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Key Facts: Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry Examination Exam

AZ ROC C-60 / CR-60

Exam Code

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

30 Questions

Official Scored Questions

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

75 Minutes

Time Limit

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

70% (42 / 60)

Passing Score

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Exam Fee

PSI Testing Services

Open-Book Computerized

Exam Format

PSI Testing Services

4 Years Journey-Level

Experience Requirement

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Pass the Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry exam with our complete 100-question practice test covering cabinetry, trim coping, doors, stairs, AWS standards, and OSHA rules.

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1A finish carpenter needs to order 8 pieces of 5/4-inch thick by 8-inch wide by 10-foot long rough-sawn red oak lumber for custom casework trim. What is the total volume in board feet (BF)?
A.53.33 BF
B.66.67 BF
C.80.00 BF
D.100.00 BF
Explanation: Board feet is calculated using the formula: Board Feet = (Thickness in inches x Width in inches x Length in feet) / 12. For one 5/4" x 8" x 10' board: (1.25 x 8 x 10) / 12 = 100 / 12 = 8.333 BF. Multiplying by 8 pieces yields 8 x 8.3333 = 66.67 BF.
2According to the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS / AWI), what is the specified target wood moisture content (MC) range for interior architectural woodwork manufactured and installed in Southwestern desert dry climate regions (such as Arizona)?
A.4% to 6%
B.6% to 8%
C.8% to 10%
D.10% to 12%
Explanation: AWS Section 2 and AWI standards specify that interior architectural woodwork installed in Southwestern dry climate regions (Climate Zone 1, including Arizona) must be manufactured and acclimated to a target wood moisture content of 6% to 8% (7% average). This lower range prevents severe shrinkage and cracking when installed in arid indoor environments.
3Under the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) grading rules, what is the highest standard grade of hardwood lumber, requiring a minimum board size of 6 inches wide by 8 feet long and yielding 83-1/3% clear cuttings?
A.FAS (Firsts and Seconds)
B.Selects
C.No. 1 Common
D.No. 2A Common
Explanation: FAS (Firsts and Seconds) is the top NHLA grade for hardwood lumber. It requires boards to be at least 6 inches wide by 8 feet long and yield a minimum of 83-1/3% (10/12ths) clear-face cuttings, making it ideal for premium architectural woodwork and fine furniture.
4Which hardwood veneer cutting method involves slicing a half-log (flitch) parallel to a line through its center, producing a distinctive cathedral grain pattern along the center of the veneer sheet?
A.Rotary cut
B.Plain sliced (flat cut)
C.Quarter sliced
D.Rift cut
Explanation: Plain sliced (also known as flat cut) veneer is produced by slicing a log flitch parallel to a line through its center. The annual growth rings intersect the slicing plane at an angle, creating repeating cathedral peak patterns in the center flitch leaves.
5When every other leaf of veneer from a flitch is turned over like pages in a book, creating a symmetrical grain reflection along the matching joint, which veneer matching technique is being utilized?
A.Slip match
B.Book match
C.Random match
D.End match
Explanation: Book matching turns adjacent veneer leaves over like pages in a book so that back-to-back faces meet, creating a mirror-image symmetrical grain figure along the seam.
6A 10-inch wide flat-sawn red oak board has a tangential shrinkage coefficient of 0.0036 per 1% change in moisture content. If the board's moisture content drops from 12% to 7% after installation in an arid home, by how much will the board's width shrink?
A.0.036 inches
B.0.090 inches
C.0.180 inches
D.0.360 inches
Explanation: Wood shrinkage calculation formula: Shrinkage = Initial Width x Coefficient x Change in Moisture Content (Delta MC). Delta MC = 12% - 7% = 5%. Shrinkage = 10 inches x 0.0036 x 5 = 0.180 inches (nearly 3/16 inch).
7In architectural casework fabrication, which substrate material provides the smoothest face for thin high-gloss paint or foil laminates, superior edge machining stability, but lowest moisture-resistant swelling performance unless specified as MR-grade?
A.Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
B.Hardwood Plywood (Veneer Core)
C.Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
D.Particleboard (PB)
Explanation: Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is manufactured from fine wood fibers combined with resin, providing an exceptionally smooth, homogeneous surface free of grain telegraphing. It machines cleanly on edges but absorbs moisture readily unless specially formulated MR (Moisture Resistant) grade is specified.
8Which fastener size and gauge is recommended for installing delicate 1/2-inch hardwood trim moldings onto cabinets without splitting the wood or leaving large nail holes that require heavy putty filling?
A.15-gauge finish nail
B.16-gauge finish nail
C.18-gauge brad nail
D.10-gauge casing nail
Explanation: 18-gauge pneumatic brad nails have a thin wire diameter (0.0475 in.) and small rectangular head, making them ideal for delicate 1/2-inch hardwood trim. They hold firmly without splitting small moldings and leave minimal nail holes.
9When applying solvent-based contact cement to bond high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) to a particleboard countertop core, what is the proper procedure before bringing the two surfaces together?
A.Mate the surfaces immediately while the adhesive is wet and fluid
B.Allow both coated surfaces to dry until tacky to the touch but non-transferable before pressing together
C.Apply adhesive to the particleboard core only and clamp under high pressure for 4 hours
D.Heat both coated surfaces with a heat gun to 300°F while still liquid
Explanation: Solvent-based contact cement must be applied to both mating surfaces and allowed to flash off solvents until dry to the touch (tacky but not transferring to a clean finger). Once mated under roller pressure, an instantaneous permanent bond is formed.
10A project requires 180 board feet (BF) of net finished walnut lumber for custom raised panel cabinet doors. If shop experience indicates a 15% waste factor for defect trimming and jointing, how many board feet of rough lumber must be ordered?
A.195 BF
B.207 BF
C.212 BF
D.245 BF
Explanation: To calculate required gross lumber ordering quantity with a known waste percentage: Gross BF = Net BF / (1 - Waste Decimal) = 180 / (1 - 0.15) = 180 / 0.85 = 211.76 BF (rounded up to 212 BF).

