line installed. What is the maximum distance between the supports
- Assuming no NFPA 58 exemptions, the minimum operating lp gas pressure is?
- How much variance can be made by adjusting a variable pitch pulley?
- In a refrigeration system which of the following gases cannot BE(?) used to test for leaks?
- What is the minimum nominal thickness allowed for a 30" exhaust duct covering of abrasive material?
- According to OSHA compressed gas cylinders can be moved by which of the following means?
- What is the max allowable notching of a 2" x 6" wood stud on an exterior wall?
- What is considered a very dangerous gas burner problem?
- What is the maximum compression of duct wrap allowed compared to nominal thickness ?
- What is the smallest size iron pipe you can use for a 170' length of a .5 psi piping system designed to carry 1600 cu.ft./hr of gas, gravity is .6 with a total pressure drop of ½" water column?
- What is the maximum allowable control voltage for a boiler, when an isolation transformer is provided?
- The maximum length of a gas connector for a domestic clothes dryer is_____
- A 2" iron gas pipe would have approximately how many threads cut into it?
- Exhaust fan outlets for ducts serving commercial food cooking equipment must terminate a minimum of how far above the roof surface
- Which of the following can be used to pneumatically test a natural gas piping system for tightness?
- What is the amp load of a 21.4 KW heat strip operating at 480V? Assume no other electric loads.
- Which of the following equipment is used for fall protection?
- A boiler furnishing 200 degrees F and 145 psi would be classified as which type?
- A type B gas vent serving a 87,000 btu wall furnace must extend a minimum of how far above where it emerges through the roof of a single family home with a 7/12 slope? Assume the vent is located more than 8' from any wall.
- A 143,500 btuh fan assisted gas fired appliance is installed in a furnace room with a 61,400 btuh natural draft hot water heater. If the two horizontal ducts communicating with the outdoors are required, what is the minimum size of the combustion air ducts?
- What is the approximate number of threads to be cut on 1" iron gas pipe?
- A 2psi system using 2½" schedule 40 iron pipe is being designed. This system is to deliver 17,800 cf/hr of gas, gravity is .6, with a pressure drop of 1.0psi. The maximum allowable length for this system is?
- Vent connectors located and serving appliances in an attic shall be?
- What is the R-Value of insulation referring to?
- What is the minimum size iron pipe that can be used for an 121' length, .5 psi piping system designed to carry 525 cf/hr of gas. Gravity is .6 with a total pressure drop of ½" water column?
- When dealing with scaffold planking which of the following does not apply?
- When nailing plywood soffit, the nails should be spaced how far apart?
- What are the required markings on steel rebar?
- What is the maximum amount you can vary the riser height of an interior stairway?
- When installing door stops where are they placed?
- Vent flashing leaks are usually the result of?
- If no soil test is required what do you assume the load bearing capacity of clay to be?
- What must the grade be from the foundation?
- Of the following who may file a complaint against a licensee?
- When installing 1/2" gypsum what is the maximum stud spacing on a non load bearing wall?
- When framing a large floor opening a single header can be used when the span does not exceed?
- What equipment would be used for fall protection?
- Which of the following statements is true when referring to un-braced trusses?
- During structural masonry construction what type of hydrated lime is used?
- When the bearing capacity of soil is very low to great depths what type of foundation is generally used?
- When repairing asphalt shingles during warm weather what is an advantage?
- Next to a house the finish grade should be? Excluding all exceptions
- What kind of test is a concrete cylinder test?
- When installing asphalt shingle underlayment what is the minimum offset for end laps?
- When pouring a spread footing what is the minimum thickness allowed?
- What are the balusters connected to?
- Beams that are supported on solid masonry walls will have a bearing area of?
- When building concrete forms what is the lowest grade of plywood used?
- To improve workability of concrete, most manufacturers will allow water to be added to the mix at the jobsite in an amount ___?
- When hanging 1/2" gypsum board using screws to fasten it, the maximum edge fastener spacing allowed is?
- What is the minimum slope allowed when installing metal shingles?
- What gauge sheet metal tie is generally used for residential brick veneer walls?
- What is the minimum width of a footing for a one story building with 4" brick veneer?
- Wood girders must be decay resistant if it is within ____ inches of the finish grade?
- In light wood framing the maximum depth of a notch in a load bearing stud is?
- What is the maximum vertical spacing for screws when installing 1/2" gypsum drywall to the interior with stud spacing of 16" O.C.? No adhesive is being used.
- When does a contractor's license expire?
- What are bar supports used for?
- How often should a fall arrest system be inspected according to OSHA?
- According to OSHA the following are considered sufficient ways an employer can minimize the danger of tools, and equipment falling from scaffolding and injuring an employee below except?
- What type of guard is required on a power saw?
- What is the minimum height of a concrete foundation wall above the finished grade when the house is finished with masonry veneer?
- According to code when installing asphalt shingles what is the minimum roof slope required?
- How is the headroom on a stairway measured?
- What is the minimum width for a footing under the following conditions: two story building built on 1,500PSF soil, using 8" solid masonry, according to the international residential code?
- What is the corporate tax rate on $15,000?
- what is the maximum penalty for a willful violation of OSHA regulations?
- OSHA requires you have a written emergency action plan if you have more than ____employees?
- All employers who have _____ or more employees must carry workers' compensation?
- Employers who willfully violate the minimum wage or overtime pay requirements are subject to penalties up to?
- Which of the following does the Fair Labor Standards Act apply to?
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- A set of stairs stands 10’6” tall and has 17 treads. What is the height of an individual riser?
- Which Fire extinguisher is rated to handle flammable liquid, cooking oil or electrical fires?
- Which Fire extinguisher is used to handle wood, flammable liquid or cooking oil fires?
- Which Fire extinguisher is rated to handle only wood fires?
- Which Fire extinguisher is rated to handle wood, metal, or electrical fires?
- Which of the following methods is used for cleaning out pipeline without stopping the flow?
- How long is the typical joint of a drill stem?
- Which is the proper way to wire a hook on a single pulley?
- How much fill material will be required to fill a 985' long trench that is 7'deep and 6'3' wide at the base? The sides of the trench slope at a 1:1 ratio.
- How much material will be removed from a hole that is 26'5" x 18'9" x 2'7"?
- When installing canopy around a building, how far must it extend from the building?
- The anchorage point for rope on a drum with right hand lay will be on _____ of the drum.
- The proper way for winding rope on a drum depends on the _____ of the rope.
- The anchorage point for rope on a drum with left hand lay will be on _____ of the drum
- What is considered 1 lay of a wire rope?
- Refer to the drawing; Which of the following represents a Right regular lay wire rope.
- Refer to the drawing; Which of the following represents a Left regular lay wire rope.
- Refer to the drawing; Which of the following represents a Right Lang lay wire rope.
- How should cribbing be placed for rigging?
- How much material is removed from a trench that is 10' wide, 10' deep , and 1000' long if ther is a 45 degree slope on the sides?
- How much concrete is required for a 18' x 45' slab that is 10" thick?
- What is the maximum punishment for a person who remodels without a valid license?
- What is the minimum punishment for a person who remodels without a valid license?
- An action for enforcement of the lien must be started within _________ months after the time when the money claimed became due and payable?
- An employer has a history of $50,000 or less in deposits for the four prior July to June quarters. His deposits are due on the 15th day of the following month, when the 15th lands on a holiday or weekend when is the deposit due?
