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CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -
Building's Exam: General Building Updates I
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What fastener spacing is B) 6 on edge 12 on center
required for the corners of
oriented strand board
(OSB)?
A) 6 on edge or 8 on
center
B) 6 on edge 12 on center
C) 8 on edge 12 on center
D) 8 on edge 16 on center
Can linoleum be repaired B) Yes, with a pattern match
or patched?
A) Never
B) Yes, with a pattern
match
C) Yes, just cut small patch
to fit
D) No, because it's not
repairable
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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 A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying
asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
What tile is better with D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
sanded grout?
The size of the tile is not as important as the joint size.
A) 4"x4" with a joint size Sanded grouts are typically used for grout joints that
between 3/32" and 1/16" are wider than 1/8".
B) 4"x4" with a joint size
between 1/16" and 5/8"
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"
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If you have concrete D) Glue down
subfloor, how would you
install hardwood on top? Hardwood should never be nailed directly to
concrete. Standard strip hardwood is installed by
A) Nail it but only if there blind nailing to wood subfloors or sleepers that are
is a vapor barrier under set over mastic. If using sleepers don't forget to place
the slab a polyethylene sheet over the sleeper planks. If
B) Nail it but only if the installing tongue-and-groove hardwood planks over
hardwood is heavy concrete, you may use mastic (paste-like adhesive).
enough to avoid warping This is known as the glue down method.
C) Nail it along with a
water-based membrane
D) Glue down
When connecting a rafter 10d
with collar ties, what nails
are used?
34"
According to the California Building Code, lavatories
and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher
What is the maximum of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (864 mm)
height of an accessible maximum above the finished floor. In residential
sink in a commercial dwellings unit kitchens, sinks that are adjustable to
building? 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).
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CSLB Class B General Contractor's License -
Building's Exam: General Building Updates I
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Terms in this set (108)
What fastener spacing is B) 6 on edge 12 on center
required for the corners of
oriented strand board
(OSB)?
A) 6 on edge or 8 on
center
B) 6 on edge 12 on center
C) 8 on edge 12 on center
D) 8 on edge 16 on center
Can linoleum be repaired B) Yes, with a pattern match
or patched?
A) Never
B) Yes, with a pattern
match
C) Yes, just cut small patch
to fit
D) No, because it's not
repairable
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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 A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying
asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor
What tile is better with D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
sanded grout?
The size of the tile is not as important as the joint size.
A) 4"x4" with a joint size Sanded grouts are typically used for grout joints that
between 3/32" and 1/16" are wider than 1/8".
B) 4"x4" with a joint size
between 1/16" and 5/8"
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"
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If you have concrete D) Glue down
subfloor, how would you
install hardwood on top? Hardwood should never be nailed directly to
concrete. Standard strip hardwood is installed by
A) Nail it but only if there blind nailing to wood subfloors or sleepers that are
is a vapor barrier under set over mastic. If using sleepers don't forget to place
the slab a polyethylene sheet over the sleeper planks. If
B) Nail it but only if the installing tongue-and-groove hardwood planks over
hardwood is heavy concrete, you may use mastic (paste-like adhesive).
enough to avoid warping This is known as the glue down method.
C) Nail it along with a
water-based membrane
D) Glue down
When connecting a rafter 10d
with collar ties, what nails
are used?
34"
According to the California Building Code, lavatories
and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher
What is the maximum of the rim or counter surface 34 inches (864 mm)
height of an accessible maximum above the finished floor. In residential
sink in a commercial dwellings unit kitchens, sinks that are adjustable to
building? 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).
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