South Carolina Contractors License Exams

South Carolina Structural Framing Contractor

Sample Questions for the South Carolina Structural Framing Contractors Exam

  1. When ripping material with a table saw, which of the following procedures should be followed?
    1. Avoid using a push stick when feeding narrow strips into the saw.
    2. Cross cut narrow pieces of wood between the blade and the fence.
    3. Feed material into the saw in the same direction as the blade rotation.
    4. Avoid standing directly behind the saw.
  2. Three primary factors determine the size and the type of rafter to use in construction. Two of these are the distance spanned and the weight supported. What is the third factor?
    1. the spacing of the rafters
    2. the spacing of joists
    3. the type of sheeting to be used
    4. the height of the wall
  3. What are the length tolerances for structural track members?
    1. Plus 1” and minus ¾”
    2. Plus ¾” and minus ½”
    3. plus ½" and minus ¼"
    4. plus ¾” and minus ¼”
  4. Which of the following resources would provide the specifications for tightening connection bolts?
    1. CBC
    2. AISC
    3. AWS
    4. Blueprints
  5. Which of the following grades would be a high strength anchor bolt?
    1. A36
    2. A307
    3. A490
    4. A425
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