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CSLB B License General Contractor Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Business Administration

A collection of questions and answers related to the cslb b license general contractor exam. It covers various aspects of construction, including building materials, safety regulations, and common practices. Useful for individuals preparing for the cslb b license exam.

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CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? ✔✔Discard the mortar
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? ✔✔24-48 Hours
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? ✔✔24 Hours
Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having compressive strengths
greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical examples of: ✔✔Type-B Soils
If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the voltage across each light?
✔✔35V
In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.
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CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL

CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS 100% PASS

If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? ✔✔Discard the mortar

What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? ✔✔ 24 - 48 Hours

How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? ✔✔24 Hours

Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical examples of: ✔✔Type-B Soils

If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the voltage across each light? ✔✔35V

In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.

For safety reasons, the maximum simple slope of an excavation, up to 20 ft deep, in Type-B soil is: ✔✔1:1 (45°)

A Pittsburgh joint is used in: ✔✔HVAC ductwork

The drain for a pressure relief valve on a water heater should be extended to: ✔✔The outside of the building

What is the minimum slope toward the drain of a shower pan? ✔✔1/4" per foot (2%)

What is the diameter of #3 rebar? ✔✔3/8"

If a vendor fails to provide an MSDS, you have the right to call: ✔✔Cal/OSHA or DOSH

When installing a door jamb, you need shims at: ✔✔Both hinge and strike sides, three on each side.

Which of the following is used to adhere vinyl floors?

B. Wood Mosaic

C. Wood Tile

D. All of the above. ✔✔Wood tile

Lightweight concrete is best used for:

A. Curb and Gutter

B. Second floor decking

C. First floor slab on grade

D. Footings ✔✔Second floor decking

The tool used to carry grout needed to patch a small hole is a:

A. Hawk

B. Poling board

C. Spot board

D. Mason's scutch ✔✔Spot Board

Which pipe is NOT appropriate for industrial wastes?

A. Cast iron

B. Schedule 40 ABS DWV

C. Extra strength vitrified clay

D. Copper ✔✔Copper

Where do you need a fire wall?

A. Between a living room and a bedroom

B. Between a bedroom and a bathroom

C. Between a kitchen and a bath

D. A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment ✔✔A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment.

What is the minimum clearance between rough ground and untreated subfloor joists? ✔✔ 18 inches

What does a high slump test indicate? ✔✔Too much water.

Metal concrete forms should be?

A. Oiled

B. Watered

C. Placed against gravel

D. Discarded after each use ✔✔Oiled

What does the R mean in a description of insulation? ✔✔Resistance

What kind of door would you install for someone with a disability?

A. Automatic with minimum of 3 seconds to close

B. Automatic with maximum of 5 seconds to open

C. Manual with maximum of 8.5 pounds to operate

D. Either A or C ✔✔Either A or C

Triple-walled metal chimney installations are regulated by: ✔✔ICC

ICC-IBC-IRC is the international code council. IBC is international building code commercial. IRC is the international residential code.

If you are a general contractor, you should call a specialty contractor when: ✔✔You encounter an unfamiliar trade.

When a stairway serves a public building, what is the minimum number of steps for which a handrail is required? ✔✔Two

What is the minimum underlayment for asphalt shingles? ✔✔15 pounds

How long should you wait before sealing new tile work? ✔✔2 weeks

When do you install insulation? ✔✔After the electrical and plumbing are approved.

B. Drive just below the face of the board

C. Leave slightly above the surface

D. Use the highest torque setting ✔✔Drive just below the face of the board without breaking the paper.

Before placing tile with mastic, you should: ✔✔Seal the surface.

At an excavation, an Underground Service Alert (U.S.A) marking on the dirt that uses red paint or chalk means: ✔✔Electric power

How many diameters is the minimum lap (overlap) between sections of rebar in reinforced masonry?

