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CSLB general b practice questions
- It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit because the rod is: A. Straighter B. Longer C. Easier to read D. Graduated to 64 h correct answerslonger
- Fill dirt is measured in: A. Cubic yards B. Square yards C. Cubic feet D. Square feet correct answerscubic yards
- What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed? A. Silt B. Gravel C. Clay D. Sand correct answersclay
- The best type of material to set a house foundation on is: A. Loam/peat B. Clay
C. Gravel D. Sand correct answersgravel
- What does "rough grade" refer to in excavation and grading? A. The natural grade at the worksite B. The grade prior to grading C. The final grade D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade correct answersThe grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
- How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure? A 18 B. 7 C 5 D 14 correct answers
- The minimum allowable distance between a structural excavation (a house) and a large scale utility excavation (eg. a swimming pool) is: A. 30 feet from the utility excavation B. Same as the depth of the utility excavation C. 25 feet from the utility excavation As specified by the utility company correct answersSame as the depth of the utility excavation
- The following symbol on a blueprint represents: A. Earth
D. Two correct answersone
- A Class III hazardous structure is: A. Chemical plant B. Barn C. Gasoline station D. Textile mill correct answerstextile mill
- The maximum occupant load per foot of exit- width in a building is: A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 50 correct answers
- You must comply with energy requirements when constructing a residential room-addition: A. When the HVAC is inadequate B. When all rooms in the existing house are single-pane glass C. Unless you are using a non-depletable energy source D. When you are adding to the total square footage correct answersWhen you are adding to the total square footage
- The minimum permitted clear width for an exit door in a building is: A. 18 inches B. 36 inches C. 32 inches D. 22 inches correct answers32"
- How wide must a handicap, access door to a building be? A. 24 inches
B. 32 inches C. 28 inches D. 36 inches correct answers36"
- What is the minimum width of vestibule, by law? A. 52 inches B. 60 inches C. 44 inches D. 36 inches correct answers44"
- What is the minimum height of a railing adjoining an elevated or sunken open-area (eg. an unenclosed skylight in an apartment building)? A 42 inches B. 38 inches C. 36 inches D. 48 inches correct answers42"
- The minimum size for an attic access opening is: A. 24" x 24" B. 22" x 30" C 30" x 30" D. 24" x 26" correct answers22" x 30"
- What is not used to produce mulch? A. Sewer sludge B. Manure C. Straw D. Peat moss correct answerssewer sludge
- What is the difference between blanket and batted insulation? A. Length B. Thickness C. Backing D. Foil on one side correct answerslength Where do you position the vapor barrier when placing insulation in sub-flooring? A. Upward B. With a double-foil face C. Downward D. Never install vapor barrier in sub-flooring correct answersupward
- Which R-value of insulation would be used most often to conform with the State Energy Commission requirements, when insulating an attic during new construction? A. R B. R C. R D. None of the above correct answersR
- How should you install insulation when installing attic side vents? A. It doesn't matter B. Covering the vent opening C. 12" away from the vent opening D. Below the elevation of the vent opening correct answers12" away from the vent opening
What is the easiest insulation to install in older homes? A. Loose-fill B. Styrofoam C. Batted D. Blanket correct answersloose-fill Insulation for furnace flues should be: A. Triple-wrap loose B. Triple-wrap tight C. Single-wrap tight D. Single-wrap loose correct answersSingle-wrap tight Where should a vapor barrier be installed? A. Ceilings only B. Floor only C. Between insulation & exterior walls D. Between insulation and interior walls correct answersbetween insulation and interior walls
- Insulation is best determined by: A. Number of batts B. R value C. Width of batts D. I value correct answersI value
- How many boards would be needed to fill a gable with a 20-foot span and an 8-foot rise, using boards 8 feet long and 3 inches wide? A. 20 B. 42 C. 44 D. 40 (8' x 20' divided by 2 = 80 square feet .25' x 8' = 2 sq. ft./ board 80/2 = 40 boards) correct answers
- If studs are spaced at 21 inches on center, how many are needed for a wall 28 feet long? A. 17 B. 16 C. 32 D. 35 correct answers17 (16 + 1 for the starter = 17)
- What is the length of the rafter in the roof shown in question #38? A. 30 feet B. 12 feet, 9-1/2 inches C. 16 feet, 6 inches D. 24 feet, 9 inches correct answers12 feet, 9-1/2 inches
- If /2 inch equals 1 foot, what does 1/8 inch equal? A. 3 inches C. 4 inches B. 5 inches D. 2 inches correct answers3" (1/8 = .125; 1/ =. .125 divided by .5 -. 25x12=3)
- If there are 150 nails to a pound and you want to order 100/ extra for a job that you estimate would require 3000 nails, how many pounds will you need? A. 30 C. 20 B. 35 D. 22 correct answers22 (3000/150 = 20 20 x 10% = 2 20+2=22)
- How many 3" x 8' boards would it take to cover the front of this building? A. 20 B 40 C. 60 D 80 correct answers60 (Each boardis 25'K8'= 2sq ft Area of gable = 4 x 20/2 = 40 sq. ft. Area of house - 20 x 4 = 80 sq, ft. 80 + 40 = 120/2 - 60)
- What is the smallest angle in this triangle? A. 30 degrees B. 60 degrees C. 90 degrees D. 45 degrees correct answers
- What is the smallest angle in the triangle below? A. 30 C. 60 B. 45 D. 90 correct answers
- What is the volume of air in this building?
