Questions from Course Tree

1) When a stair with the highest rise and minimal run is too lengthy for an existing rough
entrance, what is the optimal solution?
a) Install a set of winders.
b) Cut out the header and rebuild the R.O. to suit.
c) Decrease the tread size by shortening the nosing just enough to clear the
headroom.
d) Increase the riser height to steepen the stair just enough to clear the
headroom.

2) When stairs are provided for access and exit into a public spa, they must be equipped with
which of the following?
a) guard
b) handrails on both sides
c) handrail with a height of not less than 700 mm and not more than 1000 mm
d) handrail

3) Is a permission necessary to be obtained?

a) within 48 hours of commencing work
b) within 48hrs of completing a job
c) before commencing work
d) within 72 hours of job completion date

4) What precautions must be taken while working with PVC solvent cements and primers
within an enclosed structure?
a) Wear approved gloves, keep containers tightly closed when not in use, open only when brush
is to be used to dispense primer or solvent cement and ventilate area.
b) Keep containers tightly closed when not in use, open only when brush is to be
used to dispense primer or solvent cement and ventilate are
c) Wear leather palmed gloves and only cut a small hole in the lid of the
containers large enough for the brush required to dispense materials.
d) Wear cotton gloves, cut a small hole in the lid of the containers large enough
for the brush required to dispense materials and ventilate area as needed.

5) What requirements must be met prior to placing asphalt shingles on a roof?

a) Install roof vents.
b) Install first row of shingles.
c) Install roof edge.
d) Install eave protection.
6) How do you stiffen the joists in a dimensional lumber floor system?
a) Install 2x4 blocks between joists at 6' o/c max.
b) Install cross-bridging between joists at 7' o/c max.
c) Install vertical stiffeners to all joists at 2" o/c.
d) Install continuous stiffeners to all joists at 2' o/c.

7) Which of the following is the most effective way to remove paper

wallpaper?
a) Pull the dry wallpaper off and wash the surface with white spirit.
b) Apply hot water with an emulsifier over the entire surface, remove the wallpaper with a
spatula and wash the surface to remove the paste
c) Sand the surface, Remove the wallpaper with a spatula and wash the surface to remove the
paste.
d) Pull the dry wallpaper off, remove the wallpaper with a spatula and sand the surface.

8) What is the minimal amount of ground cover required for underground gas
pipes?
a) 14
b) 10
c) 16
d) 20

9) Which technique is necessary before backfilling trenches after the bituminous

fill insulation has cured?
a) Install 6 mil poly to prevent soil intrusion.
b) Inspect the insulation for cracks.
c) Install plywood over the insulation.
d) Install a vapor barrier over the insulation.

10) How long is the diagonal of a 12 x 5 foot rectangle?

a) 11ft
b) 13ft
c) 15ft
d) 9ft

11) A 100-foot-long curtain wall with a 3-inch gap must be fire-stopped using 2
inches of self-leveling caulking. What quantity of material is necessary to fill the void?
a) 3.20 cu. ft.
b) 4.16 cu. ft.
c) 50.60 cu. ft.
d) 41.60 cu. ft.

12) During asbestos abatement, which form of coverall should be worn?

a) cotton
b) Fire retardant
c) insulated
d) Disposable

13) How would you define a Class B fire?

a) Fires that involve combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium.
b) Fires that involve energized electrical equipment, such as wiring, controls,
motors or appliances.
c) Fires involving common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber
and trash.
d) Fires involving flammable liquids, gases, gasoline and synthetic or oil-based
products.

14) When mounting a lamp post to a concrete foundation with four bolts and the post is not
level on the base, you must?
a) Remove the post and level the concrete
b) Level the lower side with a steel shim
c) Send the post back to the manufacturer
d) Drill and tap new bolts into the base

15) Which of the following is the best approach to establish the height of guides while
forming a mortar bed?
a) transposing the building’s elevation.
b) taking a measurement starting from the ceiling.
c) transferring a measurement of the finished floor line.
d) locating the sub floor’s highest point.

16) What adjustment must be made when closing a casement window if the lock mechanism
would not shut completely or is too tight?
a) Moving the latch down.
b) Moving the latch up.
c) Moving the latch in.
d) Moving the locking arm in towards the window.

17) is the construction of a close cornice?

a) Cutting rafter tails flush with the building and lapping fascia over sheathing.
b) Carrying the sloped soffit line of the gable to the horizontal fascia.
c) Sloping the soffit to match the roof slope and covering the wall to soffit junction with a
cornice molding.
d) Continuing the horizontal soffit line to the gable overhang and plumbing up
to create a "pork chop".

18) A 26.5-meter-long, 4-inch-diameter stainless steel pipe needs hangers spaced every 1.6
metres. With hangers at both ends of the pipe run, how many hangers are necessary to
support the pipe?
a) 18
b) 14
c) 20
d) 22

19) What process is used for erecting formwork corners?

a) Plumb in both directions and brace them immediately.
b) Plumb in one direction only and brace because the form will be pulled to
plumb in the other direction when straightening walls.
c) Get close to plumb in both directions and then fine tune them after all wall
forms are set.
d) Do not be concerned with plumbing of corners until entire wall forms are set.

20) Which of the following is a triangle-based roof support system?

a) gusset plate
b) trusses
c) triangular purlins

21) How is the sheeting of a truss roof installed?

a) Install ridge blocking and permanent bracing then remove temporary
bracing as it gets in the way of the roof sheeting.
b) Remove all temporary bracing and sheet roof.
c) Install ridge blocking, all permanent bracing and remove temporary bracing.
d) Install ridge blocking, sheet roof and remove temporary bracing as it gets in
the way of the sheeting then install the permanent bracing.

22) After applying glazing tape during the installation of a glass panel with many panes of
glass, flush glazing, which of the following is performed?
a) make the finish joints.
b) inserting the glass in the rails.
c) fastening the upper rail.
d) placing setting blocks in the bottom rail.

23) A contractor will dig a 58,500-cubic-foot basement. He removes 3,950 cu. ft.,
followed by 9,325 cu. ft., 6,581 cu. ft., and 4,873 cu. ft. How many cubic feet are
left in the cellar?
a) 34,131 cu. ft.
b) 33,861 cu. ft.
c) 31,071 cu. ft.
d) 33,771 cu. ft.

24) If a contractor pays an average rate of $20.00 per hour and wishes to mark up the cost of
labour by 15%, what will be the average labour cost on contracts?
a) 21.5
b) 20.3
c) 23
d) 26

25) In which of the following was the concrete distribution line most obstructed?
a) hopper outlet.
b) pipe reducers.
c) 90-degree elbows.
d) 45-degree elbows.

26) When a chief building authority issues a Stop Work Order, the order becomes effective on
which of the following dates?
a) delivered by a building inspector or an authorized person
b) posted on the site
c) made by the chief building official
d) served on the affected persons

27) Which of the following parts should the outriggers be put on a 5 ft. x 10 ft. mobile
scaffold?
a) 2nd section
b) 1st section
c) 5th section
d) 3rd section

28) Which of the following is not authorised on computer room floors of buildings
that are intended to be non-combustible?
a) computer data cables
b) electrical transformers and main equipment control panel
c) optical fiber cables
d) electrical wires

29) How many times is the area of a circle 200 mm in diameter bigger than the area of a circle
40 mm in diameter?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 20
d) 25

30) Which of the following should the cement finisher apply to achieve a smooth, thick, and
firm surface?
a) darby
b) metal fiber broom.
c) wood hand float.
d) steel trowel

31) How is angle iron attached to the framework of a four-story building in order to support a
masonry veneer?
a) At the top of foundation wall and every other floor level.
b) At the top of foundation wall and at each floor level.
c) At the top of foundation wall and midpoint of the building.
d) At the top of grade level foundation wall only.

32) When erecting column forms for a future flat slab, where should the column be poured?
a) Be set at the underside of the column capital.
b) Be set at underside of concrete beam.
c) Be set at underside of slab.
d) Be set at underside of dropped panel.

33) How long must the header of a window be if the ultimate window size from outside of
jamb to outside of jamb is 3234 inches? "?
a) 32½"
b) 36¾"
c) 38¾"
d) 35 ½ “

34) This device is used to prevent the entry of gases into a structure.
a) Gasket
b) P trap
c) Ball valve
d) Quick tee adaptor

35) What is the shortest ladder necessary to ascend vertically 2.532 m to another floor?
a) 4.0m
b) 3.7m
c) 2.8m
d) 3.5m

36) Where is the lanyard fastened during scaffold assembly?

a) below the shoulders
b) above the head
c) below the waist
d) below the feet.

37) What must be done to prevent snow accumulation at the junction when a chimney on a
sloping roof is wider than 30 inches?
a) Install a flat section of roof behind the chimney.
b) Install a membrane flashing up the chimney.
c) Install flashing at least 150 mm (6") up the chimney.
d) Install a saddle.

38) The pressure gauge on a container carrying a gas would indicate a lower reading if the gas
was?
A ladder safety standard, the 4-to-1 rule state that the
ladder should be 1 foot away from the wall for every 4 feet
the ladder rises. This allows for maximum stability. So, for
instance, if the ladder touches the wall 8 feet off the
ground, the base of the ladder should be 2 feet away from
the wall.
a) cooled
b) to expand
c) heated
d) a constant temperature

39) What process is performed to avoid sound transmission between apartments

in a multifamily dwelling?
a) By using expanded foam to ensure that there are no gaps for the sound to
pass thru.
b) By using a low-density gypsum to dampen the sound and add acoustic
insulation.
c) By leaving a 1" air space between the exterior sheathing and the wall
cladding.
d) Install resilient channels between the stud and wall finish and add acoustic
insulation.

40) A door is fitted in a rough aperture, but the top corner on the strike side does
not seal tightly against the weatherstripping. How is this to be remedied?
a) Shim behind the brick mould at the bottom of the strike side.
b) Shim behind the brick mould at the top on the hinge side.
c) Shim behind the brick mould at the bottom on the hinge side and at the top
on the strike side.
d) Shim behind the brick mould at the bottom on the strike side and at the top
on the hinge side.

