{"id":110363,"date":"2023-07-26T14:32:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T14:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=110363"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:32:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T14:32:35","slug":"cslb-b-license-general-contractor-exam-questions-and-answers-2022-2023-100-correct-verified-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/26\/cslb-b-license-general-contractor-exam-questions-and-answers-2022-2023-100-correct-verified-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"CSLB B License General Contractor Exam Questions and Answers 2022\/2023| 100% Correct Verified Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do?<br>Discard the mortar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles?<br>24-48 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan?<br>24 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<br>Type-B Soils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the voltage across each light?<br>35V<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For safety reasons, the maximum simple slope of an excavation, up to 20 ft deep, in Type-B soil is:<br>1:1 (45\u00b0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Pittsburgh joint is used in:<br>HVAC ductwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drain for a pressure relief valve on a water heater should be extended to:<br>The outside of the building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum slope toward the drain of a shower pan?<br>1\/4&#8243; per foot (2%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the diameter of #3 rebar?<br>3\/8&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a vendor fails to provide an MSDS, you have the right to call:<br>Cal\/OSHA or DOSH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing a door jamb, you need shims at:<br>Both hinge and strike sides, three on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is used to adhere vinyl floors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Epoxy cement<br>B. Asphalt mastic<br>C. Latex primer<br>D. White glue<br>Epoxy cement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you need bracing for a drywall wall?<br>Diagonal bracing is needed every 25&#8242; for any drywall wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should you clear the roots from a construction site?<br>Clear roots to 12&#8243; below grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividing watts by amps gives you:<br>Volts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most frequent on-the-job roofing accidents are:<br>Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT a type of wood block flooring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Parquet<br>B. Wood Mosaic<br>C. Wood Tile<br>D. All of the above.<br>Wood tile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightweight concrete is best used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Curb and Gutter<br>B. Second floor decking<br>C. First floor slab on grade<br>D. Footings<br>Second floor decking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool used to carry grout needed to patch a small hole is a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Hawk<br>B. Poling board<br>C. Spot board<br>D. Mason&#8217;s scutch<br>Spot Board<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which pipe is NOT appropriate for industrial wastes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Cast iron<br>B. Schedule 40 ABS DWV<br>C. Extra strength vitrified clay<br>D. Copper<br>Copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where do you need a fire wall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Between a living room and a bedroom<br>B. Between a bedroom and a bathroom<br>C. Between a kitchen and a bath<br>D. A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment<br>A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum clearance between rough ground and untreated subfloor joists?<br>18 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who may remove asbestos?<br>Contractor with Asbestos Certification on license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT likely to be found in significant proportions in granular soil?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Gravel<br>B. Sand<br>C. Silt<br>D. Clay<br>Clay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stiles and rails are used on which of the following?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Furred walls<br>B. Roofs<br>C. Windows<br>D. Slabs<br>Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stile is the vertical edges of the window and the rails are the bottom and top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a high slump test indicate?<br>Too much water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal concrete forms should be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Oiled<br>B. Watered<br>C. Placed against gravel<br>D. Discarded after each use<br>Oiled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the R mean in a description of insulation?<br>Resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of door would you install for someone with a disability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Automatic with minimum of 3 seconds to close<br>B. Automatic with maximum of 5 seconds to open<br>C. Manual with maximum of 8.5 pounds to operate<br>D. Either A or C<br>Either A or C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple-walled metal chimney installations are regulated by:<br>ICC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICC-IBC-IRC is the international code council. IBC is international building code commercial. IRC is the international residential code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a general contractor, you should call a specialty contractor when:<br>You encounter an unfamiliar trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a stairway serves a public building, what is the minimum number of steps for which a handrail is required?<br>Two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum underlayment for asphalt shingles?<br>15 pounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long should you wait before sealing new tile work?<br>2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you install insulation?<br>After the electrical and plumbing are approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you NOT need an exhaust fan in a bathroom?