- What is the most hours an employee can work in a week?
- When installing the rough in sewer lines where are they laid?
- When working with concrete what tool requires two workers?
- Where should the head of an asphalt shingle nail be in relation to the shingle that it is driven into?
- When should a saw cut be made in concrete for a control joint?
- Sheathing should be attached to the exterior wood frame members except for the _____.
- Drywall around metal window frames should be______.
- The following would be used to remove mildew except?
- How is unbatted or blanket (no paper face) insulation held in place?
- You have a wall that measures 48' by 8' how many 2 1/2" x7 5/8" bricks will be needed if mortar is 3/8" thick vertically and 1/2" horizontally?
- What is the minimum distance from the butt of a stud can you drill a hole?
- You have a conduit from a class 2 location to a no class location, where does it need to be sealed?
- You have 2 #6 awg and 2 #10 awg wires, what size conduit is required?
- How thick is the sealant on a 1/2 " conduit?
- Pertaining to circus lighting which of the following does not need a GFCI?
- You have 2 120v single phase wires, what type of transformer can be made from them?
- How many days can temp lighting (Christmas lights) be kept up?
- How many days does the owner need to give notice to the electrical contractor before fixing defective installations?
- How many duplex can be installed commercially/communally on a 20 amp circuit?
- What is the method used to designate a grounding wire?
- What is FMC?
- How far down does a ground ring need to be buried?
- Which of the following is a reason for revocation or suspension of a contractor's license?
- Which of the following is not a Major Classification
- What is the best estimating source to go to when bidding a project?
- What is the standard industry markup percentage added to an estimate?
- After failing the contractor licensing exam for the second time, how long must you wait before retesting?
- The State Board of Contractors shall have at least one member whose greater part of their experience as a licensed contractor in the field of ________ construction.
- If an employee is injured on a job, how long does the employer have to notify Office of Workers' Compensation Administration?
- Who is responsible for furnishing surveys and legal descriptions for a property?
- Who certifies that a project is partially complete for phase payments?
- Which of the following is typically included in boilerplate provisions?
- What person on a jobsite provides training for new employees?
- In 1999, the EPA expanded the scope of the NPDES program to include construction projects that disturb between _____acres
- If a corporation's net income is $450,000, how much income tax is owed?
- What is the minimum age for a worker in a non-hazardous job?
- After a contract has been awarded, who files for building permits?
- According to Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law, how long must a full time employee have been employed by a company prior to the company's application for license in order to be the company's qualifying party?
- What document is used for a contractor to contract with subs?
- What is the first thing done when preparing payroll?
- In order to complete a project, a crane must be rented. What type of cost is this considered?
- When is final payment due to a contractor?
- How long must an out-of-state company maintain permanent business facilities located in Louisiana before it can be considered a resident
- What additional surcharge can be applied to out-of-state contractors in addition to the licensing fee?
- What is the minimum net worth required in order to obtain a contractor's license?
- The property owner has accepted a contractor's bid to perform work before the contractor has seen the site. After signing the contract, the contractor goes to see the site. The soil is not as explained by the owner. The location is not as represented by the owner. How is this addressed in regard to the contract?
- How long does an employee injured on the job have to report that injury in order to be eligible for Worker's Compensation benefits ?
- Company overhead usually averages up what percentage of revenue?
- If a timber road is being constructed in a 2 ply mat system according to the specs in this diagram, how many board feet of lumber will be required if 6" x 6" x 8' timbers are used?
- Which of the following is not required by OSHA at a water front construction site?
- What is the purpose of a cat line on a derrick?
- Which soil combination will absorb water the slowest and hold water the longest?
- Which soil combination will absorb water the slowest and hold the water the longest?
- Identify the shaded portion of the diagram
- Contractors can avoid EPA fines for adding to much dust to the air by?
- What do you use to coordinate traffic threw a job site?
- When do you install post tension cables?
- What is the closest you can build a structure to the lot line?
- What is the thickness of a mortar joint when calking masonry?
- HPP piping for liquid products shall have an approved means for directing any spilled materials to a/an?
- HPP supply piping in service corridors shall be?
- When referring to process piping, the letters "HPP" indicates which of the following?
- Process piping shall stand the required pressure test for a period of no less than _____ minutes after all piping is installed
- What percent of all butt welds will be tested at natural gas pipeline tie-in locations?
- When the physiological warning properties for a hazardous material production gas is higher than the accessible exposure limit for the gas, a/an _____shall be installed to detect the presence of a short-term hazard?
- Supply piping for hazardous production materials with a health hazard rating of 4 shall be connected by ____ unless an exhausted enclosure is provided?
- Automatically operated remote fail-safe emergency shut-off valves shall be installed at the entrance to ____ on piping and tubing supply lines for HPM piping?
- HPM piping may be installed within the space defined as a wall in an exit corridor provided an automatic sprinkler is installed within the space. It may NOT be installed if the space is less than ____inches in its least dimension?
- The service line of a natural gas pipeline system which passes under a public street or road must have a minimum cover of ____ inches or be able to withstand any external loading if a structure prevents burial at the specified depth?
- When corrosive gas is transported in a pipeline, a means of monitoring internal corrosion must be checked two times a year, but with intervals not exceeding ____months
- Each gas service line must have a shutoff valve in a readily accessible location that is, when feasible:
- When the maximum, actual operating pressure of a natural gas distribution system exceeds ____ psig, an approved regulator and relief device must be installed to limit the pressure to the service regulator?
- Transit pipe is also known as ____ pipe?
- Additional fuel connections may be made to existing fuel supply lines if?
- When a listed, flexible metal connector is used on a gas burning appliance, where must the shut-off valve be installed?
- An approved, accessible gas shutoff valve shall be installed within ___ feet of the appliance it serves.
- HPP gas piping is required to have fail-safe rupture shutoff valves installed ____ as practical when the supply is from a source outside the building?
- What type of vacuum breaker is required on the water supply line to equipment which is subject to continuous flows per periods of more than 12 hours?
- According to the uniform plumbing code, all required shut-off valves in a water piping system must?
- According to the uniform plumbing code, where local water pressure exceeds ____psi a pressure regulator shall be installed to reduce the pressure to an allowable limit?
- According to the uniform plumbing code, pressure relief valves on water distribution lines shall be set to limit the maximum pressure to no more than ____PSI?
- A metal sleeve through an interior wall for high temperature water pipe will be insulated to what thickness?
- When insulated pipe temperatures exceed what temperature, a liner shall be installed?
- All of the following materials may be used in low pressure steam and hot water piping except?
- Low pressure steam heating valves up through two inches in size must have bodies of steel, malleable iron or?
- Joints in black wrought iron steam or hot water piping which are embedded in concrete shall be?
- A furnace rated at 120,000BTUH is to be installed 50 feet from the gas meter, it will be supplied by natural gas at an 11 water column, .6 specific gravity, .5 pressure drop and a rated value of 1000BTU per cubic foot. What is the size of the gas line?
- Zinc coating (galvanizing) on metallic fuel gas piping installed below ground.
- Of the following, which is not an approved material for use in a natural gas piping system?
- According to the code of federal regulations "nominal wall thickness" means?
- Cast iron pipe less than ____ inches in diameter may not be installed for gas service lines?
- A pipe manufactured according to a specification not listed in CFR-49 shall be assigned a yield strength of ____ PSI for use in the pipe design formula. Note the pipe will not be tensile tested?