41) What role do oxygen and acetylene regulators play?

a) they control the working pressure
b) they mix gases for combustion
c) they keep gases separate
d) they increase cylinder pressure

42) How many linear metres (foot) of 38 mm 38 mm horizontal strapping at 600mm o.c. are
required for a 2.9-meter-tall, 9-meter-long wall?
a) 46m
b) 54 m
c) 52m
d) 66m

43) What tool should be used to test for a short circuit?

a) an ammeter
b) a wattmeter
c) a voltmeter
d) an ohmmeter

44) What is the radius of a circle that has a 240 mm diameter?

a) 480.00 mm
b) 76.43 mm
c) 12.00 mm
d) 120.00 mm
45) How do you install sequence-matched panelling?
a) Must be placed on the long walls first in order to maintain the pattern
b) Can only be used on walls that have no doors or windows.
c) Can be installed in any order as long as they are not turned upside down
d) Will arrive on site numbered in sequence and must be installed that way

46) Which modification must be made while pouring the column, beam, and slab
simultaneously?
a) Re-level the beam.
b) Raise the column form height to support the slab form.
c) Cut the column form height to allow for the beam form.
d) Reinforce the column form.

47) What kind of pipework resists corrosion and high temperatures?

a) aluminum
b) stainless steel
c) cast iron
d) carbon steel

48) Using a builder's level, the backsight reading at the reference location is 1.450 metres, but
the foresight reading at the target point is 1.750 metres. What is the elevation of the
destination if the reference point is 100 m?
a) 99.750 m
b) 101.750 m
c) 99.700 m
d) 101.450 m

49) What should be performed before to utilising a pneumatic tool?

a) Drain the water from the compressor.
b) Drain the oil from the compressor.
c) Put a couple of drops of water into the tool where the air hose attaches
d) Put a couple of drops of oil into the tool where the air hose attaches.

50) How should minor gaps in an insulated concrete form system be filled?
a) Fill with small amounts of concrete prior to pouring.
b) Use a small bead of low expansion foam to seal.
c) Scribe and fit a piece of plywood to fit and the seal gap.
d) Use high expansion foam to ensure a tight seal.
51) What should be put on top of a concrete foundation wall when isolating the bottom plate
from the concrete?
a) 1" of rigid insulation.
b) Continuous bead of caulking.
c) Filler strip.
d) Sill gasket.

52) What is the best way to avoid the opening of mitered joints?
a) Glue the joints.
b) Undercut the mitre.
c) Toenail the casing.
d) Use galvanized nails.

53) What is the grade % when there is a 216-inch drop and a 500-foot run?
a) 0.036
b) 0.065
c) 0.042
d) 0.028

54) What diameter will a 10 numbered wood auger bit drill?

a) 10/32 inch
b) 5/8 inch
c) 1/2inch
d) 1.0inch

55) The two most widespread types of Teflon thread sealants are liquid and?
a) stick
b) tape
c) spray
d) gelatin

56) When an aluminium door scrapes against the full surface opposite the strap hinges, which
of the following will avoid this issue?
a) adjust the screw at the door head.
b) replace the retaining plate and the strap hinges.
c) level the door on the side.
d) readjust the door frame.

57) When laying slabs, the primary purpose for constructing a template is to.
a) make it easier to lay slabs when bypassing obstacles.
b) reduce material losses when cutting slabs.
c) represent the slabs’ irregular shapes in view of a specific size.
d) make it easier to trace leader lines in order to lay slabs.

58) If the final window size (outside of jamb to outside of jamb) is 48 inches, then the window
size should be 48 inches "x 28" and its centre is 14' 5" from the southeast corner of a home; at
what distance from the southeast corner will the window side of the nearest trimmer be?
a) 12' 6½"
b) 12' 4½"
c) 12' 8¼"
d) 12' 5¼"

59) A construction site requires subcontractors, and two have submitted bids for the task.
Subcontractor A will do the work in 16 hours for $133.00 per hour, whereas subcontractor B
will complete the work in 14 hours for $153.00 per hour. Is Subcontractor A the lowest
bidder?
a) FALSE
b) TRUE

60) Which of the following chemical components created on a building site by motorised
equipment may poison the cement finisher?
a) Carbon monoxide
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Hydrogen
d) Nitrogen

61) What should be done with the material safety data sheet (MSDS) when new materials are
acquired on a project site?
a) Read and discard
b) Tape it to the container(s)
c) Give it to the supervisor
d) Place it in the on-site MSDS file folder

62) What is the total drop if the incline is 1% and the distance is 50 feet?
a) 5inches
b) 6inches
c) 7inches
d) 6.5 inches
63) What is an essential step to guarantee that concrete cures properly?
a) Place a polyethylene sheet immediately on top of the freshly finished
concrete so it does not have a chance to dry out.
b) Place a polyethylene barrier on the ground and wet it before concrete
placement.
c) Place dry burlap on top of the freshly finished concrete and spray it with
water an hour later so the concrete can begin to set up.
d) Place a polyethylene barrier on the ground before concrete placement.

64) Why is it not possible to replace a shackle pin using a nut and bolt?
a) nut and bolt may not be hard enough
b) nut and bolt may come apart
c) metal is dissimilar
d) the pressure of the nut and bolt will break the shackle when tightening

65) How is the insulation put in a cavity wall system while installing rigid insulation?
a) Tight to the exterior wall.
b) With a 25-mm air space.
c) With a 50-mm air space
d) Tight to the back up wall.

66) When a water closet is positioned on an internal wall and the soil pipe must pass through
three I-joists to reach the stack, what process is followed?
a) Drill the holes as close to the bearing wall as possible.
b) Drill holes as far from the bearing wall as possible.
c) Notch the bottom chord of the joist.
d) Notch the top chord of the joist.

67) Which of the following characteristics belongs to oil paint?

a) minimal odour
b) slow drying
c) minimal friction resistance
d) fast drying

68) Where should the first layout mark for a header joist for solid lumber joists be made?
a) Measure one OC spacing plus half a joist thickness, make a mark and an “X” away from the
tape end.
b) Measure one OC spacing less 1", make mark and an “X” away from tape end.
c) Measure one OC spacing less half the regular joist thickness, make a mark and an “X” away
from the tape end.
d) Measure one OC spacing, make a mark and an “X” away from the tape end.

69) What is the circumference of a square with 9-foot-6-inch-long sides?

a) 38ft
b) 38 feet and 6 inches
c) 42ft
d) 36 feet and 2 inches

70) What kind of hammer is often used for trim work?

a) 20-ounce long handle straight claw
b) 16-ounce wood handle curved claw
c) Ball peen hammer
d) Framing hatchet

71) Which approach enables the safe entry of air into an asbestos enclosure?
a) Seal all joints to ensure air flow enters only at transfer doors.
b) Use perforated tape on wall seams and overlap floor seams to seal air.
c) Tape only the horizontal seams and overlap vertical seams to allow air passage.
d) Install positive air pressure fans at inlet and tape all seams.

72) How is the soffit of an unevenly pitched roof with a uniform overhang maintained?
a) Raise the wall under the major roof by the difference in rise of the roofs over the run of the
overhang.
b) Raise the wall under the minor roof by the difference in height of ridges of the two roofs.
c) Raise the ridge of the minor roof to the ridge of the major roof.
d) Raise the wall under the minor roof by the difference in rise of the roofs over the run of the
overhang.

73) How does the application of insulation inhibit heat loss?

a) By providing a vapor barrier.
b) By providing a weather barrier.
c) By providing an acoustic barrier.
d) By providing a thermal barrier.

74) What are Class "A" fire extinguishers used for and what do they contain?
a) Electrical components, foam
b) Metal, CO2
c) flammable liquids, CO2
d) Combustible materials, Water
75) Which of the following is the given circle's circumference?

a) 85.20cm
b) 78.50cm
c) 56.35cm
d) 98.25cm

76) Which of the following terms refers to a strip of wood attached to each rafter
at the eaves to extend a roof with a flatter pitch?

a) open cornice
b) roof batten
c) rafter tail
d) sprocket

77) Where can basic minimum criteria for building site bathroom facilities be found?
a) WHMIS
b) National Building Code.
c) Local planning and building guidelines.
d) Occupational Health & Safety code manuals.
78) Which of the following is the right sequence for laying a self-adhesive underlay on the
projections of a two-ply membrane roof? 1. Fix the underlayment 2. Apply a priming adhesive
3. Caulk the joints 4. Press hard with your hand or a roller over the whole surface. 5. Install
the subfloor
a) 2-4-5-1-3
b) 2-5-4-1-3
c) 3-4-5-2-1
d) 5-4-2-3-1

79) What determines the total length of rafters on a shed roof with a slope ratio of 1:2?
a) Span of building minus the thickness of one wall
b) Span of building
c) Half the span of building
d) Line length of rafter

80) The width of a sheet of metal is 2812 inches. A 13 5/16-inch section is chopped off. What
width will the remaining metal sheet be?
a) 15 3/16 inches.
b) 14 1/4 inches.
c) 15 13/16 inches.
d) 16 1/4 inches.

81) Which of the following fasteners is the most efficient for reinforcing a normal
concrete slab?

a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D
82) How far apart must trammel points be placed on a piece of wood in order
to draw a circle with an 8-foot diameter?
a) 4ft
b) 3ft
c) 5ft
d) 6ft

83) Following the application of the base coat, which of the following is the wrong strategy for
addressing the humidity issue?
a) Open a window to ventilate the room.
b) Raise the ambient temperature with supplementary heating.
c) Wait 24 hours before applying the second coat.
d) Plan for better ventilation of the room.

84) Which of the following effects does lime have on mortar?

a) reduces plasticity.
b) increases water resistance.
c) accelerates setting.
d) increases malleability.

85) What is the theoretical line length of a common rafter for a gable dormer roof with a span
of 3,810 mm and a slope ratio of 1:2?
a) 4 241 mm
b) 2 130 mm
c) 4 260 mm
d) 2 111 mm

86) Which of the following must a 13000ft2 single-family house have adequate structural
capacity and structural integrity to resist?
a) live loads due to use and occupancy, dead loads, snow loads and wind loads
b) live loads due to use and occupancy, dead loads and snow loads
c) live loads due to use and occupancy, dead loads, snow loads, wind loads and live loads due to
earthquakes
d) live loads due to use and occupancy and dead loads due to use and occupancy as specified

87) To avoid excessive strain on? fittings, hangers are attached adjacent to them.
a) joist
b) foundation
c) joints
d) supports
88) How may the riser face be readjusted if lateral deflections occurred during the pouring of
a concrete stair?
a) By using an inverted stringer, wedging the riser stock slightly back beyond
straightness and then continuing to pour.
b) By removing the concrete to allow the form to spring back into place, then
replacing the concrete a little at a time.
c) By adding some water to the concrete and continuing to pour at a slower rate.
d) By repositioning the ends of the riser stock to align with the bowed section.

89) A single-family home has water table issues and recurrent basement floods.
A system of weeping tiles is proposed. How is the weeping tile connected to the
building's sanitary drain?
a) Connect the weeping tile through a trapped backwater valve.
b) Connect the weeping tile through a normally closed backwater valve.
c) Connect the weeping tile directly to the sanitary building drain.
d) Connect the weeping tile with a trap & normally open backwater valve

90) Where should panic hardware be mounted on a fire escape door at the top of a staircase?
a) At the same height as the fire alarm pull.
b) With a parallel arm inside the stairwell.
c) Outside the stairwell.
d) Inside the stairwell.

