Arkansas Wood Framing - Residential Exam Practice Exam
Free Practice Exam
Test your knowledge with 10 questions from our pool of 20 free questions.
- 10 questions per attempt
- 30 minute time limit
- Unlimited attempts
- A new mix each time
- Instant results
Full Practice Exam
Complete exam simulation matching the real PSI test format.
- 30 questions (same as real exam)
- 75 minute time limit
- 6 topic areas covered
- 135 questions in pool
- Detailed explanations
Texts preferred · 9am–9pm Central
Arkansas Wood Framing - Residential Practice Exam Guide
What's on the exam
Questions per topic, out of 30This practice exam follows the official content outline for the Arkansas Wood Framing - Residential exam: Estimating and Plan Reading, Layout, Walls, Floors and Stairs, Roofs, Safety.
- Free practice exam: 10 questions per attempt, retake as often as you like.
- Full practice exam: 30 questions on a 75 minutes clock, a new draw from our bank every attempt.
Estimating and Plan Reading 5 items
Layout 5 items
Walls 5 items
Floors and Stairs 5 items
Roofs 5 items
Safety 5 items
Sample 1 — Estimating and Plan Reading
Question: Rough inspections of the plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems must be made prior to covering or concealment and must be approved before which inspection is performed?
- A. Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection
- B. Final inspection
- C. Framing inspection
- D. Foundation inspection
Correct Answer: C
2015 IRC Sections R109.1.2 and R109.1.4 require rough plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical inspections prior to framing inspection; the frame and masonry inspection is made after those rough inspections are approved.
Reference: IRC 2015 Sections R109.1.2 and R109.1.4
Sample 2 — Layout
Question: How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard?
- A. 36
- B. 9
- C. 27
- D. 18
Correct Answer: C
There are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard. To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide the total cubic feet by 27. This conversion is essential when calculating excavation volumes, as excavation costs are based on total cubic yards of earth to be removed.
Reference: Carpentry and Building Construction, Chapter 9 — Excavation Volume
Sample 3 — Walls
Question: In cold-formed steel framing, why should holes never be punched in the flange of a stud, joist, or track?
- A. It reduces the structural strength of the member
- B. It makes it impossible to attach sheathing screws
- C. It voids the galvanized coating warranty
- D. It prevents proper alignment of punchouts for utility runs
Correct Answer: A
According to Carpentry and Building Construction, the Builder's Tip on punchouts states: 'Remember that the number of holes and punchouts will reduce the strength of a stud. Never punch a hole in the flange of a stud, joist, or track.' Holes in the web are permitted for utility routing, but flange holes compromise structural integrity.
Reference: Carpentry and Building Construction, Section 29.3, Builder's Tip - Punchouts
- Your results break the score down by outline topic.
- The real exam's passing score: 21 correct answers out of 30 scored questions.
- Keep practicing until you pass consistently, not just once.
- Answer what you know first and bookmark the rest. Our practice exams let you bookmark and come back.
- Work your bookmarks on the second pass.
- Real exam pace: about 2 minutes 30 seconds per question.
- After each attempt, look up every miss in your book.
| Questions | 30 questions |
| Time limit | 75 minutes |
| Passing score | 21 correct answers out of 30 scored questions |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
Source: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board - Wood Framing - Residential, 3/5/2020. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.