C2 Industry Regulations 5

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), new commercial construction must comply with accessibility requirements enforced by which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Answer

Department of Labor (DOL)

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HUD

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

Question 2

A contractor who abandons a project without legal justification can have their license revoked by the state licensing board under which category of contractor misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Unprofessional conduct or gross negligence

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Unlicensed activity

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Bid rigging

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Failure to maintain bond

Question 3

The Energy Policy Act and model energy codes like IECC set minimum standards for building energy performance primarily related to which construction elements?

Accepted Answer

Insulation, windows, HVAC efficiency, and lighting

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Foundation depth and rebar spacing

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Roofing materials and drainage

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Fire-rated assemblies and egress

Question 4

Under which circumstance is a contractor legally permitted to begin work on a project without a signed written contract in most states?

Accepted Answer

Emergency repairs required to protect life or property

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Projects under $500 in total cost

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When the client is a government entity

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When both parties have worked together before

Question 5

Contractors who perform work involving stormwater discharge on large construction sites are typically required to obtain coverage under which permit program?

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit

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Section 404 Wetlands Permit

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Underground Injection Control Permit

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RCRA Facility Operating Permit

Question 6

Which OSHA standard requires contractors to develop a written program for excavations deeper than what minimum depth to assess cave-in hazards before workers enter?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

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4 feet

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6 feet

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8 feet

Question 7

When a contractor discovers suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) unexpectedly during a renovation, the correct immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop work, secure the area, and notify the appropriate authorities

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Wet the material and continue work carefully

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Remove the material immediately and dispose of it

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Continue work if the material appears undamaged