91) How deep must asbestos cement pipe laid under a 60 mm thick concrete floor be?
a) 400m
b) 600m
c) 550m
d) 200m

92) When constructing wing walls that will contain a closed concrete stair, what technique
should be followed so that the stringers may be readily attached?
a) Set ready rod ties in concrete in specified locations for attachment.
b) Set threaded inserts into concrete in specified locations for attachment.
c) Use explosive actuated tools to attach inverted stringers because there is less chance for error
of attachment locations.
d) Set taper ties into concrete in specified locations for attachment because they can be
removed and filled with grout later
93) What is the most probable reason if a roof starts to droop dramatically at the
front outside wall of a 30' home whose trusses are intended for a 34' span to
accommodate a modest overhang over the front door?
a) The front exterior wall must be bowing outward because the trusses cannot
deflect like that at the heels.
b) The exterior front wall has shrunk due to drying of plates.
c) The trusses are simply deflecting normally as designed.
d) The trusses were all installed backwards, and the bearing supports are 4' from
the back wall

94) When installing shoring for a suspended slab, what mathematical

calculations must be performed to ensure the slab is poured at the right height?
a) Height of shore plus depth of stringer plus depth of joist plus thickness of formply plus
thickness of slab equals top of pour.
b) Height of shore plus depth of joist plus thickness of formply plus thickness of slab equals top
of pour.
c) Height of shore plus depth of joist plus thickness of formply equals bottom of pour
d) Height of shore plus depth of stringer plus depth of joist plus thickness of formply equals top
of pour.

95) The required front setback for a garage is 5 791 mm, and the slope from the
top of the garage slab to the sidewalk is 5%. At the front of the garage, the top
of the 102 mm garage slab is 203 mm below the top of the foundation wall. How
deep will the buck be, and what will be the height differential between the front
sidewalk and the top of the garage foundation wall?
a) 203 mm bucks and 289 mm of height change.
b) 305 mm bucks and 492 mm of height change.
c) 203 mm bucks and 492 mm of height change.
d) 305 mm bucks and 289 mm of height change.

96) A 9-meter extension ladder is extended 6.83 metres up a wall's side. How far
must the ladder's base be from the wall?
a) 1.4m
b) 1.7m
c) 2.2m
d) 2.3m
97) Which of the following is the proper number of floating floor boxes required to cover the
room below with a 4 percent loss factor? Each floating floor box is 2.15 square metres.

a) 14
b) 11
c) 7
d) 12

98) What is the technique for lowering a fly form and removing it from a hang slab?
a) Pull the fly forms horizontally with the crane so that reshoring can occur sooner.
b) Reshoring occurs simultaneously with the placing of the fly form above
c) Shore immediately in specified locations and then position fly form above
d) Reshore immediately in specified locations and then position fly form above

99) A 34. A certified public accountant would want to extend the size of his current 20m x
10m office by 25 percent. What will the new office dimensions be?
a) 30m x 20
b) 45m x 25
c) 25m x 10
d) 60 x 30

100) With a drop of 84 inches and a run of 200 feet, what is the grade?
a) 0.42
b) 0.048
c) 0.0046
d) 0.035

101) How is movement caused by thermal expansion rectified or avoided?

a) installing fewer fittings
b) suspending piping at least 1M below joists
c) using heavier pipe
d) building expansion loops

102) Which of the following is accurate about the adding of water to the surface of concrete
during finishing?
a) addition of water to the surface increases concrete quality and resistance.
b) water added during finishing has no effect on concrete.
c) surface defects may appear if water is added.
d) water should be added to the surface to facilitate finishing.

103) What are the vertical and diagonal members of a truss referred to as?
a) web member
b) struts
c) expansion bolt
d) diagonal bracing

104) The function of a reverse flow check valve is to?

a) increase gas flow
b) degrease gas flow
c) check gas pressure
d) stop the reverse flow of gases

105) Which of the following is the proper number of employees required for the
safe installation of jacks and walers?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 1
d) 5

106) How many classes may standpipes for fire protection be separated into?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 3
d) 5

107) What subfloor is necessary to lay ceramic tile in a bathroom?

a) Install a minimum ½" particle board.
b) Install a minimum ½" plywood underlay.
c) Install ¼" 'silvaplyulay' underlay.
d) Flood with self leveling cement to insure a smooth, flat surface to work on
108) Which of the following slings must be used for load balancing?
a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D

109) When the designs provide for the probable expansion of a slab in a structure under
construction, which of the following kinds of mechanical joints are utilised?

a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D

110) The smallest marking on a measuring tape is?

a) 1/4 inch
b) 1/2 inch
c) 1 Millimeter
d) 1/16 inch
111) On a typical residential structure, an outside wall cladding system may not allow
rainwater penetration from which of the following?
a) unless the occupants are suitably informed of possible adverse health effects
b) under any circumstances from which of the following?
c) unless the system is designed to drain and direct the water to the outdoors
d) unless the water can reach the interior space

112) What is the minimum supported joist length necessary to frame this floor in a
16' 5" wide structure with a 2" x 6" mudsill flush with the outside of the building on
all sides? Without any central support?
a) 17’
b) 15' 9"
c) 19’
d) 16' 4"

113) Which of the following right triangle multiples should be used to get the
square of a 12' x 16' room?
a) 8' - 12' - 16'
b) 5' - 15' - 20'
c) 6' - 8' - 10'
d) 3' - 6' - 9'

114) Which sling arrangement has the highest capacity rating for a lifting
procedure?
a) Basket sling with 2 inclined vertical legs.
b) Basket sling with 2 vertical legs.
c) Single vertical leg.
d) Choker with single vertical leg.

115) Which drawing tools should be used simultaneously to design an isometric

corner of a foundation?
a) “T” square and a 45-degree set square on the hypotenuse.
b) “T” square and a 30 degree/60 degree set square to draw on the 60-degree axis.
c) “T” square and a 45-degree set square on one of the equal sides.
d) “T” square and a 30 degree/60 degree set square to draw on the 30-degree axis.

116) Which of the following is the right width for the ladder reinforcement used
to reinforce an 8-inch-wide glass block structure?
a) 6 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 3 inches
d) 9 inches

117) What is the most probable reason if a roof starts to droop dramatically at
the front outside wall of a 30' home whose trusses are intended for a 34' span to
accommodate a modest overhang over the front door?
a) The front exterior wall must be bowing outward because the trusses cannot
deflect like that at the heels.
b) The exterior front wall has shrunk due to drying of plates.
c) The trusses are simply deflecting normally as designed.
d) The trusses were all installed backwards, and the bearing supports are 4’ from the back wall

118) What components should the concrete forming use to determine the height of a
column?
a) lower floor to the bottom of the upper floor.
b) lower floor to the top of the upper floor.
c) footing to the bottom of the upper floor.
d) footing to the top of the upper floor.

119) Which of the following are joist hangers used for?

a) Inspection
b) Keeping joists straight during delivery
c) Supporting joists against beams
d) There is no such thing as a joist hanger.

120) On a farm, ungraded lumber may not be used for which of the following?
a) wall studs
b) beams
c) piles
d) posts

121) How should baseboard be installed in sites with carpet and linoleum that
are at various elevations?
a) Scribe baseboard over carpet line.
b) Use mitre joints at carpet and linoleum intersection.
c) Cut carpet back so baseboard is at the same elevation as the linoleum.
d) Cut a bevel cut on baseboard over carpet line 24” long.
122) Before lifting panels and applying bracing on precast and tilt-up
constructions, what must be validated before temporary bracing may be
added to inserts in the member itself and a ground member?
a) The proper inserts are installed correctly, and concrete is strong enough
b) The inserts are pre-cast and concrete has achieved its seven-day design
strength.
c) The proper inserts are used, and concrete is strong enough.
d) Concrete has achieved its seven-day design strength and then inserts
installed.

123) The installation of an underground water supply utilising thrust blocks. What
other technique might be used to limit the joints?
a) Compression coupling.
b) Companion flange.
c) Flared coupling.
d) Continuous rodding.

124) How much water can this tank contain if its fill line is 3/4 the distance from
the bottom of the tank? A cylindrical water storage tank with 1214" thick walls
and an outer diameter of 27' 814" can hold a maximum of how much water? It is
13' 1½ "deep?
a) 5 088 cubic feet
b) 5 500 cubic feet
c) 2 115 cubic feet
d) 1 696 cubic feet

125) If 600 feet of pipe weighs 900 pounds, how much would 140 feet of the same pipe
weigh?
a) 211
b) 180
c) 217
d) 160

126) Which of the following conductors is the largest?

a) no.8
b) no.14
c) no.12
d) no.10
127) You must use a 20-foot ladder positioned against a 40-foot-tall structure.
What vertical distance must the ladder be from the building's base?
a) 6ft
b) 3ft
c) 5ft
d) 8ft

128) The placement of the stairs is essential prior to erecting the first floor of a
home. How can this be done effectively and precisely for each home?
a) Find the measurements on the blueprints and build on site.
b) Check both the blueprints and the manufacturer’s detail and build on site
c) Check the blueprints and manufacturer’s details relative to actual site
location of pads and strip footings before building.
d) Find the measurements on a manufacturer’s floor detail and build on site

129) Which of the following materials should be used to remove bolt and tie rod
holes and other minor voids in a concrete wall during filling?
a) stiff mortar
b) mix of damp mortar
c) dry mortar
d) damp concrete

130) Which of the following should always be visible on a concrete pump?

a) unit number.
b) latest inspection date.
c) identification plates.
d) operating rules.

131) When building an oil furnace with a wood add-on, where should the vent
connection from the wood unit to the chimney be located?
a) co-vented with oil unit.
b) at same level as the oil vent connection.
c) 6 in above oil vent connection.
d) 6 in below oil vent connection.

132) Which tool is best for translating a 35° angle from a design to a shop project?
a) Framing square.
b) Combination square.
c) Sliding T-bevel.
d) Try square.
133) Why is it required to tape the seams of water-resistant gypsum boards mounted on steel
decking in built-up roofing?
a) prevents asphalt from dripping in the decking flutes
b) better soundproof the decking
c) prevents condensation from forming under the waterproof membrane
d) reinforces the rims of the gypsum boards

134) When should the newly poured foundation wall be backfilled?

a) Install the vapor barrier, construct the floor system, then backfill.
b) Install the damp proofing, construct the floor system, then backfill.
c) First construct the floor system, back fill, then apply the damp proofing
d) Backfill as soon as possible for safety and to assist in constructing the floor system

135) What is necessary when a fire escape door is required to evacuate a stairwell?
a) Panic hardware, a door closer and a rated door and frame.
b) Ball bearing hinges and a door closer.
c) Panic hardware and a door light with Georgian wired glass.
d) Panic hardware, a door closer and a rated door.

