CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -
Building's Exam: General Building Updates
Questions & Answers
Question 1
What is the most important element for achieving the best soil compaction?
A) Amount of water
B) Type of tamper
C) Type of truck
D) Weight of equipment
Correct Answer
A) Amount of water
Question 2
What tool is used to cut tile?
A) Wet saw with a diamond blade
B) Masonry saw
C) Grinder
D) Keyhole saw
Correct Answer
A) Wet saw with a diamond blade
Question 3
What is the maximum rebar bend allowed?
Correct Answer
135°
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,Question 4
What is a purple flag for when marking the ground?
Correct Answer
Reclaimed water
Question 5
What should be done first after the subfloor in a kitchen has been installed?
A) Sink
B) Base moldings
C) Cabinets
D) Electrical lamps
Correct Answer
C) Cabinets
Question 6
Which of the following does NOT require a fixed lighting outlet?
A) Interior stairways
B) To the exterior side of outdoor entrances
C) Bedroom ceilings
D) Attics, basements, or utility rooms
Correct Answer
C) Bedroom ceilings
Question 7
What do you call the piece of wood above a door?
Correct Answer
Header
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,Question 8
What waste is typically considered hazardous waste?
A) Decking materials
B) Walls
C) Oil
D) Gypsum
Correct Answer
C) Oil
Question 9
Who may work with asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
Correct Answer
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
Question 10
If inadequate soil is found during foundation excavation, who should be contacted
first?
A) EPA
B) Architect
C) Soil engineer
D) Contractors Board
Correct Answer
C) Soil engineer
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, Question 11
How much time is needed from the brown to finish coat?
Correct Answer
7 days
According to the Portland Cement Association, total setting times are:
Scratch coat - 48-hours
Brown coat - 7 days
Finish coat - 48-hours
Question 12
Who places a benchmark in a building?
A) Surveyor
B) Engineer
C) Prime contractor
D) City
Correct Answer
A) Surveyor
Question 13
How much time should wood flooring be allowed to acclimate before installing?
Correct Answer
2-5 days
According to Olin's Construction Principles, Materials and Methods, an interior
temperature of 65°F to 70°F should be maintained for at least 5 days before flooring
is delivered. Flooring should then be stored for several days in the room where it
will be installed to allow it to become acclimated to local conditions.
Question 14
What is the minimum amount of space required in front of an ADA-compliant water
closet?
Correct Answer
48 inches
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Building's Exam: General Building Updates
Questions & Answers
Question 1
What is the most important element for achieving the best soil compaction?
A) Amount of water
B) Type of tamper
C) Type of truck
D) Weight of equipment
Correct Answer
A) Amount of water
Question 2
What tool is used to cut tile?
A) Wet saw with a diamond blade
B) Masonry saw
C) Grinder
D) Keyhole saw
Correct Answer
A) Wet saw with a diamond blade
Question 3
What is the maximum rebar bend allowed?
Correct Answer
135°
Page 1 of 32
,Question 4
What is a purple flag for when marking the ground?
Correct Answer
Reclaimed water
Question 5
What should be done first after the subfloor in a kitchen has been installed?
A) Sink
B) Base moldings
C) Cabinets
D) Electrical lamps
Correct Answer
C) Cabinets
Question 6
Which of the following does NOT require a fixed lighting outlet?
A) Interior stairways
B) To the exterior side of outdoor entrances
C) Bedroom ceilings
D) Attics, basements, or utility rooms
Correct Answer
C) Bedroom ceilings
Question 7
What do you call the piece of wood above a door?
Correct Answer
Header
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,Question 8
What waste is typically considered hazardous waste?
A) Decking materials
B) Walls
C) Oil
D) Gypsum
Correct Answer
C) Oil
Question 9
Who may work with asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
Correct Answer
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
Question 10
If inadequate soil is found during foundation excavation, who should be contacted
first?
A) EPA
B) Architect
C) Soil engineer
D) Contractors Board
Correct Answer
C) Soil engineer
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, Question 11
How much time is needed from the brown to finish coat?
Correct Answer
7 days
According to the Portland Cement Association, total setting times are:
Scratch coat - 48-hours
Brown coat - 7 days
Finish coat - 48-hours
Question 12
Who places a benchmark in a building?
A) Surveyor
B) Engineer
C) Prime contractor
D) City
Correct Answer
A) Surveyor
Question 13
How much time should wood flooring be allowed to acclimate before installing?
Correct Answer
2-5 days
According to Olin's Construction Principles, Materials and Methods, an interior
temperature of 65°F to 70°F should be maintained for at least 5 days before flooring
is delivered. Flooring should then be stored for several days in the room where it
will be installed to allow it to become acclimated to local conditions.
Question 14
What is the minimum amount of space required in front of an ADA-compliant water
closet?
Correct Answer
48 inches
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