A. 7

B. 12

C. 24

D. 30 ✔✔30 diameters

What is the minimum length of a handrail extension that is required for a stairway? ✔✔12"

When may a contractor work alone on a roof at a construction site? ✔✔Never

A Freon recovery system is required when:

A. Replacing a burnt out rotor in a hermetic unit

B. Overhauling a rooftop A/C unit

C. Scrapping an old refrigeration unit

D. All of the above ✔✔All of the above

Which of the following would you use to install roofing tiles?

A. Slathers stake

B. Any roofing tool

C. Roofers hatchet

D. Masking tape ✔✔A slathers stake

If a contractor discovers damaged utilities when starting a job, he should: ✔✔Call the utility department involved.

Type-C soils have a compression strength of no more than 0.5 tsp. Which of the following would not be classified as a Type-C soil?

A. Rounded gravel

B. Crushed rock

C. Sand or loamy sand

D. Water-logged soil or submerged unstable rock ✔✔Crushed rock

What is the correct exposure for typical hip tiles? ✔✔6" Hip and ridge tiles are always installed with a 6" exposure.

Which type of window requires tempered glass?

A. Skylight

B. Sliding Glass Door

C. Exposed top edge is less than 36" from the floor

D. Exposed bottom edge is more than 18" from the floor ✔✔Sliding glass door.

The correct sequence for installing vapor barrier is:

A. Siding-shear panel-paper

B. Shear panel-paper-siding

C. Paper-siding-shear panel

D. Shear panel-siding-paper ✔✔Shear panel-paper-siding

What is the slope in degrees of a roof with a rise of 12 and a run of 12?

A. 22.5 degrees

B. 45.0 degrees

C. 50.0 degrees

D. 90.0 degrees ✔✔45 degrees.

To determine if a wall is plumb, us a: ✔✔Level and straight edge

The minimum required thickness for tempered glass used in residential shower doors is: ✔✔1/ is the minimum required thickness

How many board feet are in a 5"D x 6"W x 20'L beam? ✔✔50 board feet.

Thickness X Width X Length in Inches dived by 144.

When nailing roofing, the railheads:

A. Should be brought almost to the surface of the shingle

B. Should not exert any pressure on the roofing

C. Should never be overdriven

D. All of the above ✔✔All of the above

Soldering of a copper pipe fitting is completed when: ✔✔Solder appears all around the joint.

What is the maximum spacing of single nails in a single layer of drywall on the ceiling? ✔✔7" is the maximum spacing of single nails in a single layer of a drywall ceiling.

In construction, a hazardous area should be marked with what color tape? ✔✔Yellow tape should be used to mark off a hazardous area.

Green board would be used for? ✔✔Bathroom walls or possible wet locations.

The minimum size vent for a water closet is: ✔✔1 1/2" minimum vent size for a water closet.

Which tool would you use to apply mortar 1/2" thick? ✔✔Trowel

When preparing plaster for a ceiling, which quantity is most important to monitor in the mixture? ✔✔Water

In a work space, travel distance to a fire extinguisher must not be more than how many feet? ✔✔75' is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in a work space.

How do you decide which metal bracket to use? ✔✔Per specification in the construction documents.

How would you best determine if a soil is expansive? ✔✔Have the soil tested

Where would be the best place to look for a roof leak? ✔✔Valley flashings are the best place to look for a roof leak.

What is the purpose of a condenser line for a furnace vent fan? ✔✔Help remove accumulated water in the vent.

What is a register used for? ✔✔A register is used to supply air.

The safety valve on a portable air compressor should be popped at least: ✔✔The safety valve on a portable air compressor should be popped at least weekly.

Which of the following materials is acceptable for interior gas lines?

A. Copper

B. PVC

C. Iron or steel

D. ABS ✔✔Iron or steel is acceptable for interior gas lines.

If a circular slab is a 45' in diameter, how much surface area does it cover? ✔✔Over 1,500 feet

What material do you use to clean brushes and spills when painting with alkyd (oil) paints? ✔✔Paint thinner is to be used to clean up oil based paints and stains.

Fiberglass insulation for walls should be attached to:

A. The interior of the studs

B. The face of the studs

C. The top and bottom of the studs

D. There is no need to attach ✔✔There is no need to attach.