136) How many rungs does a ladder have?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

137) How many pieces of 1 1/2-inch-wide timber will be required to cover a 42-inch-wide
area?
a) 32
b) 28
c) 30
d) 26

138) Which of the following is the optimal roller size for applying a latex primer to
a Gyproc surface?
a) 15mm
b) 10mm
c) 25mm
d) 5mm
139) With ambient temperatures between 40- and 32-degrees Fahrenheit, which of the
following should be heated to produce mortar between 40- and 120-degrees Fahrenheit?
a) concrete sand
b) drinking water
c) mortar sand and mixing water
d) mortar sand or mixing water

140) Which of the following is the primary function of #15 felt paper put on a shingle roof's
running surface?
a) protects the roof from wind-blown rain
b) prevents the shingles from buckling
c) serves as a vapour barrier
d) serves as insulation for the attic space

141) Where should the windowsill shims be put during installation?

a) At the V points of the sill.
b) Directly in line with the jambs.
c) At the ¼ points of the sill.
d) Temporarily until window is securely fastened in place and then removed.

142) Which of the following is an offence when a person is obliged by law to have credentials
and satisfy the criteria of the building code?
a) provide a design in respect of the construction of a building or a class of buildings
b) design a building without the services of an architect, professional engineer or both
c) appoint a registered code agency without the authorization of a principal authority
d) represent that she/he has the qualifications if the person does not possess them

143) What kind of fasteners are used for polyurethane insulation?

a) foil tape
b) fiber tape
c) stainless steel wire
d) aluminum banding

144) If a sling is damaged, what would you do?

a) replace it immediately
b) sew it back together
c) tie a knot in it
d) put it back for someone else to deal with it
145) Which sort of fastener should be used to connect wall ties to a wooden frame?
a) Wood screw
b) Machine screw.
c) Carriage bolt
d) nail

146) Installed underground plumbing in an excavated trench should be covered with backfill
to a depth of?
a) 250mm
b) 200mm
c) 300mm
d) 350mm

147) According to the Safety Code, which of the following is the right process for changing a
hoist cable?
a) when there are 5 broken wires in a cable lay
b) when there are 7 broken wires in a cable lay
c) when there are 2 broken wires in a cable lay
d) when there are three broken wires in a cable lay

148) This kind of trap is prohibited in drainage systems.

a) bell trap
b) S trap standard
c) P trap
d) drum trap

149) How is the foundation formed inside a "poured-in-place" sanitary manhole?

a) Channeled away from direction of flow.
b) Channeled in direction of flow.
c) Graded from center of base to walls.
d) Level throughout.

150) When laying longitudinal and temperature steel for an outside concrete stair, how is the
needed steel size established, and where is the steel tied, to provide enough concrete
covering all around?
a) Refer to the architectural drawings.
b) Refer to the largest scale architectural detail that shows the stair.
c) Refer to the largest scale structural detail that shows the stair.
d) Refer to the structural drawings.
151) What must be done before placing vertical vinyl siding on a wall?
a) Install vertical strapping at 600 mm (24") o/c.
b) Install vertical strapping at 400 mm (16") o/c.
c) Install horizontal strapping at 1200 mm (48") o/c.
d) Install horizontal strapping at 600 mm (24") o/c.

152) How many flow-controlled roof drains would be need for a 90-by-50-meter
roof?
a) 6
b) 4
c) 7
d) 10

153) Using three different-sized rigid metal tubes with diameters of 5/8", 1", and 1-5/8"
Which of the following represents the maximum strap spacing for these conduits?
a) 4ft 2inches
b) 4ft 11inches
c) 3ft 6inches
d) 7ft 2inches

154) What must be done with bags or containers used for asbestos disposal?
a) Label and keep dry.
b) Seal and store cold.
c) Label and seal.
d) Seal and elevate off floor.

155) What is the maximum amount of colour that may be added to a mortar mixture?
a) 25% of the weight of the mortar's cement products.
b) 50% of the weight of the mortar's cement products.
c) 10% of the weight of the mortar's cement products.
d) 3% of the weight of the mortar's cement products.

156) What is the correct wiring for fire detectors?

a) series
b) parallel
c) daisy chain
d) all of the above
157) Which of the following does not affect the construction index of an existing
structure?
a) fire-resistance rating of the roof assembly
b) presence of sprinklers
c) fire-resistance rating of floor assemblies
d) type of construction

158) A fulcrum is used for supporting a?

a) ramp.
b) wedge.
c) drawer.
d) lever.

159) What should be done during column formation to avoid concrete discoloration at column
corners?
a) Install a cove strip in the form corners.
b) Make sure corners have extra release agent.
c) Ensure tight fitting column corners.
d) Install chamfer strips in the form corners.

160) What tool should be used to inspect the electrical outlet?

a) voltmeter
b) megohmmeter
c) ammeter
d) ohmmeter

161) In the snap-tie way of forming, wedges should be inserted at a small slant to
maximise their grip on structural forming parts.
a) The wedges should be hammered as tight as possible and tacked with two
duplex nails to prevent dislodging.
b) They should be hammered snug and tacked with two duplex nails to prevent dislodging.
c) They should be nailed with two duplex nails and the large hole up to prevent dislodging and
make stripping easier.
d) They should be nailed with two duplex nails and the large hole down to prevent dislodging
and make stripping easier.

162) A journeyman is paid $23.45 per hour. A new apprentice gets sixty percent of the
journeyman rate and is subject to twenty-seven percent deductions. What would the
apprentice's 40-hour-per-week net earnings be?
a) 379.89
b) 273.9
c) 410.84
d) 562.8

163) How many bands are required for an 18-inch-by-3-inch-by-96-foot-long iron pipe
insulation with bands at each end and 9-inch centres?
a) 130
b) 129
c) 131
d) 125

164) What process is used for creating post-tensioned suspended slabs and applying
reinforcement?
a) Set the chairs for post tensioning tendons at so that they remain in the tension third of the
slab.
b) Set the regular reinforcing steel before post tensioning tendons.
c) Set the chairs for post tensioning tendons so that they are all at the same height (top third of
the slab).
d) Set the mechanical sleeves and inserts before post tensioning tendons.

165) What exactly is PL-400?

a) Drill bit size
b) Plywood specification
c) Number of teeth on a hacksaw
d) Type of construction adhesive

166) Which of the following is the normal height for big and bottom kitchen cabinets?
a) roughly 36 in. for bottom cupboards and roughly 84 in. for large cupboards.
b) roughly 36 in. for bottom cupboards and roughly. 80 in. for large cupboards.
c) roughly 32 in. for bottom cupboards and roughly 84 in. for large cupboards.
d) roughly 32 in. for bottom cupboards and roughly 80 in. for large cupboards.

167) How much minimum cover must be installed and tamped in a trench to protect drainage
piping?
a) 300 mm below finished grade.
b) 150 mm below finished grade.
c) 150 mm above pipe.
d) 300 mm above pipe.
168) Which of the following is used when a stiffener is supplied between two bottom chords
in a span?
a) cross bracing
b) bridging
c) box bridging
d) truss bracing

169) Why is it essential to evaluate the drain size before installing waterproofing membranes
on a concrete surface?
a) ensures that drain contours are in the right place.
b) ensures that the membrane opening is sufficient.
c) obtains good surface evenness.
d) avoids tearing the membrane.

170) What is the best product for the clear-coat finish on an outdoor hardwood deck rail?
a) Lacquer.
b) Shellac.
c) Spar varnish.
d) Waterborne lacquer.

171) How should the outer bearing wall be connected to the scissor trusses?
a) Toenailing to the top plate on both sides of the truss.
b) Installing a dedicated scissor truss hanger.
c) Nail down thru the top chord with galvanized nails.
d) Installing hurricane clips.

172) What must be carefully inspected and monitored while observing the formwork
underneath a suspended slab pour?
a) scaffolding/shoring and all uprights are tight and loaded evenly
b) stringers are wedged tight in the U-heads.
c) joists are not cracked below the weight of the stringers.
d) formply seams running in the direction of the joists are no more than four feet long.

173) How many horizontal rails are needed for a guard rail erected on-site?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 1
d) 2
174) How should vinyl siding be installed at exterior corners?
a) Butted at the outside corner and covered with a vinyl corner post.
b) Installed with vinyl corners allowing room for expansion.
c) Mitered at the outside corners.
d) Butted into vertical corner posts.

175) Which scaffolding type required counterweights?

a) Cantilever.
b) Tube and clamp.
c) Rolling.
d) Frame

176) Where should a frieze board be affixed to a building's exterior?

a) Attached above the windows and doors first then down the sides.
b) Installed horizontally at the junction of the wall and soffit.
c) Installed vertically at the corners of the building.
d) Installed horizontally at the junction of the foundation and the framed wall.

177) What is the first step in putting a steel door frame into a brick wall?
a) Plumb the jamb on the hinge side.
b) Level the head jamb.
c) Insert the masonry anchors.
d) Fasten the jamb to the floor.

178) When all cable diameters are identical, which of the following slings has the lowest
lifting capacity?

a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D
179) Regarding the continuous 4-ply technique, what is the typical width of the third felt of a
4-ply built-up membrane installed on the curb of a roof with an outside water discharge?
a) 3/4
b) 5/8
c) 1/2
d) 9/16

180) Add together (15 feet, 6 3/4 inches) plus (5 feet, 11 5/8 inches) plus (11 feet, 5 7/16
inches) plus (6 feet, 9 3/16 inches).
a) 42 ft
b) 38 ft
c) 39 feet and 9 inches
d) 44 feet and 2 inches

181) How many litres of paint are necessary to cover 400 square metres if 5 litres
cover 20 square metres?
a) 52 liters
b) 40 liters
c) 80 liters
d) 100 liters

182) What use do NPT threads serve?

a) for threading and pipe fitting
b) when acme threads are required for the female thread
c) when mating parts are subject to vibration
d) when fine threads are required

183) Which of the following is the primary function of the moulding in the installation of a
floating floor as seen in the diagram?

a) transition/expansion moulding.
b) landing nose moulding.
c) reduction moulding for soft surfaces.
d) reduction moulding for hard surfaces.
184) How are handrail balusters attached?
a) Create a mortise and tenon joint to attach the balusters.
b) Fasten the balusters into a plow in the handrail.
c) Glue balusters to the underside of the handrail.
d) Nail balusters to the edge of the handrail.

