CSLB Trade B exam Questions Bank ( 364
Expert Curated Questions & Answers )
What size of the circuit breaker can be installed on a line with 8
outlets 12 AWG wire?
a. 10 Amp
b. 15 Amp
c. 20 Amps
d. 30 Amps
c. 20 Amps
The load area of a skylight is equal to the ____________________.
a. Inside dimension of a deck mounted skylight
b. Inside area of the skylight curb
c. Rough opening in the roof
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The minimum distance that local code requires a building to be
from the street is called a:
a. Setback
b. Benchmark
c. Crows foot
d. Crossing
a. Setback
After designing the plan with an architect, what is the first step?
a. Have the owner sign the contract
b. Get permits
c. Have the contractor check the plan
d. Have the designer stamp the plans
c. Have the contractor check the plan
,For purposes of estimating, the standard roof structure can be
broken into three basic shapes. Those shapes are, 1) Rectangle,
2) Triangle and 3) ______________.
a. Octagon
b. Circle
c. Trapezoid
d. Pentagon
c. Trapezoid
How do you determine the number of trusses required on a
project?
a. Multiply the truss length by the truss height
b. Divide the length of a truss by the spacing
c. Divide the length of a truss by the span of the truss
d. Divide the length of a trussed area by the spacing
d. Divide the length of a trussed area by the spacing
Who is finally responsible for an approved set of plans?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Owner
d. Engineer
a. Contractor
The slope of a roof is the sum of the ________divided by
__________?
a. Run Rise
b. Rise Span
c. Span Rise
d. Rise Run
d. Rise Run
One square of roof is equal to;
a. 50 square feet
b. 100 square feet
,c. 25 square feet
d. 10 square feet
b. 100 square feet
Which plan from a set of blueprints will give the true
measurement of a rake?
a. Roof framing plan
b. Floor plan
c. Elevation plan
d. Reflective ceiling plan
c. Elevation plan
Having employees, a general contractor must post conspicuously,
in a location frequented by employees:
a. General liability information
b.Bonding information
c. The name of the current workers compensation insurance
carrier
d. Business address
c. The name of the current workers compensation insurance
carrier
When estimating a steep slope shingle project, you need to know
the exposure of the material being used. When calculating how
much metal panel roofing you will need to complete a project, you
need to know the _________.
a. load
b. underlayment required
c. Profile
d. Coverage
When field measuring for eave gutter on a hip and valley roof,
measure from the inside corner to the outside corner of the fascia
and for every outside corner, add ___________ plus 4 inches for
waste.
, a. The gutter height
b. The gutter width
c. The fascia width
d. The fascia height
b. The gutter width
How do you determine the amount of roof vents needed on a
project?
a. The homeowner decides the total amount
b. The contractor decides the total amount
c. According to roof area in square feet
d. According to the perimeter and multiplied by 2
c. According to roof area in square feet
Which of the following is a low slope roof system?
a. Wood shakes
b. Asphalt shingles
c. Modified bitumen
d. Concrete tile
c. Modified bitumen
What is the term used to describe a vertical wall that has been
properly installed?
a. Upright
b. Plumb
c. Vertical
d. Square
b. Plumb
If you finish installing a certain material, what should you do with
the excess?
a. Move it out of the way, keep work area clean and avoid tripping
hazards
b. Keep it near the work area
Expert Curated Questions & Answers )
What size of the circuit breaker can be installed on a line with 8
outlets 12 AWG wire?
a. 10 Amp
b. 15 Amp
c. 20 Amps
d. 30 Amps
c. 20 Amps
The load area of a skylight is equal to the ____________________.
a. Inside dimension of a deck mounted skylight
b. Inside area of the skylight curb
c. Rough opening in the roof
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The minimum distance that local code requires a building to be
from the street is called a:
a. Setback
b. Benchmark
c. Crows foot
d. Crossing
a. Setback
After designing the plan with an architect, what is the first step?
a. Have the owner sign the contract
b. Get permits
c. Have the contractor check the plan
d. Have the designer stamp the plans
c. Have the contractor check the plan
,For purposes of estimating, the standard roof structure can be
broken into three basic shapes. Those shapes are, 1) Rectangle,
2) Triangle and 3) ______________.
a. Octagon
b. Circle
c. Trapezoid
d. Pentagon
c. Trapezoid
How do you determine the number of trusses required on a
project?
a. Multiply the truss length by the truss height
b. Divide the length of a truss by the spacing
c. Divide the length of a truss by the span of the truss
d. Divide the length of a trussed area by the spacing
d. Divide the length of a trussed area by the spacing
Who is finally responsible for an approved set of plans?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Owner
d. Engineer
a. Contractor
The slope of a roof is the sum of the ________divided by
__________?
a. Run Rise
b. Rise Span
c. Span Rise
d. Rise Run
d. Rise Run
One square of roof is equal to;
a. 50 square feet
b. 100 square feet
,c. 25 square feet
d. 10 square feet
b. 100 square feet
Which plan from a set of blueprints will give the true
measurement of a rake?
a. Roof framing plan
b. Floor plan
c. Elevation plan
d. Reflective ceiling plan
c. Elevation plan
Having employees, a general contractor must post conspicuously,
in a location frequented by employees:
a. General liability information
b.Bonding information
c. The name of the current workers compensation insurance
carrier
d. Business address
c. The name of the current workers compensation insurance
carrier
When estimating a steep slope shingle project, you need to know
the exposure of the material being used. When calculating how
much metal panel roofing you will need to complete a project, you
need to know the _________.
a. load
b. underlayment required
c. Profile
d. Coverage
When field measuring for eave gutter on a hip and valley roof,
measure from the inside corner to the outside corner of the fascia
and for every outside corner, add ___________ plus 4 inches for
waste.
, a. The gutter height
b. The gutter width
c. The fascia width
d. The fascia height
b. The gutter width
How do you determine the amount of roof vents needed on a
project?
a. The homeowner decides the total amount
b. The contractor decides the total amount
c. According to roof area in square feet
d. According to the perimeter and multiplied by 2
c. According to roof area in square feet
Which of the following is a low slope roof system?
a. Wood shakes
b. Asphalt shingles
c. Modified bitumen
d. Concrete tile
c. Modified bitumen
What is the term used to describe a vertical wall that has been
properly installed?
a. Upright
b. Plumb
c. Vertical
d. Square
b. Plumb
If you finish installing a certain material, what should you do with
the excess?
a. Move it out of the way, keep work area clean and avoid tripping
hazards
b. Keep it near the work area
