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On average, what percentage should you add to your overhead costs for markup? 10% 20% 25% 40% - ANS20% When calculating labor costs for various subcontractors, use a(n) _______________ to help.
- Reference sheet
- Almanac
- Estimating program
- accountant - ANSEstimating program The last step in calculating your total cost of the job is to add in your percentage of ______________?
- profit
- mark up
- overhead
- all of the above - ANSprofit What is referred to as your cost of materials and labor, not including overhead or profit?
- salary
- profit sharing
- indirect savings
- direct cost - ANSdirect cost One way to reduce overhead to stay competitive as a general contractor is to do what?
- do away with office space and work from home
- reduce profit
- offer discounts
- become a sole proprietor - ANSdo away with office space and work from home When calculating, break concrete into sections to avoid what?
- using numbers that are too large
- drainage system requirements
- calculating corners twice
- forgetting to calculate corners - ANSAnswer: calculating corners twice When calculating for concrete, what should you do?
- round up to the next cubic yard
- use the Pythagorean theorem
- round up 5 cubic feet for margin of error
- round down to nearest cubic foot - ANSAnswer: round up to the next cubic yard With 12 foot long plates, the anchor bolts will need to be _____________. A. 6 feet on center B. within 12 inches of each end C. 10 feet on center D. both A and B - ANSAnswer: D both A and B How many total trusses are needed for the 24 foot garage in the plan? A. 13 B. 14 C. 18 D. 20 - ANSAnswer: A. 13
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How many fascia boards are needed for the garage in the plan? A. 8 B. 9 C. 11 D. 21 - ANSAnswer: B. 9 According to the video, approximately how many tornadoes occur in the U.S. each year? A. 450 B. 600 C. 1000 D. 1500 - ANSAnswer: C. 1000 Mistakes made in reading the ________ can translate to mistakes in the layout of the slab, footings, or basement which will have an impact on the wall framing, and wall dimensions will need to be modified. A. General plan B. Foundation plan C. Master plan D. Dimension plan - ANSAnswer: B. Foundation plan How many U.S. states are at risk for earthquakes? A. 39 B. 50 C. 11 D. 24 - ANSAnswer: A. 39 When reading the site plans, what can help you calculate the distance of the house? A. Beam locations B. Accessibility lines C. Bends D. Dimension lines - ANSAnswer. D. Dimension lines How thick are the foundation walls on the referenced foundation plan? A. 8 inches B. 10 inches C. 12 inches D. 6 inches - ANSAnswer: A. 8 inches According to the video, what is the NFRC rating system? A. It is uniformed, unbiased rating system B. It allows you to compare product performance C. It gives details such as grids, framing material and window type D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above What is the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)? A. The percentage of heat from the sun that gets through the glass B. The visible light transmission C. Is the inverse of the R-value D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: A. The percentage of heat from the sun that gets through the glass What type of insulation is made of 100% recycled newspaper, fiber treated with borates and has an adhesive added? A. Cellulose insulation
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D. 36 - ANSAnswer: B. 20 Chimneys shall extend not less than ___ feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet but not less than 3 feet above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6 - ANSAnswer: A. 2 Chimneys located entirely outside the exterior walls of the building, including chimneys that pass through the soffit or cornice, shall have a minimum airspace clearance of _____. A. 1 inch B. 2 inches C. 2 1/2 inches D. 3 5/8 inches - ANSAnswer: A. 1 inch In reference to chimneys, the exterior air intake shall be capable of supplying ___ combustible air from the exterior of the dwelling or from spaces within the dwelling ventilated with outdoor air, such as nonmechanically ventilated crawl or attic spaces. A. 1/3 of the B. 1/2 of the C. All D. None of the - ANSAnswer: C. All What should be located in the back or side of the firebox chamber or located outside of the firebox at the level of the hearth and not greater than 24 inches from the firebox opening? A. Clearance B. Decorative shrouds C. Exterior air outlet D. Gas log heater - ANSAnswer: C. Exterior air outlet With a vapor barrier, the minimum of net free ventilation area in an attic shall be _____ of the vented space provided. A. 1/ B. 1/ C. 1/ D. 1/250 - ANSAnswer: C. 1/ Where eave or cornice vents are installed, not less than a ___ inch space shall be provided between the insulation and the roof sheathing and at the location of the vent. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - ANSAnswer: A. 1 A _____ shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney or penetration more than 30 inches wide as measured perpendicular to the slope and be made of sheet metal or the same material as the roof covering. A. Cricket
