Conquering Your License Exam

According to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) divisions, subdivision 105500 denotes ______.

According to Walker's Estimator's Reference Book, the average useful life of a 3/4 cubic yard hydraulic backhoe is _____  years.

Under the Uniform System developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Division 2 includes ___________.

An activity with zero float is called a _______.

The process of constructing the temporary end of a masonry wall with the end stretcher of every alternate course projecting is known as __________________ .

Any discrepancies on the plans or specifications or changes the architect or owner wish to make after the plans and specifications have been issued, but before bids are turned in, are incorporated in the ____________ .

Money set aside to replace future equipment should be put into a separate fund know as a(an) __________ fund.

Equipment rental rates vary greatly throughout the country. It is standard practice to base rates on ________ hours per month.

The R value rating of a masonry wall constructed with 10" thick hollow concrete masonry units with a density of 100 pounds per cubic foot and the cores of the masonry blocks filled with perlite is _________.

A contractor is operating a 225 HP backhoe. The machine is operated for 7.5 hours per shift. If the contractor is working 6 days a week and wants to size a fuel tank to give himself a one week supply of diesel fuel, the tank would need to hold __________gallons. Select the closest answer.

According to Walker's Estimator's Reference Book, modifications issued after contract is signed are called a(n) _________________.

Based on the above house plan, the total roof area is ____________________ sqft. Select the closest answer.

Well point systems are typically used for dewatering excavations. For specific applications, the general contractor should ___________________ .

An AIA form __________ is used to furnish information needed to bid on public work.

The typical dead weight of a ¾ inch piece of structural plywood is __________ lbs.

According to Walker's, which of the following statements is not correct?

The ___________method of drilling can only be used for preliminary investigations for foundations.

A _____________contract allows the owner control over the selection of his general contractor.

The highest strength mortar is ______________ .

The average life expectancy of tires in construction work is from _______ to ________ hours.

If 450 bank cubic yards of dry sand is to be excavated, the number of loose cubic yards that will be excavated is ________cubic yards. Select the closet answer.

Vermiculite is a mineral that expands, when heated, to about ___________ times its original size

A blueprint shows a rectangular building lot that scales out a 15.0" by 22.5". The scale given for the site plan is 1" = 12'. The area of the building lot is ______________ square feet. Select the closest answer.

40,000 pounds will equal ______________ metric tons. Select the closest answer.

A shelf or ledge formed by projecting successive course of masonry out from the face of the wall, pier or column is a _____________________ .