<br>When there is a window in the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a bush-hammer used for?<br>Roughen surface of hardened concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you say a wall is perfect it is:<br>Both plumb and straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a batter board in concrete work is:<br>Support layout strings when location foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the difference between a hip jack rafter and a common rafter?<br>A hip jack runs from the top plate to a hip rafter, but a common rafter runs to the ridge board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should you float a concrete surface?<br>As soon as the water sheen evaporates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing drywall screws you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Countersink<br>B. Drive just below the face of the board<br>C. Leave slightly above the surface<br>D. Use the highest torque setting<br>Drive just below the face of the board without breaking the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before placing tile with mastic, you should:<br>Seal the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an excavation, an Underground Service Alert (U.S.A) marking on the dirt that uses red paint or chalk means:<br>Electric power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many diameters is the minimum lap (overlap) between sections of rebar in reinforced masonry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 7<br>B. 12<br>C. 24<br>D. 30<br>30 diameters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum length of a handrail extension that is required for a stairway?<br>12&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When may a contractor work alone on a roof at a construction site?<br>Never<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Freon recovery system is required when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Replacing a burnt out rotor in a hermetic unit<br>B. Overhauling a rooftop A\/C unit<br>C. Scrapping an old refrigeration unit<br>D. All of the above<br>All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following would you use to install roofing tiles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Slathers stake<br>B. Any roofing tool<br>C. Roofers hatchet<br>D. Masking tape<br>A slathers stake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A slathers stake looks like the head of a hammerhead shark. The head forms a T with the shaft, but the head is slightly bent. It provides a flat, straight edge for cutting and trimming your slate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When determining the layout of a residential building, the most important element to take into account is the:<br>Property lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should the first upper cabinet be installed?<br>At an inside corner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cemented soil:<br>Cannot be crushed into individual particles with fingers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which tool is best for measuring odd angles in an existing structure?<br>Bevel square<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the following list, the best choice of woods for exterior carpentry are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Redwood and bald cypress<br>B. Spruce and fir<br>C. Pine and sugar maple<br>D. Fir and hemlock<br>Redwood and bald cypress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a contractor discovers damaged utilities when starting a job, he should:<br>Call the utility department involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type-C soils have a compression strength of no more than 0.5 tsp. Which of the following would not be classified as a Type-C soil?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Rounded gravel<br>B. Crushed rock<br>C. Sand or loamy sand<br>D. Water-logged soil or submerged unstable rock<br>Crushed rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the correct exposure for typical hip tiles?<br>6&#8243; Hip and ridge tiles are always installed with a 6&#8243; exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of window requires tempered glass?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Skylight<br>B. Sliding Glass Door<br>C. Exposed top edge is less than 36&#8243; from the floor<br>D. Exposed bottom edge is more than 18&#8243; from the floor<br>Sliding glass door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct sequence for installing vapor barrier is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Siding-shear panel-paper<br>B. Shear panel-paper-siding<br>C. Paper-siding-shear panel<br>D. Shear panel-siding-paper<br>Shear panel-paper-siding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the slope in degrees of a roof with a rise of 12 and a run of 12?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 22.5 degrees<br>B. 45.0 degrees<br>C. 50.0 degrees<br>D. 90.0 degrees<br>45 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How deep must electrical be in a public area if the conduit is PVC and there is no vehicle traffic?<br>18&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In electrical work, the green wire is the:<br>Grounding conductor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the longest length ladder that Cal\/OSHA approves?<br>44&#8242; is the longest ladder Cal\/OSHA approves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what condition can you add one additional layer to existing asphalt shingles on a roof?<br>If the roof is less than three layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should a residential water heater be protected from earthquakes?<br>It should be attached to a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You would use a 1.5 GPM fixture when:<br>You want to conserve water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to handle an I-beam is with a:<br>Nylon strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if a wall is plumb, us a:<br>Level and straight edge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum required thickness for tempered glass used in residential shower doors is:<br>1\/8 is the minimum required thickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many board feet are in a 5&#8243;D x 6&#8243;W x 20&#8217;L beam?<br>50 board feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thickness X Width X Length in Inches dived by 144.