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B. Saddle C. Both A and B D. Flashing - ANSAnswer: B. Saddle Asphalt shingles shall have the minimum number of fasteners required by the manufacturer, but not less than ________ fasteners per strip shingle or _________ fasteners per individual shingle. A. 2 and 1 B. 4 and 2 C. 3 and 6 D. 8 and 4 - ANSAnswer: B. 4 and 2 Roof replacement shall include the removal of existing layers of roof coverings down to what? A. Photovoltaic system B. Ice barrier C. The first layer of previous shingles D. The roof deck - ANSAnswer: D. The roof deck Which are ramp requirements? A. Handrails must go down at least one side B. Ballasted and handrails must be less than 10 inches apart C. There must be a landing at the top and bottom of the ramp D. Both A and C - ANSAnswer: D. Both A and C Anything over a ____ pound snow load requires an engineer or architect. A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 85 - ANSAnswer: C. 70 The ends of each rafter or ceiling joist shall have not less than ______ inches on masonry or concrete. A. 1 1/2 and 3 B. 3 and 4 1/ C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4 - ANSAnswer: A. 1 1/2 and 3 Truss drawings shall include what? A. Slope and depth, span and spacing B. Required bearing widths C. Required permanent truss member bracing location D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above In reference to the tails on rafters, the maximum cantilever is ___ inches. A. 12 B. 24 C. 18 D. 36 - ANSAnswer: B. 24 Bevel wood siding must be at least _____ inches thick. A. 1/ B. 3/ C. 1/
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A. The number of fasteners should be 16 inches on center or specified by the manufacturer B. You may nail the vinyl siding directly to the studs C. Both A and B D. Nominal thickness must be 1 1/2 inches - ANSAnswer: A. The number of fasteners should be 16 inches on center or specified by the manufacturer What is a "deformed" nail? A. A recycled nail B. A screw/twist nail C. A nail longer than 3 inches D. A misshapen nail that should be discarded - ANSAnswer: B. A screw/twist nail According to figure R602.6(1), "notching and bored hole limitations for exterior and bearing walls," any notch put in a bearing wall may only be _____ of the depth of the member. A. 10% B. 25% C. 30% D. 40% - ANSAnswer: B. 25% When using "let-in-bracing" (LIB), you can use 1x4 wood or approved metal straps at what angles for maximum 16" stud spacing? A. 45 to 60 degrees B. 30 to 45 degrees C. 15 to 30 degrees D. 45 to 90 degrees - ANSAnswer: A. 45 to 60 degrees What does PFG stand for? A. Proper filling gauge B. Professional filling generator C. Portal frame at garage D. Precision framing grade - ANSAnswer: C. Portal frame at garage Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of _____ inches thick. A. 2 1/2 inches B. 3 and 1/2 inches C. 4 and 5/8 inches D. 4 and 7/8 inches - ANSAnswer: B. 3 and 1/2 inches Deck ledgers shall not be supported on __________. A. Stone B. Siding C. Masonry veneer D. Both A and C - ANSAnswer: D. Both A and C In regard to deck joist and deck beam bearing, the ends of each joist and beam shall have not less than ____ inches of bearing on wood or matal and ___ inches of bearing on concrete or masonry for the entire width of the beam. A. 1 1/2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4 1/ D. 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 - ANSAnswer: A. 1 1/2 and 3 According to the video, what are the warning signs for a possible deck collapse? A. Missing/loose connections