- According to the uniform plumbing code, vents from systems used for chemical wastes must?
- After initial qualification, a welder who works on service lines ____ inches or smaller may not weld unless within the preceding 7.5 calendar months or twice each calendar year at least 2 sample welds are tested and acceptable per app. C sec lll CFR-49
- Piping from a discontinued hot water heating system is removed from a building; the ends are capped to keep out all foreign particles. The contractor plans to reuse this pipe in a potable water system, according to the uniform plumbing code___?
- 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?
- A copper wire is installed alongside a non-metallic underground water main in order to?
- Standard welding procedures for pressure vessel work are provided by the?
- When oxy fuel gas welding pipe joints, what determines the size of the torch tip?
- The first weld pass on a pipe weld is called?
- When preparing pipe for welding, the bevel angle is approximately ____ from the vertical?
- If a gas transmission line is placed under a river, how much soil cover is required?
- Referring to the illustration, this is what type of crane?
- What type of crane would be used as a permanent fixture in a wastewater treatment plant?
- Referring to the diagram, "A" best represents?
- Given: there are 80 lengths op steel pipe to be used in a gas transmission pipeline, the nominal wall thickness of at least 10% but not less than ____ lengths of the pipe must be checked
- 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.
- A structural support for gas transmission system section of pipe that is to be exposed shall not be welded directly to the pipe if the pipeline will be operated at a stress level of ____ or more of the SMYs?
- Blue smoke rising from a batch of hot mix asphalt may indicate?
- When welding a natural gas transportation pipeline connection of 2 inch carbon steel pipe with a 1/2 inch groove weld, the weld _____?
- 10" 90 degree elbow requires 11,200 PSI thrust block. Sand + gravel with clay is 2,000. What size thrust block would be required for 10" 90 degree elbow in soil which is sand + gravel with clay?
- 6" tee 2,900 sand = 1,000 (refer to this table) thrust per 100 PSI/bearing load of soil= the required area of the thrust block per 100 PSI of water pressure, what size is needed?
- Underground vaults used as a pressure reducing station must be ventilated if the internal volume of the vault exceeds?
- Before using rolling equipment over the top of J-M big blue water pipe a minimum of ____inches of backfill material should be placed over the top of the pipe?
- When connecting J-M big blue PVC pipe to mechanical joint or flanged fitting it is recommended to?
- when installing J-M big blue pvc water pipe the manufacturers recommend thrust blocking at all of the following locations except?
- When taping J-M Big Blue water pipe what is the maximum outlet size recommended with service clamps or saddles?
- Any below ground structure used in a propane transmission system must have?
- A water pump is most efficient when?
- Compaction with water from a hose works best in?
- For a T-weld or fillet weld that will not distort parent metal should?
- A relief valve is usually used with?
- Concrete application with forms, wire cages, and plastic is called?
- 1 degree vertical drop in 50 linear feet equals how many inches?
- The marking on a pipe is ABC API 14.00 49.93 AS, identify 49.93?
- If a burn penetrated the skin you should?
- What is volume in cubic yards of spoil from a ditch 18" wide 3' deep and 300' long, sloped at a 1:1?
- Referring to the Diagram, what is the height of the trench box above the slope bottom?
- What is used to clean out a pipeline?
- Referring to the diagram below, identify the bearing of DA?
- What is the veneer reading in the diagram below?
- Referring to the diagram, identify the welding symbol number 2?
- Which of the following is the most heat resistant piping?
- On corporation stop, where doest stop come off the main line of the sewer?
- When water testing reinforced concrete pipe, the maximum leakage allowed is 200 gallons per inch diameter per day per mile. 1 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?
- Given: 800 lineal feet of sewer pipe is to be installed under a paved section of roadway. The average depth of the trench is 10 feet, the width is 3 feet. The sides of the trench are vertical in the bottom 5 feet, there is a 1:1 slope for the top 5 feet, and the roadway is 18" thick, how many truck loads are needed for the pavement?
- Referring to the illustration, what is the horizontal angle from the center line of the water tower to the centerline of the roadway?
- A site drain gradient of 2% is approximately a slope of ___ inches per foot?
- A 6 percent slope would equal ____ inches per foot?
- Given: a section of pipe has to be installed between 2 manholes which are 300' apart. The difference in elevation between the manhole inverts is 1', what is the correct percent of grade setting when using a laser?
- Air entrainment in concrete is used primarily to?
- Which type of tool is used to drive a bolt in between two beams?
- Referring to the diagram, which of the following best represents an American standard beam?
- Proper compaction of soil is best achieved by?
- The rolling movement of the ground as heavy equipment runs over it is called?
- A repose with a ratio of 2:1 has a height of 20 feet from the top to the bottom of the incline. The horizontal run of the slope is ____ feet?
- The grade stake whose top indicates a finished grade is called?
- Asbestos cement pipe is referred to as MEE pipe when the pipe?
- Given; a final inspection of process piping is required after all piping has been installed. The inspection includes a pressure test of the piping. The system shall stand a pressure test of no less than ___ the maximum operating pressure of the system
- 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
- Each valve installed in a liquid pipeline system for hazardous substances must be ___ tested?
- Each valve other than a check valve in a liquid pipeline for hazardous substances, must be equipped with?
- Which of the following is NOT required to be marked on new 6 inch diameter pipe that will be used to convey hazardous substances?
- A backflow prevention device for a boiler shall be installed at least___?
- When potable water is discharged into a drainage system it shall be piped with an approved air gap of?
- Insulation must be used on surfaces within normal reach of building occupants at which of the following temperatures?
- The joint compound approved for use in a fuel gas piping must be applied to the ___ and must be ____ in fuel gas
- What is the minimum air gap required when potable water is discharged into the drainage system?
- If a welder is working on a large interstate gas transmission line how often must he be re-qualified?
- How deep do you set a utility pole that is 40 ft long?
- What lengths are utility poles usually cut or sold in?
- What is the most common problem with wood piles?
- At how many feet off the ground does OSHA require the use of safety nets?
- How many toilets are required by OSHA when you have 20 employees on the job site?
- A chain is measured in what type of increments?
- A chain usually comes in standard lengths of?
- Excluding exceptions under what conditions may non metallic conduit not approved for direct burial be used for an underground 12.5KV insulation
- Which of the following is not required to be marked on new 8 inch diameter pipes that will be used to convey hazardous substances
- 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 percentage of the welding procedures used during welding qualification test must be recorded?
- When tunneling is permitted for outdoor piping, there shall be at least ____ft of clear height above the pipe.
- According to the OSHA rules and regulations, when employees are required to be in a trench at least ____ft deep or more, in unstable soils where there is danger of a cave-in, the sides shall be shored, sheeted, braced, or sloped
- Vibration most effectively increases compaction when used on soils that are primarily ____
- Which of the following is not an advantage of hydraulic shoring over the use of screw jacks?
- To insure proper compaction around piping, trenches shall be backfilled with clean earth in thin layers to at least ___ inches above the top of the pipe thereafter deeper layers are permitted.
- In a proctor test the optimum moisture content in the soil is the amount of moisture at which
- Which soil compaction test uses a test rod in a 1/2" hole 12" deep?
- All gas transmission lines when installed in navigateable rivers must have a minimum soil cover of at least ___ inches
- Which of the following taps may be made into 4 inch cast iron pipe without reinforcement?
