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CSLB General Contractor Practice Questions: Framing, Windows, Doors, Electrical, Concrete, Exams of Engineering

University of Phoenix (UOPX)Engineering

A series of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of general contracting, including wood framing, window and door installation, electrical work, and concrete. the questions test knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction techniques. it's a valuable resource for students and professionals preparing for the cslb exam or seeking to enhance their construction knowledge.

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CSLB general contractor B practice
questions #2 (106-230)
28. The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is:
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion correct answersMetal does not provide good insulation
28. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width correct answersWidth by height
28. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a bedroom is:
A. 24" wide, 36" high
B. 24" wide 24" high
C. 20" wide) 24" high
D. 20" wide, 20" high correct answers24" wide, 36" high
28. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as Silas Kraft
paper?
A. A-B-C-D
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CSLB general contractor B practice

questions #2 (106-230)

  1. The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is: A. Metal does not provide good insulation B. They can be hermetically sealed C. Wood frames cost less D. There's no problem with expansion correct answersMetal does not provide good insulation
  2. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by: A. Depth by height B. Width by height C. Height by depth D. Height by width correct answersWidth by height
  3. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a bedroom is: A. 24" wide, 36" high B. 24" wide 24" high C. 20" wide) 24" high D. 20" wide, 20" high correct answers24" wide, 36" high
  4. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as Silas Kraft paper? A. A-B-C-D

B. D-A-C-B

C. C-D-A-B

D. D-B-C-A correct answersD-B-C-A

  1. You flash a door or window in which sequence? A. From top to bottom B. Jambs, head, the sill C. Head, jambs, then sill D. Sill, jambs, then head correct answersHead, jambs, then sill
  2. Exterior plywood or other exterior siding installed above finish grade should be: A. 6" above ground B. Parged and waterproofed C. 12" above ground D: 3" above ground correct answers6" above ground
  3. When installing wood paneling on walls, the distance of clearance from the floor is: A. 3/4 inch B. 1/2 inch C. 1/4 inch D. 1/8 inch correct answers1/4"
  4. The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and siding is: A. Asphalt-saturated B. Vapor-resistant C. Machine finished (waxed)
  1. A fire rated door should be installed: A. At the front door B. Between the kitchen and dining room C. Between the garage & kitchen D. At the top of a stairway correct answersbetween the garage & kitchen
  2. The distance from the head jamb rabbet to the top of the upper hinge barrel is: A. 6 to 7 inches B. 5 to 6 inches C. 8 to 12 inches D. 4 to 5 inches correct answers6 to 7 inches
  3. What is the bottom, framing member of a door frame called? A. Stile C. Bottom plate B. Threshold D. Top plate correct answersBottom plate
  4. What is the normal height of a door opening? A. 12 feet C. 6' 8" B 8feet D. 6feet correct answers6' 8"
  5. What would be the standard distance from the bottom of a non-prefabricated door to the doorknob? A 42inches B. 38 inches C 40inches D. 36inches correct answers36"
  6. Which way should the grain of plywood subflooring run in relation to the floor joists? A. However it best fits

B. Parallel C. Diagonal D. Perpendicular correct answersPerpendicular

  1. If the edges meet over the floor joist, what sort of sub-floor material would you use? A. 353 girders B. Plywood C. Particle board D. Concrete correct answersPlywood
  2. What do you add if the floor joists can't handle a span by the size of the joist alone? A. Stronger band joists B. Nothing C. Pressure blocking D. Columns and piers correct answersColumns and piers
  3. In sub-flooring, which of the following does not have joints over the joists? A. Plywood B. Tongue and grove C. Butt joint D. Square edge correct answerstongue and grove
  4. The advantage of nonmetallic cable, relative to BX is: A. It can connect to steel junction boxes C. It comes in 2 and 3 wire versions.
  1. Which appliance uses the least wattage? A. Vacuum cleaner B. Toaster C. Hand iron D. Electric range correct answersall have heating elements
  2. Which of the following is not used with a live circuit? A. Ohmmeter B. Ammeter C. Voltmeter D. Galvanometer correct answersOhmmeter
  3. Each switch in a group of switches for several fluorescent fixtures should be: A. Twice the load B. Made of mercury C. Knife-blade D. Type "T" correct answersType "T"
  4. A fuse or circuit breaker should be put on the side of the circuit having: A. No wire B. Black wire C. Green wire D. White wire correct answersNo wire
  1. Which of the following can be buried if kept free of moisture? A. BX B. Non-metallic sheathed C. Thermoplastic conductor D. EMT correct answersEMT
  2. Aluminum electrical wire is used because: A. It is lighter B. It is more flexible C. It is less expensive D. It reduces current correct answersIt is less expensive
  3. In electrical wiring, splices must be made A. With solder-less connectors B. Inside a box C. Outside a box D. With electrical tape correct answersInside a box
  4. If you were to install a 3-wire, 240-volt circuit in conduit to code, and it consisted of white, red and black wire, which of the following should be connected to the hot wire? A. Red & green B. White & black C. Black & red D. All wires correct answersBlack & red
  5. What is used to advance wire through a conduit? A. Fish tape
  1. The maximum operating temperature for THW cable is: A. 250 degrees centigrade B. 90 degrees centigrade C. 60 degrees centigrade D. 75 degrees centigrade correct answers75 degrees centigrade
  2. For non-metallic cable, which wire is connected to the outlet box? A. Bare copper wire B. White wire C. Red wire D. Black wire correct answersBare copper wire
  3. An advantage of PVC versus metal pipe as an electrical conduit is: A. It can be used exposed where mechanical damage is likely B. It is light-weight C. That it can be bent without heating D. It has greater fire resistance correct answersit is light-weight
  4. Which aggregate is best for pumping concrete? A. Coarse B. Crushed C. Rounded D. Large correct answersRounded
  5. Concrete (other than Type Ill, high early strength) should be maintained above 50 degrees F and in a moist condition for at least how many days after placement?

