NASCLA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND

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NASCLA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND

VERIFIED ANSWERS| NASCLA ACCREDITED EXAM (JJ

JOHNSON CONTRACTOR SEMINAR EXAM) EACH 150

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -

GRADED A+

(NASCLA Exam more than 1 page| complete) Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt located within how many inches from the end of each section plate? - ANSWER-12 inches

A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters, and has a $1,000 deductible per occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused $5,000 of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment, and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The insurance company is liable for - ANSWER-$0

What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum board finishing procedures? - ANSWER-50 degrees Fahrenheit

For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what percentage of its net area as solid? - ANSWER-75%

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2 Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached directly to the structural frame of the building with - ANSWER-clips

Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design concepts for the alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? - ANSWER-development phase

Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that can be placed on an unbraced truss? - ANSWER-No load can be supported by an unbraced truss.

Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete placement? - ANSWER-the thinner the lift the better the compaction

What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? - ANSWER-prevent condensation from accumulating in the roof

According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification. Which specification is NOT required to be included? - ANSWER-date manufactured

An installed truss with 20 ft span and 6 ft in depth? what is the max amount it can be out of plumb? - ANSWER-1.5 in

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3 The space between insulation and roof sheathing of a slope ceiling shall be a minimum - ANSWER-1 in

egress doors must be in the direction of travel when the occupant load is more than - ANSWER- 50 persons

minimum length of required for wood flooring to be stored in the building to allow for climate acclimation. - ANSWER-4-5 days

type of joint finish is the most effective at preventing the damage from freezing - ANSWER- concave

when constructing a light weight curtain wall, what shall be between the building insulation and external panel? - ANSWER-air gap

The ___ enables the architect to certify progress payments with some assurance that the total amount paid corresponds to the completed percentage of the work. - ANSWER-schedule of values

guard rails and personal fall arrest systems shall be provided whenever platforms and walk way cannot feasibly be how wide? - ANSWER-18 inches (OSHA)

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4 what screw size is to be used to fasten metal decking? - ANSWER-number 12s or 1/4 in

type of natural wood has the had highest in decay resistance - ANSWER-heartwood of bald cypress, redwood and various cedars

when may compressed air be used to clean dust from the equipment? - ANSWER-only when pressure is reduced to 30 psi and personal protective equipment is provided

what does the lien waiver release the owner from? - ANSWER-from paying twice for services or materials

when concrete is cured properly, which of the following is included? - ANSWER-controlled drying

A laboratory compaction test to determine the optimum moisture content and density for a soil. - ANSWER-Proctor Test

when unloading trusses what should a builder do? - ANSWER-unload as close as possible to building site

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