- A 2% grade over a horizontal distance of 85 ft, has a vertical drop of ___ft?
- A repose with a ratio of 2:1 has a height of 20 feet from the top to the bottom of the incline, the horizontal run of the slope is ___ft?
- the grade stake who's top indicates a reference grade is called a?
- When laying slip ring pipe it is necessary to?
- A cathodic protection system must be installed no later than ___ after construction is completed for liquid transportation pipeline that will convey hazardous substances
- When it is impractical to test 100% of the days girth welds made on a liquid transportation pipeline for hazardous substances, no less than ___ shall be non destructively tested if the pipe is run within a railroads right of way
- When installing used pipe in a liquid transportation pipeline for a hazardous substance, what percent of the old girth welds must be given a non destructive test?
- Each valve other than a check valve in a liquid pipeline for hazardous substances must be equipped with?
- In new liquid pipeline construction for hazardous materials the manufacturer's specifications must be marked on the wall of the pipe which is at least ____ in diameter or larger
- All pipes entering into a vault must be steel for any pipe that is ___ inches or less in diameter (does not include piping for gauges and controls)
- Each transmission line must have secondary block valves installed at each point on a pipeline within ____ miles of transmission line valve in a class lll location
- Each gas main that will be operated at pressure above 1 P.S.I.G. shall be tested at a pressure of ____P.S.I.G.
- The following is based on test requirements for steel pipelines that will operate at a hoop stress of 30% or more of the SMY's class I or class ll, locations for gas transmission lines (not surface lines) that are within ____ feet hydrostatically tested?
- The class l location for a natural gas pipeline is a location that has?
- When a natural gas transmission pipeline is installed underground, it may not be installed closer than ___ inches to any other pipeline or structure.
- If a pipe is stamped MEE this would mean?
- Plastic pipe used to convey gas can be placed how deep under water?
- To clean stainless with a mixture of nitrogen prior to installation is called?
- An orifice meter is in line and begins to pulsate. You should________?
- The orifice meter measures?
- A sample of oil shows all but?
- You have 8 workers that work for you, each gets paid $8.25 an hour, they each worked 40 hours that week. You had to rent an excavator for 3 days at $85.00 a day, and your main office rent is $1,700 a month. What is your on job cost for that week?
- What do you use to make concrete set up faster?
- Identify three types of unit ties used in masonry wall construction?
- Identify: what type of molding is the diagram?
- Identify what type of molding is in the diagram?
- A contractor that is working a minimum of how many feet above the lower level must be secured with fall protection if there are no sides?
- Which of the following is used to test the compaction of an earth pad?
- What type of bond guarantees that the contractor will do work at the submitted bid price?
- What type of bond guarantees that the contractor will complete a job within its time frame?
- The owner request changes that will cost $2,250 for the contractor in total, $1,000 in labor, and $1,250 in supplies. What is the total cost of the order if he wants to keep a 10% profit?
- Ventilation for a hip roof should include?
- Which is true about the construction of a brick veneer wall?
- Which of the following would show the required spacing for the studs in a wall?
- Labor estimates should include non-productive time for?
- Which type of schedule should the contractor prepare to illustrate the interdependent relationship of task?
- A partnership consist of two equal shares, each has contributed $10,000 to the company. The company owes $30,000 to a supplier, which of the following is true?
- At the end of a project, which method is recommended to ensure that the subcontractors finish their work?
- Welded wire reinforcement for concrete should be lapped to what minimum distance?
- By what date does an employer have to furnish a W-2 form to employees?
- What is net profit?
- A wall is 24' long 8' tall, with 2x4 studs 16" OC; it has a single top plate and a single bottom plate. What is the total number of board feet required?
- Permanent fall arrest systems shall be provided where platforms and walkways are less than?
- Which aspect of erecting precast concrete panels is considered the most important?
- Records that are routinely kept at the jobsite are?
- What is the maximum temperature gypsum can be exposed to?
- The primary purpose of ventilation in an unconditioned room is to prevent?
- Finish flooring should be put in after?
- Who is responsible for the shop drawings?
- What size hole do you drill for a 1/2 inch bolt?
- What is the best type of brick for use with rebar?
- The owner wants to use fiber mesh concrete at $11.75 per cubic yard, the job was agreed upon with regular concrete at $8.25 per cubic yard and wire mesh at $2.00 per cubic yard. The job is 200' by 100' with an average depth of 5" what would the difference be in total cost if the contractor wants to keep a 10% profit?
- How much can you deduct for social security from an employee?
- When laying a concrete masonry wall which of the following is true?
- What do you use to hold rebar together inside a wall form?
- What is not a true statement about managing request for information?
- How many standard sizes are there of rebar?
- The primary weakness of using a bar chart to schedule construction activities is?
- What is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the hardware?
- What do you call the beam above the door?
- Which section of the specifications will provide the height, types, and thickness of the windows?
- To permit acclimation, what is the minimum length of time framing lumber should be at a job site?
- Retainage refers to?
- What should the contractor require from all subcontractors before final payment is made?
- A benefit of a cost control system is?
- What should you not include in your business plan?
- According to OSHA standards, which test is not used to test soil?
- How should you stack steel joist on a job site?
- What type of brick ties do you use on masonry veneer to a wood frame wall ?
- What is the most commonly used footing for an independent column?
- What is the required height of a fire alarm pull?
- What is the minimum turnaround area in an accessible bathroom?
- What do you use to make concrete more abrasion resistant?
- When do you set batter boards?
- What do you use to support rebar in a 6" thick slab?
- In a mat slab or grid slab, where do you place the rebar?
- What is the best way to flash where a hip and valley meet?
- What is the structure behind the chimney called?
- How do you attach EPDM roofing?
- A 45-degree slope is a?
- All of the following are elements of an income statement except?
- A wall being built of 8" x 8" x 16" blocks 220' long. How many blocks are needed per course?
- While bidding a 1727 square foot tile job, your bid at $1.95/sf is accepted. If the owner decides to change to a tile that brings your cost per square foot up to $2.25, what is total of the change order if you would keep a 5% profit?
- An employer's contributions to Workman Compensation are $0.10 per $100 for workers on the jobsite and $0.08 per $100 for employees in the office. What is the total contribution in a typical 80-hour pay period for 215 onsite and 37 in office employees if each employee averages $10 per hour?
- When is the employer required to submit W-4 to the IRS?
- When is the W-2 due by?
- When using the cash method versus the accrued method, when is Income recorded on the books?
- Which is the correct formula for determining Assets within the financial statements?
- When renovating an older apartment complex, you realize that you must remove 4 square feet of existing paint. What is the proper way to handle address this to the tenants?
- What percent of Workman's compensation coverage is the responsibility of the employee? ( What amount is deducted from his Check)
- Which of the following does the Americans with Disabilities Act cover?
- What is not a benefit of only keeping materials on site as needed?
- What does JIT stand for on a jobsite in regards to deliveries?
- What is the best way to record the daily log?
- What is the best way to supplement the daily log?
- What information is kept on the job site?
- If there is an ambiguous term in a contract, against whom is it construed?
- A contract has yet to be accepted and the owner has decided to alter three aspects of the job. What would you call the changes in reference to the contract?
- Owner is one day late on progress payments and the contractor leaves the job. Who is in breach of the contract and what type of breach has occurred?
- What constitutes a contract?
- What is included in Company Overhead?