About the Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry Examination Exam

The Arizona ROC C-60 (Commercial) and CR-60 (Dual Residential and Commercial) Finish Carpentry Examination tests knowledge of architectural millwork, cabinet fabrication, trim joinery, finish doors, stair construction, wood science, and OSHA woodworking safety.

Questions

30 scored questions

Time Limit

75 minutes

Passing Score

70% (42 / 60)

Exam Fee

$66 (PSI Services LLC)

Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry Examination Exam Content Outline

33%

Installation

10 of 30 items on the official PSI content outline. Setting cabinets, doors, trim, paneling and hardware plumb, level and true.

20%

Fabrication

6 of 30 items on the official PSI content outline. Shop and site fabrication of casework, mouldings, joints and assemblies.

20%

Finishing

6 of 30 items on the official PSI content outline. Sanding, filling, staining, sealing and protecting finished woodwork.

17%

Materials

5 of 30 items on the official PSI content outline. Hardwoods, softwoods, veneers, sheet goods, adhesives and fasteners.

10%

OSHA Safety

3 of 30 items on the official PSI content outline. 29 CFR 1926 requirements for power tools, dust, ladders and fall protection.

How to Pass the Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry Examination Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% (42 / 60)
  • Exam length: 30 questions
  • Time limit: 75 minutes
  • Exam fee: $66

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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Arizona ROC C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry Examination Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master board feet calculations: Board Feet = (Thickness in. x Width in. x Length ft) / 12. Practice estimating material quantities with 10% to 15% waste factors.
2Memorize Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS) moisture content specifications: indoor architectural woodwork in Southwestern desert climates (Zone 1) requires wood moisture content between 6% and 8%.
3Learn stair code dimensions cold: IRC allows max 7-3/4" riser and min 10" tread depth; IBC requires max 7" riser and min 11" tread depth. Maximum height/depth variation between steps is 3/8". Guard height is 36" IRC and 42" IBC.
4Review OSHA 29 CFR 1926.304 woodworking safety: table saws must have blade guards, a riving knife/splitter, and anti-kickback pawls. Push sticks are mandatory for ripping material narrower than 2 inches.
5Understand door rough opening and hardware positioning: rough opening width is door width + 2"; rough opening height is door height + 2.5". Standard hinge placement is 5" from top jamb, 10" from floor, and centered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the AZ ROC C-60 and CR-60 license classifications?

The C-60 Finish Carpentry license authorizes commercial finish carpentry work only. The CR-60 Dual Finish Carpentry license covers both commercial and residential finish carpentry projects. Passing this single trade examination satisfies the technical exam requirement for both C-60 and CR-60 classifications.

What is the format, question count, and passing score for the AZ ROC C-60/CR-60 exam?

The exam is a computer-delivered, open-book test administered by PSI Services LLC. The official exam contains 30 multiple-choice questions with a 75-minute time limit. A passing score of 70% (21 out of 30 correct) is required.

Is the Arizona C-60/CR-60 exam open-book?

Yes. Candidates may bring approved reference books into the PSI testing center. Key references include the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS/AWI), Modern Cabinetmaking, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. All reference materials must be bound and tabbed with permanent index tabs per PSI guidelines.

What topics are emphasized on the C-60/CR-60 Finish Carpentry trade exam?

The exam heavily emphasizes architectural millwork, cabinet fabrication and hanging, finish door installation, trim joinery (coping, mitering, compound miters), stair code compliance (risers, treads, guards, balusters), wood moisture content standards for dry climates, and OSHA woodworking tool safety.

Do candidates also need to take a business law examination?

Yes. In addition to passing the C-60 or CR-60 trade exam, the qualifying party must complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE), an open-book online course and exam delivered by Gmetrix for $61 with a 70% pass mark, and the applicant must document four years of practical or management trade experience within the last ten years.