CSLB CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTORS
LICENSE LAW AND BUSINESS TEST STUDY
GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
UPDATE) GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEE
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
B LICENSE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAM
While digging, you uncover a gray colored plastic pipe. It is
most likely:
A. Water pipe
B. Sewer pipe
C. Electrical conduit
D. Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -It could be any
of the above.
,What normally is the minimum penetration of a drywall screw
into a wood stud? - CORRECT ANSWER -5/8" is normally
the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into a wood stud.
A stove unit without insulation must be how many inches
away from combustible materials? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An uninsulated stove unit must be at least 6" away from
combustible materials.
When nailing a stud to the sole plate use: - CORRECT
ANSWER -A stud should be attached to the sole plate using
either 2 16d end nails or 4 8d toe nails.
When used as a joist, which horizontal beam is stronger?
A. 2" x 12"
B. 4" x 6"
C. 2 side by side 2" x 6"s
,D. They are all equivalent - CORRECT ANSWER -A 2" x 12"
would be the strongest horizontal beam.
What is the tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar in a
slab? - CORRECT ANSWER -The tolerance on longitudinal
placement of rebar in a slab is + or - 2".
Which material is commonly used for parquet flooring?
A. Wood blocks
B. Slate
C. Wood planks
D. Brick - CORRECT ANSWER -Wood blocks are used in
parquet flooring.
When screws are used instead of nails, the required spacing
between screws is usually: - CORRECT ANSWER -Screws
, usually allow for larger spacing between them than nails
because they are stronger.
In a commercial or publicly funded building, which is
required when a handicap sink is open underneath?
A. Surface no higher than 34"
B. Knee clearance of at least 30"
C. No sharp edges underneath
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above.
For a publicly funder or commercial building a handicap sink
is required to have a surface no higher than 34", knee
clearance of at least 30", and no sharp edges.
Which of the following is a non-flammable adhesive?
A. Release-type adhesive
LICENSE LAW AND BUSINESS TEST STUDY
GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
UPDATE) GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEE
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
B LICENSE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAM
While digging, you uncover a gray colored plastic pipe. It is
most likely:
A. Water pipe
B. Sewer pipe
C. Electrical conduit
D. Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -It could be any
of the above.
,What normally is the minimum penetration of a drywall screw
into a wood stud? - CORRECT ANSWER -5/8" is normally
the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into a wood stud.
A stove unit without insulation must be how many inches
away from combustible materials? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An uninsulated stove unit must be at least 6" away from
combustible materials.
When nailing a stud to the sole plate use: - CORRECT
ANSWER -A stud should be attached to the sole plate using
either 2 16d end nails or 4 8d toe nails.
When used as a joist, which horizontal beam is stronger?
A. 2" x 12"
B. 4" x 6"
C. 2 side by side 2" x 6"s
,D. They are all equivalent - CORRECT ANSWER -A 2" x 12"
would be the strongest horizontal beam.
What is the tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar in a
slab? - CORRECT ANSWER -The tolerance on longitudinal
placement of rebar in a slab is + or - 2".
Which material is commonly used for parquet flooring?
A. Wood blocks
B. Slate
C. Wood planks
D. Brick - CORRECT ANSWER -Wood blocks are used in
parquet flooring.
When screws are used instead of nails, the required spacing
between screws is usually: - CORRECT ANSWER -Screws
, usually allow for larger spacing between them than nails
because they are stronger.
In a commercial or publicly funded building, which is
required when a handicap sink is open underneath?
A. Surface no higher than 34"
B. Knee clearance of at least 30"
C. No sharp edges underneath
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above.
For a publicly funder or commercial building a handicap sink
is required to have a surface no higher than 34", knee
clearance of at least 30", and no sharp edges.
Which of the following is a non-flammable adhesive?
A. Release-type adhesive
