69. Laying Batt insulation in studded walls should:

(a)  be butted up against any vent openings

(b)  have insulation at least 1 inch from any vent openings

(c)  be insulated at least 12 inches away from a vent openings

(d)  be laid over the vent openings

70. Batt insulation under a floor and over a crawl space should be
      placed:

(a)  under the joists with vapor barrier between the insulation and the floor

(b)  between the joists with vapor barrier between insulation and crawl space

(c)  over the joists with vapor barrier between the insulation and crawl space

(d)  between the joist with vapor barrier between the insulation and the floor

71. The use of cellulose insulation is a problem because:

(a)  without proper treatment, it is a fire hazard

(b)  it is difficult to install

(c)  it has a low R-value

(d)  it is very costly

72. What are used for lintels to support block over openings
      when dealing with concrete block foundation walls?

(a)  metal rods

(b)  metal lath

(c)  steel angles

(d)  all of the above

73. Why would you leave the vertical steel sticking out
      of the top after grouting a foundation wall?

(a)  to count the bars

(b)  to tie in the upper tier

(c)  rebar should not extend above the top

(d)  the inspector needs to see that the wall is reinforced

74. On masonry, the best kind of drill bit is?

(a)  high-carbon steel bit

(b)  auger-type bit

(c)   carbide-tipped bit

(d)  none of the above

75. You installed a concrete block masonry wall in
      dry weather.  you should:

(a)  wet the blocks while installing

(b)  never wet the blocks

(c)  wet the blocks after installing

(d)  wet the blocks before installing

76. Before any grout is poured in a hollow unit masonry wall,
       an inspector checks to make sure that:

(a)  rebar is in place

(b)  no obstructions are in the cells

(c)  it is level and plumb

(d)  all of the above

77. What type mortar option is best for interior non
      load bearing walls?

(a)  K = low compressive and bond strength or N = medium strength, high exposure

(b)  M = high compressive and bond strength or S = medium high compressive and bond strength

(c)  N = med. strength, high exposure or O = medium low compressive strength limited exposure

(d)  S = med. high compressive and bond strength or N = medium strength, high exposure

78. What is terrazzo and what is it used for?

(a)  an Italian style terrace for exterior exposure

(b)  a brand of stucco for exterior walls

(c)  marble chips are embedded in mortar, used for flooring

(d)  a brand for a form of BX cable used for refrigeration

79. When should clay brick require wetting?

(a)  when water absorbs within one minute of applying test droplets

(b)  if it flakes due to lack of moisture

(c)  clay brick does not require wetting

(d)  only concrete brick requires wetting

80. "Alligator" or crawl are terms when paint reacts from:

(a)   applying a hard finish coat over a soft priming surface

(b)  applying a soft finish coat over a hard priming coat

(c)  applying paint to a raw surface

(d)  moisture in the air

81. The next step after sandblasting a metal building?

(a)  wash with an alkaline cleaner

(b)  paint a sealer

(c)  paint the same day

(d)  all of the above

82. When painting with latex, paint brushes should
       be cleaned with:

(a)  turpentine

(b)  soap and water

(c)  solvent

(d)  thinner

83. When installing wallpaper your best surface is:

(a)  a sanded finish

(b)  plywood

(c)  metal

(d)  plaster

84. Which protective coating is the most scratch
      and chip resistant?

(a)  lacquer

(b)   polyurethane

(c)  latex paint

(d)  oil-based paint

85. What is a notable drawback of a natural bristle brush?

(a)  it leaves brush strokes

(b)  it has flag ends

(c)  it does not last as long as synthetic bristle brushes

(d)  it's hard to clean

86. Excavation for drainage pipe may be done at what
      distance from any footing?

(a)  8 feet

(b)  3 feet

(c)  no less than the depth of the excavation

(d)  as far from the edge as the height of the wall

87. Is it possible for PVC piping to go through or be
      embedded in concrete?

(a)  no, rigid copper pipe only

(b)  no, galvanized pipe only

(c)  yes

(d)  yes, but only outside the building

88. For stucco, the required setting time between the
      (scratch) or setting coat and the brown coat is:

(A)   no more than 9 days

(B)   7 days

(C)   4 days

(D)   2 days

89. What type of plaster should you use when working
      with a surface such as concrete:

(a)  neat

(b)  bond

(c)  wood fiber

(d)  gauging

90. The length used for sizing water piping, is measured
       from the located water meter to:

(a)  a remote outlet

(b)  the first branch

(c)  the water heater location

(d)  the first flushometer branch

91. Cleanouts under floors shouldn't be more
      than ___ feet from a crawl hole or access door

(a)  5 ft

(b)  10 ft

(c)  15 ft

(d)  20 ft