Mississippi Remodeling Examination

On a Mississippi remodeling job covered by OSHA construction rules, at what height above a lower level must employees on an unprotected walking/working surface be protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system?

• A4 feet
• B6 feet
• C10 feet
• D15 feet

What is the required top-edge height of a construction guardrail system under OSHA 1926.502?

• A36 inches plus or minus 3 inches
• B39 inches exactly
• C42 inches plus or minus 3 inches
• D48 inches plus or minus 2 inches

At what height above a lower level must each employee on a scaffold be protected from falling under OSHA 1926.451?

• AMore than 4 feet
• BMore than 6 feet
• CMore than 10 feet
• DMore than 15 feet

When a portable extension ladder is used to reach an upper landing, how far must the side rails extend above that landing?

• A1 foot
• B2 feet
• C3 feet
• D4 feet

A non-self-supporting extension ladder reaches 20 feet up the wall to the top support. About how far from the wall should the base be set?

• A3 feet
• B4 feet
• C5 feet
• D8 feet

A remodeler cuts a 24-inch by 24-inch HVAC chase opening in an existing second-floor deck. Until the chase is framed and guarded, what does OSHA require of the temporary hole cover?

• AIt may be a marked sheet of 1/2-inch drywall laid over the hole
• BIt must support at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may…
• CIt must support the weight of one worker and may be left unsecured if it overlaps 2 inches
• DIt is not required if a spotter is posted in another room

A remodeler is excavating for a new spread footing beside an existing house. At what depth must employees in the excavation be protected by a sloping, benching, shoring, or shielding system, unless the excavation is entirely in stable rock?

• A2 feet
• B4 feet
• C5 feet, unless a competent person finds no indication of a potential cave-in in a shallow…
• D10 feet only

What is the accepted OSHA method of protecting employees using 120-volt, 15- and 20-amp temporary receptacle outlets on a remodeling site?

• AStandard household breakers only
• BGround-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), or an assured equipment grounding conductor pr…
• CTwo-prong adapters on all cords
• DUngrounded extension cords shorter than 25 feet

Under OSHA 1926.1052, when must a stairway used during construction be equipped with a stair rail or handrail system?

• AOnly after final occupancy
• BWhen the stairway has four or more risers or rises more than 30 inches, whichever is less
• COnly when the stairway has eight or more risers
• DOnly on exterior stairs

A crew will cut existing brick and grind concrete indoors during a structural remodel. Which OSHA control approach is required to limit respirable crystalline silica exposure?

• APaper dust masks are always sufficient if worn for the first hour
• BFollow 29 CFR 1926.1153, including Table 1 specified exposure-control methods such as wet…
• COpen all windows and continue dry cutting with no further controls
• DSilica rules apply only to new commercial high-rise work

When flashing a nailing-fin replacement window in an existing wall, which installation sequence keeps water draining to the exterior?

• AHead flashing first, then jambs, then the sill last
• BSill pan or sill flashing first, then jamb flashing, then head flashing, each course lapp…
• CSeal the entire fin with a single bead of caulk and omit flashing
• DStaple housewrap over the head fin and leave the sill unflashed

Under IBC hazardous-location glazing rules, which remodel installation requires safety glazing?

• AA small decorative leaded lite more than 60 inches above the floor and more than 36 inche…
• BA glazed swinging or sliding door, and glazing within 24 inches of a door whose bottom ed…
• CAny window in a bedroom regardless of size or height
• DOnly skylights

Why is a window rough opening framed slightly larger than the window unit?

• ATo allow the unit to be set plumb, level, and square and to leave space for shims and dra…
• BSo the nailing fin can be omitted
• CTo eliminate the need for flashing
• DBecause headers must always be 4 inches oversized

A basement bedroom is being added in a remodel. Unless a door to the exterior is provided, IBC emergency-escape and rescue opening rules generally require which minimum net clear opening?

• A3.3 square feet, 18 inches high, 18 inches wide, sill not more than 60 inches above the f…
• B5.7 square feet (5.0 square feet at grade), at least 24 inches high and 20 inches wide, w…
• C8.0 square feet, 30 inches high, 24 inches wide, sill not more than 36 inches above the f…
• DAny operable window, regardless of size

When replacing an exterior entry door in an existing framed wall, which detail is most important for long-term weather resistance?