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B. Corrosive/rotted wood C. Large cracks in the wood D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above Where can you toenail joists? A. Anywhere B. On decks only C. No where, they just have an 1 1/2 of bearing on wood or metal D. On new construction only - ANSAnswer: C. No where, they just have an 1 1/2 of bearing on wood or metal Retaining walls shall be designed for a safety factor of ____ against lateral sliding and overturning. A. 1 B. 1. C. 2 D. 4 - ANSAnswer: B. 1. In regard to wood foundations, a 6-mil-thick polyethylene ________ shall be applied over the porous layer with the basement floor constructed over the polyethylene. A. Drainage system B. Precast concrete foundation C. Building paper D. Vapor retarder - ANSAnswer: D. Vapor retarder Crawl space access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of what? A. 18 x 24 inches B. 20 x 32 inches C. 12 x 24 inches D. 32 x 42 inches - ANSAnswer: A. 18 x 24 inches The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than _____ inch(es) of bearing on wood or metal. A. 1 B. 2 1/ C. 1 1/ D. 3 - ANSAnswer: C. 1 1/ Truss members and components shall NOT be cut, notched, spliced or otherwise altered in any way without the approval of ________. A. The roofing crew B. The homeowner C. A registered design professional D. The building official - ANSAnswer: C. A registered design professional The edge of the pool/all parts of the water must be ___ feet from overhead power lines. A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 24 - ANSAnswer: B. 10 There must be a ___ foot barrier going around a pool, which includes a self-latching/closing gate. A. 4
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According to code, ______ shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. A. Marketing materials B. Accessibility notices C. Address identification D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: C. Address identification Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than ___ inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within ___ inches horizontally to the edge of the open side. A. 30/ B. 30/ C. 30/ D. 36/42 - ANSAnswer: C. 30/ Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations. A. In each sleeping room B. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms C. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above In new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in dwelling units where ______. A. The dwelling units contains a fuel-fired appliance B. The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an opening that communicates with the dwelling unit C. The dwelling unit is over 1600 square feet D. Both A and/or B - ANSAnswer: D. Both A and/or B Any foam within the house must be covered with a thermal barrier of _______. A. Not less than 1/2 inches gypsum wallboard B. 23/32 inch wood structural panel C. Either A or B D. Trap primer - ANSAnswer: C. Either A or B The approved agency label on all packages and containers of foam plastic insulation/components must include what? A. The manufacturer's name B. The product listing C. The product identification and information are sufficient to determine that the end use will comply with the requirements D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above The required egress door (generally the front door) must be at least _______ wide. A. 3 feet B. 3.5 feet C. 4 feet D. 40 inches - ANSAnswer: A. 3 feet What is the required minimum width of a hallway? A. 3 feet B. 3. C. 4 feet
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D. 40 inches - ANSAnswer: A. 3 feet What is the maximum riser height? A. 7 inches B. 8 inches C. 8 1/4 inches D. 9 1/4 inches - ANSAnswer: C. 8 1/4 inches The minimum tread depth shall be ______. A. 7 inches B. 8 inches C. 9 inches D. 10 inches - ANSAnswer: C. 9 inches What are the code requirements for a ramp at an egress door? A. A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 8 units horizontal B. A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal C. A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 15 units horizontal D. The ramp slope may be selected by the homeowner - ANSAnswer: B. A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal At the bottom of the stairs, what is the minimum distance of clear travel/clearance required? A. 24 inches B. 36 inches C. 48 inches D. 52 inches - ANSAnswer: B. 36 inches Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved _______ material. A. Noncombustible B. Textured C. Waterproof D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: A. Noncombustible Carports shall be open on at least ___ sides. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - ANSAnswer: B. 2 Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than______ square feet. A. 4 B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.4 - ANSAnswer: C. 5. For an escape window, the height from the floor is not to exceed ____ inches. A. 36 B. 55 C. 48 D. 44 - ANSAnswer: D. 44 _____ materials shall not be less than 1/2 inch thick gypsum board, 3/8 inch wood structural panels, or other approved materials and shall be installed parallel to the floor framing members unless otherwise approved by the building official.
