CSLB Class B General Contractors License | General Building Updates Exam Questions & Answers
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What tile is better with sanded grout? D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
A) 4"x4" with a joint size between 3/32" and 1/16" The size of the tile is not as important as the joint size. Sanded grouts are
B) 4"x4" with a joint size between 1/16" and 5/8" typically used for grout joints that are wider than 1/8".
C) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/16" and 1/8"
D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
Can linoleum be repaired or patched? B) Yes, with a pattern match
A) Never
B) Yes, with a pattern match
C) Yes, just cut small patch to fit
D) No, because it's not repairable
What is the best tool used to cut a 2 foot diameter hole in
plywood?
A) Jigsaw
B) Keyhole saw
C) Mason saw
D) Hacksaw
Who may work with asbestos? A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
If you have concrete subfloor, how would you install D) Glue down
hardwood on top?
Hardwood should never be nailed directly to concrete. Standard strip hardwood
A) Nail it but only if there is a vapor barrier under the slab is installed by blind nailing to wood subfloors or sleepers that are set over mastic.
B) Nail it but only if the hardwood is heavy enough to If using sleepers don't forget to place a polyethylene sheet over the sleeper
avoid warping planks. If installing tongue-and-groove hardwood planks over concrete, you may
C) Nail it along with a water-based membrane use mastic (paste-like adhesive). This is known as the glue down method.
D) Glue down
When connecting a rafter with collar ties, what nails are 10d
used?
What is the maximum height of an accessible sink in a 34"
commercial building?
According to the California Building Code, lavatories and sinks shall be installed
with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (864 mm)
maximum above the finished floor. In residential dwellings unit kitchens, sinks
that are adjustable to variable heights, 29 inches (737 mm) minimum and 36
inches (914 mm) maximum, shall be permitted where rough-in plumbing permits
connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29
inches (737 mm).
Of the following, the best tool for door jamb installations C) Six-foot level
is:
A) T-square
B) Eight-foot level
C) Six-foot level
D) Plumb
Who gives permission to install a septic system? City
, CSLB Class B General Contractors License | General Building Updates Exam Questions & Answers
How much spacing is required for anchor bolts from the 1 3/4"
edge of a stem wall?
When flooring (wood, laminate, etc.) is delivered to the A) Place in the room where it will be installed, and let acclimate
job, how does the contractor proceed?
A) Place in the room where it will be installed, and let
acclimate
B) Start installation immediately
C) Put all the laminate in one place and let acclimate
D) Wait a few hours and start installing
Which of the following is incorrect about mobile B) All wheels must rotate
scaffolds?
A) Wheels need to lock
B) All wheels must rotate
C) Base is 1/3 the height of the scaffold
D) Support 4 times the maximum intended load
What is the maximum slope for an ADA-compliant ramp? A) 1:12
A) 1:12 According to the ADA, ramps and curb ramps are required when an accessible
B) 1:18 route has a change in elevation greater than ½-inch. The maximum slope
C) 1:24 expressed in vertical rise to horizontal run is 1:12 (8.33%).
D) 1:48
What part of a framing joist should not be drilled?
A) Middle 1/4 of the span of a joist
B) Middle 1/6 of the span of a joist
C) Middle 3/4 of the span of a joist
D) Middle 1/3 of the span of a joist
What waste is typically considered hazardous waste? C) Oil
A) Decking materials
B) Walls
C) Oil
D) Gypsum
What is the first thing you do for the side of a shear wall? D) Install No. 15 building felt
A) Paint with latex paint A water-resistant barrier must be provided over the frame or sheathing of a shear
B) Install wire mesh wall. These barriers can be housewrap, Grade D Kraft building paper, or No. 15
C) Seal the wall with primer building felt.
D) Install No. 15 building felt
If you have a residential window schedule, how do you B) Follow the manufacturer recommendations
allow for the clearance between the framing and
window?
A) Obtain the exact measurement of the RO
B) Follow the manufacturer recommendations
C) Place the window over the studs and mark the edges
with a pencil
D) Use a track saw to cut an opening that follows the
window's contour
How deep are anchor bolts set into a foundation? 7 inches minimum
If inadequate soil is found during foundation excavation, C) Soil engineer
who should be contacted first?
