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When installing a suspended (or drop) ceiling, the top edges of the grid system supporting the false ceiling must be at least ________ below the bottom of the ceiling framing. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------3" What kind of brush should you use to paint window trim? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 1/2" sash brush Anchor bolts are embedded in walls to support all of these except --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Posts When applying mortar, be sure to ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- remove excess mortar Which of these is an advantage of concrete brick over paver brick? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ease of installation When installing brick in a wall, what is the preferred type of flashing used behind the brick? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Copper
Firebrick walls which line the interior of a fireplace must be laid using refractory cement with joints that are no more than ___________ thick. ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1/4" Which of these is NOT another term for fake stone products? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Natural Stone Applying compression after application of mortar would have the following impact on the seam (or joint) created? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------All of these would be created What is the minimum number of coats of Portland plaster applied on the exterior over masonry? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 2 What must be installed at the intersection of chimneys or other masonry construction with frame walls? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Flashing What is mortar joint thickness tolerance from the specified dimensions for a bed joint? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1/8" ________ is a filler product with a high water content ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------grout
A ________ is a built-out portion of a wall that forms a bulge. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------pilaster CMUs are often used in all these except ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------rafter construction What is the minimum engagement of wall tie embedment in solid masonry units ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 1/2" The temperature of new concrete should not be allowed to fall below ______ F during the curing period ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- 50 Michigan Labor Laws require employers to provide employees under _____ with a 30 minute rest period if scheduled more than 5 continuous hours ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 18 Which of the following is not acceptable as proof of a legal right to work in the U.S.? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Bank or credit card plus social security card An occupational injury and illness log must be kept at every job site for business with more than how many employees ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 10
Which of these incidents would NOT need to be reported within 24 hours? - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A crew getting into a car accident on the way o a site A Michigan employer is required to provide which of the following for adult employees ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------None of these Businesses with more than 50 full time employees that don't offer insurance may be subject to what payment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------The employer shared responsibility payment Which of these is included in material costs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Inspection of materials Horizontal dimensions on a building plan can be found on the ________. --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Plan View What is the ratio between the size of the object as drawn and its actual size called? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Scale Which type of Plan allows for a house to be sliced vertically to see information about materials, fastening, and support systems, and concealed features? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Section view
Who is in charge of the responsibilities of scheduling and tracking inspections, permits, and licenses? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --The project manager Which of these is the best way to procure materials for a project --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ordering materials incrementally, based on project procurement plan Which of these is not a good strategy for ensuring that subcontractors are financially sound? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Allow them to figure it out themselves When conducting job-site meetings with building inspection officials, be sure to _____ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Keep minutes of the meeting Cost management ties directly into what other type of management --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Time management _______ management involves knowing the financial and human resources required for a project. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cost It is good business practice for contractors to maintain which of the following "project documents" on every project ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of these
Proper planning and scheduling results in all of these benefits except --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Increased quality of workmanship What is one way a general contractor can relieve the challenges of working with subcontractors? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Developing long-standing relationships with specific subcontractors and using them regularly Applicants for the residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor salesperson license must complete all of these except --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Show records of 3 years experience Failure to comply with an audit by the department will result in _______. ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------an investigation of a complaint initiated by the department Which of these would not be grounds for a complaint against a licensee ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Unexpected rain at a job site A state license must be displayed where? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------In a place of business ________ is regulated by the Equal Employment opportunity Commission - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Americans with Disabilities Act
Each strip of underlayment for shingles should be lapped over the previous strip by how much at all end joints? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---6" The maximum distance between the gutters high point and the downspout should ordinarily not exceed ________. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------25 Feet All of the following are different types of cornices, with the exception of which one? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lookout cornice What is roof pitch expressed as a ratio? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Dividing the rise by the run When the average daily temperature is 25F, ice shields are required when this roofing material is used. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Composite shingles Liam the contractor is doing some excavating work for his sister, and realizes too late that the angle of the slope of his excavation is greater than the angle of repose. The structure collapses, and his sister ends up hiring someone else. What should Liam have done differently ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Installed a retaining wall to hold the slope back Match inflow and outflow of cash and place both in the same tax period ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When it comes to comparing short
