South Carolina Contractors License Exams

South Carolina Wood Frame Structures Contractor

Sample Questions for the South Carolina Wood Frame Structures Contractors Exam

  1. What is the common method of choice when a horizontal structural element such as a floor or ceiling ties the structure together at the level of the top plate or when the top plate itself is short enough to provide the necessary lateral strength?
    1. Balloon framing
    2. Platform framing
    3. Advanced framing
    4. Lateral framing
  2. When neither structural panels nor shear walls are required, what is a good method of bracing a building for lateral stability?
    1. Lateral brace
    2. Horizontal brace
    3. Let-in wood brace
    4. None of the above
  3. What are the two basic structural classifications of stairs?
    1. Continuously supported and freespanning
    2. Straight-run and L-shaped
    3. U-shaped and spiral
    4. Winder and straight-run
  4. In roof framing, what is the general spacing of rafters?
    1. 8 in. or 16 in. o.c.
    2. 6 in. or 12 in. o.c.
    3. 12 in. or 20 in. o.c.
    4. 16 in. or 24 in. o.c.
  5. A _________ is a horizontal member that supports several roof rafters--usually at midspan.
    1. ridge beam
    2. purlin
    3. joist
    4. collar tie
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