• ACaulk only the interior casing
• BA sloped, flashed sill or threshold pan tied into the weather-resistive barrier, with the…
• CSetting the door directly on untreated floor sheathing with no sill pan
• DOmitting the threshold so water can drain into the house

In conventional wood-frame remodeling, what is the most common on-center spacing of load-bearing wall studs?

• A12 inches
• B16 inches
• C30 inches
• D48 inches

Under IBC conventional light-frame rules, how must bearing and exterior wood stud walls be capped?

• AWith a single 1x4 let-in ribbon
• BWith double top plates that overlap at corners and intersections, and with end joints in…
• CWith blocking only at mid-height
• DTop plates may be omitted if drywall is glued on

IBC 1604.4 requires a complete load path. In a wood-framed remodel, which statement best describes that requirement?

• AEach finish material must be the same thickness
• BLoads must be transferred from their origin through interconnected structural elements to…
• COnly gravity loads need to be considered
• DLoad path applies only to steel frames

A 6-foot-wide patio-door opening is being cut in an existing load-bearing stud wall. After temporary shoring is in place, which assembly correctly restores the gravity load path across the opening?

• AA single 2x4 nailed flat across the cut studs
• BA header sized for the span and loads, bearing on jack (trimmer) studs, with full-height…
• CCripple studs only, with no header
• DRemoving the top plates through the opening and leaving the roof free-spanning

A new rough opening in a bearing wall is 72 inches wide. The header will bear 1-1/2 inches on a jack stud at each end. What is the minimum header length?

• A72 inches
• B73-1/2 inches
• C75 inches
• D80 inches

A plumber wants to notch the top of a 2x10 floor joist for a drain line. Under IBC 2308.4.2.4, which notch is permitted?

• AA notch in the middle third of the span equal to one-third the joist depth
• BA notch in the top or bottom not exceeding one-sixth the joist depth, not located in the…
• CA notch of any depth if it is filled with construction adhesive
• DNo notches are ever permitted in joists

A bored hole in a dimensional lumber floor joist must meet which IBC 2308.4.2.4 limit?

• ADiameter not more than one-half the joist depth, located anywhere
• BDiameter not more than one-third the joist depth, and the hole not within 2 inches of the…
• CHoles are allowed only in the flanges of I-joists
• DAny hole is allowed if a metal patch is nailed over it

In an exterior or other load-bearing stud, IBC conventional construction limits a notch to what portion of the stud depth?

• A10 percent
• B25 percent
• C50 percent
• D75 percent

Unless a joist is supported on a ribbon strip or metal hanger, what is the minimum end bearing required by IBC conventional construction?

• A3/4 inch on wood and 1 inch on masonry
• B1-1/2 inches on wood or metal and 3 inches on masonry or concrete
• C3 inches on wood and 1-1/2 inches on masonry
• DNo bearing is required if toenails are used

In a conventionally framed gable roof, what is the primary structural difference between rafter ties and collar ties?

• AThey are different names for the same member at the ridge
• BRafter ties are placed in the lower third of the attic (often at ceiling-joist level) to…
• CCollar ties carry the full floor live load
• DRafter ties are used only on hip roofs

In concealed stud spaces, IBC fireblocking must be installed vertically at floor and ceiling levels and horizontally at intervals not exceeding:

• A4 feet
• B10 feet
• C16 feet
• D24 feet

What is the preferred method of installing wood structural-panel subfloor in a framed floor remodel?

• AStaple 1/4-inch lauan only, with joints aligned over a single joist line through the whol…
• BInstall the specified thickness of tongue-and-groove plywood or OSB with joints staggered…
• CFloat the panels with no fasteners so the floor can expand
• DUse drywall screws only at the four corners of each sheet

When installing metal-plate-connected wood roof trusses on a remodel, which practice is required?

• ACut the bottom chord as needed for attic storage
• BFollow the truss design drawing and BCSI handling, installation, and temporary-bracing ru…
• CRemove metal plates that interfere with drywall and replace them with nails
• DSkip temporary bracing if the roof sheathing will go on the next day

Why is bridging or midspan blocking installed between floor joists?