A. 28days B. 7 das C. 2 days D 14 days correct answers7 days

  1. The chemical used to speed up curing of concrete during damp conditions is: A. Ammonium sulfate B. Sodium chloride C. Calcium carbonate D. Calcium chloride correct answersCalcium chloride
  2. What type of concrete is the slowest curing? A. Type IV B. Type II C. Type V D. Type I correct answersType IV
  3. What tool is used to smooth concrete or finish and flatten a slab? A. Hawk B. Darby C. Edger D. Pointed steel trowel correct answersdarby What should one use for non-porous smooth finish? A. Perlite
  1. Where should you make the construction joint if you cannot pour a concrete beam over a wide doorway in one continuous pour? A. At a 45 degree slope and more-or-less in the center of the opening B. At a 45 degree slope and more-or-less one-fourth of the way from either end of the opening. C. Vertically and more-or-less in the center of the opening D. Vertically and more-or-less one-fourth from either end of the opening correct answersVertically and more-or-less in the center of the opening
  2. What is done after the concrete is poured? A. Darby B. Screed C. Bull-floated D. Tamped correct answersscreed
  3. The maximum spacing for anchor bolts in sills is: A. 6 feet on center and within 10 inches of the ends B. 6 feet on center and within 12 inches of the ends C. 5 feet on center and within 10 inches of the ends D. 4 feet on center and within 12 inches of the ends correct answers6 feet on center and within 12 inches of the ends
  4. Anchor bolts must be embedded in concrete or reinforced masonry at least: A. 7 inches C 8inches B. 9 inches D. 6 inches correct answers7"
  5. With what do you attach a sill to concrete?

A. Adhesive B. Masonry nails C. Bolts D. Mortar correct answersbolts

  1. Basement concrete walls require a minimum test at 30 days of: A. 2000 psi B. 3000 psi C. 4000 psi D. 1000 psi correct answers3000 psi
  2. A high slump test indicates A. Not enough aggregate for the amount of water/cement B. Too much water C. Too little water D. No reinforcement required correct answersToo much water
  3. The slump test indicates A. The amount of reinforcement required B. Compressive strength of concrete C. Wetness or dryness of concrete D. Tensile strength of concrete correct answersWetness or dryness of concrete
  4. The minimum coverage for concrete permanently placed against dirt or the earth is:

B. The total width of the footing is twice the thickness of the foundation wall C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B correct answersBoth A and B

  1. What is the minimum clearance for rebar embedded in concrete? A. 3 inches B. 1 inch C. 2 inches D. 6 inches correct answers2"
  2. What type mortar is medium-high strength; used where high compressive strength is not important, but where bond and lateral strength are? A. S C. N B. O D. M correct answersS
  3. What type mortar is medium-low strength; used in a non-load-bearing interior wall and load- bearing wall in which compression is not greater than 100 psi, and exposure is not severe? A. O C. M B. N D. S correct answerso What type mortar is medium-strength; used in exposed masonry above grade (eg. parapet walls, chimney), and withstands severe weathering. A. M C. S B. N D. O correct answersN What type mortar is high-strength; used for reinforced brick masonry and plain masonry below grade (eg. foundations); high compressive strength? A. N C. O B. M D. S correct answersM

In an area subject to earthquake damage, the strongest and most durable mortar is: A. O C. K B. M D. N correct answersM A tool that has one face that is shaped like a chisel for trimming brick or stone is a: A. Sledge B. Drywall hammer C. Ballpeen hammer D. Mason's hammer correct answersMason's hammer To break stone or block, what tool would you use? A. Bullfloat B. Pointing trowel C. Mason's scrutch D. Darby correct answersMason's scrutch When drilling a hole in a brick or masonry use a: A. Carbide bit B. Auger bit C. Hole saw D. Countersink bit correct answersCarbide bit What do you use to clean out mortar joints before pointing? A. Cape chisel B. Brick layer's hammer C. Brick layer's trowel Hawk correct answersCape chisel

C. Take it down D. Cover it with canvas correct answersCover it with canvas

  1. A leak in a masonry wall may be caused by: A. Crumbling C. A Crack B. Gaps in mortar D. All of the above correct answersall of the above
  2. When applying grout for concrete masonry: A. Wet during the application of grout B. Wet before applying grout C. Wet after the application of grout D. Apply grout on dry masonry correct answersApply grout on dry masonry
  3. How much coverage would you need when applying mortar to masonry block? A. Full B. 3/ C. 12 D. 14 correct answersfull
  4. A good idea for checking the core of a masonry wall is to determine: A. Grout overlaps B. Obstructions C. Alignment of rebar D. All of the above correct answersAll of the above
  5. A downdraft in a chimney is caused by: A. Too much soot B. Chimney is too low C. Chimney is cracked

D. Chimney is too high correct answersChimney is too low

  1. What is the minimum clearance from a masonry fireplace to wood framing members? A. 1 inch B. 3/4 inch C. 2 inches D. 0 inches correct answers2"
  2. How thick must unlined masonry chimneys be: A. 10 inches C. 4 inches B. 6 inches D. 8 inches correct answers6"
  3. Building brick has more of an advantage over face brick due to: A. Labor B. Size of material C. Strength D. Cost correct answersStrength
  4. The size of standard brick is: A. 16" x 4" x 8-3/4" B 8" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" C. 12" x 6" x 8" D 8112"x2112"x4" correct answers8" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4"
  5. The best time and way to remove mortar droppings on a brick is with: A. A trowel when it is almost dry B. Your hand when it is dry C. A broom when almost dry