185) What is the theoretical line length of the third gable and stud-framed
sixteen-foot wall? "on centre from a roof corner with an 8:12 slope?
a) 6' 123/8"
b) 3' 811/16"
c) 2' 8"
d) 3' 69/16"

186) Why should wood and metal shores posts never be used together under
the formwork for a suspended slab?
a) Wood and metal react differently to loading so therefore a failure could occur.
b) Metal posts have more reusability so they should be used for cost and efficiency.
c) Metal shores must be laced but wood shores do not require lacing.
d) Wood shores can never be wedged to the same snugness as metal.

187) Which of the following will a reinforcing steel installer use to fill the sheaths of
his post-tensioning system?
a) through the vents.
b) through the sheath openings.
c) through the latches.
d) through the anchors.

188) Which of the following is the most suitable instrument for a cement finisher to use when
removing a thin layer from a concrete surface with exposed aggregate?
a) plastering trowel
b) wood float
c) wet canvas
d) water jet

189) Which chisel is used to shape the edges of stones?

a) comb
b) pitch
c) plug
d) point
190) Typically, confined places are harmful because they contain?
a) flood hazards
b) restricted access and egress
c) limited room for maneuverability
d) explosive atmospheres

191) What effect does the usage of a continuous ridge vent have on the roof sheathing?
a) Double nail top edge
b) Provide a space at the top
c) Treat the edges
d) Install two layers of saturated felt

193) A dimension on a sketch is 1 1/8 inches. What is the real size of the item if the drawing's
scale is (1/4 inch = 1 foot)?
a) 2 ft. 2 in.
b) 4 ft. 4 in.
c) 1 ft. 6 in.
d) 4 ft. 6 in.

194) How can concrete be prevented from freezing during cold weather?
a) Concrete accelerators.
b) Concrete retarders.
c) Insulated tarps.
d) Direct fired heaters.

195) What are the benefits of using a torque limiting wrench?

a) It allows you to determine the weight of the nut and bolt
b) It allows you to measure how far a bolt is threaded into a work piece
c) It allows you to measure the amount of tightening of a threaded fastener
d) It allows you to double the amount of tightening force

196) When varnish is applied to a room, which of the following poses the highest fire risk?
a) application on a very hot day.
b) electric baseboard.
c) application on a very dry day.
d) a burning cigarette.

197) In the construction of a footing, which of the following is not necessary to be

considered?
a) radon gas
b) dynamic loading
c) hydrostatic uplift
d) permafrost

198) Using the diagram below, which depicts a site with an overflow basin, calculate the
number of high spots on this site.

a) 12
b) 8
c) 4
d) 1

199) Before placing a linoleum flash cove on an unpainted gypsum wall, what should be
done?
a) Have primer paint applied on the wall.
b) Apply latex glue on the wall.
c) Apply cove glue on the wall.
d) Apply assembly glue on the wall.

200) What is the maximum border width that may be achieved when 300 mm x 300 mm tiles
are put on a 3,150 mm broad ceiling?
a) 175mm
b) 225 mm
c) 250mm
d) 200mm

201) How should a balustrade be constructed on a staircase that has been completed?
a) Cut the handrails, fit the balusters and plumb the newels.
b) Plumb the newels, fit the balusters and cut the handrails.
c) Plumb the newels, cut the handrails and fit the balusters.
d) Cut the handrails, plumb the newels and fit the balusters.

202) A segment of 3-inch ABS pipe must be placed between two 45-degree elbows. The
center-to-center distance between 45° elbows is 55 1/2 inches, and the 45° elbow fitting
tolerance is 15/16 inches. What is the needed length of cut for the ABS pipe?
a) 55 1/2”
b) 54 3/16”
c) 52 1/2”
d) 53 5/8 ”

203) How many cubic metres of cement are necessary to cover a 7-meter-long, 0.95-meter-
wide, and 10-centimeter-deep walkway?
a) 6.650 m3
b) 66.500 m3
c) 0.737 m3
d) 0.665 m3

204) Calculate the number of PS membrane rolls required to cover this roof, given that each
roll covers 150 square feet.

a) 19
b) 21
c) 15
d) 17

205) Reduce 9 1/16 inches by 3 15/32 inches?

a) 5 19/32 inches
b) 6 1/4in
c) 6 19/32 inches
d) 5 15/16 inches

206) Determine the riser height of a straight staircase with a total height of 2327 mm and a
run of 3048 mm.
a) 179mm
b) 188mm
c) 192mm
d) 176mm

207) What are the outside diagonal measures of a 98' 5" by 65' 712" rectangular basement
with 8" concrete walls? (not clear info.)
a) 120' 2 1/2"
b) 116' 2½"
c) 116' 4½"
d) 119' 3½"

208) What is fifty percent of 23 feet, 11 9/16 inches?

a) 11 feet and 9 25/32 inches
b) 11 feet and 11 25/32 inches
c) 10 feet and 11 15/16 inches
d) 11 feet and 10 inches

209) How should a frame carpenter plan out an outside wall at the front of the home to
provide for optimal load transfers and easy installation of plumbing, wiring, and ductwork?
a) From whichever end the floor joists were laid out and at the floor joist spacing.
b) From left to right at 24" OC.
c) From left to right at whatever the OC spacing is of the floor joists.
d) From left to right at 16" OC.

210) The easiest approach to avoid kickback while using a circular saw is to maintain the
blade sharp.
a) FALSE
b) True

211) What kind of pipe installation requires a "fire donut"?

a) Cast iron passing through fire rated wall.
b) DWV copper passing through fire rated floor.
c) Ductile iron passing through a fire rated floor.
d) ABS piping passing through fire rated ceiling.
212) What is the right explanation for why fireplace inside walls are angled?
a) saves on materials.
b) directs smoke toward the chimney.
c) increases the oxygen draft.
d) radiates more heat.

213) You are tasked with cutting a triangle-shaped hole in the wall. After being chopped, the
triangle's opening produces a 30-60 degree right triangle. The triangle's longest side measures
10 feet. The shortest side will measure approximately?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 7.5
d) 6

214) What is the minimum length that each end of a scaffold plank must overhang the
scaffold transom?
a) 4in
b) 6in
c) 8in
d) 3in

215) At which of the following distances from a wall should a tack strip be installed?
a) Between 3/8 and 1/2 in.
b) Between 7/8 and 1 in.
c) Between 1/4 and 3/8 in.
d) Between 1/2 and 5/8 in.

216) Which of the following is the given circle's radius?

a) 12.5cm
b) 150cm
c) 25cm
d) 125cm
217) A schoolyard of 280 metres by 245 metres will be enclosed by a fence. How many metres
of fencing will be needed to totally enclose it?
a) 705 m
b) 525 m
c) 770 m
d) 1050 m

218) Which of the following must be completed prior to installing a self-adhesive modified
bitumen membrane on a wood deck?
a) Apply a coat of contact glue
b) Apply a coating of hot asphalt
c) Apply a primer coat
d) Apply a coating of cold asphalt

219) When sheathing an outside wall, where should the sheathing begin for a wall that is
shorter than the exterior?
a) Hanging over the wall one stud thickness at the beginning end.
b) Hanging over the wall one exterior wall thickness at the beginning end
c) Flush with the end of the wall at the beginning end.
d) Flush with the end of the wall only at the beginning end.

220) Which way of squaring up a massive rectangular item would be the least acceptable?
a) Framing square
b) Measure diagonally both ways
c) Calculate a diagonal measurement
d) 6,8,10 method

221) How does one determine where each pair of Trusses goes when they have been shipped
in enormous bundles and are intended to fit and work correctly in the roof system?
a) Architectural blueprints and details.
b) Manufacturer’s drawings and details.
c) Structural blueprints and details.
d) Truss schedule and details.

222) Always be blind while installing tongue-and-groove flooring. To do this, the builder might
use wire nails that are 10 inches apart. How many nails will be required for three 12-foot-long
flooring sections?
a) 38 nails
b) 42 nails
c) 44 nails
d) 26 nails

223) On a stick-framed gable roof, if the sheathing has been pulled away from
the rafters along the two exterior walls above the "birdsmouths," what is most
likely to have occurred?
a) The ridge is sagging.
b) The outside walls are sagging.
c) The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut 10 mm lower than the rafter edge causing it to sag.
d) The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut perfectly flush with the top of the rafter.

224) Which of the following describes the minimal slope of a sill the best?
a) 3/4 in. over 8 in
b) 1 1/4 in. over 8 in
c) 1 1/4 in. over 6 in
d) 5/8 in. over 8 in

225) Which of the following tracing techniques should you employ when
required to duplicate a company's circular logo on a 20-foot-high surface? And
the diameter of the drawing must be eight feet?
a) stencil
b) to scale
c) projection
d) free hand

226) How many 2' x 4' ceiling tiles would be needed for a T-bar ceiling system in
a room measuring 4 14' 7" x 18' 4"?
a) 40
b) 38
c) 44
d) 36

227) How are the internal ties of a matt footing maintained together when the
exterior forms are constructed using the loose forming technique of snap ties,
wedges, studs, and double walers?
a) Snap ties and wedges at the bottom and spandrel ties at the top.
b) Snap ties with a special attachment clip that connects to the reinforcing
steel.
c) Snap ties welded to the reinforcing steel.
d) Snap ties, wedges, studs, and double walers.
228) What kind of nail should be used to fasten 2x6-inch joists?
a) 10d
b) 16d
c) 20d
d) 40d

229) Who uses sweat or solder copper alloy fittings?

a) soft copper tubing
b) steel tubing
c) hard copper tubing
d) rubber hoses

230) Which of the following is the right height for installing a guardrail?
a) 9 ft. 10 in
b) 12 ft. 6 in
c) 6 ft. 4 in
d) 4 ft. 8 in

231) On a building site where other tradespeople are painting and installing trim,
which of the following electrical tasks is most likely being performed?
a) Trenching
b) Embedded work
c) Branch circuits and pulling wire
d) lighting fixtures

232) Crucial diagonal top chord bracing are required to prevent the top chords
from collapsing under wind-related stresses. How else may this be accomplished
such that roof sheathing does not need removal of the braces?
a) Run all the truss top chord lateral braces on the underside of the top cord
b) Diagonal web bracing at each gable end running in both directions. An “X”
c) Run the diagonal top chord braces on the underside of the top cord
d) Run diagonal web braces at each gable end from top of gable and angled back to the fourth
or fifth bottom chord.

