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Directions For Numbers 1- 35 : Read each of the following multiple-choice items and the possible answers carefully. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet or as instructed by your teacher. Remember: Make no marks on this test.

Figure D204.02

Which of the definitions below defines unexcavated as shown in Figure D204.02? A Area of compacted earth fill B Concrete floor that is suspended 6 above the grade C Location where the earth is not to be dug out D Location where the ground level that is lower than the surrounding areas

In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the Double Joists? A A B B C C D D

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In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the Pier? A A B B C C D D

Figure D204.01

In Figure D204.01, what number represents the Girder? A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8

In Figure D204.01, item 4 is a: A Column. B Pier. C Pilaster. D Sill.

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In Figure D204.01, what is item 1? A Footing B Foundation C Pier D Pilaster

Figure D204.03

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At number 10 in Figure D204.03, there are a series of 6-8 measurements. What do those dimensions locate? A Piers B Double Joists C Girders D Pilasters

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In Figure D204.03, item 7 is a: A Drain tile. B Pier. C Pilaster. D Footing. In Figure D204.03, what is item 1? A Pier B Double Joist C Girder D Pilaster What determines the connection between floor A Floor joists are vertical members shown in the foundation plan B Floor joist direction is shown on the foundation plan C Floor joists are typically made of concrete D Floor joists are the lowest member of the foundation system Which of the definitions below defines Drain A Black plastic with holes on half of its circumference B Red clay put together with short spaces between the sections C Black cast iron put together with bells D White PVC with no holes or spaces

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What does the foundation illustrated by Figure D204.03 best describe? A Crawl Space B Basement C Rock D Wood In Figure D204.03, what is specified in the symbol identified by item 8? A Double joist size, spacing and direction B Built-up girder size and spacing C Spacing and direction D Subfloor sheeting direction and spacing In Figure D204.03, item 4 is a/an: A Access Door. B Drain Tile. C Casement Window. D Vent. In Figure D204.03, item 5 is a/an: A Access Door. B Lavatory. C Vent. D Window.

14 joists and the foundation plan?

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15 tile?

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Which of the definitions below defines piers? A Horizontal members used to support the ends of floor joists B Horizontal members used to support walls C Vertical members used to support floor systems D Vertical members used to support roof structures Of what does a Slab foundation system A Monolithic concrete floor and footing B Concrete floor suspended above a closely spaced system of piers C Pressure treated plywood floor laid on a 4 gravel base D Wood floor above a crawl space

20 difference in its ability to resist:

A Lateral earth loads. B Live loads. C Dead loads. D Water table.

The shape of a foundation wall makes a

21 of the footing up to the first floor level?

A Knee wall B Foundation wall C Partition wall D Retaining wall

What is the vertical wall that extends from the top

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22 the floor system known as?

A Lally column B Lintel C Pier D Wall stud

What is the vertical masonry post used to support

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Which of the definitions below defines live loads? A Fixed or moving weights that are not a part of the structure B Framing materials both vertical and horizontal types C Fixed weights that are part of the structure D Weights of more than 500 lbs/sq. ft.

23 column?

What is the difference between a pier and A Bearing capacity B Soil impact C Concrete block D Reinforcing bars What does a drain tile remove? A Waste from the sewage system B Water that collects around the foundation wall C Water that collects in the septic tank D Water standing above the septic tank

Which consists of a footing and a poured 19 concrete wall that forms an inverted T? A A-Foundation B T-Foundation C Slab Foundation D Pilaster

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B 4 perforated drain pipe C Non-perforated PVC pipe D Saw dust and mulch mixture How would the correct note for a built-up wooden A 3 2 x 10 #2 SPF Girder B W 8 x 14 Girder C 6 x 12 LVL Girder D 2 x 10 @ 16 OC Girder What do dashed lines drawn parallel to both sides of 27 a foundation wall most likely represent? A Drain tile B Footings C Foundation vents D Piers What would the BEST note for a pier or column What should be used to remove excess ground A Loose dirt and gravel mix under the footing

30 double joists?

What is the relationship between floor joists and A Both are typically made of concrete. B They run perpendicular to each other. C They run parallel to each other. D Both are vertical foundation members.

26 girder read?

31 masonry block?

What is the actual size of a 8 x 8 x 16 concrete A 8 x 8 x 16 B 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 15-1/2 C 7-5/8 x 7-5/8 x 15-5/8 D 7-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 15-3/4

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What is the actual thickness of 8 concrete block? A 8 B 7-1/4 C 7-5/8 D 8-3/8 Slab Foundation Systems: A Must have the monolithic footing. B Must have separately footing. C Require labor intensive construction. D Have pressure treated studs. Which is an example of Dead Loads? A Snow B People and pets C Roof shingles D Furniture

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28 footing?

A 2-0 x 2-0 x 10 CONC PIER FOOT B 2-0 x 2-0 CONC PIER FOOT C 2-0 x 8 CONT CONC PIER FOOT D 3000 PSI CONC FOOT

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Floor Joist length is determined by all of the 29 following EXCEPT: A Consideration of live and dead loads. B Density of earth supporting foundation. C Material strength of the floor joist. D Size of the floor joist.

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How deep should a footing be placed? A Elevation B Fill line C Below frost line D Grade

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