A. 680
B. 720
C. 540
D. 400 correct answers720 ((10x32) + (10x40) = 720)
- How many cubic yards of concrete will be required for a 4 inch thick patio slab? A. 13 B. 9 c. 7 D. 11 correct answers9 (720 x 4/12 —240 cu. ft. 240/27 = 8.9 cu. yd.)
- How many square feet of paneling will be required for the den (deduct for one 4x6 window, two 3x doors and one 4x5-1/2 fireplace). A. 466 B. 394 C. 404 D. 423 correct answers466 (14 x 4 walls x 10 = 560 deduct 4x6, 3x8, 3x8, 4x5.5 deduct 24 + 24+ 24+ 22 or 94 560-94 =466)
- How many square feet of acoustical tile will be required for the family room, living room and hallway? A. 452 B. 552 C. 402
D. 505 correct answers552 (FR and LR are 16 x 32 = 512 Deduct 2 x 14 counter or 28 Add 4 x 17 hall or 68 512-28*68= (there is a wall between KIT and LR) )
- The wall area of the family room and living room is: (do not deduct for the fireplace or doors) A. 920 square feet B. 480 square feet C. 532 square feet D. 760 square feet correct answers920 (Start with the upper wall and work clockwise: 32+14+14+2+14+16 = 92 92 x 10' walls -920)
- How many square feet of linoleum will be required for the kitchen? (do not include the refrigerator area) A 45 B. 60 C. 24 D. 16 correct answers45 (4x 11 -44+l (allowance for the curvature of the edge) =45)
- How many square feet of carpet will be required for the two bedrooms? A. 322 B 224 C. 360 D. 420 correct answers420 ((14 x 15) + (14 x 15) = 420)
- A fire extinguisher should be maintained and tested:
A. Erect a permanently fixed back rail B. Obtain a DOSH permit before erecting C. Make sure scaffolding is attached properly to the building & footing is checked D. Have a bucket of sand with your tools correct answersMake sure scaffolding is attached properly to the building & footing is checked
- What is the minimum width of a scaffold platform? A. 12 inches B. 18 inches C. 20 inches D. 32 inches correct answers20"
- When demolishing a 5-story building, where to you begin? A. Top outside B. Bottom inside C. Middle D. Top inside correct answersTop outside
- What type of shoes should you wear when working on a 4:12 sloped roof? A. Leather-soled B. Rubber-soled C. Cleats D. Sandals correct answersRubber-soled
- The side rails of all ladders, to service a platform, must extend at least how many feet above the upper landing, unless suitable handholds are provided?
A. 2
C 3
B. 2-1/
D6 correct answers
- The minimum distance between a metal ladder and electrical equipment is: A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 4 feet D. 6 feet correct answers4'
- How often should the safety valve on a portable air compressor be popped? A. Daily B. Monthly C. Weekly D. Bi-weekly correct answersweekly
- A mobile crane with booms over 200 feet require a load-indicating device when the capacity is greater than: A. 10 tons B. 25 tons C. 40 tons D. 50 tons correct answers50 tons
- How long must an employer keep medical records regarding asbestos exposure in the workplace?
D. Stand straight at all times correct answersBend knees, back straight
- Who is responsible for a structure if a framing contractor changes a framing design to save money and time? A. The contractor B. The owner C. The architect D. The building inspector correct answersThe contractor
- Which way should a crown face if there is a small crown in a framing member? A. Down B. Outward C. Off center D. Up correct answersup
- Which framing members are laid out first when you start to frame a wall? A. Top plates B. Sill plates C. Studs D. Rafters correct answersSill plates
- Which type of framing is common in California? A. Western B. Platform C. Western or platform
D. Neither western nor platform correct answersWestern or platform
- What is "E?" correct answersdouble plate
- What is the purpose of "A"? correct answersedge nailing
- What is "B?" correct answersdecking
- What does "D" provide? correct answersshear transfer blocking
- Second and third floor studs must be: A. 3" x 6" B 3"x4" C. 2"x5" D 2"x4" correct answers2"x4"
- The best building material that offers the most insulation is: A. Aluminum B. Wood C. Brick D. Concrete correct answerswood
- To cut rivets and nails, the best tool to use is: A. Tinsnips B. Cold chisel C. Hacksaw
