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Key Facts: AL Structural Misc Steel Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 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 Structural Misc Steel trade exam via PSI: 40 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Structural Misc Steel Practice Questions

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1Which ASTM grade is the common modern designation for rolled wide-flange (W-shape) structural steel with a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi?
A.A36
B.A992
C.A307
D.A53
Explanation: ASTM A992 is the standard steel grade for most W-shapes used in building construction and has a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi. A36 remains common for plates and some other shapes, but W-shapes are typically A992 unless otherwise specified.
2What is the accepted unit weight of structural steel used for estimating weight from volume?
A.150 pounds per cubic foot
B.490 pounds per cubic foot
C.625 pounds per cubic foot
D.200 pounds per cubic foot
Explanation: Structural steel is commonly taken as 490 pcf for estimating. That density converts to about 3.4 lb per foot of length for each square inch of cross-sectional area, which is why published shape weights match the catalog designation (for example, a W12×50 weighs 50 lb/ft).
3A W16×67 beam is 32 feet long. What is the approximate shipping weight of the beam alone (ignore connections and paint)?
A.1,072 pounds
B.2,144 pounds
C.3,216 pounds
D.670 pounds
Explanation: Wide-flange designations give nominal weight in pounds per foot. Multiply 67 lb/ft by 32 ft: 67 × 32 = 2,144 lb. That weight is for the beam alone; connection material and coatings add additional weight on a full takeoff.
4What is the approximate weight of a steel plate 1/2 inch thick, 4 feet wide, and 10 feet long? (Use 40.8 lb/ft² per inch of thickness.)
A.204 pounds
B.408 pounds
C.816 pounds
D.1,632 pounds
Explanation: Plate weight ≈ thickness (in) × plan area (ft²) × 40.8. Area = 4 × 10 = 40 ft². Weight = 0.5 × 40 × 40.8 = 816 lb. Check by volume: 0.5/12 × 4 × 10 × 490 ≈ 816.7 lb.
5For a bar or plate with a known cross-sectional area in square inches, which rule of thumb gives approximate weight per linear foot?
A.Area (in²) × 1.0 lb/ft
B.Area (in²) × 3.4 lb/ft
C.Area (in²) × 10.0 lb/ft
D.Area (in²) × 0.283 lb/ft
Explanation: Because steel weighs about 0.2833 lb/in³, one square inch of cross section running one foot (12 in) weighs 0.2833 × 12 ≈ 3.4 lb. Estimators use weight per foot ≈ A × 3.4.
6Before steel erection begins, OSHA Subpart R requires the controlling contractor to provide the steel erector with written notification that which of the following is true?
A.All welders on site hold AWS certifications
B.Concrete in footings, piers, and walls has attained adequate strength and anchor bolts were not field-modified without approval
C.The structural engineer has signed the final as-built drawings
D.All high-strength bolts have been pretensioned
Explanation: Under 29 CFR 1926.752, the controlling contractor must notify the steel erector in writing that concrete supporting columns has reached the compressive strength specified in the construction documents (or adequate strength for erection loads) and that any field repairs/modifications to anchor bolts were approved by the project structural engineer of record.
7According to OSHA Subpart R, each column shall be anchored by a minimum of how many anchor rods (anchor bolts)?
A.Two
B.Three
C.Four
D.Six
Explanation: 29 CFR 1926.755 requires all columns to be anchored by a minimum of four anchor rods. The anchorage must also be designed for a specified eccentric gravity load case used during erection.
8For OSHA steel erection column anchorage design, each column and its anchorage must resist a minimum eccentric gravity load of 300 pounds applied how far from the extreme outer face of the column?
A.6 inches
B.12 inches
C.18 inches
D.24 inches
Explanation: 1926.755 requires the column and anchor-rod assembly to be designed to resist a 300-pound gravity load applied at 18 inches from the extreme outer face of the column in each direction at the top of the column shaft. That load case covers temporary erection eccentricities.
9Except for connectors and workers in controlled decking zones, fall protection for employees engaged in steel erection is generally required when working how high above a lower level?
A.6 feet
B.10 feet
C.15 feet
D.30 feet
Explanation: Under 29 CFR 1926.760, employees engaged in steel erection activities generally must be protected from fall hazards of more than 15 feet above a lower level. This differs from the 6-foot trigger in Subpart M for most other construction work.
10For connectors during steel erection, conventional fall protection is required when the connector is more than two stories or how many feet above a lower level, whichever is less?
A.15 feet
B.20 feet
C.30 feet
D.50 feet
Explanation: Connectors working in a connector zone may work without conventional fall protection only up to two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less, subject to Subpart R conditions. Above that height, connectors must have fall protection like other steel-erection workers.

About the AL Structural Misc Steel Exam

The Alabama Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 40 questions, a 70% (28 of 40 correct) passing standard, and 120 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

40 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

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

AL Structural Misc Steel Exam Content Outline

30%

Structural Steel Erection

Structural steel erection practices

25%

Bolting and Welding

High-strength bolting and welding

15%

Miscellaneous Metals

Stairs, rails, and misc metals

15%

Safety

Steel erection safety (Subpart R)

15%

Plans and Estimating

Shop drawings and estimating

How to Pass the AL Structural Misc Steel Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 120 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 Structural Misc Steel 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 Structural Misc Steel exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 40 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (28 of 40 correct) within 120 minutes.

How much does the AL Structural Misc Steel 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.