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Get 1,500 Construction Questions and Answers to Help You Pass the National Contractor's Exam with Flying Colors!
Turn to the National Contractor's Exam Study Guide to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to ace this important exam on the first try. The book contains 1,500 questions and answers - presented in the same format used on the actual exam - plus numerous references to the 2006 International Building Code and many helpful illustrations.
Written by renowned construction author R. Dodge Woodson, this career-building resource reviews every topic covered on the National Contractor's Exam. The National Contractor's Exam Study Guide features:
- Over 1,500 exam-style multiple choice and true/false questions and answers.
- Numerous references to the 2006 International Building Code.
- Detailed illustrations that help clarify complicated codes and show how to use local codebooks to solve exam questions.
Master Every Topic Covered on the National Contractor's Exam:
• Use and Occupancy Classification • General Building Heights and Areas • Types of Construction • Interior Finishes • Fire Protection Systems • Means of Egress • Accessibility • Interior Environment • Energy Efficiency • Exterior Walls • Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures • Structural Design • Soils and Foundations • Concrete • Aluminum • Masonry • Steel • Wood • Glass and Glazing • Gypsum Board and Plaster • Electrical • Mechanical Systems • Plumbing Systems • Elevators and Conveying Systems • Safeguards During Construction • And Much More!
From the Preface
Passing the licensing exam for a contractor's license is a major step toward a potentially lucrative career. A licensed contractor who goes into business can make a lot of money. Evan working for an employer can give a builder a better-than-average wage. There is money in building, and it's usually not too difficult to find work. But, one of the first steps is passing the licensing exam. Many potential contractor's fail their licensing exams a time or two before they pass them. But, this book can help you be one of the people in the exam room who walks away with a passing grade and a trade license.
I've been in the trades for over 25 years. It was 1979 when I went into business for myself. I am a Class A builder, a master plumber and a master gasfitter. During my career I have taught as adjunct faculty for Central Maine Technical College. One of the classes I taught was a code preparation class. This course was designed to help people pass their licensing exams. While teaching that class, I learned a lot about what potential licenses have trouble with in studying for a licensing exam. While I can't look you in the eye and teach you one on one, I can help you with this book. My past students have enjoyed a high success ratio in passing their exams. There is no reason why you should be left behind, now that this book is available to you.
Why do you need a study guide? The code can be difficult to understand and to interpret. Wording
on exams can be very tricky. While you might be well versed in the code for field work, it would not
be unusual for you to have difficulty passing an exam on the code regulations. Some people simply
have trouble taking tests. The sample tests here will give you a feel for what to expect from your
licensing exam. After taking these tests and passing them, you will have more confidence on the day
when you take your real exam. There will be no need to freeze up when your exam is placed in front
of you. Since you will have tested your knowledge here and studied your local code book, you will
be well prepared for the licensing exam.
There is more here than simply a collection of test questions and answers. Take a moment to thumb
through the pages. Notice all of the illustrations. They aren't pretty pictures used to make a bigger
book. The illustrations are a type of nuts-and-bolts help for your study needs and your field work.
What is a trade license worth to you? It should be worth a lot. Fortunately, you don't have to pay
a lot for it. All you need is this book, your local code book, some good study habits, and funds
for your licensing exam. Investing in yourself and your license may well prove to be one of the
best investments you will ever make. Go for it.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Chapter 1: Administration. Chapter 2: Definitions. Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy Classification. Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy. Chapter 5: General Building Heights and Areas. Chapter 6: Types of Construction. Chapter 7: Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction. Chapter 8: Interior Finishes. Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems. Chapter 10: Means of Egress. Chapter 11: Accessibility. Chapter 12: Interior Environment. Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency. Chapter 14: Exterior Walls. Chapter 15: Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures. Chapter 16: Structural Design. Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Special Inspections. Chapter 18: Soils and Foundations. Chapter 19: Concrete. Chapter 20: Aluminum. Chapter 21: Masonry. Chapter 22: Steel. Chapter 23: Wood. Chapter 24: Glass and Glazing. Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster. Chapter 26: Plastic. Chapter 27: Electrical. Chapter 28: Mechanical Systems. Chapter 29: Plumbing Systems. Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying Systems. Chapter 31. Special Construction. Chapter 32. Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way. Chapter 33. Safeguards During Construction. Chapter 34. Existing Structures. Chapter 35. Referenced Standards. Appendix A: Employee Qualifications. Appendix B: Board of Appeals. Appendix C: Group U-Agricultural Buildings. Appendix E: Supplementary Accessibility Requirements. Appendix F: Rodentproofing. Appendix G: Flood-Resistant Construction. Appendix H: Signs. Appendix I: Patio Covers. Appendix J: Grading.
About the Author
R Dodge Woodson has nearly three decades' experience as a contractor. |
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