CSLB TRADE EXAMS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible - Answer -When using a crane to lift a
12,000-gallon tank out of the excavation, what is the preferable position of the rigging
lines attached to the tank's lifting eyes?
A. One lifting line should be horizontal
B. The lifting lines should be as far apart as possibles
C. The lifting lines should be as horizontal as possible
D. The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible
Material that contains more than 1% asbestos - Answer -Which of the following
describes surfacing ACM?
A. Material that contains more than 1% asbestos
B. Material that contains more than 0.1% asbestos
C. Material that contains more than 0.01% asbestos
D. Material that contains more than 0.001% asbestos
Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed - Answer -
When removing asbestos as a multi-employer work site, the asbestos abatement
contractor must do which of the following?
A. Ensure that all other employers leave the site
B. Inform the local Cal/OSHA office within 48 hours
C. Ensure that all asbestos is removed
D. Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed.
Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between - Answer
-What method should be used to install electrical and telephone conduit in the same
trench?
A. Electrical over telephone conduit with a concrete barrier and 4" between them
B. Electrical over telephone conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
C. Telephone over electrical conduit secured together every 12"
D. Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches - Answer -When replacing
pavement over a trench, what is meant by "overcutting"?
A. All wide spots and bell holes are cut square before paving
B. Paving is reinstalled one inch thicker than what was removed
C. The trench is base-paved and capped later
D. The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches
,4.0 mg/L - Answer -What is the maximum fluoride level permitted in drinking water?
A. 2.0 mg/L
B. 4.0 mg/L
C. 6.0 mg/L
D. 8.0 mg/L
K and L - Answer -When installing hard copper piping underground, what types of
piping should a contractor use?
A. K and L
B. K and M
C. L and M
D. M and DWV
To remove calcium and magnasium - Answer -What is the function of a cation
exchange unit?
A. To oxidize iron fro the water
B. To remove calcium and magnesium
C. To reduce dissolved solids
D. To increase pH
640 sq.ft - Answer -How many square feet of the tile are needed for an area that
measures 2-1/2" by 4" on a plan that is drawn to an 1/8" scale?
A. 10 sq.ft
B. 160 sq.ft
C. 576 sq.ft
D. 640 sq.ft
Crackle-glazed - Answer -Which of the following types of tile requires sealing before
grouting?
A. Vitreous body
B. Semi-matte
C. Crackle-glazed
D. Ceramic
8 bags - Answer -Assuming that a bag of grout covers 75sq.ft, how many bags are
needed for a 25' x 23' room?
A. 6 bags
B. 7 bags
C. 8.bags
, D. 9 bags
Deck drainage and coping thickness - Answer -When establishing the elevation of a
swimming pool bond beam on a residential pool, which of the following must be
considered?
A. Bond beam width and coping thickness
B. Bond beam width and pool depth
C. Deck drainage and coping thickness
D. Deck drainage and pool depth
When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits - Answer -When must
a contractor provide and require the use of protective clothing?
A. When Class II work requires removal of ACM exceeding 10 square feet
B. When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits
C. When Class II work requires removal of TSI exceeding 25 linear feet
D. When a negative exposure assessment is produced
Aluminum - Answer -Alternating current would most likely be used in GTAW to weld
which of the following metals?
A. Low carbon steel
B. Deoxidized copper
C. Aluminum
D. Stainless steel
1/8" - Answer -WHat is the minimum thickness of steel that is covered by the AWS
D1.1 Structural Steel welding code?
A. 1/8"
B. 1/4"
C. 5/16"
D. 3/8"
Shorten the stickout - Answer -When welding with FCAW, how can the operator control
excess spatter?
A. Change the drag angle
B. Run stringer beads.
C. Shorten the stickout
D. Lengthen the stickout
Basic knowledge of chemistry and the measurements used - Answer -To read and
properly interpret laboratory analysis reports as they apply to hazardous sites, a
contractor should have which of the following?
The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible - Answer -When using a crane to lift a
12,000-gallon tank out of the excavation, what is the preferable position of the rigging
lines attached to the tank's lifting eyes?
