ICC REINFORCED CONCRETE FINAL CODE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATE

Question 1: Grade 60 reinforcing steel has an ultimate strength of? -60,000 -75,000 -90,000 -100,000 
 
Correct Answer: 90,000 psi 
 
Question 2: The__________may waive requirements for the employment of a 
special inspection agency if he/she finds that the construction is of minor nature. -building official -engineer or architect of record -owner -all of the above 
 
Correct Answer: building official 
 
Question 3: what is the maximum allowable center to center spacing of spliced 
bars in a non-contact lap splice for the flexural members? -6 inches 
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 -4 inches -8 inches -2 inches 
 
Correct Answer: 6 inches 
 
Question 4: Drilled cast-in place concrete piles that poured with concrete having 
an f'c of 2500 psi need special inspection? -only when required by the building official -at the engineers discretion -at all times -when poured with concrete having an air entrainment greater then 3% 
 
Correct Answer: at all times 
 
Question 5: The type of portland cement best suited for general use when a 
moderate heat of hydration is desired is - Type I - Type II - Type III - Type V 
 
Correct Answer: Type II 
 
Question 6: Concrete containing pre-stressed tendons, embedded aluminum, or 
cast against stay in place galvanized steel forms shall not contain? -lightweight aggregates 
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 -pozzolans in excess of 5% -fly ash in excess of 10% -calcium chloride 
 
Correct Answer: calcium chloride 
 
Question 7: An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch 
deep footing are? -precast dobie blocks -large,solid pieces of glass -masonry CMU pieces -wooden blocks 
 
Correct Answer: Precast dobie blocks