California Contractors State License Board B General Contractor License Exam Practice Questions and Answer Guide

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B) 6 on edge 12 on center What fastener spacing is required for the corners
of oriented strand board (OSB)?


A) 6 on edge or 8 on center
B) 6 on edge 12 on center
C) 8 on edge 12 on center
D) 8 on edge 16 on center


B) Yes, with a pattern match Can linoleum be repaired or patched?


A) Never
B) Yes, with a pattern match
C) Yes, just cut small patch to fit
D) No, because it's not repairable


What is the best tool used to cut a 2 foot
diameter hole in plywood?


A) Jigsaw
B) Keyhole saw
C) Mason saw
D) Hacksaw




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A) Contractor carrying asbestos Who may work with asbestos?
certification
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor


D) 6"x6" with a joint size between What tile is better with sanded grout?
1/8" and 1/4"
A) 4"x4" with a joint size between 3/32" and 1/16"
The size of the tile is not as B) 4"x4" with a joint size between 1/16" and 5/8"
important as the joint size. Sanded C) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/16" and 1/8"
grouts are typically used for grout D) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/8" and 1/4"
joints that are wider than 1/8".


D) Glue down If you have concrete subfloor, how would you
install hardwood on top?
Hardwood should never be nailed
directly to concrete. Standard strip A) Nail it but only if there is a vapor barrier under
hardwood is installed by blind the slab
nailing to wood subfloors or B) Nail it but only if the hardwood is heavy
sleepers that are set over mastic. If enough to avoid warping
using sleepers don't forget to place C) Nail it along with a water-based membrane
a polyethylene sheet over the D) Glue down
sleeper planks. If installing tongue-
and-groove hardwood planks over
concrete, you may use mastic
(paste-like adhesive). This is known
as the glue down method.


10d When connecting a rafter with collar ties, what
nails are used?




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34" What is the maximum height of an accessible sink
in a commercial building?
According to the California Building
Code, lavatories and sinks shall be
installed with the front of the higher
of the rim or counter surface 34
inches (864 mm) maximum above
the finished floor. In residential
dwellings unit kitchens, sinks that
are adjustable to variable heights,
29 inches (737 mm) minimum and
36 inches (914 mm) maximum, shall
be permitted where rough-in
plumbing permits connections of
supply and drain pipes for sinks
mounted at the height of 29 inches
(737 mm).


C) Six-foot level Of the following, the best tool for door jamb
installations is:


A) T-square
B) Eight-foot level
C) Six-foot level
D) Plumb


City Who gives permission to install a septic system?


1 3/4" How much spacing is required for anchor bolts
from the edge of a stem wall?




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