CONTENTS

Introduction, 2
Time for Test Mode, 2
Preparing for the Exam, 3
Using This Exam Guide, 4
What to Bring to the Exam, 6
Let the Test Begin, 6
State Licensing Requirements for General Contractors, 9

Part One: Math Concepts, 13
The Dreaded Math, 14
Math Rules, 14
Math Review, 15
Floor Framing Terminology, 30
Wall Framing Terminology, 31
Wall Framing Math, 32
Roof Framing Terminology, 36
Roof Types, 37
Roofing Math, 38 Part Two: Administration, 51
Practice Exam, 52

Part Three: Design and Planning, 55
Practice Exam, 58

Part Four: Foundations, 65
Practice Exam, 66

Part Five: Floors, 71
Practice Exam, 72

Part Six: Walls, 79
Practice Exam, 80

Part Seven: Wall Coverings, 87
Practice Exam Based on the IRC®, 88
Practice Exam Based on the IBC®, 91

Part Eight: Roof Framing, 95
Practice Exam, 96

Part Nine: Roof Coverings, 103
Practice Exam, 104

Part Ten: Chimneys and Fireplaces, 111
Practice Exam, 112

Part Eleven: Concrete, 119
Practice Exam, 120

Part Twelve: Masonry, 127
Practice Exam, 128

Part Thirteen: Carpentry, 135
Practice Exam, 136

Part Fourteen: Roofing, 143
Practice Exam, 144

Part Fifteen: Project Management, 151
Practice Exam 1, 152
Practice. Exam 2, 159

Part Sixteen: OSHA, 165
Practice Exam 1, 166
Practice Exam 2, 172

Part Seventeen: Comprehensive Final, 179
Final Practice Exam, 180

Part Eighteen: Answer Keys, 205
Part 1: Math Concepts Answer Key, 206
Part 2: Administration Answer Key, 212
Part 3: Design and Planning Answer Key, 213
Part 4: Foundations Answer Key, 214
Part 5: Floors Answer Key, 215
Part 6: Walls Answer Key, 216
Part 7: Wall Coverings Answer Key, 217
Part 8: Roof Framing Answer Key, 218
Part 9: Roof Coverings Answer Key, 219
Part 10: Chimneys and Fireplaces Answer Key, 220
Part 11: Concrete Answer Key, 221
Part 12: Masonry Answer Key, 222
Part 13: Carpentry Answer Key, 223
Part 14: Roofing, 224
Part 15: Project Management Practice Exam 1 Answer Key, 226
Part 15: Project Management Practice Exam 2 Answer Key, 227
Part 16: OSHA Practice Exam 1 Answer Key, 228
Part 16: OSHA Practice Exam 2 Answer Key, 229
Part 17: Comprehensive Final Answer Key, 230