233) Using the least square approach, which of the following combinations may
be used to assess the squareness of a 20 by 40 foot building?
a) 16 ft. - 24 ft. - 30 ft.
b) 14 ft. - 22 ft. - 34 ft.
c) 16 ft. - 22 ft. - 28 ft.
d) 18 ft. - 24 ft. - 30 ft.
234) What method is utilised to square a framed external wall prior to sheathing?
a) Use the 3-4-5 method to square wall.
b) Measure the diagonals to square wall.
c) Use the first sheet of sheathing to square wall.
d) Line bottom plate and first stud up with floor sheathing to square wall

235) How should the template be positioned when using a router template to create hinges?
a) 1/8" lower on jamb than door.
b) 1/8" higher on jamb than door
c) Equal distance down on door and jamb.
d) 1/8" lower on door than on jamb.

236) How is the floor joist for the second storey installed in balloon framing?
a) Nail blocking between studs at under side of joist and nail joist to stud
b) Let in continuous 1x4 ledger at under side of joist and nail joist to stud
c) Nail joist to stud and set a cripple under each joist.
d) Nail joist to stud with six 3½" coated nails and 2 lag bolts.

237) Which of the following combinations describes the side lengths of a right triangle?
a) 240 mm - 320 mm - 400 mm.
b) 190 mm - 270 mm - 370 mm.
c) 160 mm - 240 mm - 360 mm.
d) 280 mm - 370 mm - 550 mm.

238) In order for a room with dimensions of 12 m 9 m to be square, what must its diagonal
measurement be?
a) 14m
b) 15m
c) 17m
d) 10m

239) You must drill a 2"-diameter circular hole into a 5/8"-thick piece of plywood.
Which instrument is optimal for this application?
a) a drill with an auger bit
b) a reciprocating saw
c) a hacksaw
d) a drill with a hole saw

240) After insulating between the rough opening and the jamb, the door binds
on the strike side of the jamb. How can this be remedied?
a) By removing the insulation and re-insulating.
b) By re-shiming and fastening.
c) By setting the hinge gain 1/16 in. deeper.
d) By planning the door to fit opening.

241) What must be done to the substrate in a hollow wall system prior to
installation of a peel-and-stick membrane?
a) Acid etched to remove residuals.
b) Primed with compatible primer.
c) Power washed.
d) sandblast

242) Before putting an epoxy coating on a concrete floor, which of the following
surface preparation methods is advised?
a) pass the Blastrac and keep the surface dry.
b) pass the Blastrac and dampen the surface.
c) clean with acid and keep the surface damp.
d) clean with acid and dry the surface well.

243) In a dimension lumber floor system, when should the bottoms of the cross
bridging be fastened? Cross bridging is one method of joist restraint.
a) Just prior to dry walling so floor has had time to straighten and settle.
b) Before the sub-trades come in so they can not knock them out as easily.
c) Immediately while building floor so the floor is complete before sheathing
d) Once floor sheathing is complete because now joists have been nailed straight

244) According to percolation testing, the soil at the disposal field site has a
percolation rate of 92 minutes per inch. What form of wastewater treatment
system must be implemented?
a) Pressure distribution into a sand bed mound.
b) Pressure distribution into a chamber system.
c) Gravity effluent disposal system using perforated pipe.
d) Gravity effluent disposal system using chambers.
245) Which of the following is the right installation sequence for cable clips?

a) 2-3-6
b) 2-4-5
c) 1-4-5
d) 3-5-6

246) Which of the following should a bulb seal be applied to in order to increase
the shower door's watertightness?

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4

247) This many feet above the ground, must scaffolding include guardrails?
a) 5ft
b) 3ft
c) 7ft
d) 10ft
248) Using 12 in. 12 in. tiles, what size border tiles are required for a 9 ft 10 in. 12 ft 8 in.
ceiling?
a) 11 in. and 10 in.
b) 8 in. and 6 in.
c) 6 in. and 7 in.
d) 7 in. and 2 in.

249) 5/8 multiplied by 1/2 yields?

a) 1.375
b) 1.25
c) 1.6
d) 1.7

250) Which of these is not a rule for stair layout?

a) The number of treads and risers is always the same.
b) The sum of one riser and one tread should be between 17 and 18 inches.
c) The sum of two risers is always the same.
d) The product obtained by multiplying one rise height by the tread width should be between
70 and 75 inches.

251) If defective equipment is provided, you should?

a) notify the inspector
b) do nothing
c) notify issuing authority, owner
d) notify supply authority

252) How do you cut ABS pipe?

a) At an angle to maintain proper grade.
b) Flush so that pipe will fit into the socket.
c) Flush to ensure proper pipe alignment.
d) Square to provide full joining surface.

253) The area of a triangle with 10 foot-long legs is 50 square feet.

a) FALSE
b) TRUE

254) Which numbers should be used on the framing square when laying out the
cross bridging for 2? "x 10" floor joists with 16" on-center spacing?
a) 10" and 18"
b) 11" and 12½"
c) 8¼" and 16"
d) 8½" and 14½"

255) Which of the following methods does not result in the appearance of
cracks on the surface of concrete?
a) sprinkling a concrete hardener on the surface.
b) incorrectly doing the joints when building a slab.
c) pouring concrete on a poor foundation.
d) inadequate concrete curing.

256) On a stick-framed gable roof, if the sheathing has been pulled away from
the rafters along the two exterior walls above the "birdsmouths," what is most
likely to have occurred?
a) The ridge is sagging.
b) The outside walls are sagging.
c) The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut 10 mm lower than the rafter edge causing it to sag.
d) The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut perfectly flush with the top of the rafter.

257) Due to a big fallen beam holding roof loads, there is insufficient headroom between the
dining room and the living room. What is the optimal answer to this problem?
a) Lift the dropped beam up into the ceiling joists to make it a flush beam
b) Cut the existing roof off and stick frame that area to decrease loading.
c) Lift the dropped beam up into the trusses to make it a flush beam.
d) Cut the existing roof off and use trusses in that area to reduce loading

258) Which of the following is the provided circle's area? Diameter is 25 cm.
a) 864.24cm squared
b) 525.55cm squared
c) 490.60cm squared
d) 682.86cm squared

259) What is the circumference of a circle that has a 50 mm diameter?

a) 157.0 mm
b) 78.5 mm
c) 78.5 cm
d) 157.0 cm

260) Which of the structural blueprints takes priority in the event of a discrepancy?
a) Building section.
b) Shop drawings.
c) Section view.
d) Detail drawings.

261) During the pouring of a concrete slab, what process is utilised to assure a level surface?
a) Screeding and bullfloating.
b) Screeding and fresnoing.
c) Screeding and power floating.
d) Bullfloating and trowelling.

262) How deep may a trench be excavated without the use of protective measures such as
shoring or cutback angle?
a) 2.2 m
b) 1.5 m
c) 1.4 m
d) 1.7m

263) To alter the vertical orientation of a single pipe line to horizontal, utilise a?
a) 90deg elbow
b) sanitary tee
c) 2” clean out
d) 45deg double tee

264) What characterises a circular stair's stringer?

a) The slope of both stringers are the same.
b) The slope and run of both stringers are the same.
c) The slope of the inside stringer is greater than the slope of the outside stringer.
d) The slope of the outside stringer is greater than the slope of the inside stringer.

265) Which production process yields the most durable pipe?

a) butt weld
b) extruded
c) lap weld
d) spiral weld

266) A laser "light beam" strikes the target installed in a sewage pipe from
underneath. How is the drainage pipe grade corrected?
a) Adjust the target.
b) Raise the pipe.
c) Move the laser.
d) Lower the pipe.
267) What is the benefit of using an oil-based primer prior to putting vinyl wallpaper to a
latex-painted surface?
a) masks the colour already present on the surface.
b) enables better adhesion.
c) lengthens the available application time.
d) saves paste

268) What must be changed on a closer for a door to shut completely?

a) Power
b) Latching speed.
c) Back check.
d) Closing speed.

269) Which of the following is a structural component connecting trusses or supporting

rafters?
a) floor joists
b) girder
c) purlins

270) A 60cm diameter by 150cm long horizontal cylindrical tank is partly filled
with water to a height of 48cm. Find the water's volume?
a) 342L
b) 364L
c) 261L
d) 370L

271) What is the optimal option when a circular saw that is 200 feet away from a
power source has diminished power?
a) #10 wire extension cord to handle the power.
b) #14 wire extension cord to handle the power.
c) Move the power source closer to the work site.
d) Replace the circular saw with one that has lower amperage.

272) How long is a hip rafter on a roof with a pitch of 6:12 and a run of 12 feet?
a) 16’
b) 18’
c) 18’ ½
d) 17.5’
273) Which of the following is the primary function of bracings while constructing concrete
formwork?
a) prevent water infiltration.
b) ensure the ground's hardness.
c) determine the concrete's height.
d) hold the formwork during the pour.

274) What forms is soft copper tubing available?

a) small diameters
b) large diameters
c) coils
d) straight lengths

275) When will the wood damper on a combined wood/oil hot water boiler be in the closed
position?
a) the power switch is open.
b) the fan control switch is closed.
c) the wood thermostat contacts are open.
d) the oil thermostat contacts are closed.

276) When should wall plates and bearing plates be installed?

a) After the wall is set.
b) After the scaffolding is removed.
c) When the steel members are being installed.
d) When the wall is being built.

277) Which of the following is the optimal caulking material for a 2-inch joint?
a) urethane
b) silicone
c) polyurethane
d) thermoplastic

278) Which of the following might cause the tabs of a shingle to curve upward?
a) poor adhesion of the shingle’s self-adhesive tape
b) nails sunk obliquely in the decking
c) nails sunk too deeply in the decking
d) poor attic space ventilation
279) What is the correct method for installing asphalt shingles around a chimney
made of masonry?
a) Install step flashing, roofing and then counter flashing.
b) Install step flashing, counter flashing then roofing.
c) Install roofing and step flashing alternately and then counter flashing
d) Install roofing, counter flashing and then step flashing.

280) What is the route on a saw blade that slices through a piece of wood called?
a) clearance
b) kerf
c) set
d) way

281) Which of the following is the smallest square junction box size that may be
used securely with three 10AWG wires?
a) 4 in. x 1-1/4 in
b) 4 in. x 2-1/8 in
c) 4 in. x 1-1/2 in
d) 4-11/16 in. x 2in

282) How should insulation with friction fit be installed?

a) Only install tight enough to fill the gaps and hold itself in place.
b) It must only fill two thirds of the wall cavity.
c) It must be placed in the inner third of the wall.
d) insulation must be tightly fit to prevent convection.

