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Sample questions and answers from various cslb (california state license board) trade exams. It covers a range of topics relevant to construction and contracting, including crane operation, asbestos handling, welding, hazardous site analysis, plumbing, electrical work, and roofing. The questions are designed to test knowledge of safety regulations, material properties, and construction techniques, making it a useful resource for exam preparation and general knowledge enhancement in the construction trades. It offers practical insights into the types of questions encountered in cslb exams, aiding in effective study and preparation. A valuable tool for contractors and tradespeople seeking to enhance their understanding of industry standards and best practices.
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The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible ✔✔When using a crane to lift a 12,000-gallon tank out of the excavation, what is the preferable position of the rigging lines attached to the tank's lifting eyes?
A. One lifting line should be horizontal
B. The lifting lines should be as far apart as possibles
C. The lifting lines should be as horizontal as possible
D. The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible
Material that contains more than 1% asbestos ✔✔Which of the following describes surfacing ACM?
A. Material that contains more than 1% asbestos
B. Material that contains more than 0.1% asbestos
C. Material that contains more than 0.01% asbestos
D. Material that contains more than 0.001% asbestos
Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed ✔✔When removing asbestos as a multi-employer work site, the asbestos abatement contractor must do which of the following?
A. Ensure that all other employers leave the site
B. Inform the local Cal/OSHA office within 48 hours
C. Ensure that all asbestos is removed
D. Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed.
When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits ✔✔When must a contractor provide and require the use of protective clothing?
A. When Class II work requires removal of ACM exceeding 10 square feet
B. When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits
C. When Class II work requires removal of TSI exceeding 25 linear feet
D. When a negative exposure assessment is produced
A. Change the drag angle
B. Run stringer beads.
C. Shorten the stickout
D. Lengthen the stickout
Basic knowledge of chemistry and the measurements used ✔✔To read and properly interpret laboratory analysis reports as they apply to hazardous sites, a contractor should have which of the following?
A. The phone number of a contract a the lead agency
B. Basic knowledge of math
C. A contract at Cal/OSHA
D. Basic knowledge of chemistry and the measurements used
235.5 cubic feet ✔✔How much material will it take to fill up three round holes drilled into the ground 25 feet deep and 2 feet in diameter?
A. 235.5 cubic feet
B. 180.5 cubic feet
C. 150.2 cubic feet
D. 100.7 cubic feet
Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between ✔✔What method should be used to install electrical and telephone conduit in the same trench?
A. Electrical over telephone conduit with a concrete barrier and 4" between them
B. Electrical over telephone conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
C. Telephone over electrical conduit secured together every 12"
D. Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches ✔✔When replacing pavement over a trench, what is meant by "overcutting"?
A. All wide spots and bell holes are cut square before paving
B. Paving is reinstalled one inch thicker than what was removed
C. The trench is base-paved and capped later
D. The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches
B. To remove calcium and magnesium
C. To reduce dissolved solids
D. To increase pH
640 sq.ft ✔✔How many square feet of the tile are needed for an area that measures 2-1/2" by 4" on a plan that is drawn to an 1/8" scale?
A. 10 sq.ft
B. 160 sq.ft
C. 576 sq.ft
D. 640 sq.ft
Crackle-glazed ✔✔Which of the following types of tile requires sealing before grouting?
A. Vitreous body
B. Semi-matte
C. Crackle-glazed
D. Ceramic
8 bags ✔✔Assuming that a bag of grout covers 75sq.ft, how many bags are needed for a 25' x 23' room?
A. 6 bags
B. 7 bags
C. 8.bags
D. 9 bags
Deck drainage and coping thickness ✔✔When establishing the elevation of a swimming pool bond beam on a residential pool, which of the following must be considered?
A. Bond beam width and coping thickness
B. Bond beam width and pool depth
C. Deck drainage and coping thickness
D. Deck drainage and pool depth
40 gpm ✔✔What is the flow rate in gallons per minute for a 14,000 gallon pool to turn over in six hours?
Engineer's structural specifications ✔✔Where are the requirements for the completion of welding inspections typically found?
A. Architectural cover pages
B. Cal/OSHA
C. California Building Code
D. Engineer's structural specifications
Continuity plate ✔✔Which of the following would be the most commonly found in a moment connections?
A. Base plate
B. Cap plate
C. Lintel brace
D. Continuity plate
$6,192 ✔✔A contractor determines that a particular job will take three workers an 8 hour day to install 50 feet of retaining wall reinforcement. The labor cost is $43 per hour and the wall is 300 feet long. What is the total labor cost for the job?
Adhesive, moisture-proof tape ✔✔According to the Post-Tension Manual, which of the following should be used to repair tears in cable sheathing?
A. Duct tape
B. Adhesive, moisture-proof tape
C. Spray-on epoxy
D. Silicone
$1388.89 ✔✔A contractor is excavating a pad that is 1500 square feet to a depth of 30 inches. The cost of excavation is $10/cubic yard. What is the total estimated cost of the excavation?
C. Set-up plan
D. Site plan
Ampere-hours ✔✔What is the unit of measurement for solar system battery capacity?
A. Phase-hours
B. Ampere-hours
C. Watt amps
D. Volt amps
The voltage will decrese ✔✔As the temperature of a PV module increases, what will happen to the voltage?
A. The voltage will increase
B. The voltage will decrease
C. The voltage will be unaffected
D. It depends on the module design.
35904 gallons ✔✔If a swimming pool is 20' x 30' and filled to a depth of 8', what is the volume of water to be solar heated?
A. 600 cubic yards
B. 4800 cubic yards
C. 33600 gallons
D. 35904 gallons
It is more corrosion resistant ✔✔What is the advantage of using aluminum instead of sheet metal to fabricate channel letters?
A. It is less costly
B. It is easier to paint
C. It is more corrosion resistant
D. It is UL approved
1/4' ✔✔Which screw has the greater shaft diameter?
Snaplock punch ✔✔Which tool is used to attach an end-cap on a 5" ogre rain gutter?
A. Hand seamer
B. Crimped
C. Snaplock punch
D. Caulk gun
Lock ✔✔When fabricating a downspout with a cornice brake, what type of seam should be used?
A. Butt
B. Standing
C. Lap
D. Lock
840 blocks ✔✔How many 4" x 4" blocks are needed to line a 20' seepage pit using 14 blocks per row?
A. 4480 blocks
B. 1040 blocks
C. 840 blocks
D. 320 blocks
5 ✔✔If a flat rectangular roof measures 16' x 31', how many squares of roof coverings are required?
Install sheeting between the tow layers ✔✔How should rigid insulation and shingles be installed on a pitched roof?
D. Within 25 feet of the main control panel
Line to load of alternate adjacent phase ✔✔With the power on, what is the proper sequence when checking fuses on a 3-phase fused disconnect?
A. Line to line of alternate adjacent phase
B. Ground to load of alternate adjacent phase
C. Line to ground of alternate adjacent phase
D. Line to load of alternate adjacent phase
$14380 ✔✔A contractor is bidding to install a walk-in cooler and finds that the compressor costs $4600 and the piping is $5.76/foot for 200 feet of pipe. If this is 40% of the contract, what is the contract's total bid price?
An approved carrier fitting ✔✔What type of wall fitting should a contractor use to install a wall- mounted water closet?
A. A hubless closet ring
B. An approved spud fitting
C. An approved closet flange
D. An approved carrier fitting
$2560 ✔✔What is the total charge for four 8-our days use of a backhoe, if the cost for rental is $400 per day and operator cost is $30 per hour?
18" ✔✔Temperature relief valves must have what transitional length before PEX is used?