Safety
The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base ____ of the working length of a ladder from the wall or vertical surface.
a quarter
Double-insulated tools are designed to prevent
electric shock
The ingredients in concrete are water, gravel, cement and
sand
Which of the following would be an appropriate material to use for roof flashing?
Cooper
Where is the vapor barrier located in an exterior wall?
the warm side of the house
Compliance with ____ standards can not only help to prevent needless accidents, but can also help minimize the number of injury-related absences as well as keep workers' compensation and other insurance cost to a minimum.
OSAH
The size of the hammer is determined by the
weight of the head
What dictates the size and depth of wall footings?
State and local codes and geographic location
An Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) gives an exterior finish similar to
Stucco
A cabinet door hinge with an easy adjustment characteristic is the ______ hinge
European
According to OSHA safety regulations, guardrails or personal fall arrest systems for fall prevention/protection are required for workers on scaffold platforms_____ high or higher
8 Feet
Which instrument can be used to measure the difference in elevation between two points on a hill?
builder's level
Framing members that run horizontally along the foundation wall forms to keep it straight are the
walers
The R-value of insulation refers to its
resistance to heat loss
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information about the first aid measure, handling and storage and
stability and reactivity
A combination square may be used to lay out a
45 degree and a ____angle.
90 degree
The total run for a stair with 12 unit rises and a unit run of 10 inches
110 inches
How many 4-feet by 8-feet drywall sheets are needed to fully cover all walls and ceiling of a room that is 12 feet wide by 8 feet long by 8 feet high
13
When using a utility knife to cut building material, cut____ the worker's body
away from
On drawing where 1/4 inch = 1 foot, a line measuring 2- 1/2 inches represents an actual distance of
10 feet, 0 inches
The window type that is hinged on the side and swinging out is called a/an ______
casement