CSLB GENERAL B EXAM 1 ACTUAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE &
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS – GRADED A+
It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit because the rod is:
A. Straighter
B. Longer
C. Easier to read
D. Graduated to 64 h
longer
Fill dirt is measured in:
A. Cubic yards
B. Square yards
C. Cubic feet
D. Square feet
cubic yards
What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed?
A. Silt
B. Gravel
C. Clay
,D. Sand
clay
The best type of material to set a house foundation on is:
A. Loam/peat
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Sand
gravel
What does "rough grade" refer to in excavation and grading?
A. The natural grade at the worksite
B. The grade prior to grading
C. The final grade
D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure?
A 18
B. 7
,C5
D 14
7
The minimum size for an attic access opening is:
A. 24" x 24"
B. 22" x 30"
C 30" x 30"
D. 24" x 26"
22" x 30"
What is not used to produce mulch?
A. Sewer sludge
B. Manure
C. Straw
D. Peat moss
sewer sludge
Which of the following tool would be the MOST accurate for determining the relative
elevations of points in the landscape?
A. Level
B. Transit
, C. String (line level)
D. Ruler
transit
Where is a stepped-footing or stepped foundation used?
A. Excavation
B. Hilly terrace
C. Irrigation
Landscaping
hilly terrace
You can prevent condensation on a cold water line in hot weather by using:
A. Foil
B. Paint
C. Plastic pipe
D. Insulation
insulation
The best insulator is:
A. Blanket
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS – GRADED A+
It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit because the rod is:
A. Straighter
B. Longer
C. Easier to read
D. Graduated to 64 h
longer
Fill dirt is measured in:
A. Cubic yards
B. Square yards
C. Cubic feet
D. Square feet
cubic yards
What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed?
A. Silt
B. Gravel
C. Clay
,D. Sand
clay
The best type of material to set a house foundation on is:
A. Loam/peat
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Sand
gravel
What does "rough grade" refer to in excavation and grading?
A. The natural grade at the worksite
B. The grade prior to grading
C. The final grade
D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure?
A 18
B. 7
,C5
D 14
7
The minimum size for an attic access opening is:
A. 24" x 24"
B. 22" x 30"
C 30" x 30"
D. 24" x 26"
22" x 30"
What is not used to produce mulch?
A. Sewer sludge
B. Manure
C. Straw
D. Peat moss
sewer sludge
Which of the following tool would be the MOST accurate for determining the relative
elevations of points in the landscape?
A. Level
B. Transit
, C. String (line level)
D. Ruler
transit
Where is a stepped-footing or stepped foundation used?
A. Excavation
B. Hilly terrace
C. Irrigation
Landscaping
hilly terrace
You can prevent condensation on a cold water line in hot weather by using:
A. Foil
B. Paint
C. Plastic pipe
D. Insulation
insulation
The best insulator is:
A. Blanket
