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A slab-on-grade measures 36 feet by 50 feet and is 5 inches thick. Ignoring waste, how many cubic yards of concrete must be ordered?
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Correct answer: B - 27.8 cubic yards
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A slab-on-grade measures 36 feet by 50 feet and is 5 inches thick. Ignoring waste, how many cubic yards of concrete must be ordered?
Correct answer: B - 27.8 cubic yards
An excavation will remove 480 bank cubic yards of soil that has a swell factor of 25 percent. How many loose cubic yards must be hauled off the site?
Correct answer: D - 600 loose cubic yards
A concrete masonry retaining wall will be built below grade in direct contact with earth. Which mortar type provides the highest compressive strength and is specified for this application?
Correct answer: A - Type M
A 2x4 stud in an exterior bearing wall must be bored so a plumbing line can pass through it. Under widely adopted residential code, the maximum permitted diameter of the bored hole is:
Correct answer: B - 1-3/8 inches
A framing crew is working from a supported scaffold platform. Under OSHA construction standards, at what minimum height above a lower level is fall protection required for employees on a supported scaffold?
Correct answer: C - 10 feet
A contractor's total estimated cost for a project is $96,000. To achieve a 20 percent gross profit MARGIN, the contract price must be:
Correct answer: B - $120,000
All of the following are essential elements of a legally enforceable contract EXCEPT:
Correct answer: D - A signed written document
Asphalt shingles are specified for a roof with a 3:12 slope. Under widely adopted code, this installation is:
Correct answer: C - Permitted, but double underlayment is required
A framer signs a written agreement stating he is an independent contractor. The general contractor sets his daily hours, provides all tools and materials, and directs how the work is performed. For federal tax purposes, this worker is MOST likely:
Correct answer: D - An employee, because the contractor controls how the work is done
A stairway serves the upper floors of a three-story office building regulated by the International Building Code. The maximum riser height and minimum tread depth are:
Correct answer: A - 7 inches riser and 11 inches tread
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