CSLB General Contractor B Practice
Questions #2 (106-230) with Answers
1. 28. The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows
is:
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion: Metal does not provide good insulation
2. 28. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width: Width by height
3. 28. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a
bedroom is:
A. 24" wide, 36" high
,B. 24" wide 24" high
C. 20" wide) 24" high
D. 20" wide, 20" high: 24" wide, 36" high
4. 28. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing
a window seal such as Silas Kraft paper?
A. A-B-C-D
B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A: D-B-C-A
5. 28. You flash a door or window in which sequence?
A. From top to bottom
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head: Head, jambs, then sill
6. 28. Exterior plywood or other exterior siding installed above
finish grade should be:
A. 6" above ground
,B. Parged and waterproofed
C. 12" above ground D: 3" above ground: 6" above ground
7. 28. When installing wood paneling on walls, the distance of
clearance from the floor is:
A. 3/4 inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. 1/4 inch
D. 1/8 inch: 1/4"
8. 28. The best type of building paper to use for installation between
the sheath- ing and siding is:
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned: asphalt-saturated
9. 28. What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
B. 11' x 7'
C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7': 9' x 7'
, 10. 28. The most common lock in a residence is:
A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
D. Single deadbolt: Single cylinder entry lock
11. 28. Which of these are placed on a 1-3/4 exterior door?
A. Two 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
B. Three 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
C. Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
D. Two 4 x 4 butt hinges: Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
12. 28. The purpose of a door sill is to:
A. Keep out rodents
B. Plumb the door
C. Reduce drafts
D. Drain off water: Drain ott water
13. 28. A fire rated door should be installed:
Questions #2 (106-230) with Answers
1. 28. The advantage of wood frames over metal frames for windows
is:
A. Metal does not provide good insulation
B. They can be hermetically sealed
C. Wood frames cost less
D. There's no problem with expansion: Metal does not provide good insulation
2. 28. Window sizes are "designated as" or "called out" by:
A. Depth by height
B. Width by height
C. Height by depth
D. Height by width: Width by height
3. 28. The minimum size for escape or rescue windows from a
bedroom is:
A. 24" wide, 36" high
,B. 24" wide 24" high
C. 20" wide) 24" high
D. 20" wide, 20" high: 24" wide, 36" high
4. 28. Using the diagram, what is the correct sequence for installing
a window seal such as Silas Kraft paper?
A. A-B-C-D
B. D-A-C-B
C. C-D-A-B
D. D-B-C-A: D-B-C-A
5. 28. You flash a door or window in which sequence?
A. From top to bottom
B. Jambs, head, the sill
C. Head, jambs, then sill
D. Sill, jambs, then head: Head, jambs, then sill
6. 28. Exterior plywood or other exterior siding installed above
finish grade should be:
A. 6" above ground
,B. Parged and waterproofed
C. 12" above ground D: 3" above ground: 6" above ground
7. 28. When installing wood paneling on walls, the distance of
clearance from the floor is:
A. 3/4 inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. 1/4 inch
D. 1/8 inch: 1/4"
8. 28. The best type of building paper to use for installation between
the sheath- ing and siding is:
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
C. Machine finished (waxed)
D. Non-parafinned: asphalt-saturated
9. 28. What is the standard size of a single garage door?
A. 10' x 9'
B. 11' x 7'
C 8' x11'
D. 9' x 7': 9' x 7'
, 10. 28. The most common lock in a residence is:
A. Single cylinder entry lock
B. Mortise lock
C. Double cylinder entry lock
D. Single deadbolt: Single cylinder entry lock
11. 28. Which of these are placed on a 1-3/4 exterior door?
A. Two 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
B. Three 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 butt hinges
C. Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
D. Two 4 x 4 butt hinges: Three 4 x 4 butt hinges
12. 28. The purpose of a door sill is to:
A. Keep out rodents
B. Plumb the door
C. Reduce drafts
D. Drain off water: Drain ott water
13. 28. A fire rated door should be installed:
