CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
When setting up the outriggers on a crane, the outrigger(s) should normally extend
out _____ in order to stabilize the crane. -ANSWER- the sides
The best protection against electric shock when using a portable power tool is: -
ANSWER- proper grounding
Which of the following is considered the safest way to operate a fork lift? a.
only one person shall ride on the forks at one time.
b. forks shall be raised as high as possible
c. the load shall be tilted away from the operator
d. none of the above -ANSWER- d. none of the above
Cal/OSHA regulations state that a single-cleat ladder can be no more than _____ in
length. -ANSWER- 30'
A two piece extension ladder with an extended length of 25' shall overlap the two
sections no less than: -ANSWER- 3'
An extension ladder cannot exceed _____ feet under any condition. -ANSWER-
44'
What is the maximum height of a portable step ladder? -ANSWER- 20'
When a ladder is leaned against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be
approximately _____ away from the base of the wall. -ANSWER- 1/4 the length of
the ladder
When using a ladder to climb up a roof, how far must the ladder extend past the
edge of the roof? -ANSWER- 3'
,When using a two-section extension ladder the minimum lap should be _____ for
ladders with a working length up to 33', and _____ for ladders with working length
33-44' -ANSWER- 3':4'
When using an extension ladder on a wall that is twenty feet high, the bottom of
the ladder needs to be how far away from the bottom of the wall? -ANSWER- 5
'
Who is responsible for the safety of employees on a job site? -ANSWER-
employer
A DOSH permit is required for any trench or excavation into which workers will
descend _____ or more feet below the surface. -ANSWER- 5
How many workers are allowed between the falls of a swing stage? -ANSWER- 2
How high can scaffolding be erected before an inspection is required? -ANSWER-
36 ft
How many workers can b e on a window jack scaffold at one time? -ANSWER- 1
A worker is injured on the job: blood is gushing from his head. What should be
done until medical help arrives? -ANSWER- apply direct pressure to the wound
Free-standing bricks shall not be stacked higher than _____ ft -ANSWER- 7'
Manually handled lumber may not be stacked higher than _____ ft. But if a
mechanical means is used, then never higher than _____., -ANSWER- 10:14
What is the maximum slope of a handicap access ramp? -ANSWER- 1:12
Ramps used by people who are physically disabled should have a landing every
_____ inches of rise and at every change of direction. -ANSWER- 30"
What size landing should be at the bottom of every ramp used by people with
physical disabilities? -ANSWER- 60" wide and 72" long
,What size landing should be at the top of every ramp used by the physically
handicapped? -ANSWER- 60" wide and 60" long
When handrails are required on ramps or stairs used by the physically disabled,
they should be mounted a minimum of _____ inches away from the wall. -
ANSWER- 1 1/2"
At what point must an employer provide shade for his employees when working
outdoors? -ANSWER- 85 degrees
During hot days, shade that can accommodate at least _____ of workers currently
on the clock must be provided at all times. -ANSWER- 25%
All of the following are considered symptoms of heat exhaustion, except _____. a.
heavy sweating
b. fainting
c. headache
d. cramps -ANSWER- b. fainting
1 mile equals -ANSWER- 5280 feet
1 yard equals -ANSWER- 3 feet
1 kilometer equals -ANSWER- 1,000 meters
1 square yard equals -ANSWER- 9 square feet
1 acre equals -ANSWER- 43,560 sq. ft
1 cubic yard equals -ANSWER- 27 cubic feet
1 gallon of water equals -ANSWER- 8.34 pounds
If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? -
ANSWER- Discard the mortar
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? -
, ANSWER- 24-48 Hours
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? -ANSWER- 24
Hours
Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having
compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical
examples of: -ANSWER- Type-B Soils
If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the voltage across
each light? -ANSWER- 35V
In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.
For safety reasons, the maximum simple slope of an excavation, up to 20 ft deep,
in Type-B soil is: -ANSWER- 1:1 (45°)
A Pittsburgh joint is used in: -ANSWER- HVAC ductwork
The drain for a pressure relief valve on a water heater should be extended to: -
ANSWER- The outside of the building
What is the minimum slope toward the drain of a shower pan? -ANSWER- 1/4"
per foot (2%)
What is the diameter of #3 rebar? -ANSWER- 3/8"
If a vendor fails to provide an MSDS, you have the right to call: -ANSWER-
Cal/OSHA or DOSH
When installing a door jamb, you need shims at: -ANSWER- Both hinge and strike
sides, three on each side.
Which of the following is used to adhere vinyl floors?
