STUDY GUIDE 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025-2026/ CSLB
B –LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Overview
The CSLB B License General Contractor Study Guide 2025–2026 covers essential topics
required for licensure, including construction management, building codes, estimation,
project planning, safety regulations, contract law, and business operations. Each question
mirrors the structure and difficulty level of the official CSLB exam, helping candidates
strengthen their understanding of construction principles and California regulatory
requirements. Updated for 2025–2026, this study guide ensures contractors are fully prepared
for both exam success and professional compliance in the construction industry.
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✅ Fully Aligned with 2025–2026 CSLB General Contractor Exam Standards
✅ Covers Trade Knowledge, Law & Business, Safety, and Estimating
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• To reinforce understanding of California construction laws, codes, and business practices
• To build confidence and competence in key areas of general contracting and project
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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
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
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
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
, 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
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
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"
28. The best type of building paper to use for installation between the sheathing and siding is:
A. Asphalt-saturated
B. Vapor-resistant
C. Machine finished (waxed) D. Non-parafinned asphalt-saturated
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'