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General Contractor Trade Exam 2025/2026 | 200+ Verified Q&A | Roofing, ADA, Framing, HVAC, Tile, Safety – Contractor License

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This document is a fully updated and verified practice guide for the General Contractor Trade Exam for the 2025/2026 licensing cycle, containing over 200 multiple-choice questions with correct answers, aligned with current construction codes and contractor licensing exam standards. It offers clear and practical insights into real-world scenarios that general contractors face on residential and commercial job sites. Core subject areas include: ADA Accessibility Compliance: toilet clearance, grab bars, sink height, threshold limitations Framing & Carpentry: joist sizing, header dimensions, wall squaring, crown placement, double top plates Tile & Flooring Installation: organic adhesive curing, underlayment materials, spacing requirements Plumbing: venting, wrapped drains, tee-wyes, lead-free soldering, MSDS availability Electrical & HVAC: Romex spacing, 4-prong outlets, thermostat grounding, GFCI usage, water heater installation Roofing & Flashing: asphalt shingle exposure, roll roofing, ridge beam sizing, starter course overhangs Concrete & Foundations: slab reinforcement, rebar placement tolerances, stepped foundations Code & Safety Standards: Cal/OSHA regulations, scaffold limits, ladder safety, vapor barriers, demolition permits Site Work & Excavation: drainage considerations, distance from excavation, expansive soil treatment Finish Carpentry: drywall screw depth, wallpaper prep, cabinet installation, door clearances Seismic & Structural Considerations: wire mesh grading, particleboard uses, seismic ceiling types Blueprint Reading & Calculations: perimeter dimensions, drywall quantity, riser-tread ratios This guide is ideal for: Candidates preparing for General Contractor License (Class B) Construction and Building Technology program students Vocational school trainees in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Roofing On-the-job apprentices seeking licensure Supervisors needing a detailed refresher on trade compliance Keywords: general contractor exam, Class B license, ADA building code, framing techniques, drywall installation, tile setting, roof pitch, slab reinforcement, Romex spacing, GFCI circuit, Cal/OSHA safety, contractor trade test, HVAC codes, plumbing venting, rebar tolerances, siding and flashing, blueprint math, construction trade exam

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General Contractor Trade Exam
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brick on a job site should be covered - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔when you leave at

the end of the day

how long should tile set on a organic adhesive bed in order to cure -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔24 hours


what is the correct space (gap) between a finished floor and bottom of an

interior door with no threshold - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1/2"


what are as built plans - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔plans showing all changes and

repair

can you directly nail hardwood flooring to a concrete slab - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔no you should never nail it directly

, interior carpet should be installed with - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔tackless strips


before applying latex paint to the surface of an oil paint on wood trim which

procedure is appropriate - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔wash with tsp


handicap sinks should have what kind of drains - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔wrapped


handicap restrooms should have - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a min of 48"

maneuverable space in front of toilet

lever handles on faucet

wrapped drain lines


an MSDS should be kept at - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔jobsite


a stove unit without insulation must be how many inches away from

combustible material? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔6"


a tee-wye is a - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔plumbing fitting


when screw are used instead of nails. the required spacing between

screws is usually - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔larger


where is a 4-prong outlet plug used - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔at the service to house

trailer or RV vehicle

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