CSLB general contractor B
practice questions #2 (106-230)
and Their Verified Solutions
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2024!!
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TU
The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is:
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A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
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C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion
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ANSWER- Metal does not provide good insulation
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28. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
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A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
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C. Height by depth
D. Height by width
ANSWER- Width by height
28. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a bedroom is:
A. 24" wide, 36" high
,B. 24" wide 24" high
C. 20" wide) 24" high
D. 20" wide, 20" high
ANSWER- 24" wide, 36" high
28. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as
Silas Kraft paper?
A
A. A-B-C-D
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B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A
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ANSWER- D-B-C-A
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28. You flash a door or window in which sequence?
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A. From top to bottom
A
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head
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Head, jambs, then sill
JP
28. Exterior plywood or other exterior siding installed above finish grade should be:
A. 6" above ground
B. Parged and waterproofed
C. 12" above ground D: 3" above ground
6" above ground
, 28. When installing wood paneling on walls, the distance of clearance from the floor is:
A. 3/4 inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. 1/4 inch
D. 1/8 inch
1/4"
A
28. The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and
siding is:
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A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
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C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned
asphalt-saturated
IS
28. What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
B. 11' x 7'
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C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7'
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9' x 7'
A
28. The most common lock in a residence is:
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A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
JP
D. Single deadbolt
Single cylinder entry lock
28. Which of these are placed on a 1-3/4 exterior door?
A. Two 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
B. Three 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
practice questions #2 (106-230)
and Their Verified Solutions
A
2024!!
VI
TU
The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is:
IS
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
M
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion
O
ANSWER- Metal does not provide good insulation
A
28. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
N
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
JP
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width
ANSWER- Width by height
28. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a bedroom is:
A. 24" wide, 36" high
,B. 24" wide 24" high
C. 20" wide) 24" high
D. 20" wide, 20" high
ANSWER- 24" wide, 36" high
28. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as
Silas Kraft paper?
A
A. A-B-C-D
VI
B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A
TU
ANSWER- D-B-C-A
IS
M
28. You flash a door or window in which sequence?
O
A. From top to bottom
A
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head
N
Head, jambs, then sill
JP
28. Exterior plywood or other exterior siding installed above finish grade should be:
A. 6" above ground
B. Parged and waterproofed
C. 12" above ground D: 3" above ground
6" above ground
, 28. When installing wood paneling on walls, the distance of clearance from the floor is:
A. 3/4 inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. 1/4 inch
D. 1/8 inch
1/4"
A
28. The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and
siding is:
VI
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
TU
C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned
asphalt-saturated
IS
28. What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
B. 11' x 7'
M
C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7'
O
9' x 7'
A
28. The most common lock in a residence is:
N
A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
JP
D. Single deadbolt
Single cylinder entry lock
28. Which of these are placed on a 1-3/4 exterior door?
A. Two 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
B. Three 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
