Free General Contractor License Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following should be included on a written quote sheet?

Accepted Answer

Contractor license number

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Subcontractor identifications

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Warranty information

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Schedule of the work

Question 2

What is the definition of a conceptual estimate?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary estimate based on the owner's ideas of design.

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An estimate based on blue-prints.

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An estimate based on blue-prints.

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It is the actual budget for the project developed by an architectural/engineering firm.

Question 3

In what ways is the 3-4-5 approach used in layout contexts?

Accepted Answer

To square two lines at 90°

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To find parallel lines

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To find perpendicular lines

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To get vertical measurements

Question 4

From what type of tree does hardwood lumber come from?

Accepted Answer

Deciduous (leaf-barring)

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Evergreens

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Trees grown in the north

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Coniferous (cone barring)

Question 5

What is the operating table saw margin of safety?

Accepted Answer

4"

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6"

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2"

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1

Question 6

What is another word for saber saw?

Accepted Answer

Portable electric jig saw

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Drywall cutter

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Builders saw

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Reciprocating saw

Question 7

Which of the following joint types can be used to bring different pipe materials together?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical

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Brazed

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Welded

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Soldered

Question 8

On a water heater, what kind of water valve should be installed?

Accepted Answer

Full Port Valve

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Check Valve

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Stop and Waste Valve

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Needle Valve

Question 9

Which of the following would be classified as an inductive load?

Accepted Answer

Transformer

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Start capacitor

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Electric heat strip

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Solid state relay

Question 10

Which attribute requires that a material's endurance limit be taken into account?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue

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Hardness

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Yield strength

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Tensile strength