A) EPA
B) Architect
C) Soil engineer
D) Contractors Board
CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -General CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -General Building Updates EXAM
Building Updates EXAM
CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -General
Building Updates EXAM
What tile is better with sanded grout? D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
A) 4"x4" with a joint size between 3/32" and 1/16" The size of the tile is not as important as the joint size. Sanded grouts are
B) 4"x4" with a joint size between 1/16" and 5/8" typically used for grout joints that are wider than 1/8".
C) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/16" and 1/8"
D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
Can linoleum be repaired or patched? B) Yes, with a pattern match
A) Never
B) Yes, with a pattern match
C) Yes, just cut small patch to fit
D) No, because it's not repairable
What is the best tool used to cut a 2 foot diameter hole in
plywood?
A) Jigsaw
B) Keyhole saw
C) Mason saw
D) Hacksaw
Who may work with asbestos? A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
If you have concrete subfloor, how would you install D) Glue down
hardwood on top?
Hardwood should never be nailed directly to concrete. Standard strip hardwood
A) Nail it but only if there is a vapor barrier under the slab is installed by blind nailing to wood subfloors or sleepers that are set over mastic.
B) Nail it but only if the hardwood is heavy enough to If using sleepers don't forget to place a polyethylene sheet over the sleeper
avoid warping planks. If installing tongue-and-groove hardwood planks over concrete, you may
C) Nail it along with a water-based membrane use mastic (paste-like adhesive). This is known as the glue down method.
D) Glue down
When connecting a rafter with collar ties, what nails are 10d
used?
What is the maximum height of an accessible sink in a 34"
commercial building?
According to the California Building Code, lavatories and sinks shall be installed
with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (864 mm)
maximum above the finished floor. In residential dwellings unit kitchens, sinks
that are adjustable to variable heights, 29 inches (737 mm) minimum and 36
inches (914 mm) maximum, shall be permitted where rough-in plumbing permits
connections of supply and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the height of 29
inches (737 mm).
Of the following, the best tool for door jamb installations C) Six-foot level
is:
A) T-square
B) Eight-foot level
C) Six-foot level
D) Plumb
Who gives permission to install a septic system? City
, CSLB Class B General Contractors License | General Building Updates Exam Questions & Answers
How much spacing is required for anchor bolts from the 1 3/4"
edge of a stem wall?
When flooring (wood, laminate, etc.) is delivered to the A) Place in the room where it will be installed, and let acclimate
job, how does the contractor proceed?
A) Place in the room where it will be installed, and let
acclimate
B) Start installation immediately
C) Put all the laminate in one place and let acclimate
D) Wait a few hours and start installing
Which of the following is incorrect about mobile B) All wheels must rotate
scaffolds?
A) Wheels need to lock
B) All wheels must rotate
C) Base is 1/3 the height of the scaffold
D) Support 4 times the maximum intended load
What is the maximum slope for an ADA-compliant ramp? A) 1:12
A) 1:12 According to the ADA, ramps and curb ramps are required when an accessible
B) 1:18 route has a change in elevation greater than ½-inch. The maximum slope
C) 1:24 expressed in vertical rise to horizontal run is 1:12 (8.33%).
D) 1:48
What part of a framing joist should not be drilled?
A) Middle 1/4 of the span of a joist
B) Middle 1/6 of the span of a joist
C) Middle 3/4 of the span of a joist
D) Middle 1/3 of the span of a joist
What waste is typically considered hazardous waste? C) Oil
A) Decking materials
B) Walls
C) Oil
D) Gypsum
What is the first thing you do for the side of a shear wall? D) Install No. 15 building felt
A) Paint with latex paint A water-resistant barrier must be provided over the frame or sheathing of a shear
B) Install wire mesh wall. These barriers can be housewrap, Grade D Kraft building paper, or No. 15
C) Seal the wall with primer building felt.
D) Install No. 15 building felt
If you have a residential window schedule, how do you B) Follow the manufacturer recommendations
allow for the clearance between the framing and
window?
A) Obtain the exact measurement of the RO
B) Follow the manufacturer recommendations
C) Place the window over the studs and mark the edges
with a pencil
D) Use a track saw to cut an opening that follows the
window's contour
How deep are anchor bolts set into a foundation? 7 inches minimum
If inadequate soil is found during foundation excavation, C) Soil engineer
who should be contacted first?
A) EPA
B) Architect
C) Soil engineer
D) Contractors Board
