West Virginia Remodeling and Repair Contractor Examination

Under W. Va. Code R. §28-2-3, what is the maximum cost of the undertaking a West Virginia Remodeling and Repair Contractor may perform?

• AUSD 40,000 for the entire undertaking, including all labor and materials
• BUSD 25,000 for labor only
• CUSD 50,000 if the owner supplies the materials
• DUSD 75,000 on residential work only

How many board feet are in 10 pieces of 2×8 lumber, each 12 feet long?

• A80 board feet
• B120 board feet
• C160 board feet
• D192 board feet

A 16-foot by 20-foot patio slab will be placed 4 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required, not including waste?

• A2.4 cubic yards
• B3.0 cubic yards
• C5.3 cubic yards
• D4.0 cubic yards

A simple gable roof has a 28-foot by 40-foot plan footprint including overhangs. The pitch is 6:12 (area multiplier 1.118). What is the roof area to the nearest square (100 square feet), before waste?

• A13 squares
• B11 squares
• C16 squares
• D18 squares

A reroof takeoff shows 14.0 squares of sloped area. Standard three-tab asphalt shingles are packaged three bundles per square. Allowing a 10 percent waste factor for hips, valleys, and cuts, how many bundles should be ordered?

• A42 bundles
• B44 bundles
• C51 bundles
• D47 bundles

A remodeling estimate has USD 22,000 in direct cost. Overhead is 12 percent of direct cost, and profit is 8 percent of the sum of direct cost plus overhead. What is the bid price?

• AUSD 23,760
• BUSD 26,400
• CUSD 29,333
• DUSD 26,611

During a kitchen remodel the owner asks to add a pantry that was not in the original contract. What document should record the change in scope, price, and time?

• AA written change order signed by both parties
• BA verbal agreement noted in the daily report only
• CA new building permit with no contract revision
• DAn invoice issued after the extra work is finished

A CMU partition is 16 feet long and 8 feet high with no openings. Using 8-inch by 16-inch modular block (1.125 blocks per square foot) and no waste, how many blocks are required?

• A112 blocks
• B128 blocks
• C160 blocks
• D144 blocks

A room is 12 feet by 16 feet with 8-foot ceilings. Gypsum board will cover all four walls and the ceiling. Openings are not deducted. Using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets (32 square feet each) and a 10 percent waste factor, how many sheets should be ordered?

• A18 sheets
• B20 sheets
• C28 sheets
• D22 sheets

A West Virginia remodeling-and-repair contractor has a signed contract for USD 36,500 of kitchen work. The owner then signs a change order for a USD 5,200 bay-window addition, bringing the undertaking to USD 41,700. What is the correct licensing action?

• AProceed, because the original contract was under USD 40,000
• BProceed, because change orders do not count toward the classification limit
• CDo not perform the combined undertaking under the remodeling-and-repair classification; t…
• DProceed if the bay window is billed on a separate invoice dated the following month

A rectangular addition is being laid out with the 3-4-5 method. One building line is 9 feet and the adjacent line is 12 feet. What diagonal measurement confirms a square corner?

• A13 feet
• B15 feet
• C16 feet
• D21 feet

Before excavating for a porch-footing addition, what is the required first step for underground utilities?

• AProbe the soil with a steel bar along the footing line
• BNotify 811 (West Virginia 811) so member utilities can mark their lines
• CAssume residential services are at least 36 inches deep and begin digging
• DCall only the electric utility if no gas meter is visible

Under IRC 2018 R401.3, what is the minimum grade fall away from foundation walls when the lot permits it?

• A4 inches within the first 8 feet
• B2 inches within the first 10 feet
• C6 inches within the first 10 feet
• D12 inches within the first 20 feet

Engineered fill under a remodeled footing or structural slab is typically specified to be compacted to what minimum density?

• A90 percent of maximum dry density
• B85 percent of maximum dry density
• C95 percent of maximum dry density (Modified Proctor, ASTM D1557, or as specified)
• D100 percent of maximum dry density on every lift

Under IRC 2018 R403.1.4, what is the minimum depth of an exterior footing below the undisturbed ground surface, aside from any additional frost-protection depth?

• A8 inches
• B6 inches
• C12 inches
• D24 inches

A footing trench is 48 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet 6 inches in average depth. What is the bank-measure excavation volume?

• A6.2 cubic yards
• B7.1 cubic yards
• C8.9 cubic yards
• D12.0 cubic yards

What is the primary purpose of batter boards when laying out a residential addition?

