CSLB B EXAM 2025 PREPARATION TEST BANK 2 |
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR CSLB TRADE EXAM
TEST BANK 2 LATEST WITH 200 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(NEW!)
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 - ANSWER-B) 6 on edge 12 on center
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 - ANSWER-B) Yes, with a pattern match
How is drywall handled when it is delivered to the jobsite?
A) Settle it in the garage
B) Spread on a flat surface area where it will be installed
,C) Set it vertically on top of a moisture barrier
D) Set it on a level surface of a deck and make sure its covered - ANSWER-B)
Spread on a flat surface area where it will be installed
Upon delivery to a jobsite, the plastic wrapping must be removed to prevent
condensation build-up. This question is not asking a contractor the proper
procedures for storing drywall, instead it is asking the next step once it has been
delivered.
If required, what type of inspection do you need to pass for low voltage garden
lighting?
A) Low-voltage inspection
B) Residential inspection
C) Electrical inspection
D) Building inspection - ANSWER-C) Electrical inspection
What is the disadvantage of BX armored cable?
A) Hard to ground
B) Installed in dry locations
C) It doesn't have 3 wires
D) Used in feeders and branch circuits - ANSWER-B) Installed in dry locations
What is the minimum height that a stem wall can be above grade? - ANSWER-8
inches
,What is NOT a common practice when there is a shear wall?
A) Place A35 angles 16" O.C.
B) Fasten the OSB 6" and 12"
C) Place a block between rafters
D) Nail fastener from the rafter into the block - ANSWER-D) Nail fastener from
the rafter into the block
What are the opening dimensions of an attic from the inside of a residence? -
ANSWER-20" by 30"
Clear headroom of not less than 30 inches shall be provided in the attic space at or
above the access opening.
What is the simplest way to add insulation into an old home?
A) Blow in
B) Flexible batt
C) Rigid boards
D) Blankets - ANSWER-A) Blow in
What causes cracking in stucco?
A) Moisture underneath
, B) Bad composition of the stucco
C) Not level application
D) Improper setup before application - ANSWER-B) Bad composition of the
stucco
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 - ANSWER-
Who may work with asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor - ANSWER-A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
What tile is better with sanded grout?
A) 4"x4" with a joint size between 3/32" and 1/16"
B) 4"x4" with a joint size between 1/16" and 5/8"
C) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/16" and 1/8"
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR CSLB TRADE EXAM
TEST BANK 2 LATEST WITH 200 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(NEW!)
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 - ANSWER-B) 6 on edge 12 on center
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 - ANSWER-B) Yes, with a pattern match
How is drywall handled when it is delivered to the jobsite?
A) Settle it in the garage
B) Spread on a flat surface area where it will be installed
,C) Set it vertically on top of a moisture barrier
D) Set it on a level surface of a deck and make sure its covered - ANSWER-B)
Spread on a flat surface area where it will be installed
Upon delivery to a jobsite, the plastic wrapping must be removed to prevent
condensation build-up. This question is not asking a contractor the proper
procedures for storing drywall, instead it is asking the next step once it has been
delivered.
If required, what type of inspection do you need to pass for low voltage garden
lighting?
A) Low-voltage inspection
B) Residential inspection
C) Electrical inspection
D) Building inspection - ANSWER-C) Electrical inspection
What is the disadvantage of BX armored cable?
A) Hard to ground
B) Installed in dry locations
C) It doesn't have 3 wires
D) Used in feeders and branch circuits - ANSWER-B) Installed in dry locations
What is the minimum height that a stem wall can be above grade? - ANSWER-8
inches
,What is NOT a common practice when there is a shear wall?
A) Place A35 angles 16" O.C.
B) Fasten the OSB 6" and 12"
C) Place a block between rafters
D) Nail fastener from the rafter into the block - ANSWER-D) Nail fastener from
the rafter into the block
What are the opening dimensions of an attic from the inside of a residence? -
ANSWER-20" by 30"
Clear headroom of not less than 30 inches shall be provided in the attic space at or
above the access opening.
What is the simplest way to add insulation into an old home?
A) Blow in
B) Flexible batt
C) Rigid boards
D) Blankets - ANSWER-A) Blow in
What causes cracking in stucco?
A) Moisture underneath
, B) Bad composition of the stucco
C) Not level application
D) Improper setup before application - ANSWER-B) Bad composition of the
stucco
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 - ANSWER-
Who may work with asbestos?
A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
B) General contractor
C) General Engineer
D) Subcontractor - ANSWER-A) Contractor carrying asbestos certification
What tile is better with sanded grout?
A) 4"x4" with a joint size between 3/32" and 1/16"
B) 4"x4" with a joint size between 1/16" and 5/8"
C) 6"x6" with a joint size between 1/16" and 1/8"
