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1.) Building Plan: The drawing portion of the exam will be a Do-At-Home project with instructions as to what is required. The plan is to be done prior to the written test. Your plan is to be handed in before taking the written test. 2.) Tools: Engineer's Scale; Architect's Scale; Pencils; Triangles/Adjustable; Calculator; Eraser. 3.) Materials: Pad or Scratch Paper. 4.) Reference Book: International Residential Code (IRC) 2006 and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). 5.) The written part of the test is "Open-Book" and a timed event. Therefore you should answer as many questions as possible, as quickly as possible. Attempt to answer every question. If you are not sure of the correct answer, but have some knowledge of the question and are able to eliminate one or more choices as wrong, your chance of getting the right answer is improved. Mark any difficult questions, go on to the next question, if time permits return to that question. SAMPLE QUESTIONS Section on General Codes 1.) What is the minimum width of a stairway landing if the stairway is 44 inches? A) 32 inches C) 36 inches B) 44 inches D) 48 inches (See section R 311.5.4) 2.) The portion of a wall that extends above the roof line and is intended to prevent the spread of fire is known as: A) Party Wall C) Bearing Wall B) Parapet Wall D) Fire Wall (See section R 317.2.2) Section on Structural Design 1.) Hand Railings on exterior balconies are designed to resist a horizontal (lateral) force at the top of the rail of: A) 10 lbs. C) 50 lbs. B) 25 lbs. D) 200 lbs. (See section R 301.5) 2.) A sample wood beam has a span of 14'-0" and supports a uniform load of 230 p/lf. Select from the beams listed, the smallest allowable size. Timber Stress: fb = 1400 psi
B) 6"x8"; Sx = 51.6 in3 D) 8"x8"; Sx = 70.3 in3 (Answer: B) Section on Electrical 1.) What is the maximum required distance between wall outlets in a residence? A) 8 feet C) 10 feet B) 12 feet D) 14 feet (See section E 3801.2.1) 2.) What is the required minimum distance between outlets in a residential kitchen? A) Within 2 feet C) Within 4 feet B) Within 3 feet D) Within 5 feet (See fig. E 3801.4) Section on Mechanical 1.) Under floor foundation ventilation shall be accomplished by an approved mechanical system or by openings in the exterior foundation walls. Based on the area of under floor space, such ventilation systems shall have a net area of not less than 1 square foot for each? A) 100 sq. ft. C) 250 sq. ft. B) 150 sq. ft. D) 500 sq. ft. (See section R 408.1) Section on Plumbing 1.) What plumbing fixture requires a pressure release valve? A) Water Heater B) Lavatory C) Water Closet D) Garbage Disposal (See section P 2803.1) |