283) A convenience shop sold fourteen packs of oranges. Each package had
five pounds of oranges. If the profit per box was $1.85, how much did the
company earn in total?
a) 37.84
b) 129.5
c) 25.9
d) 12.95

284) Which dimension is bigger in inches?

a) ½ inch
b) 5/8 inch
c) 3/4 inch
d) 47/64 inch
285) Which of the following faults may occur on a concrete slab poured in the
basement after the installation of a hardwood floor on the first level?
a) creation of mould between the hardwood floor and the sub-floor.
b) oxidation of nails in the sub-floor.
c) discoloration of the hardwood floor.
d) exaggerated swelling of the wood.

286) What is the minimal safety factor while using a rope to lift objects?
a) 0.625694444444444
b) 0.834027777777778
c) 0.417361111111111
d) 0.209027777777778

287) What is the theoretical line length of a standard roof rafter with an 8 600
mm span and a slope of 100:250?
a) 3m
b) 1.5m
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c) 2.5m
d) 5m

288) Which of the following grit numbers of sandpaper should be used to sand a
floor whose dust will be utilised to make filler?
a) 80
b) 100
c) 120
d) 200

289) Which of the following thicknesses of shims are required when two shims with a total
thickness of 0.084in are used and one shim is three times as thick as the other?
a) 0.021 and 0.063
b) 0.26 and 0.046in
c) 1.06 and 0.08
d) 0.09 and 0.004

290) What minimum height must chimney liners reach over the chimney cap?
a) 30mm
b) 50mm
c) 40mm
d) 60mm
291) How would you locate the depth of an open-web steel joist on a drawing?
a) Shop drawing
b) Structural drawing,
c) Electrical drawing
d) Mechanical drawing

292) During the installation of a curtain wall, the butyl sealant should not be
applied on which of the following?
a) the spigot, between the vertical and horizontal studs.
b) the holes of the spigot's two cap screws.
c) the screw grooves of pressure plates.
d) the back of the corner block.

293) A pound contains 808 four-penny nails. How many units does 22 3/4 pounds contain?
a) 18382
b) 19584
c) 18760
d) 17856

294) Which of the following file cuts should be used to sharpen the scraper used
to sand floor corners using a hand tool?
a) double cross cut.
b) triple cross cut.
c) cross cut.
d) simple cut

295) Which of the following diagrams represents a compliant window installation?

a) B and D
b) A and D
c) C and A
d) A and C

296) Which is an assemblage of two or more single-pole fuses?

a) Vented Power Fuse
b) Power Fuse Unit.
c) Multiple Fuse
d) Expulsion Fuse Unit
297) How is the capacity of a soil to accommodate a private sewage disposal
system determined?
a) Squirt test.
b) Soil classification test.
c) Soil saturation test.
d) Sand in jar test.

298) What happens to the design length of the specified rafters when the minor
span on an intersecting roof is increased?
a) Supporting valley rafter remains the same, but it may or may not be attached
to the major ridge at the same location.
b) Both supporting valley rafters and supported valley rafters are lengthened.
c) Supporting valley rafter stays the same because it remains attached to the
major ridge at the same point.
d) Supporting valley rafter lengthens but the supported valley rafter remains the
same because it is already supported

299) Which of the following should be utilised for the horizontal siding of an
outside wall once the air barrier has been installed?
a) furring.
b) various trims.
c) starter strip.
d) horizontal wallboards.

300) The first mixing of a mortar bed's materials involves a 50 percent addition of
Portland cement to the sand-to-Portland cement ratio. What effect will this have
on the mortar bed?
a) more malleable when shaped and has greater density.
b) compacts better and takes longer to set.
c) more porous and its consistency remains firm.
d) more waterproof and harder.

301) What is a slogan?

a) A line attached to the workers so they cannot fall off a floor slab.
b) A line attached to the fly forms to keep them from spinning.
c) A line attached to the fly form so it can be pulled horizontally to the edge of
the building for lifting to the next floor.
d) A line attached to the fly form to keep it from falling if the crane cable fails.
302) How are the screw heads positioned while constructing drywall?
a) Flush with the paper
b) Through the paper
c) Protruding from the paper
d) Embedded in the paper

303) How are the batteries linked using jumper cables when a backup battery is
present?
a) connecting the backup battery's positive (+) terminal to the other battery's
negative (-) terminal.
b) connecting the backup battery's positive (+) terminal to the alternator's
negative (-) terminal.
c) connecting the backup battery's terminals to the alternator's same-polarity
terminals.
d) connecting the same-polarity terminals of the two batteries.

304) What is the rough opening for the external door based on the following
requirements? Allow ½ "clearance around and beneath the threshold of 1 14"
a) 33 ¼ " x 82¾"
b) 3 1/4" x 82"
c) 34" x 82¼
d) 34¼" x 8 3/8”

305) How long is the cutout when constructing a mortising jig for a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
butt hinge?
a) 3½" + ½ the diameter of the guide bushing.
b) 3½" + the diameter of the guide bushing.
c) 3½" + the difference in diameter of the router bit and the guide bushing
d) 3½" + ½ the difference in the diameter of the router bit and the guide bushing

306) Which sort of grout is essential for constructing tight, well-fitting forms?
a) Epoxy.
b) Non-shrink.
c) Dry pack.
d) Gas expansive.

307) How are the joists fixed when the rafters are opposite one other and the
ceiling joists are supported by a bearing wall?
a) Set on the same side of the rafters, lapped over the bearing wall and nailed
together.
b) Set on opposite sides of the rafters, lapped over the bearing wall, spaced
with a block and nailed together.
c) Be placed on the same side of the joists, butted together at the bearing wall
and toe-nailed to the bearing wall.
d) Set on opposite sides of the rafters, lapped over the bearing wall and nailed
together.

308) In restoration, which chisel is used to remove eroded mortar joints?

a) plugging
b) pointing
c) brick set
d) cold

309) What would cause the solder to bead up and fall off the copper tube and
fitting instead of entering the junction if the right heating method was used?
a) not enough heat applied.
b) no flux applied to tube and fitting.
c) solder has too low of a melting point.
d) inside of the pipe was not cleaned.

310) When placing a gypsum board within a 10-inch radius and the gypsum grain tends to
crumble on the surface, which of the following statements best describes the most suitable
repair technique up to the stage of applying the finishing coat?
a) gently scratch the surface superficially. Apply a base coat with a mixture of joint compound
and plaster of Paris. Redouble the surface by applying a coat of joint compound. Sand the
surface.
b) Gently scratch the surface. Apply a single coat with a mixture of joint compound and plaster
of Paris. Apply paper tape while making the edges overlap to cover the surface to be repaired.
Sand the surface.
c) Apply a base coat of joint compound and paper tape by making the edges
overlap to cover the surface to be repaired. Apply with a joint compound the
surface to be repaired. Sand the repaired surface.
d) Apply a base coat of joint compound. Apply paper tape on the surface to be
repaired without the edges of the paper tape overlapping. Apply joint
compound the surface to be repaired. Sand the repaired surface.

311) When making a construction junction for a suspended slab pour, what process should be
employed to provide the simplest stripping without bending rebar?
a) All rows of solid forming material except the kicker row should be short pieces.
b) All rows of solid forming material below the top mat of steel should be short
pieces
c) All rows of solid forming material should be short pieces.
d) Rows of solid forming material directly above and below bars can be long
pieces.

312) Where should heat tape be mounted in respect to an outside metal wall?
a) in-between the drip flashing and the steel siding.
b) in-between the U bar and the drip flashing.
c) in-between the U bar and the starting sheet.
d) in-between the U bar and the insulation.

313) As the metal cools after being sliced with a flame, it will?
a) expand
b) contract
c) become softer
d) cannot weld the material

314) How should the footing height be determined when an excavation has
been excavated 2" too deep?
a) Over excavation now must take place to ten inches minimum so that extra
thickness in footing can carry extra loading.
b) Set the forms to the proper height and pour them full even though extra
concrete is required.
c) Set the forms to required height and fill the bottom of them with dirt so extra
concrete is not required.
d) Drop the forms for the footings two inches also so extra concrete is not required.

315) A fire alarm system is installed in a high school that has a capacity of 50 students. Which
of the following places do NOT need fire detectors per building code?
a) elevator shafts
b) change rooms
c) janitor's rooms
d) classrooms

316) How is an outside door placed on an unlevel floor?

a) Shim the low side of the jamb to level and plumb frame and fill gap with expanding foam
insulation.
b) Cut a continuous shim full width of the door to level and plumb frame, caulk shim to floor
and threshold to shim then insulate.
c) Shim threshold at ¼ points to insure the frame is plumb, caulk gap and insulate where
possible.
d) Insure that the frame is square and install it out of plumb so that the threshold
maintains full contact with the floor.

317) Which of the following is the given flame-spread rating for 11 mm interior
grade Douglas Fir plywood that is unfinished?
a) 1.75
b) 200
c) 150
d) 125

318) Which way of squaring up a massive rectangular item would be the least acceptable?
a) Framing square
b) Measure diagonally both ways
c) Calculate a diagonal measurement
d) 6,8,10 method

319) What should be done to avoid moisture accumulation between a rain screen type
cladding and the outside wall face?
a) Provide a secondary drainage plane and weep holes.
b) Seal continuously to ensure no water can get in.
c) Install vertically so water will run off without penetrating.
d) Provide drainage holes every 4'

320) What steps should be taken while beginning a new workplace?

a) Workers should avoid all hazardous areas.
b) Workers should dress for the hazards encountered.
c) Workers must properly wear all personal protective equipment required
d) Workers must be trained how to use their personal protective equipment

321) Which approach is ideal for installing a vapour barrier directly on the steel
decking of an insulated roof covered with an EPDM single-ply membrane and ballast?
a) fasten the vapour barrier with screws and washers on the upper flutes of the
decking and seal with an adhesive the side and end lap joints of the vapour barrier
b) apply hot bitumen on the upper flutes of the decking and between the side and end lap joint
of the vapour barrier
c) apply glue on the upper flutes of the decking and seal the side and end lap joints of the
vapour barrier
d) apply the loose-laid vapour barrier on the decking and seal with an adhesive
the side and end lap joints of the vapour barrier

322) Which layout would be used to create an equal T?

a) Triangulation development.
b) Transfer development.
c) Parallel line development.
d) Radial line development.

323) What information is necessary to secure the two double joists bearing the
stair headers while designing an engineered floor system for a residential home?
a) Check the specs on the blueprints and fasten accordingly.
b) Check with the framing foreman who knows the proper nailing specs and
fasten accordingly.
c) Check the specs on the manufacturer’s drawings and fasten accordingly.
d) Check the nailing specs in section 9 of the Canadian Building Code and
fasten accordingly.