A. One lifting line should be horizontal
B. The lifting lines should be as far apart as possibles
C. The lifting lines should be as horizontal as possible
D. The lifting lines should be as vertical as possible
Material that contains more than 1% asbestos - Answer -Which of the following
describes surfacing ACM?
A. Material that contains more than 1% asbestos
B. Material that contains more than 0.1% asbestos
C. Material that contains more than 0.01% asbestos
D. Material that contains more than 0.001% asbestos
Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed - Answer -
When removing asbestos as a multi-employer work site, the asbestos abatement
contractor must do which of the following?
A. Ensure that all other employers leave the site
B. Inform the local Cal/OSHA office within 48 hours
C. Ensure that all asbestos is removed
D. Inform each of the employers about the asbestos work being performed.
Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between - Answer
-What method should be used to install electrical and telephone conduit in the same
trench?
A. Electrical over telephone conduit with a concrete barrier and 4" between them
B. Electrical over telephone conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
C. Telephone over electrical conduit secured together every 12"
D. Telephone over electrical conduit with a separation of at least 12" in between
The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches - Answer -When replacing
pavement over a trench, what is meant by "overcutting"?
A. All wide spots and bell holes are cut square before paving
B. Paving is reinstalled one inch thicker than what was removed
C. The trench is base-paved and capped later
D. The paving is cut outside the ditch line by a few inches
,4.0 mg/L - Answer -What is the maximum fluoride level permitted in drinking water?
A. 2.0 mg/L
B. 4.0 mg/L
C. 6.0 mg/L
D. 8.0 mg/L
K and L - Answer -When installing hard copper piping underground, what types of
piping should a contractor use?
A. K and L
B. K and M
C. L and M
D. M and DWV
To remove calcium and magnasium - Answer -What is the function of a cation
exchange unit?
A. To oxidize iron fro the water
B. To remove calcium and magnesium
C. To reduce dissolved solids
D. To increase pH
640 sq.ft - Answer -How many square feet of the tile are needed for an area that
measures 2-1/2" by 4" on a plan that is drawn to an 1/8" scale?
A. 10 sq.ft
B. 160 sq.ft
C. 576 sq.ft
D. 640 sq.ft
Crackle-glazed - Answer -Which of the following types of tile requires sealing before
grouting?
A. Vitreous body
B. Semi-matte
C. Crackle-glazed
D. Ceramic
8 bags - Answer -Assuming that a bag of grout covers 75sq.ft, how many bags are
needed for a 25' x 23' room?
A. 6 bags
B. 7 bags
C. 8.bags
, D. 9 bags
Deck drainage and coping thickness - Answer -When establishing the elevation of a
swimming pool bond beam on a residential pool, which of the following must be
considered?
A. Bond beam width and coping thickness
B. Bond beam width and pool depth
C. Deck drainage and coping thickness
D. Deck drainage and pool depth
When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits - Answer -When must
a contractor provide and require the use of protective clothing?
A. When Class II work requires removal of ACM exceeding 10 square feet
B. When airborne exposure exceeds the TWA and excursion limits
C. When Class II work requires removal of TSI exceeding 25 linear feet
D. When a negative exposure assessment is produced
Aluminum - Answer -Alternating current would most likely be used in GTAW to weld
which of the following metals?
A. Low carbon steel
B. Deoxidized copper
C. Aluminum
D. Stainless steel
1/8" - Answer -WHat is the minimum thickness of steel that is covered by the AWS
D1.1 Structural Steel welding code?
A. 1/8"
B. 1/4"
C. 5/16"
D. 3/8"
Shorten the stickout - Answer -When welding with FCAW, how can the operator control
excess spatter?
A. Change the drag angle
B. Run stringer beads.
C. Shorten the stickout
D. Lengthen the stickout
Basic knowledge of chemistry and the measurements used - Answer -To read and
properly interpret laboratory analysis reports as they apply to hazardous sites, a
contractor should have which of the following?
