CONTRACTORS LICENSE GENERAL B TRADE PRACTICE
EXAM #2 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|UPDATED TO PASS
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. Correct
answer-3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. Correct answer-select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: Correct answer-enter a business outside
of normal business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: Correct answer-on each job site
Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls of _____ or
more. Correct answer-7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power lines?
Correct answer-10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? Correct answer-In a closed metal container
If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the contractor to: Correct
answer-personally walk through the job site and check the work
In most cases, a crane cannot lift more than _____ % of its capacity. Always consult the
manufacture's operations manual and all applicable codes before using a crane and never attempt to
use one without being thoroughly trained and certified to operate the crane. Correct answer-75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. Correct answer-5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. Correct answer-red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: Correct answer-Construction Safety Orders
The rule of thumb that is used when digging a trench near another excavation is that the horizontal
distance from the trench to the excavation in no less than: Correct answer-the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? Correct answer-Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? Correct answer-Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? Correct answer-flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? Correct answer-it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? Correct
answer-6'
, What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? Correct answer-#2
Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power lines?
Correct answer-6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: Correct answer-sound the automatic
backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? Correct answer-when
medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. Correct answer-too many fumes
When welding you gloves should be: Correct answer-made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you assume? Correct
answer-the it is unsafe
Where would you find the requirements for scaffolds? Correct answer-Cal/OSHA Construction
Safety Orders
Which is the most toxic? Correct answer-PVC Solvent Cements
Which of the following is not an acceptable procedure during a crane operation? Correct answer-
More than one person signaling the operator AND loads can be lifted over personnel
Which of the following is true about outdoor receptacles used for power tools and equipment?
Correct answer-They must be properly grounded
Which of the following is true with regard to rolling scaffolds? Correct answer-All wheels must have
a lock
All wheels must be locked when people are on them
only two wheels must be swivel type
Which of the following should be done when metal scaffolding is constructed over two stories high?
Correct answer-check that the members are tight and footing is secure
Which of the following substances must be used in a ventilated area? Correct answer-PVC Cement
Which of the following types of businesses is not required to keep an annual log industrial injuries
and accidents? Correct answer-one with no more than 10 employees
With regards to the treatment of employees, as an employer, you should: Correct answer-praise in
public, criticize in private
If a 10 ft ladder is used, the bottom of the ladder should be how far from the wall? Correct answer-
25% of the length of the ladder
The maximum height of the platform on a ladder jack scaffold is: Correct answer-16ft
EXAM #2 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|UPDATED TO PASS
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. Correct
answer-3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. Correct answer-select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: Correct answer-enter a business outside
of normal business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: Correct answer-on each job site
Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls of _____ or
more. Correct answer-7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power lines?
Correct answer-10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? Correct answer-In a closed metal container
If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the contractor to: Correct
answer-personally walk through the job site and check the work
In most cases, a crane cannot lift more than _____ % of its capacity. Always consult the
manufacture's operations manual and all applicable codes before using a crane and never attempt to
use one without being thoroughly trained and certified to operate the crane. Correct answer-75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. Correct answer-5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. Correct answer-red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: Correct answer-Construction Safety Orders
The rule of thumb that is used when digging a trench near another excavation is that the horizontal
distance from the trench to the excavation in no less than: Correct answer-the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? Correct answer-Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? Correct answer-Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? Correct answer-flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? Correct answer-it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? Correct
answer-6'
, What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? Correct answer-#2
Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power lines?
Correct answer-6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: Correct answer-sound the automatic
backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? Correct answer-when
medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. Correct answer-too many fumes
When welding you gloves should be: Correct answer-made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you assume? Correct
answer-the it is unsafe
Where would you find the requirements for scaffolds? Correct answer-Cal/OSHA Construction
Safety Orders
Which is the most toxic? Correct answer-PVC Solvent Cements
Which of the following is not an acceptable procedure during a crane operation? Correct answer-
More than one person signaling the operator AND loads can be lifted over personnel
Which of the following is true about outdoor receptacles used for power tools and equipment?
Correct answer-They must be properly grounded
Which of the following is true with regard to rolling scaffolds? Correct answer-All wheels must have
a lock
All wheels must be locked when people are on them
only two wheels must be swivel type
Which of the following should be done when metal scaffolding is constructed over two stories high?
Correct answer-check that the members are tight and footing is secure
Which of the following substances must be used in a ventilated area? Correct answer-PVC Cement
Which of the following types of businesses is not required to keep an annual log industrial injuries
and accidents? Correct answer-one with no more than 10 employees
With regards to the treatment of employees, as an employer, you should: Correct answer-praise in
public, criticize in private
If a 10 ft ladder is used, the bottom of the ladder should be how far from the wall? Correct answer-
25% of the length of the ladder
The maximum height of the platform on a ladder jack scaffold is: Correct answer-16ft
