CSLB General contractor B license Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
Question 1
What is the minimum extension of the metal tie past the opening?
Correct Answer
6 inches
Question 2
What tool do you use to unclog sewer drains?
Correct Answer
auger
Like a snake, but for drains bigger than 2 inches
Question 3
Girders for single-story construction or supporting one floor shall be minimum
Correct Answer
4"x6" for spans 6 feet or less and Spaced 8' o/c max
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,Question 4
decay resistant woods are
Correct Answer
Redwood
Cedar
Black walnut & locust
Question 5
vent terminal from a drainage system shall not be located less than ____ feet directly
beneath any door, openable window or air intake of building or adjacent building.
Correct Answer
4' feet
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,Question 6
Darby tool is
Correct Answer
A long wooden or metal straightedge for smoothing a fresh concrete surface
immediately after screeding.
Question 7
What is the minimum width for a ladder in window wells deeper than 44 inches?
Correct Answer
At least 12 inches
Question 8
What percent of all public entrances shall be accessible
Correct Answer
60%
Question 9
What is the minimum angle for a ladder from the floor
Correct Answer
75.5 degrees
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, Question 10
steel framing members for each individual pane of glass must have a deflection of
less than
Correct Answer
1/175
Question 11
Minimum Thickness of footing
Correct Answer
6"
Question 12
watts divided by volts =
Correct Answer
Amps (WVA)
Question 13
When taking strength test, a shot Crete sample must be taken at least every
Correct Answer
50 yards
Question 14
Regions having basic wind speed of 100 mph or less nail sheathing at ______ o/c
Correct Answer
6" o/c
Question 15
Minimum height for a fence around the swimming pool
Correct Answer
48"
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Questions with Verified Answers
Question 1
What is the minimum extension of the metal tie past the opening?
Correct Answer
6 inches
Question 2
What tool do you use to unclog sewer drains?
Correct Answer
auger
Like a snake, but for drains bigger than 2 inches
Question 3
Girders for single-story construction or supporting one floor shall be minimum
Correct Answer
4"x6" for spans 6 feet or less and Spaced 8' o/c max
Page 1 of 166
,Question 4
decay resistant woods are
Correct Answer
Redwood
Cedar
Black walnut & locust
Question 5
vent terminal from a drainage system shall not be located less than ____ feet directly
beneath any door, openable window or air intake of building or adjacent building.
Correct Answer
4' feet
Page 2 of 166
,Question 6
Darby tool is
Correct Answer
A long wooden or metal straightedge for smoothing a fresh concrete surface
immediately after screeding.
Question 7
What is the minimum width for a ladder in window wells deeper than 44 inches?
Correct Answer
At least 12 inches
Question 8
What percent of all public entrances shall be accessible
Correct Answer
60%
Question 9
What is the minimum angle for a ladder from the floor
Correct Answer
75.5 degrees
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, Question 10
steel framing members for each individual pane of glass must have a deflection of
less than
Correct Answer
1/175
Question 11
Minimum Thickness of footing
Correct Answer
6"
Question 12
watts divided by volts =
Correct Answer
Amps (WVA)
Question 13
When taking strength test, a shot Crete sample must be taken at least every
Correct Answer
50 yards
Question 14
Regions having basic wind speed of 100 mph or less nail sheathing at ______ o/c
Correct Answer
6" o/c
Question 15
Minimum height for a fence around the swimming pool
Correct Answer
48"
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