324) What amount of 4-ounce canvas is needed to cover a 100 mm 25 mm 90° elbow of iron
pipe?
a) 450 mm × 450 mm
b) 500 mm × 500 mm
c) 550 mm × 550 mm
d) 400 mm × 400 mm

325) Which of the following represents the maximum distance between crack
control joints in a continuous foundation wall more than 25 metres in height?
a) 15 meters
b) 3 meters
c) 25 meters
d) 10 meters

326) When an operator starts a concrete pump to examine it and the clutch
does not engage, which of the following may be the cause?
a) pump pistons are dirty.
b) air is leaking from the pump truck.
c) pump lacks hydraulic oil.
d) truck lacks engine oil.
327) How do you install outside plywood wall cladding?
a) Long dimension parallel to studs.
b) Long dimension at right angle to studs.
c) Either direction is acceptable.
d) Right angle to studs on bearing walls parallel to studs on gable end walls

328) How many packages of standard 3-tab asphalt shingles are necessary to cover a 1,190-
square-foot gable roof, allowing for a 10 percent waste allowance and a beginning strip? (3
bundles cover 100 sq. ft.)
a) 36
b) 40
c) 42
d) 38

329) What is the run of each step if the finished ceiling height of the first level is
94 1/2 inches and the total floor thickness is 11 3/4 inches? The tread depth is 1
1/2 inches. Using the minimal number of risers and a stair ratio formula of 17.5,
the number of risers required is 17.
a) 8 1/2 in.
b) 11 7/8in.
c) 9 15/16 in.
d) 9 5/16 in.

330) What approach is utilised to assure an accurate assessment of an unknown elevation?

a) Start by taking a reading on the benchmark then take the reading on the
unknown elevation, move level and take both reading again to confirm elevation.
b) Start by taking a reading on the benchmark then take the reading on the
unknown elevation, turn level and take the reading at the benchmark to confirm elevation.
c) Start the reading by placing the builder’s level on the benchmark, then take the reading of
the unknown elevation.
d) Start the reading by placing the rod on the unknown elevation and work back to the
benchmark.

331) Which of the following is the primary reason for blocking the interior of
vertical mullions at the level of expansion joints on a multi-story curtain wall?
a) improve the expansion joints' resistance.
b) control heat losses.
c) eliminate water infiltrations.
d) eliminate air circulation from one storey to another.
332) How many foundation steps are necessary when constructing on a sloping grade? You
are required to construct a stepped foundation, with the front being 1,000 mm taller than the
back.
a) 6
b) 4
c) 2
d) 3

333) Should the oxygen cylinder's valves be opened?

a) Fully opened
b) 3 turns
c) ½ turn
d) 1 ½ turn

334) The dimensions of the property are 112 feet 5 inches by 88 feet 3 inches by
97 feet 6 inches by 114 feet 2 inches. What is the circumference of the lot?
a) 422 feet
b) 414 feet and 10 inches
c) 412 feet and 4 inches
d) 416 feet

335) How long should the dimension for this wall jog be? A line on the plan
depicting a wall jog is drawn 4.25 inches in length. At a ratio of 1/4" = 1'?
a) 17”
b) 17’
c) 18’
d) 22’

336) How should web stiffeners be fitted when an I-joist supports an interior loadbearing
partition?
a) Tight to the top chord with a ¼" gap at the bottom chord.
b) Tightly between top and bottom chord.
c) With a ¼" gap at both chords.
d) With a ¼" gap at the top chord and tight to the bottom chord.

337) How is the window protected from the elements if its top is 16" below the
soffit and the roof overhang is 24"?
a) Install a flashing under the moisture barrier at the top of the window.
b) Install moisture barrier over nailing fin at the top of the window.
c) Use a peel & stick membrane around the window.
d) Install a double layer of building paper at the top of the window.

338) Ice floats on water due to the fact that?

a) contains more air.
b) is a solid.
c) has less heat energy than water.
d) is less dense than water.

339) Which of the following are the most important tools used by a concrete Former?
a) hammer, impact drill and saw.
b) measuring tape, laser level and saw.
c) hammer, level and measuring tape.
d) level, plumb bob and hammer.

340) According to safety requirements, the diagram of the mobile scaffolding

below is lacking one component.

a) vertical braces.
b) horizontal braces.
c) wheels
d) two-by-fours.

341) What is a current that flows continuously in one direction?

a) AC
b) DC
c) Commutator

342) At what height above the ground is damp proofing of a wood sill put on
top of a foundation wall no longer required?
a) 100mm
b) 150 mm
c) 175mm
d) 50mm

343) How many 22 1/2-inch-long 2x4 blocks can be cut from an 8-foot-long 2x4?
a) 3
b) 2
c) 4
d) 7

344) John is employed to paint new homes. He worked the following hours within
one week: Monday is 7.5 hours long Tuesday 10 o'clock Wednesday's six-hour
duration Thursday at 12:00 Approximately 14.5 hours on Friday Saturday 10
o'clock What was John's daily average amount of hours worked?
a) 10
b) 9.5
c) 10.5
d) 11

345) What are plywood clips used for?

a) Supporting roof sheathing edges between the trusses
b) There is no such thing as a plywood clip.
c) Straightening floor sheathing
d) Keeping plywood straight in stacks

346) Where should a smoke detector with ionisation be installed?

a) food warehouse
b) auto parts warehouse
c) chemical warehouse
d) pharmaceutical warehouse

347) When installing a bi-fold door, what changes must be done if the door
binds at the side jamb on the top?
a) Shim the jamb and adjust door trim.
b) Bevel the edge of the door.
c) Adjust the bottom pivot.
d) Adjust the top pivot.

348) What occurs to the rafter configuration at the ridge when lapped ceiling
joists on a central bearing wall are placed 1514" back and 1514" away from the
outer walls to which they are attached?
a) rafters are laid out the same as the ceiling joists below them.
b) rafters are offset directly opposite the ceiling rafters below them
c) rafters butt into the ridge directly opposing each other.
d) rafters are butted to one another at the ridge.

349) Which of the following refractory materials is neutral?

a) lime
b) magnesia.
c) carbon
d) alumina.

350) What is the floor area of a circular structure with a diameter of 18 feet and seven inches?
a) 271 sq. ft.
b) 1 275 sq. ft.
c) 325 sq. ft.
d) 568 sq. ft.

[[ SCAFFOLDING ]]
How far must scaffold planks extend beyond the standards?
Plank ends cannot overhang the transom by more than 300 mm (12") or less than 150 mm (6")

When must a scaffold have cleats?

When planks must be put on an incline, any slope greater than 1:10 should have full-width
cleats 300 mm apart to minimize slippage.

When are guardrails required on a scaffold?

When platforms are 3.0 m or more above the ground.
When a person may fall the above distance while working through an opening on the inside
of the scaffold.
On the inside face of a platform when the scaffold is more than 300 mm away from the building
or structure being worked on.

What are the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for toeboards?
They must be installed on the open sides and ends of scaffolds that are more than 3.5 m above
a work or public area.
They must extend a minimum of 140 mm above the working platforms and are commonly
constructed of 19 mm x 140 mm lumber or the equivalent.

What are the requirements for continuous face bracing?

Be continuous from ground to platform at a 45 degree angle.
Be fastened to scaffold at a maximum of 3.66 m (12').
Start at the bottom corner of the face and be repeated every fifth bay.

What are the requirements for continuous transverse bracing?

Is required every 6.1 m horizontally.
Is required on each lift.
Is required at both ends of the scaffold.
Should coincide with the tie-in locations.

What is plan bracing?

It is a horizontal brace that keeps scaffold square, which prevents shunting.

When are ties or guy wires used on a scaffold?

Free-standing scaffold towers with a height-to-base ratio of more than 3:1 must be restrained
from tipping by guying or other means (being tied to permanent structure).
* Guy Wires- Tension cables that extend to the ground at a set distance from the base in a
configuration as to offset each other.

What are the required vertical and horizontal spacings for ties?
6.4 m horizontally (21')
4.6 m vertically (15')
What safety factor ratio is required in the manufacture of scaffolding?
They are designed with a safety factor of 4 to 1, which means that scaffolds can support four
times more weight than their anticipated load.

According to OHS Explanation Guide what is the scaffolding load?

There are three different weight classes of scaffolding, and their capacities are listed below:
Light duty scaffolding: can support loads up to 25lb per square foot. Medium duty scaffolding:
can support loads up to 50lb per square foot. Heavy duty scaffolding: can support loads up to
75lb per square foot.

What is one of the purposes of a node point on a scaffold?

A point for a tieback

How much of a scaffold sill must extend beyond the base centerline?
300mm

What is the minimum allowable extension of a plank beyond a support on a scaffold?

150mm

What is the maximum length of planks that can be used with bracket scaffolding? (Note: first
determine the maximum spacing of brackets)
3.6 m (Bracket spacing is 3.0 m max plus a maximum 300 mm overhang on both sides)

What are used to extend the width and length of working plat-forms or to support a
cantilever walkway?
Side or end brackets

What is the maximum working height of a single pole scaffold?

9.0m

What is the purpose of a plan brace?

Plan braces keep the scaffold square, which prevents shunting.

What is the name used to describe the space between scaffold standards?
Bay

What is the minimum allowable height of a guardrail on scaffolds?

920 mm

In regards to frame scaffolds, what is a scaffold section?

2 frames, 2 cross bracing

What must hold frame scaffold components together?

Couplers or retainer pins
What is the maximum on center spacing for installation of "bracket scaffolds"?
3.0m

What is the maximum length for a plank that can be used with a single pole wood scaffold?
3.6m

[[ Construction Terms ]]
Kerf – the width of the blade

Block plane – remove edges of stock and material where needed

Wood rasp – is a coarse file use for removing wood, The file is used to shape, refine and to
smooth out surfaces, the rasp is used to take larger shavings of material off.

Cross cut – to cut across the grain

Infeed – the action or process of supplying material to a machine  outfeed

Butt joint – a joint formed by two surfaces abutting at right angles.

Miter joint – a joint made by fastening together usually perpendicular parts with the ends cut at
an angle.

Dado cut – three-sided trenches cut across the grain of the wood. A dado is a groove cut into
one piece of wood into which another piece of wood will fit snugly. For instance, when building
a bookshelf using 3/4-inch-thick stock, you might cut 3/4-inch-wide dado grooves into the shelf
uprights and then glue permanent shelves into the grooves.
A dado is a U-shaped, square-bottomed channel cut across the grain.
A groove looks just like a dado, but runs with the grain. A lot of people call a groove a dado I
think that’s OK – but imprecise.
A rabbet is an L-shaped channel cut across or with the grain. A rabbet is always cut on the
stock’s edge.

Cove molding – a molding with a concave face used as trim or to finish interior corners.

Window jam – the sides of the window.