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D. 50 - ANSAnswer: C. 40 What are the exterior wall fire separation requirements (without fire sprinklers) if the wall is within 5 feet from a property line or another structure? A. Exterior walls must be 1 hour rated B. There is no rating requirement at all C. Exterior walls must be 2 hour rated D. Exterior walls must be finished with fire resistant paint - ANSAnswer: A. Exterior walls must be 1 hour rated Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors or solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than ____ thick. A. 1 1/2 inches B. 1 3/8 inches C. 2 inches D. 3 1/4 inches - ANSAnswer: B. 1 3/8 inches What are the basic/necessary inspection requirements? A. Foundation inspection B. Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspections C. Floodplain inspection D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above It shall be the duty of the _______ to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. A. The homeowner B. The subcontractor C. The permit holder or their agent D. The board - ANSAnswer: C. The permit holder or their agent What is a structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s) located one the same lot? A. An accessory structure B. An addition C. A scope D. A readily accessible lot - ANSAnswer: A. An accessory structure What is defined as the top plate of the double top plates used in structural insulated panel (SIP) construction? A. A scope B. A cap plate C. A main brand S. An addition - ANSAnswer: B. A cap plate A type of continuous insulation, with manufacturer-installed insulating material as an integral part of the cladding product, having a minimum R-value of R-2 is known as what? A. Insulated siding B. Individual vent C. Insulated concrete form - ANSAnswer: A. Insulated siding Michigan residential code _________. A. Is law B. Are rules to follow C. Are suggestions for safety
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D. Is not important - ANSAnswer: A. Is law A landlord can do repairs that fall under matienence to a building, but cannot _______. A. Replace appliances B. Do alterations without having a builders license C. Paint D. Complete major landscaping - ANSAnswer: B. Do alterations without having a builders license If you are using a new product that the building inspector is not familiar with, he/she may ask you for______. A. Your license number B. The warranty information C. The cost analysis report D. The NER reports (national Evaluation Reports) - ANSAnswer: D. The NER reports (national Evaluation Reports) An application for a permit should include: A. A clearly defined statement of the scope of work in writing B. An indication of the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended C. Other data and information as required by the building official D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above Manufacturer's installation instructions, as required by this code, shall ________. A. Be copied for all employees B. Be available at the builder's place of business C. Be available on the job site at the time of inspection D. Be posted onsite for the duration of work on the project - ANSAnswer: C. Be available on the job site at the time of inspection What refers to any concrete object that is cast in a factory, cured under controlled conditions, and then delivered to the job site? A. Stoop B. Molding C. Precast D. Galvanized product - ANSAnswer: C. Precast A plumbing symbol resembling a cross with FP listed represents what? A. A septic tank B. An open drain tile C. A dry well D. A frost-proof hose bib - ANSAnswer: D. A frost-proof hose bib What can you only use inside? A. Tapcons B. Molding C. Porch decking D. Flashing - ANSAnswer: A. Tapcons What is a stoop? A. A precast B. An enlarged landing at the top of the steps C. The bottom stair D. Form work - ANSAnswer: B. An enlarged landing at the top of the steps
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What is defined as a material that reduces the rate at which water vapor can move through a material? A. Vapor retarder B. Moisture wick C. Ice dam D. Batt - ANSAnswer: A. Vapor retarder What is termed as the thermal envelope of the house? A. The basement only B. The entire area of the house that is insulated C. The attic space D. The living area - ANSAnswer: B. The entire area of the house that is insulated With blanket insulation in ceilings, the vapor retarder is placed against the back of the ceiling finish. Unfaced blankets may be layered to a suitable thickness by placing one layer of insulation ____ to the first. A. Diagonally B. Parallel C. 90 degrees/perpendicular D. No less than 2 feet away from - ANSAnswer: C. 90 degrees/perpendicular The floor of the firebox, plus the fireproof area in front of the fireplace, is called the _______. A. Fireplace area B. Lintel C. Hearth D. Damper - ANSAnswer: C. Hearth What is the most common type of stairway in houses, consisting of two or more stringers? A. Cut-stringer stairway B. Housed-stringer stairway C. Spiral stairway D. Clear-stringer stairway - ANSAnswer: A. Cut-stringer stairway A lap joint, known as a scarf joint is generally________. A. 15 degrees B. 30 degrees C. 42 degrees D. 90 degrees - ANSAnswer: B. 30 degrees Screw the cabinet to the studs with ______ wood screws run through the mounting rail at the back of the cabinet. A. 2 1/2" B. 3" C. Either A or B D. 5" - ANSAnswer: C. Either A or B What gauge do metal bearing wall studs have to be? A. 15 to 18 B. 10 to 15 C. 22 to 25 D. 18 to 20 - ANSAnswer: D. 18 to 20 In regard to siding, what is used to seal the joints where the siding meets a horizontal surface? A. Metal flashing
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B. Proper detailing C. Paneling D. Shutters - ANSAnswer: A. Metal flashing House wrap should not be used beneath what type of siding? A. Shingle B. Panel C. Board and batten D. Stucco - ANSAnswer: D. Stucco Also known as refractory brick, what is usually pale yellow or buff in color and used specifically for lining fireplaces and other heating units? A. Firesticks B. Firebrick C. Facing brick D. Ultimate brick - ANSAnswer: B. Firebrick What type of wall must be supported by a masonry or concrete foundation and be tied into the framework of the house? A. Wood wall B. Brick-veneer wall C. Drywall D. Firebrick wall - ANSAnswer: B. Brick-veneer wall What replaces air exhausted by a combustion appliance? A. Green air B. Functional air C. Makeup air D. Combustion air - ANSAnswer: C. Makeup air In order to hold the roof underlayment in place, you may use what type of fasteners? A. Nails B. Staples C. Button caps D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above What is the shape of ridge caps? A. 9 x 12 rectangle B. Triangular C. Trapezoid D. 8 x 8 square - ANSAnswer: A. 9 x 12 rectangle A ______ results in double coverage of shingles throughout the length of the valley. A. Open valley B. Good fit C. Closed valley D. Ridge vent - ANSAnswer: C. Closed valley Shakes are available in what length(s)? A. 16" B. 18" C. 22" D. All of the above - ANSAnswer: D. All of the above Wood shingles are manufactured in lengths of _______.