- What is not included in Company Overhead?
- What is the best source for estimating a Project
- What is not included in bid documents?
- What is the advantage of using an S-Corp?
- What is the advantage of have a sole proprietorship?
- What is not included in a business plan?
- When must a new W-4 form be completed by?
- What is the time frame you can file suit for foreclosure?
- A Bid is the same as?
- Under Lead PRE, contrators must provide lead information for pre ________ housing?
- What is the first step before making payroll checks?
- Peril insurance is for?
- What is a "Cloud" contract?
- Federal UST regulations apply to which of the following?
- When pouring concrete in a tight space between the form and rebar what additive do you use?
- A hole is being excavated that is 181-feet wide, 9-feet deep, and 216-feet long. How many cubic yards will be removed?
- What type of concrete is to be used to strip forms early?
- What is the maximum spacing of studs for 1/2 inch gypsum board?
- What do you use to toenail a joist?
- What safety measures are required when on a swing scaffold?
- How often should a safety harness be inspected?
- What would be the minimum flashing in a valley with mineral shingles be?
- For conventional wood frame construction, non bearing partitions may have a maximum stud spacing of?
- a trench is being excavated 11-feet deep, 3-feet wide and 1400-feet long. How many cubic yards will be removed?
- A ditch is being excavated 11-feet deep, 3-feet wide, 1250-feet long sloped at a 1:1 ratio, how many cubic yards is needed if there is a 27% swell factor?
- A ditch is being excavated 11-feet deep, 3-feet wide, 1250-feet long sloped at a 1:1 ratio, how many cubic yards is needed if there is a 35% compaction rate?
- Refer to the Figure, a ditch is being excavated that is 11-feet deep, 3-feet wide, 1250-feet long, and sloped 1:1. How many cubic yards will be removed?
- Refer to figure, an 11-foot deep ditch is being excavated in Type C soil. The bottom of the ditch is 3 feet wide, sloped regularly, what is the width at the top? (assume its sloped 1:1)
- Given a 60' solid web joist, when would you release the hoist line?
- Given an open web steel joist, when would you release the hoist lines?
- What do you put in concrete to protect against freeze thaw?
- If concrete is to be exposed to salt water, what admixture is added to protect the concrete?
- Where do you install the door stop?
- according to the Mississippi One Call act, what type of underground facility does safety alert orange identify?
- How accurate are markings for facilities required to be according to Mississippi One Call?
- An advantage of a nuclear compaction test over other methods is?
- Why is it easier to get good compaction in a large embankment fill than a small embankment fill?
- What does the Mississippi One Call system require an excavator to do when utility lines are damaged?
- What is the best way to lower the water table in an excavation?
- An excavator gave notice to Mississippi One Call system of the excavation, it is discovered that the facility markings are not correct, who is to blame?
- How long are markings for underground utilities valid for, under the Mississippi One Call system?
- An advantage of an angle or A blade over a straight blade or S blade is?
- According to the One Call system, what type of underground facility does a red marking indicate?
- A 50 foot wide roadway has a 2% slope from the centerline to each edge, if the centerline elevation is 26 feet what is the elevation at the edges?
- A reference stake is at a distance of 18 feet from a hub, how is the distance measured?
- What is considered an emergency excavation by the Mississippi One Call system?
- When can the Mississippi One Call system be contacted for notifications?
- The finish Elevation of the crown of a 28 foot wide road at the centerline is 76.5 feet with a 2% slope to the edges. It has an 8 inch subbase, 6 inch base, and a 4 inch surface coat. What is the finish elevation at the edge prior to laying the subbase?
- The Best method for diverting water from a drainage way that needs to be excavated is?
- If soil fails a compaction test because it was too dry when compacted, the soil will need?
- What is an effect of loading uphill with a scraper?
- When must the renewal notifications for validated markings be renewed?
- When does the Mississippi One Call system require advance written notice?
- Good operator practice for excavating a subdivision when deep cuts are needed includes?
- Before being used at a job site, a safety net must be?
- At what minimum depth is trench protection or sloping of the ditch mandatory?
- What is the preferred traffic control device for use adjacent to a road at night?
- According to OSHA how would cracks in an open Excavation affect the soil classification?
- What is the minimum advance notice that the Mississippi One Call system requires an excavator to provide notice?
- What is the specified depth for removal of an existing structure?
- What is true about groundwater Level?
- How soon must an action for enforcement of the lien be started?
- How often must a report be filed when the withholding is more than $300 a month?
- What is the tax rate for an income in excess of $10,000?
- What is the new employer unemployment insurance rate?
- What percent of monthly wages is an employer allowed to keep from an employee for workers compensation?
- A commercial contractor violates the licensing laws what is the maximum imprisoned time allowed?
- A residential contractor violates the licensing laws what is the maximum imprisoned time allowed?
- Upon renewal of a residential certificate of responsibility the board considers?
- Who is usually responsible for all required building permits?
- What does a bid document usually contain?
- The general rule for a contract is it will be interpreted against ______?
- A thorough understanding of contracts and their proper use is to ____?
- Who does the subcontractor usually contract with?
- Which is considered a fixed asset?
- By what date must an employer give an employee their W-2 forms by?
- How long does an employer have to obtain a completed I-9 form?
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers which of the Following?
- A non-exempt employee is which of the following
- An exempt employee is which of the following?
- A non-exempt employee works 30 hours one week and 50 hours the next week for $12 an hour how much is he paid for the two weeks?
- How long must an employer keep an OSHA form 301 on file?
- A willful violation is when an employer intentionally commits a violation with indifference to the law, what is the penalty?
- Who is responsible for the safety at the construction site?
- To make estimating total cost of labor easier work should be organized by ____?
- What is an advantage to grouping the materials into logical construction phases?
- How do you reduce the exposure to loss by theft?
- What is a result of underestimating the cost of materials?
- A reason to exercise cost control is to ______________?
- What does a bid bond ensure?
- In a Joint Venture only one partner has a certificate of responsibility, what is required for bidding a contract?
- What is one advantage to an S corporation?
- What is the maximum job you can do without the respective license?
- Occupational license taxes are required by:
- Which type of license below requires a four hour course in “Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Law?"
- From the time the board receives the Contractors license application to the time the license is issued, out of state applicants have a mandatory waiting period of:
- The Occupational Safety & Health Act requires which employers to have an emergency action plan in place for their employees?
- Theft of office equipment would be covered under which type of policy below?
- Which item below would be considered part of the company general overhead?
- What is the term for a project where a contractor will provide the financing, permitting, & land for the owner of a project?
- What business structure is usually time limited?
- Who is required to take 4 hours of continuing education every year?
- What question can you NOT ask in an interview?
- What question can you legally ask employee when giving an interview?
- What should the daily log show in it?
- What should the daily log NOT have in it?
- Who is responsible for preparing the budget for a project?
- What is the name for a legal item that can be placed in a contract that will allow the terms to be dictated prior to acceptance of the contract?
- When a company sends an invoice that says “net 30”, what does it mean?
- Whose responsibility is it to ensure the project meets zoning conditions?
- What is the purpose of a silt fence around an erosion site?
- What ratio will you use to see if you can pay your debts?
- What % retainage is commonly withheld from “progressive payment"?
- What % penalty do you pay for failing to pay a trust tax?
- What is the main reason a contractor gets a “peril builders’ risk” policy?
- Who does not require a contracting license for work at $10,000?
