C-50 Reinforcing Steel Contractor

NOTE: All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field.

The following questions are typical of the kind of items that are on the examination.

The correct answer is highlighted.

1. Where is the greatest bending force of the earth on a cantilever retaining wall?
   
   
   • a. At the top of the wall
   • b. Halfway down the wall
   • c. Two-thirds of the way down the wall
   • d. At the bottom of the wall
   
   
2. Which of the following items is used to reinforce concrete slabs on grade of 4" or less?
   
   
   • a. Slab bolsters
   • b. High chairs
   • c. Welded wire mesh
   • d. Multi-strand tendons
   
   
3. Under whose observation must post tensioning stressing operations occur?
   
   
   • a. The design architect
   • b. The engineer of record
   • c. The prime contractors
   • d. The certified special inspector