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B. The maximum spacing, in inches of supports when the panel is used for roof sheathing C. The minimum square footage the panel will cover D. The maximum spacing, in inches of supports beneath panels for subflooring - ANSAnswer: B. The maximum spacing, in inches of supports when the panel is used for roof sheathing According to building codes, every bedroom must have at least one window (or exterior door) suitable for emergency escape, also known as ______. A. Hopper B. Safety window C. Emergency exit D. Egress - ANSAnswer: D. Egress A vertical or horizontal piece that holds a pane of glass is called ________. A. Hopper B. Double hung window C. Muntin D. Glass block - ANSAnswer: C. Muntin Sometimes called a bulkhead, _______ is a lowered portion of the ceiling that sometimes includes lighting. A. Fire blocking B. Soffit C. Heating duct D. Chase - ANSAnswer: B. Soffit A soffit is usually about ____ deeper than the cabinets, so molding may be installed at the cabinet top. A. 2" B. 4" C. 3" D. 5" - ANSAnswer: A. 2" Which of the following is NOT a type of rafter? A. Backing block rafter B. Hip rafter C. Valley rafter D. Jack rafter - ANSAnswer: A. Backing block rafter Where should lateral (horizontal) bracing be located? A. In the upper 1/8 of the roof B. Evenly throughout the roof C. In the upper 1/3 of the roof D. In the lower 1/2 of the roof - ANSAnswer: C. In the upper 1/3 of the roof What does a partition clip do? A. Prevents the chords from moving from side to side B. Allows the bottom chord to flex upward slightly when the truss is loaded C. Both A and B D. Decreases the number of trusses needed - ANSAnswer: C. Both A and B What is a wood beam placed at the top of an opening that supports structural loads above the opening? A. A header
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B. A ceiling joist C. A plate S. A stud - ANSAnswer: A. A header ______ is usually applied vertically, using perimeter nailing with no additional blocking. A. A header B. Sheathing C. A trimmer stud D. A plate - ANSB. Sheathing If two legs of a triangle measure 3' and 4', they form a 90 degree angle if the diagonal between the ends measures exactly ____. A. 4' B. 6' C. 3' D. 5' - ANSD. 5' What is defined as a piece of framing lumber that represents the wall from the top of the subfloor to the bottom of the ceiling joist? A. Butt wall B. By wall C. Story pole D. Trimmer stud - ANSC. Story pole What is one of the main purposes of the double plate? A. To level B. To plumb outside corners C. To tie the walls together at the top D. To give a finished look - ANSC. To tie the walls together at the top What is a large principal horizontal member used to support floor joists? A. Foundation wall B. A floor joist connector C. A girder D. Lally column - ANSC. A girder Steel posts, sometimes called Lally columns must be at least ____ in diameter and protected against rust, such as with rust resistant paint. A. 5" B. 2" C. 3" D. 8" - ANSC. 3" What is a method of bracing between joists? A. Bridging B. Framing C. Locating D. Crowning - ANSA. Bridging What is defined as a supporting member that projects into space and is itself supported at only one end? A. A header B. A cantilever C. A trimmed joist