- What happens if the contractor submits a “change proposal” for a substitute of a product & it is approved?
- Who is responsible for providing the survey, plot, and plans?
- What type business can sell its assets without selling the business itself?
- What happens to a partnership if one dies?
- Who may require a business plan?
- What is the term for the documents turned in when submitting a bid?
- Good ethical conduct is necessary to maintain the ______ of the bidding process.
- What is not included in an invitation to bid?
- What is the typical range of the percent of a contract amounts for a bond premium?
- What is required to be on the bid envelope?
- Which of the following is a Residential Contractor NOT required to do?
- What are home improvement contractors required to have before beginning work?
- Which Contractors are required to complete 4 hours of instruction in Louisiana’s “Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law?”
- What is the length of the waiting period associated with out of state contractors from submittal of the application to the issuing of the license?
- What is the additional surcharge applied to out-of-state contractors?
- Another qualifying party must be found within ___ days of termination of the previous qualifying party.
- If the qualifying party terminates employment, the board must be notified within ___days.
- What is the minimum required liability coverage or protection for residential contractors?
- What is required to work as a Residential Contractor?
- Which of the following is not a Major Classification?
- Who appoints members to the State Board of Contractor’s and how many members is it composed of?
- Which type of company is least affected by the death of a shareholder?
- _________ refers to the amount of cash available after the liabilities or debts are paid.
- Whose responsibility is it to prepare budgets for a project?
- Whose responsibility is it to maintain project records and reports?
- Louisiana New Hire Reporting Program requires all new hires & rehired employees to be reported no later than _______.
- What are the working restrictions on minors under the age of 16 in regard to hours worked?
- Within how many days must employees be paid their wages in full after quitting, being laid off or being fired?
- The EPA issued regulations in 1990 authorizing the creation of a _______ permitting system for stormwater
discharges from a select group, including construction activities disturbing five or more acres.
- In order to be qualified as an underground tank by the EPA, how much of a 5500 gallon tank must be undeground?
- According to Louisiana Revised Statutes, contractors are required to pay subcontractors and suppliers within how many days?
- How soon after checks are issued must the payroll journal be updated to reflect the new account balance?
- How many members of the board shall have the majority of their experience as a licensed contractor in the field of highway and street construction?
- What is the maximum surcharge that the board has the authority to assess with an additional surcharge of no more than how much with the application for and issuance of a contractor’s license to a contractor not domiciled in the state of Louisiana?
- If filling a 1750 gallon tank to treat an area whose specifications call for a 1.5% solution of herbicide, how much hebicide will be needed for the full tank?
- A sprayer has a 3,500 gallon capacity and will apply 42 gallons of solution to each acre. How many acres can be treated if the tank is ¾ of the way full?
- If it takes 75 pounds of granular herbicide to treat an acre, how much hebicde would be needed to treat an area 2715’ x 102’?
- What is the term used to describe herbicides that when applied to mixed vegetation will not affect all plants equally?
- What is the safest way to drive a tractor while on an incline?
- Which of the following is the best target for basal application of herbicides?
- A lot is cleared of hardwood trees but you are not able to immediately treat the stumps with herbicides. When you return a few days later, what is the best method for applying the herbicides?
- Which tissue layer of woody plants transfers most foilar-applied herbicides?
- What is the term for a plant that lives for more than 2 years?
- What is the minimum number of threads must be engaged in an explosion proof or fire proof environment?
- Minimum size equipment ground for flexible cords must be no smaller than:
- Underground wires are not allowed to pass under a pool or within the area extending ___ horizontally from the inner wall of a swimming pool.
- What is the minimum size grounding conductor for a 60 Amp Panel?
- 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 ?
- A recessed luminere must be separated from insulation by at least____ if it is not type IC.
- MC cable shall be supported and secured by any of the following except:
- What needs to happen before sealing a pipe with a cable inside?
- In a 3-phase, 4- wire transformer, what is the maximum voltage to ground allowed on ungrounded conductors?
- What is a retaining wall above a flat roof called?
- How do you make a control joint in a concrete wall?
- The door is best identified as a:
- A Cylinder test should be kept at a:
- When erecting a steel building, the last step is:
- When placing house wrap on a building, what is the proper step?
- What is the first step when installing a casement window?
- What type of roofing system uses a torch or heating device?
- When removing a column form, the concrete needs repairs and holes to be filled, when is the best time to do it?
- An excavation is to be 4' deep 300' long 1'6" wide at the bottom with the sides sloping up at a 1:1 ratio. How many cubic yards of material will be removed?
- When is the best time to level a block in a masonry wall?
- After inspecting a weld on rebar, you see that it has a crack. What is done to correct?
- How do you plumb a steel column after it has been attached?
- A length of structural steel is marked with C 15x33.9. This means the beam is:
- If 4 1/2" of a 3' x 1' shingle shows, how many shingles are required to cover 1 square of roofing?
- When preparing a building site, to what depth should roots and stumps be removed?
- With concrete that contains an accelerant, when would curing compound be added?
- At what height can you drill sheet pilings?
- Identify the welding sign
- Identify diagram C
- Identify diagram A
- Identify diagram B
- When back filling around a drainage pipe, what is the depth of the lifts?
- When you drive pilings into sandy soil what do you pump around the pilings for extra support?
- When you are drilling using an auger what do you pump around the casing for lubrication?
- Prior to shipping to a jobsite, how are holidays / imperfections found in PVC?
- Identify item C
- What size pipe is needed to handle 320,000 BTUh from 75 feet away?
- What type of copper cannot be buried underground?
- What type of copper is used in panel heaters?
- What is the best way to apply hardwood strip flooring to a wooden subfloor?
- What is the best way to apply a laminate strip floor to a wooden subfloor?
- When is the best time to apply polyethylene to the sewer an cleanout in a slab?
- When installing anchor bolts in a slab, what is the best time to place them?
- Why do you trowel concrete?
- What is the quietest type of plumbing pipe?
- What is the quietest type of plumbing pipe?
- Refer to the Diagram; The set of stairs shown stands 10’6” tall. What is the height of an individual riser?
- After grubbing a lot what is the best soil that remains?
- A house that is 32’ wide with 9’6” walls has a gable roof with a 6’ rise to ridge. How many standard sized bricks are needed for one gable end of the house with a 5 % waste factor?
- Identify the Ash Dump
- Identify the Ash Catch
- Identify the Damper
- A bedroom is 12’ x 16’. What is the distance from one corner to the opposite corner?
- How do you attach drywall to a metal window?
- A 44' long wall has studs that are 16" on center. How many studs are required for this wall if there is a double stud on each end?
- A wall on 2" x 4" studs, with 1/2" dry wall on each side what is the width of the doorjamb?
- What is the elevation of Lot 406?
- What is the height of a cabinet above a refrigerator?
- What is the final thing done in a house?
- When using contact cement to apply Formica (laminate), how long does it take for the glue to adhere?
- What is the last thing done on an asphalt shingle roof?
- What is the order for putting house wrap on a building?
- Where is rough in plumbing run?
- How do you flatten welded wire mesh?
- What in a home uses a 240V connection?
- What do you do when nailing sheet rock?
- A service station gas distribution system in a convenience store must have a disconnect within how many feet?
- A transformer has 75 KVA and 470 volts 3 phased with efficiency of 90%. What is the ampacity required for the primary conductor?
- What is minimum sized branch circuit required for outline lighting?