• ATo brace the first-floor joists until the subfloor is nailed
• BTo hold taut string lines that locate the building corners and footing edges after excava…
• CTo form the sides of a concrete footing
• DTo measure soil bearing capacity

Per IRC 2018 Table R401.4.1, what is the presumptive load-bearing value of clay, sandy clay, silty clay, and silt?

• A1,500 pounds per square foot
• B2,000 pounds per square foot
• C3,000 pounds per square foot
• D4,000 pounds per square foot

Under IRC 2018 R506.1, what is the minimum thickness of a concrete slab-on-ground?

• A3-1/2 inches
• B2-1/2 inches
• C4 inches
• D5 inches

Under IRC 2018 R506.2.3, what vapor retarder is required under a concrete floor slab on ground (except listed accessory-slab exceptions)?

• A4-mil polyethylene, joints butted tight
• B6-mil polyethylene or approved vapor retarder, joints lapped not less than 6 inches
• C10-mil ASTM E1745 Class A vapor retarder (the 2021 IRC rule)
• D15-pound asphalt felt, joints lapped 2 inches

Under IRC 2018 R506.2.2, where a concrete slab is below grade, what base course is required unless the soil is a well-drained sand-gravel mixture?

• AA 4-inch-thick base of clean graded sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed concrete, or cru…
• BA 2-inch sand cushion only
• CA 6-inch clay cap to seal the subgrade
• DNo base is ever required under an IRC slab

Most of West Virginia is in the severe weathering region of IRC Figure R301.2(4). Per IRC 2018 Table R402.2, what is the minimum specified compressive strength for a garage floor slab or an exterior porch slab in that region?

• A2,000 psi, non-air-entrained
• B2,500 psi, non-air-entrained
• C3,000 psi, air-entrained
• D3,500 psi, air-entrained

Where concrete is cast against and permanently exposed to earth, what is the minimum concrete cover over reinforcement under IRC 2018 R404.1.3.3.7.2?

• A3/4 inch
• B1-1/2 inches
• C2 inches
• D3 inches

What is the primary purpose of contraction (control) joints in a residential concrete slab?

• ATo increase the slab's compressive strength
• BTo create weakened planes so shrinkage cracks occur in straight, planned locations
• CTo tie adjacent pours together for moment transfer
• DTo replace the need for a vapor retarder

On a garage-slab pour the ready-mix arrives stiff. The crew wants to add several gallons of water to make it easier to place. What is the correct effect of adding water beyond the mix design?

• ACompressive strength increases because the cement hydrates more completely
• BSlump increases and compressive strength, durability, and abrasion resistance decrease
• CAir content is unchanged and strength is unaffected
• DOnly set time changes; 28-day strength stays the same

For 3/4-inch or 1-inch maximum aggregate, what total air content does IRC 2018 Table R402.2 typically require for air-entrained concrete in moderate or severe weathering?

• A1 to 2 percent
• B3 to 4 percent
• C5 to 7 percent
• D10 to 12 percent

After finishing a residential slab, what is standard moist-curing practice taught in residential concrete references?

• AAllow the surface to dry immediately so it can be walked on the same day
• BKeep the concrete continuously moist for at least 7 days for standard portland-cement con…
• CApply rock salt to the surface the first night to speed set
• DCure only if the air temperature is below 40°F

Under IRC 2018 R403.1.1, what are the limits on a spread-footing projection P beyond the wall or stem?

• AP shall be not less than 1 inch and may be any width
• BP shall be not less than 2 inches and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing
• CP shall be not less than 4 inches and not more than 12 inches
• DP is not regulated if the footing is 12 inches wide

Which mortar type is the general-purpose choice for above-grade exterior masonry veneer on a residential remodel?

• AType S
• BType M
• CType N
• DType O

What are the actual dimensions of a nominal 8-inch by 8-inch by 16-inch modular concrete masonry unit?

• A8 inches by 8 inches by 16 inches
• B7-5/8 inches by 7-5/8 inches by 15-5/8 inches
• C7 inches by 7 inches by 15 inches
• D8-3/8 inches by 8-3/8 inches by 16-3/8 inches

Under IRC 2018 R703.8.6, what are the minimum size and maximum spacing of weep holes in masonry veneer?

• A3/16 inch minimum, spaced not more than 33 inches on center
• B1/8 inch diameter, 48 inches on center
• C3/8 inch minimum, 16 inches on center
• D1/2 inch minimum, 24 inches on center

Under IRC 2018 R703.8.4.1, what is the maximum wall area per veneer tie and the maximum tie spacing?

