CSLB C10 COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES

CSLB C10 COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES

●● A gap between the wall and soffit may indicate __________.


A.
moisture in the soffit
B.
blocked gutters
C.
rafter sag or spread
D.
environmental conditions
Answer: Rafter sag or spread


●● The min thickness for sheer wall sheathing having a stud spacing of
16" is
3/8"
1/2"
5/16"
1"
Answer: 3/8"

,●● What is the min length of a cripple stud in a bearing wall
12"
14"
16"
18"
Answer: 14"


●● De-lamination of the roof sheathing may cause _________.


A.
depression between rafters
B.
ridge swayback
C.
rafter sag
D.
compression
Answer: Depression between rafters


●● Which statement about power vents is true?

,A.
They should operate in the winter
B.
They should be thermostatically controlled to operate below 65 degrees
Fahrenheit
C.
They can depressurize the attic
D.
They do not require electricity
Answer: They can depressurize the attic


●● To figure the area of the circle shown below, what formula do you
use?
Answer: A = (3.14 x 12" x 12") ÷ 4


●● Three-way switches control:


A.
lights from three different locations.
B.
lights from two different locations.
C.
three or more light fixtures.

, D.
two or more light fixtures.
Answer: Light from different locations


●● What is the maximum static water pressure you should find in a
residential plumbing system?


A.
50 psi
B.
60 psi
C.
70 psi
D.
80 psi
Answer: D. 80-psi.


●● All of the following are common wood siding types EXCEPT:


A.
flemish bond.
B.