CSLB general b practice questions (Latest
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Questions & Answers
Which type of framing is common in California?
A. Western
B. Platform
C. Western or platform
D. Neither western nor platform - Correct answer Western or platform
What is "E?" - Correct answer double plate
What is the purpose of "A"? - Correct answer edge nailing
What is "B?" - Correct answer decking
What does "D" provide? - Correct answer shear transfer blocking
,Second and third floor studs must be:
A. 3" x 6"
B 3"x4"
C. 2"x5"
D 2"x4" - Correct answer 2"x4"
The best building material that offers the most insulation is:
A. Aluminum
B. Wood
C. Brick
D. Concrete - Correct answer wood
To cut rivets and nails, the best tool to use is:
A. Tinsnips
B. Cold chisel
,C. Hacksaw
D. Wire cutter - Correct answer hacksaw
What is classified "rough hardware?"
A. Staple
B. Gutter
C. Lock
D. Hinge - Correct answer staple
If the nail you are using has a tendency to split the board, which type of nail should you
use?
A. Finish
B. Common
C. Loop
D. Button-head - Correct answer finish
, The disadvantage of blunting a nail is:
A. It damages the wood
B. It doesn't hold as well
C. It is harder to drive in
D. It bends easily - Correct answer It is harder to drive in
What is the minimum nailing when attaching a 4 x 4 header to a king stud?
A. Four 8d
C. Six 16d
B. Six 8d
D. Four 16d - Correct answer four 16d
At what degree angle should hardwood flooring be nailed?
A. 30
B 45
Update ) 100% Correct
Questions & Answers
Which type of framing is common in California?
A. Western
B. Platform
C. Western or platform
D. Neither western nor platform - Correct answer Western or platform
What is "E?" - Correct answer double plate
What is the purpose of "A"? - Correct answer edge nailing
What is "B?" - Correct answer decking
What does "D" provide? - Correct answer shear transfer blocking
,Second and third floor studs must be:
A. 3" x 6"
B 3"x4"
C. 2"x5"
D 2"x4" - Correct answer 2"x4"
The best building material that offers the most insulation is:
A. Aluminum
B. Wood
C. Brick
D. Concrete - Correct answer wood
To cut rivets and nails, the best tool to use is:
A. Tinsnips
B. Cold chisel
,C. Hacksaw
D. Wire cutter - Correct answer hacksaw
What is classified "rough hardware?"
A. Staple
B. Gutter
C. Lock
D. Hinge - Correct answer staple
If the nail you are using has a tendency to split the board, which type of nail should you
use?
A. Finish
B. Common
C. Loop
D. Button-head - Correct answer finish
, The disadvantage of blunting a nail is:
A. It damages the wood
B. It doesn't hold as well
C. It is harder to drive in
D. It bends easily - Correct answer It is harder to drive in
What is the minimum nailing when attaching a 4 x 4 header to a king stud?
A. Four 8d
C. Six 16d
B. Six 8d
D. Four 16d - Correct answer four 16d
At what degree angle should hardwood flooring be nailed?
A. 30
B 45
