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Key Facts: AL Carpentry & Framing Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

3 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Carpentry & Framing trade exam via PSI: 60 questions, 70% pass, 3 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Carpentry & Framing Practice Questions

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1How many board feet are in one 2×10 that is 16 feet long?
A.26.67 board feet
B.32 board feet
C.20 board feet
D.16 board feet
Explanation: Board feet = (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12. For a 2×10×16: (2 × 10 × 16) ÷ 12 = 320 ÷ 12 = 26.67 board feet. Use nominal dimensions for board-foot takeoffs.
2A wall is 32 feet long and studs are spaced 16 inches on center. How many studs are required for that wall line if you count both end studs and ignore openings?
A.24 studs
B.25 studs
C.32 studs
D.16 studs
Explanation: Convert length to inches: 32 × 12 = 384 inches. Number of spaces = 384 ÷ 16 = 24. Number of studs = spaces + 1 = 25. Always add one for the final end stud when counting continuous equal spacing.
3On a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, a wall measures 3-1/2 inches long on the drawing. What is the actual wall length?
A.10 feet
B.12 feet
C.14 feet
D.16 feet
Explanation: At 1/4" = 1'-0", each inch on the plan equals 4 feet. 3.5 × 4 = 14 feet. Alternately, 3.5 ÷ 0.25 = 14.
4Which plan view typically shows door and window rough opening sizes, wall locations, and overall building dimensions for framing layout?
A.Floor plan
B.Roof framing plan only
C.Site grading plan only
D.Electrical single-line diagram
Explanation: The floor plan is the primary drawing for wall layout, room sizes, door/window locations, and many rough-opening callouts used by carpenters. Other sheets supplement but do not replace the floor plan for basic framing layout.
5How many 4×8 sheets of subfloor are needed to cover a rectangular floor area that is 24 feet by 32 feet, with no waste allowance?
A.24 sheets
B.32 sheets
C.20 sheets
D.28 sheets
Explanation: Floor area = 24 × 32 = 768 square feet. Each 4×8 sheet covers 32 square feet. 768 ÷ 32 = 24 sheets. Actual orders add waste for cuts and openings.
6A material takeoff lists twenty 2×4 studs that are each 8 feet long. How many board feet is that order?
A.106.67 board feet
B.80 board feet
C.160 board feet
D.53.33 board feet
Explanation: One 2×4×8 = (2 × 4 × 8) ÷ 12 = 5.333 board feet. Twenty pieces: 20 × 5.333 = 106.67 board feet. Or total: (2 × 4 × 8 × 20) ÷ 12 = 106.67.
7On construction drawings, a dashed line that indicates an object above or hidden from the viewing plane is most commonly called a:
A.Hidden line
B.Property line
C.Centerline for roadways only
D.Section cutting-plane symbol
Explanation: Hidden (or dashed) lines show edges and objects that are not visible in that view—for example, a beam above or framing behind a wall. Recognizing line types is essential when reading framing and architectural plans.
8A common residential live-load design value used when selecting floor joist spans for typical rooms is:
A.40 pounds per square foot (psf)
B.10 psf
C.100 psf
D.5 psf
Explanation: IRC residential floor live load for most rooms is 40 psf (with sleeping areas often at 30 psf). Span tables and engineered designs use these code loads plus dead load when sizing joists.
9When reading a detail callout such as "5/A3," what does it most commonly indicate?
A.Detail 5 on sheet A3
B.Five sheets of A3 paper
C.A 5-inch by 3-inch opening
D.Revision number 5, page A only
Explanation: Detail references are typically written as detail number over sheet number (5/A3 means Detail 5 located on architectural sheet A3). Following detail callouts is required for correct header, connection, and framing assembly work.
10A rectangular deck is 12 feet by 16 feet. What is the diagonal length of the deck to the nearest tenth of a foot?
A.20.0 feet
B.28.0 feet
C.14.0 feet
D.18.0 feet
Explanation: By Pythagoras, diagonal = √(12² + 16²) = √(144 + 256) = √400 = 20.0 feet. This 3-4-5 multiple (12-16-20) is also a common field check for squareness.

About the AL Carpentry & Framing Exam

The Alabama Carpentry and Framing Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 60 questions, a 70% (42 of 60 correct) passing standard, and 180 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Carpentry & Framing Exam Content Outline

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Takeoffs and plan interpretation

12%

Layout

Building layout and rough layout

23%

Walls

Wall framing systems

22%

Floors and Stairs

Floor framing and stair construction

20%

Roofs

Roof framing and trusses

8%

OSHA Safety

Jobsite safety for carpentry

How to Pass the AL Carpentry & Framing Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Carpentry & Framing Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Carpentry & Framing exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 60 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (42 of 60 correct) within 180 minutes.

How much does the AL Carpentry & Framing exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.