• A2.67 square feet per tie; 32 inches horizontally and 24 inches vertically
• B1.00 square foot per tie; 16 inches by 16 inches
• C4.00 square feet per tie; 48 inches by 48 inches
• D5.33 square feet per tie; 36 inches by 36 inches

Where must flashing be installed in adhered or anchored masonry veneer under IRC 2018 R703.8.5?

• AOnly at the roof eave
• BBeneath the first course of masonry at the foundation, above wall openings, at shelf angl…
• COnly behind the top course under the soffit
• DFlashing is optional if Type S mortar is used

A brick-veneer wall is 24 feet long and 8 feet high with no openings. Using 7 modular bricks per square foot and a 10 percent waste factor, how many bricks should be ordered?

• A1,210 bricks
• B1,344 bricks
• C1,478 bricks
• D1,680 bricks

In brickwork, what is a soldier course?

• ABricks laid flat with the long face horizontal, as in running bond
• BBricks laid on end with the long narrow face exposed, typically as a vertical accent over…
• CBricks laid with the end facing out to tie a wythe
• DA course of CMU used as a brick ledge

Under IRC 2018 R703.8.2, what is the minimum specified air space between anchored masonry veneer and the backing?

• A1/2 inch
• B3/8 inch
• C1 inch
• D2 inches

When would Type M mortar be the appropriate choice on a residential masonry job?

• AInterior nonload-bearing partition with a low compressive demand
• BAbove-grade brick veneer in ordinary exposure
• CBelow-grade or high-compressive-load masonry, such as a foundation wall or pier
• DGlass-block panels only

Under IRC 2018 R703.8.3, masonry veneer above an opening must be supported on a noncombustible lintel. What is the minimum length of lintel bearing at each end?

• A1-1/2 inches
• B2 inches
• C4 inches
• D8 inches

When splicing a wood double top plate under IRC 2018 R602.3.2, what is the minimum offset between end joints in the two plate members?

• A12 inches
• B16 inches
• C24 inches
• D48 inches

Under IRC 2018 R502.6, what is the minimum bearing length for a floor joist on wood or metal and on masonry or concrete?

• A1-1/2 inches on wood or metal and 3 inches on masonry or concrete
• B3/4 inch on wood and 1-1/2 inches on masonry
• C3 inches on wood and 4 inches on masonry
• DThe full width of the joist on any support

A plumber wants to notch the top of a solid-sawn 2×10 floor joist. Under IRC 2018 R502.8.1, where is that notch prohibited?

• AIn the middle one-third of the span
• BAnywhere within 12 inches of a bearing
• COnly at the exact midspan point
• DIn the outer one-third of the span only

A solid-sawn 2×10 floor joist is 9-1/4 inches deep. Under IRC 2018 R502.8.1, what is the largest hole diameter allowed, and how far must the hole stay from the top or bottom edge?

• A3 inches diameter, 2 inches from either edge
• B2 inches diameter, 1 inch from either edge
• C4-5/8 inches diameter, 2 inches from either edge
• D1-1/2 inches diameter, 3 inches from either edge

A 2×4 bearing-wall stud is 3-1/2 inches deep. What is the deepest notch IRC 2018 R602.6 allows in that stud?

• A7/8 inch (25 percent of the stud depth)
• B1-3/8 inches (40 percent of the stud depth)
• C1-3/4 inches (50 percent of the stud depth)
• D2-1/8 inches (60 percent of the stud depth)

An electrician bores a 1-3/4-inch hole through a single 2×4 (3-1/2-inch) stud in an exterior bearing wall. The hole edge is 7/8 inch from the stud edge and is not in a notched section. What does IRC 2018 R602.6 require?

• ANothing further — any hole up to 60 percent of the stud is always allowed in a single stud
• BThe stud must be doubled, and not more than two successive doubled studs may be bored ove…
• CA 16-gage steel stud shoe is mandatory on every bored bearing stud
• DThe hole must be filled with epoxy before the wall is closed

A plumber notches more than half the width of a load-bearing double top plate. The wall is not sheathed with wood structural panels on the notched side. What repair does IRC 2018 R602.6.1 require?

• ASister a second 2×4 flat across the notch with two 8d nails
• BFill the notch with construction adhesive and a wood plug
• CInstall a 16-gage by 1-1/2-inch galvanized metal tie extending at least 6 inches past eac…
• DAdd blocking between the nearest two studs and continue