- What is the maximum spacing between supports for a 4 inch diameter run of ENT?
- The maximum cross sectional field of conductors for a rigid metal conduit containing 3 or more conductors is_____% of the total inner area.
- Each circuit leading to or through a gasoline dispenser must have a disconnect that is:
- Receptacle in a basement in damp areas are required to be:
- What is the approximate voltage draw of 540 Watts single phase 200 AMPs ?
- What is the total demand for five household ranges that are each rated at 11.3 KW?
- Recessed light fixtures that can be in contact with insulation are designated:
- A single phase 200 volt ¾ Hp motor will draw how many AMPs ?
- At least how many inches of free conductor shall be left at an outlet switch where it emerges from its raceway or a cable sheath for splices and connections for extra devices
- How many times can a grounding electrical system be spliced with a bonded connector?
- An employer and his 8 employees have just moved to a new facility. OSHA requires:
- Metal Clad Cable requires support at a maximum interval of :
- What is the smallest sized grounding conductor for communications cable that is required to be grounded when entering a building?
- What is the minimum air space that must be between the walls of a metal connect box at the nearest exposed current carrying conductor and the door?
- What is the maximum overcurrent protection on a commercial infrared lamp?
- The lower edge of an outdoor sign shall be placed how far above areas that are accessible to vehicles?
- When a counter is in a residential dwelling what is the maximum height above the cabinet for an outlet?
- When horizontal insulated branch circuit conductors are not attached to a building the minimum horizontal clearance of the building is:
- According to OSHA what pressure of decompressed air may be used for cleaning purposes?
- What is the maximum rating of overcurrent protection for a 600V transformer that has a 9 amp current?
- A drawbridge has 1.5 Hp motor rated for continuous duty has a temperature of 55° C. What is the maximum percentage of the nameplate current rating for this duty cycle?
- Which of the following is not acceptable for wiring the car on a hoist elevator?
- Branch circuit conductors within____ inches of a ballast shall have a temperature rating of_____degrees Celsius.
- A parallel figure using two THW copper conductors per phase, needs an overcurrent protection of 800 Amps. What is the trade size of the grounding electrode conductors on the service entrance?
- A single phase supply conductor and a phase converter shall be protected from over current at a maximum of what percentage of the phase converter main plate, single phase, input full load AMP
- Flexible metal conduit shall be supported at intervals not exceeding:
- A coaxial ground electrode reads 63 Volts between the ends of the electro service ground. What is required for proper grounding?
- The ampacity of a 15 foot feeder tap conductor that supplies a power board must be at least ______ ampacity of the feeder.
- What is the minimum size wire feeding a surge arrestor for circuits exceeding 1000 V
- What size copper grounding electroconductor is required for a 300 Amp THHN copper service entrance conductor?
- What must be done to meet NEC when a grounding electro conductor is run inside a non-continuous metal conduit?
- If a 480 V cable has to be run over and between two buildings, the cable must be above what grade?
- When using threaded fittings in a Class 1 Division 1 areas, at least how many threads must be engaged?
- A compartment or chamber to which two air ducts are connected and which forms a part of the air distribution system is called
- A minimum size conductor permitted for parallel grounded conductors and multiple conduits is :
- A minimum size grounding conductor permitted for cable sheathes and communication circuits?
- How shall boxes and fittings be installed in a wall constructed of combustible materials?
- A single phase motor has dual element fuse. What is the maximum percentage of volt load current allowed?
- How high above the bottom of a bus enclosure shall the conduit be allowed to rise?
- Cables run through bored holes in wooden structural members of a building shall be kept at least how far from nearest edge of the member?
- What is the minimum rating of surge arrestors over 1500 V?
- What is the maximum resistance of a ground rod?
- Surface mounted fixtures which contain ballast and are to be mounted on a low density cellulose fiberboard ceiling must be at least how far from the surface of the fiber board?
- What is the minimum sized conductor for over current protection in a Class 1 circuit?
- Class 1 Division 1 defines its location with:
- At least how many inches of free conductor shall be allowed at each end where conduit or raceways enter the enclosure?
- What is the maximum circuit breaker allowed to protect a 14 AWG wire?
- Flat conductor cable ( FCC) can be used in:
- The secondary circuit from a sign transformer or power supply enclosed in a non-metallic conduit. A bonding conductor is required and must be:
- A transformer with a flammable liquid installed in a Class 1 location must be:
- For Cable sheathes and communication circuits, what is the minimum size grounding conductor?
- An office building has a non-continuous load subtotal of 10,350 VA and a continuous load subtotal of 18,120 VA. What is the minimum single phase 240 V overcurrent protection for the device required?
- An apartment building has 40 units with 240 V single phase service. They are adding 6000 Watt dryers to each unit. What will the change in current be?
- A nonmetallic sheath cable needs a minimum of what size copper equipment grounding conductor when operating at 60 amps?
- The minimum over current protection for an automatic return motor compressor is what percentage of the name plate rating?
- An insulated metal sheath 3/4 " diameter cable in a line has a minimum bend radius of how many times the diameter?
- A 600 V, 9 Amp line in transformer shall have an individual overcurrent device on the primary side rated at a maximum of what percentage of the rated primary cirrent of the transformer?
- A circuit in which all components are connected in tandem is called:
- What is the smallest conductor that can be used for service supply for a receptacle of less than 50 V?
- What is the number of # 12 THWN conductors using 3/8" flexible metal conduit allowed outside the conduit?
- Conductors of Class 2 and Class 3 circuits and communication cables are within the same raceway provided all the conductors are:
- The rating of the disconnecting means of the phase converter in place shall be what percentage of the rated maximum single phase input of the full load?
- A bend in armored cable can have a radius to the inner edge of the curve of no less than how many times the diameter of the cable?
- If a 3-phase, 4 wire transformer secondary feeds a 3-phase 4wire panel, the neutral in the panel must be:
- What is the minimum sized wire needed for an electrically powered irrigation machine that has 60 Amp service?
- What is the maximum rating for branch circuits that supply neon signs?
- A device without moving parts that converts a current voltage to a different voltage is called a :
- How often must personal fall arrest systems be inspected?
- A ladder leaning against a two story building must extend how many inches beyond its point of rest ?
- What is the maximum overcurrent protection for a branch circuit that supplies a single non-motor operated appliance that is rated at 20 Amps?
- The ampacity of the conductors from generator terminals to the first distribution device must be what percentage of the nameplate current rating?
- A 4" RMC will have a bending radius of not less than ______ inches.
- A disconnecting means for stationary 130 HP air conditioner motor may be :
- What is the maximum weight of a luminaire that may be supported solely by an outlet box?
- An employer is required by OSHA to provide all of the following except:
- Where shall overcurrent devices not be located in hotels or motels?
- In the vicinity of aircraft, the hazardous area around power plants or aircraft fuel tanks must extend how far above the upper surface of the wings and/or engine enclosure?
- A transformer with a flammable liquid installed in a Class 1 location must be :
- A run of 3/4" EMT requires an offset bend around an 8" square column. The bends will be 45 degrees. What is the distance between the bends?
- A mobile home has an existing 240 V connected load 51 Amps on both legs. It has an existing Air Conditioner registered at 1440 VA and 120V that will be replaced with a 240 V unit that is rated at 3600 VA. The minimum service must be:
- The role of safety monitor is to :
- A field bend of 3 1/2" Rigid Metal Conduit that only makes one sharp bend must have a minimum radius of ______inches.
