Contractors License General B Trade Practice Exam #2 Questions And
Answers
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. - 3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - enter a business outside of normal
business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - on each job site
Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls of _____ or
more. - 7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - In a closed metal container
If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the contractor to: - 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. - 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. - red
, Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - 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: - the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? - Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? - flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? - #2 Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power lines? - 6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - sound the automatic backup alarm or
bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? - when medical help
beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - too many fumes
When welding you gloves should be: - made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you assume? - the it is unsafe
Answers
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. - 3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - enter a business outside of normal
business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - on each job site
Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls of _____ or
more. - 7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - In a closed metal container
If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the contractor to: - 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. - 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. - red
, Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - 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: - the depth of the trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? - Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? - flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? - #2 Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power lines? - 6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - sound the automatic backup alarm or
bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? - when medical help
beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - too many fumes
When welding you gloves should be: - made of heavy leather or hide
When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should you assume? - the it is unsafe