• ATo replace the need for a subfloor
• BTo distribute load between joists, reduce rotation and bounce, and help the floor act as…
• COnly as a nailing base for baseboard
• DTo increase the joist design span beyond the span table without changing size

Before cutting an opening in an existing load-bearing wall, what must the remodeler do first?

• ARemove all finish materials on both sides and immediately cut every stud in the opening
• BInstall temporary shoring or a needle-beam system that carries the loads above, then cut…
• CCut the top plate first so the wall can drop onto the new header
• DRely on interior drywall to carry the load during the cut

In a wood floor-to-wall load path, what is the rim joist (band joist) primarily doing?

• AServing only as a decorative fascia
• BClosing the joist bays, transferring vertical and lateral loads between the floor diaphra…
• CReplacing the need for sill anchors
• DActing as the sole hurricane tie for the roof

Where a wood sill or bottom plate bears on concrete or masonry at grade, what material is required?

• AUntreated spruce stud lumber is always acceptable
• BWood that is naturally durable or preservative-treated for ground or concrete contact, as…
• CParticleboard plates
• DInterior trim pine

What is the structural role of wood structural-panel wall sheathing in a remodel that adds or opens exterior walls?

• AIt is only a nail-base for siding and may be omitted on bearing walls
• BIt forms a shear wall/diaphragm element that resists racking from wind or seismic load an…
• CIt replaces the need for a double top plate
• DIt is interchangeable with 1/4-inch lauan

On an inside corner of baseboard or crown molding, which joint is preferred in finish carpentry?

• AA coped joint
• BA butt joint left open for caulk only
• CA scarf joint in the corner
• DA biscuit joint with no fit to the profile

How should an outside corner of baseboard or casing typically be joined?

• AWith a coped joint
• BWith a mitered joint
• CWith overlapping square butts
• DWith a mortise-and-tenon

When casing a door, what is a reveal?

• AThe lock-bore diameter
• BThe small intentional offset between the face of the jamb and the inner edge of the casin…
• CThe gap under the door slab
• DThe hinge-leaf thickness

How should finish nails in interior trim be treated before filling and painting or staining?

• ALeft flush and unfilled so the head shows
• BDriven below the surface with a nail set, then filled with putty or filler matched to the…
• CBent over and covered with caulk only
• DCountersunk at least 1/2 inch

Before installing interior hardwood trim or cabinetry, what moisture-content practice is required?

• AInstall it the same day it arrives from an unheated truck
• BAcclimate the millwork to the occupied indoor conditions so its moisture content matches…
• CSoak the trim so it will not shrink
• DMoisture content only matters for framing lumber

A cabinet run must fit an out-of-plumb plaster wall. Which finish-carpentry method produces a tight joint without a large caulk gap?

• ARip the cabinet square and fill the taper with foam
• BScribe the cabinet scribe-stile or a scribe molding to the wall profile and plane or sand…
• CLeave a 1-inch shadow gap on all walls
• DRack the cabinet out of square to match the wall

When coping an inside corner of crown molding, which piece is typically left square and which is coped?

• ABoth pieces are coped to a point in midair
• BThe first piece is cut square into the corner; the second piece is coped to fit the profi…
• CBoth pieces are mitered and coped
• DCrown cannot be coped and must always be compound-mitered on both pieces

What is the correct basic sequence for setting a prehung interior door?

• ANail the casing first, then force the frame into the opening
• BSet the unit plumb and level, shim at the hinges and latch, fasten through the shims into…
• CFasten only the head jamb and let the sides float
• DRemove the slab permanently and screw the frame from one side only

For an IBC stair serving a commercial occupancy (not within a dwelling unit), what are the basic riser and tread limits?

• AMaximum 9-inch riser and minimum 8-inch tread
• BMaximum 7-inch riser and minimum 11-inch tread, with risers and treads uniform in the fli…
• CMaximum 8-1/4-inch riser and minimum 9-inch tread
• DNo limits if a handrail is installed

What is the IBC-required height of a handrail, measured vertically from the sloped plane at the tread nosings?

• A28 to 32 inches
• B34 to 38 inches
• C42 to 48 inches
• DAny height if the rail is graspable

What is the minimum height of a required IBC guard at an open-sided walking surface in a commercial occupancy?

• A30 inches
• B36 inches
• C42 inches
• D48 inches