A. Epoxy cement
Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
When setting up the outriggers on a crane, the outrigger(s) should normally extend
out _____ in order to stabilize the crane. -ANSWER- the sides
The best protection against electric shock when using a portable power tool is: -
ANSWER- proper grounding
Which of the following is considered the safest way to operate a fork lift? a.
only one person shall ride on the forks at one time.
b. forks shall be raised as high as possible
c. the load shall be tilted away from the operator
d. none of the above -ANSWER- d. none of the above
Cal/OSHA regulations state that a single-cleat ladder can be no more than _____ in
length. -ANSWER- 30'
A two piece extension ladder with an extended length of 25' shall overlap the two
sections no less than: -ANSWER- 3'
An extension ladder cannot exceed _____ feet under any condition. -ANSWER-
44'
What is the maximum height of a portable step ladder? -ANSWER- 20'
When a ladder is leaned against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be
approximately _____ away from the base of the wall. -ANSWER- 1/4 the length of
the ladder
When using a ladder to climb up a roof, how far must the ladder extend past the
edge of the roof? -ANSWER- 3'
,When using a two-section extension ladder the minimum lap should be _____ for
ladders with a working length up to 33', and _____ for ladders with working length
33-44' -ANSWER- 3':4'
When using an extension ladder on a wall that is twenty feet high, the bottom of
the ladder needs to be how far away from the bottom of the wall? -ANSWER- 5
'
Who is responsible for the safety of employees on a job site? -ANSWER-
employer
A DOSH permit is required for any trench or excavation into which workers will
descend _____ or more feet below the surface. -ANSWER- 5
How many workers are allowed between the falls of a swing stage? -ANSWER- 2
How high can scaffolding be erected before an inspection is required? -ANSWER-
36 ft
How many workers can b e on a window jack scaffold at one time? -ANSWER- 1
A worker is injured on the job: blood is gushing from his head. What should be
done until medical help arrives? -ANSWER- apply direct pressure to the wound
Free-standing bricks shall not be stacked higher than _____ ft -ANSWER- 7'
Manually handled lumber may not be stacked higher than _____ ft. But if a
mechanical means is used, then never higher than _____., -ANSWER- 10:14
What is the maximum slope of a handicap access ramp? -ANSWER- 1:12
Ramps used by people who are physically disabled should have a landing every
_____ inches of rise and at every change of direction. -ANSWER- 30"
What size landing should be at the bottom of every ramp used by people with
physical disabilities? -ANSWER- 60" wide and 72" long
,What size landing should be at the top of every ramp used by the physically
handicapped? -ANSWER- 60" wide and 60" long
When handrails are required on ramps or stairs used by the physically disabled,
they should be mounted a minimum of _____ inches away from the wall. -
ANSWER- 1 1/2"
At what point must an employer provide shade for his employees when working
outdoors? -ANSWER- 85 degrees
During hot days, shade that can accommodate at least _____ of workers currently
on the clock must be provided at all times. -ANSWER- 25%
All of the following are considered symptoms of heat exhaustion, except _____. a.
heavy sweating
b. fainting
c. headache
d. cramps -ANSWER- b. fainting
1 mile equals -ANSWER- 5280 feet
1 yard equals -ANSWER- 3 feet
1 kilometer equals -ANSWER- 1,000 meters
1 square yard equals -ANSWER- 9 square feet
1 acre equals -ANSWER- 43,560 sq. ft
1 cubic yard equals -ANSWER- 27 cubic feet
1 gallon of water equals -ANSWER- 8.34 pounds
If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? -
ANSWER- Discard the mortar
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? -
, ANSWER- 24-48 Hours
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? -ANSWER- 24
Hours
Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having
compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical
examples of: -ANSWER- Type-B Soils
If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the voltage across
each light? -ANSWER- 35V
In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.
For safety reasons, the maximum simple slope of an excavation, up to 20 ft deep,
in Type-B soil is: -ANSWER- 1:1 (45°)
A Pittsburgh joint is used in: -ANSWER- HVAC ductwork
The drain for a pressure relief valve on a water heater should be extended to: -
ANSWER- The outside of the building
What is the minimum slope toward the drain of a shower pan? -ANSWER- 1/4"
per foot (2%)
What is the diameter of #3 rebar? -ANSWER- 3/8"
If a vendor fails to provide an MSDS, you have the right to call: -ANSWER-
Cal/OSHA or DOSH
When installing a door jamb, you need shims at: -ANSWER- Both hinge and strike
sides, three on each side.
Which of the following is used to adhere vinyl floors?
A. Epoxy cement