term and long term income with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it would be best to If a contractors FUTA liability exceeds _________ then FUTA taxes are deposited quarterly ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 500 A document which shows the financial position of a company for the year, also called a profit and loss statement is known as ____________ --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Income Statement The Function of the balance sheet is to ________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Show the financial condition of the business on a specific date The amount remaining after deducting direct and indirect costs from revenues is known as______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Net Total Profit The ______ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities during a specific time. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cash Flow Statement What tax is deducted (withheld) solely from employees wages --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Income Tax
Fastening schedules show the _____ code requirements for the quality and safety of framing and structural design. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Minimum Ideal riser height for a stairway is_______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------7" A straight Run of stairs is called ______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Flight Why do Trusses have triangular shapes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Because they must be able to withstand lateral and crushing forces. _______ can save time when compared to pouring concrete into a project specific form and waiting for it to cure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Concrete Panels The biggest percentage of concrete mix is due to ________ --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------aggregate A _______ is a wide, flat metal or wood pad that is pushed back and forth over concrete to make an even surface. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Bullfloat
_______ do not require the formwork of solid concrete foundation walls, but do need reinforcement from rebar or pilasters. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Concrete blocks What is the minimum size and location of rebar in a footing supporting a monolithic slab? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2/4 and located within the middle third of the depth If a slab will have no significant traffic crossing the joint, a ______ is acceptable to use. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Plain Butt joint In a sidewalk or walkway ______ is a gap between portions of concrete that is filled with flexible material. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- An Expansion Joint The sand added to cement mixture is know as ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Fine Aggregate Crazing is ______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The appearance of fine cracks that appear in irregular patterns over the concrete surface, Which is NOT one of the more common admixtures? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Water expanders
A good rule of thumb from the length of time a contractor should maintain a complete and legible copy of all documents relating to the contract is as follows. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------up to 7 years What is another term for a "one step" combined construction loan/mortgage ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Construction permanent loan What are changes to the project/contract documents made before the date bids are accepted called? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Addenda A contract is what kind of agreement between two or more persons --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Binding Which contract documents MUST be signed by both the owner and the contractor ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Standard Form Agreement What is the purpose of Addenda in a contract ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------To make changes in the project before bids are accepted A contractor receives an invoice on December 1 in the amount of $5, and the terms are 2/10 net 30. If the Invoice is processed by December 9 what is the amount of payment due rounded to the nearest dollar? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$5,
If a contract is made with someone while under the influence of alcohol, That contract is _____ ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Unenforceable A ______ gives the owner the right to require the contractor to correct deficiencies in the work performed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Warranty Which type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans are complete? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Phased/ Fast Track What project costs do not typically need to be estimated ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Allowances In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following categories except ______________. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Office Overhead A perc test measures the ______ of soil ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Absorption Rate A contractor would complete grading with which of these tools? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Backhoe
A comprehensive "Hazard Communication" program includes which of the following? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Container Labeling The additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work is known as _____ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Over dig What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in severe weathering? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------3, Air Entrained Which of these is NOT an element of laying a concrete slab o grade? ------- --CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Must be placed above ground, at least 12" When installing hard wood flooring over concrete, the slab should be allowed to cure for a minimum period of ______ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Two Months Footings should be placed at a minimum of _____ and farther in cold climates. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------12" below Grade In which case would a construction joint NOT be used? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When the entire slab of concrete is being poured at once
What is the minimum width of a foundation supporting a two story light frame house on clay soil? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------12" What should be placed beneath a pressure-treated sill supporting an interior wall and the concrete slab? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --30/felt Which of the following applies to insulation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------Flame spread does not exceed 25 The resistance of a building element, such as a wall, to the passage of sound is known as its ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------STC Value Some _____ is manufactured with ceramic fiber incorporated as a fire retardant. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------fiberboard What is foam in place insulation used for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------spraying into small areas to control air leaks The use of above deck thermal insulation is permitted as long as --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the insulation is covered with an approved roof covering
