CSLB GENERAL CONTRACTOR B EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS – GRADED A+
The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is:
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion
Metal does not provide good insulation
Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width
Width by height
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
24" wide, 36" high
Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as Silas
Kraft paper?
A. A-B-C-D
B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A
D-B-C-A
You flash a door or window in which sequence?
A. From top to bottom
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head
Head, jambs, then sill
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
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"
The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and siding is:
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned
asphalt-saturated
What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
, B. 11' x 7'
C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7'
9' x 7'
The most common lock in a residence is:
A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
D. Single deadbolt
Single cylinder entry lock
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
C. Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
D. Two 4 x 4 butt hinges
Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
The purpose of a door sill is to:
SOLUTIONS – GRADED A+
The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows is:
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion
Metal does not provide good insulation
Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width
Width by height
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
24" wide, 36" high
Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing a window seal such as Silas
Kraft paper?
A. A-B-C-D
B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A
D-B-C-A
You flash a door or window in which sequence?
A. From top to bottom
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head
Head, jambs, then sill
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
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"
The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and siding is:
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned
asphalt-saturated
What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
, B. 11' x 7'
C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7'
9' x 7'
The most common lock in a residence is:
A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
D. Single deadbolt
Single cylinder entry lock
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
C. Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
D. Two 4 x 4 butt hinges
Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
The purpose of a door sill is to:
