CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. -
ANSWER: 3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - ANSWER: select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - ANSWER: enter a business
outside of normal business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - 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. - ANSWER: 7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage
power lines? - ANSWER: 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - 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:
- 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. - ANSWER: 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - ANSWER: 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. -
ANSWER: red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - 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: - ANSWER:
the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - ANSWER: Cal/OSHA
, What is MSDS? - ANSWER: Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? - ANSWER: flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - ANSWER: it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power
lines? - ANSWER: 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? -
ANSWER: #2 Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage
power lines? - ANSWER: 6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - ANSWER: sound the
automatic backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? -
ANSWER: when medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - ANSWER: too many
fumes
When welding you gloves should be: - ANSWER: made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you
assume? - ANSWER: the it is unsafe
Where would you find the requirements for scaffolds? - ANSWER: Cal/OSHA
Construction Safety Orders
Which is the most toxic? - ANSWER: PVC Solvent Cements
Which of the following is not an acceptable procedure during a crane operation? -
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? - ANSWER: They must be properly grounded
Which of the following is true with regard to rolling scaffolds? - ANSWER: All wheels
must have a lock
All wheels must be locked when people are on them
only two wheels must be swivel type
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. -
ANSWER: 3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - ANSWER: select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - ANSWER: enter a business
outside of normal business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - 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. - ANSWER: 7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage
power lines? - ANSWER: 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - 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:
- 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. - ANSWER: 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - ANSWER: 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. -
ANSWER: red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - 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: - ANSWER:
the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - ANSWER: Cal/OSHA
, What is MSDS? - ANSWER: Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? - ANSWER: flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - ANSWER: it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power
lines? - ANSWER: 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? -
ANSWER: #2 Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage
power lines? - ANSWER: 6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - ANSWER: sound the
automatic backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? -
ANSWER: when medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - ANSWER: too many
fumes
When welding you gloves should be: - ANSWER: made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you
assume? - ANSWER: the it is unsafe
Where would you find the requirements for scaffolds? - ANSWER: Cal/OSHA
Construction Safety Orders
Which is the most toxic? - ANSWER: PVC Solvent Cements
Which of the following is not an acceptable procedure during a crane operation? -
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? - ANSWER: They must be properly grounded
Which of the following is true with regard to rolling scaffolds? - ANSWER: All wheels
must have a lock
All wheels must be locked when people are on them
only two wheels must be swivel type
