CSLB general B Practice Questions
It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit
because the rod is:
A. Straighter
B. Longer
C. Easier to read
D. Graduated to 64 h
(Ans- longer
Fill dirt is measured in:
A. Cubic yards
B. Square yards
C. Cubic feet
D. Square feet
(Ans- cubic yards
What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed?
A. Silt
B. Gravel
C. Clay
D. Sand
(Ans- clay
. The best type of material to set a house foundation on is:
A. Loam/peat
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Sand
(Ans- gravel
What does “rough grade” refer to in excavation and grading?
A. The natural grade at the worksite
B. The grade prior to grading
C. The final grade
D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
(Ans- The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
. How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure?
A 18
B. 7
C 5
D 14 (Ans- 7
. The minimum allowable distance between a structural excavation (a
house) and a large scale utility excavation (eg. a swimming pool) is:
A. 30 feet from the utility excavation
B. Same as the depth of the utility excavation
C. 25 feet from the utility excavation
As specified by the utility company
(Ans- Same as the depth of the utility excavation
The following symbol on a blueprint represents:
A. Earth
B. Slope
C. Brick
D. Wood (Ans- earth
The following symbol appears in what trade?
A. Foundation
B. Welding
C. Electrical
Grading
(Ans- welding
Public buildings must provide adequate sanitary facilities for the physically
handicapped. How wide must the access be to the toilet?
A. 28 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 32 inches
D 36inches
(Ans- 32″
If a contractor finds something that does not meet Code when he/she gets
a plan that has been approved by a building official, what should be done?
A. Consult an attorney
B. Refer the plan to the building official who approved it
C. Proceed, the plan was approved
D. Consult the State Housing Code
(Ans- Refer the plan to the building official who approved it
How many fire exits are required in bedrooms in buildings of four stories or
less?
A. Four
B. One
C. Three
D. Two
(Ans- one
A Class III hazardous structure is:
A. Chemical plant
B. Barn
C. Gasoline station
D. Textile mill
(Ans- textile mill