- What is the minimum voltage on a Class III PLTC Cable ?
- What is the minimum size flexible cable permitted within the battery enclosure for a solar photovoltaic systems?
- What type of conduit cannot be used for electric fire pump controls?
- How far from the finished surface of a noncombustible wall can you have an outlet box?
- With conduit moving from a Class 1 into an unclassified location, where are you required to seal?
- How thick must sealant be applied on a 1/2" seal?
- Where is the emergency disconnect for a carnival ride located?
- What type of motor enclosure is rated for prolonged submersion?
- What is the maximum number of #14 wires will fit in an 18 cubic inch metal box?
- What is the minimum thickness of a plate electrode composed of nonferrous metal?
- What is the minimum depth to bury a grounding ring?
- What is the minimum thickness of a steel plate electrode?
- What is the minimum size surge arrestor conductor for line of over 1000V?
- When charging an electric car you must supply the branch circuit conductors with what percent of over current protection of the maximum load?
- What is NOT an acceptable way to tag a grounded conductor that is size 6 AWG or smaller?
- If lighting is left on for longer than 3 hours it is considered?
- What is the maximum voltage under which a portable building may be placed?
- Holiday lights or temporary lights may be left up for no longer than _____.
- Where is GFCI protection NOT required at a Circus?
- Where is a GFCI not permitted at a circus?
- Who is fined if OSHA finds a problem with the temporary lighting on a job site?
- What class of driver's license is required to operate a 15,000 pound bucket truck?
- What is the minimum required work space needed in a man hole that has cables on both side?
- What is the required overhead clearance on a 47 KV line that passes over a Roof with a pitch of 4 on 12?
- What is the required overhead clearance on a 47 KV line that passes over a drive way?
- What type of PLTC cable is suitable for use in ducts plenums or other spaces for environmental air?
- What is the required separation between the conductive racks and non conductive cases in SOLAR Photovoltaic Systems?
- What signifies a Class 1 location?
- What is not foreign to a transformer vault?
- What does TDOE stand for?
- How deep must a 480 V direct burial cable be buried if it has no concrete cover?
- Which of the following statements is true about NFPA?
- Supports in a bussway are required every ____ft
- How is a disconnect sized when it is controlling more than one motor?
- A screwshell fixture is good for ____ Watts
- What is the required clearance for a recessed luminere from combustible materials?
- IMC type cable must be secured _____ft from the cabinet and ______ft on center after that.
- NM type cable must be secured _____ft from the cabinet and ______ft on center after that.
- What does a voltmeter measure?
- What is the over current protection required for a #12 copper wire?
- What is the separation of dry type transformers from combustible materials?
- A church with a meeting hall is considered a place of assembly. How many people is a place of assembly intended for?
- A tap conductor may extend no further than _____ feet from a junction box.
- Cinder block building 20 x 40 assuming no waste
- What is the first thing installed in a suspended ceiling?
- 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?
- According to OSHA, temporary stairs on a jobsite shall have landings every _____ feet of vertical height.
- A building has a 50' x 100' flat roof. The felt is 4' 4" wide and 100 ' long. How many rolls are needed to cover the roof if there is a 3" lap?
- A wooden frame wall made of 2" x 4" boards is 98" high including a double top plate. If there is a 1" gap from the top plate to the studs, how long are the studs?
- While hanging a steel beam, when can the hoist be removed?
- When a telephone line is run into a new building, how does it have to be run?
- 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?
- What is the purpose of a girt?
- When do you open the valve on a steam boiler?
- On a hip and valley roof what do you frame first?
- 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?
- A building is 600' x 400' with 8 ' walls. How many sheets of plywood are needed to sheathe the outside of the building?
- A concrete wall form will have dimensions of 8' x 4' x 20'. How many sheets of plywood are required to sheathe the outside if there is an 8% waste factor?
- A grocery store is 100' x 400' with 16 ' walls. The painter will charge $8 per square. How much will painting the building cost if the sides need 2 coats of primer and one coat of paint, while the front and rear only require one coat of both primer and paint?
- If you pour a parking lot next to an existing building, what kind of joint is created?
- What is the nominal size of a brick joint?
- What tool is used to grout ceramic tile?
- Where is the safety latch attached to a safety harness?
- When moving a 45' bundle of rebar what must be used?
- Scaffolding 6' tall is required to have _____.
- Scaffolding 10' tall is required to have _____.
- At what foot intervals does scaffolding have to be tied to a building?
- When building a metal stud wall with an 8' drop- in ceiling how long are the studs?
- You buy 1000 lineal feet of molding that costs $13.50 per 100'. You receive a 15% contractor's discount. If the bill is paid within 10 days, there is a 10% discount. If the bill is paid within 2 days there is an additional 2% discount. There is a 6% sales tax. What would the final cost be if the bill is paid on the first day?
- How mant square feet of soffit vent does a house require if it has a living area of 1200 sq ft?
- When operating a bulldozer in muddy soil and it keeps sinking what do you do to give it better traction?
- What tool is used to stretch a chain link fence?
- A gable roof has a run of 18' and a pitch of 8/12. What is the rise to ridge?
- 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?
- How do we form a control joint?
- How many 8" x 8 " x 16" block are required to make a wall that is 25 ' by 8' with a 5% waste factor?
- How many 8" x 2 1/4 " brick are required to make a wall that is 25 ' by 8' with a 5% waste factor?
- How many standard sized brick are required to make a wall that is 25 ' by 8' with a 5% waste factor?
- When do you start compacting asphalt?
- Where do you start applying the felt on the roof?
- Where do you start applying shingles on a roof?
- What is the worst thing to use to compact sand or gravel?
- How is exterior vinyl siding nailed?
- What do you call the water connection on the outside of the house?
- On a jobsite, there is a hole that measures 100' x 40' x 8' deep. If you must remove 3/8" more, how many cubic yards of material will you be removing?
- How many truckloads (26cy) are needed to move 1000 cy of dirt that has a 21% swell factor?
- After you apply a sand coat finish on a gypsum wall, how long do you wait before applying a second coat?
- If you have a 60" header, what is the width of your rough opening?
- A building has a 36' x 40' flat roof. If you use 15# felt that comes in 400sq. Ft. rolls that cost $20 each, what is the total cost of the felt if you apply 5 layers to the roof? Assume no waste, laps or overages.
- What type of flashing is used on an clay tile roof?
- How do you remove asphalt shingles from a roof?
- According to OSHA, welding torches shall be lighted by___?
- The minimun thickness of a 12 ft. high chimney, which is 18" in diameter is_ gage?
- The minimun temperature to activate a fire damper is__ degrees F.
- What type of gauge is required on a steam boiler?
- According to OSHA, what is the maximum height for a stockpile of combustible materials?
- What is the maximum size roof area in Sq.Ft. that could use a 3" vertical roof drain leader, if the rainfall is 3" per hr.?
- Where shall not a condensate line be discharged?
- What is the maximum horizontal spacing for PEX piping hanger support?
- What does EDT level measure when calculating energy loads?
- What is the maximum support distance for 1" vertical steel pipe?
- According to OSHA, which of the following shall be provided to access a scaffold?
- What is the minimum thickness for galvanized duct in a single dwelling unit?
- For public use water closet, bowls must be:
- Cleanout plug openings may be used for t