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When nailing roofing, the railheads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Should be brought almost to the surface of the shingle<br>B. Should not exert any pressure on the roofing<br>C. Should never be overdriven<br>D. All of the above<br>All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soldering of a copper pipe fitting is completed when:<br>Solder appears all around the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the maximum spacing of single nails in a single layer of drywall on the ceiling?<br>7&#8243; is the maximum spacing of single nails in a single layer of a drywall ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In construction, a hazardous area should be marked with what color tape?<br>Yellow tape should be used to mark off a hazardous area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green board would be used for?<br>Bathroom walls or possible wet locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum size vent for a water closet is:<br>1 1\/2&#8243; minimum vent size for a water closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which tool would you use to apply mortar 1\/2&#8243; thick?<br>Trowel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing plaster for a ceiling, which quantity is most important to monitor in the mixture?<br>Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a work space, travel distance to a fire extinguisher must not be more than how many feet?<br>75&#8242; is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in a work space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What sort of subfloor material would you use if the edges meet over the floor joist?<br>Plywood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In framing, a look out is a(n):<br>Cantilevered beam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When would you wet brick masonry?<br>Before building a brick wall in warm weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following does NOT need a fixed lighting outlet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Bedroom ceiling<br>B. Furnace space and attic<br>C. Stairway<br>D. Exterior door<br>Exterior door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many days should you wait between the brown coat and the finish coat when plastering?<br>7 days between BROWN coat and the FINISH coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many days in advance must you notify authorities before digging an excavation 5&#8242; deep into which a worker must go?<br>2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you decide which metal bracket to use?<br>Per specification in the construction documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How would you best determine if a soil is expansive?<br>Have the soil tested<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where would be the best place to look for a roof leak?<br>Valley flashings are the best place to look for a roof leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the purpose of a condenser line for a furnace vent fan?<br>Help remove accumulated water in the vent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a register used for?<br>A register is used to supply air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety valve on a portable air compressor should be popped at least:<br>The safety valve on a portable air compressor should be popped at least weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following materials is acceptable for interior gas lines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Copper<br>B. PVC<br>C. Iron or steel<br>D. ABS<br>Iron or steel is acceptable for interior gas lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a circular slab is a 45&#8242; in diameter, how much surface area does it cover?<br>Over 1,500 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What material do you use to clean brushes and spills when painting with alkyd (oil) paints?<br>Paint thinner is to be used to clean up oil based paints and stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiberglass insulation for walls should be attached to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The interior of the studs<br>B. The face of the studs<br>C. The top and bottom of the studs<br>D. There is no need to attach<br>There is no need to attach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basement concrete walls should have a minimum test PSI at 30 days of:<br>A basement concrete wall should have a minimum of 3000 psi after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Ufer is associated with which trade?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Roofing<br>B. Plumbing<br>C. Plastering<br>D. Electrical<br>Electrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When working on rolling scaffolding, which of the following statements is correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. A locking system is required for each wheel.<br>B. The scaffold must be able to support four times the designed weight limit.<br>C. Scaffold wheels must be locked when in position.<br>D. All of the above.<br>All of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What would you use to header a 4&#8242; opening?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 2 each 2&#8243; x 6&#8243; continuous<br>B. 4&#8243; x 6&#8243; continuous<br>C. 2&#8243; x 8&#8243; continuous<br>D. double 2&#8243; x 8&#8243; with plywood filler<br>2 Each 2&#8243; x 6&#8243; continuous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wall between a garage and a bedroom must be at least:<br>The wall between a garage and a bedroom must be at least 5\/8&#8243; drywall or 2 layers of 3\/8&#8243; drywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A self-closing door is best for a doorway between:<br>Kitchen and garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A waste water pipe, or DWV ( Drain-Waste-Vent), can have an outlet into any of the following EXCEPT a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Sanitary Drain<br>B. Sewer<br>C. Natural Pond<br>D. Septic tank, seepage pit, or cesspool.<br>Natural Pond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How far above a swimming pool do power lines have to be?<br>Power lines need to be a minimum of 18&#8242; above a swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An underground utility line is marked with paint. What is the minimum distance mechanical excavating equipment must stay from the paint mark?<br>24&#8243; is the minimum distance mechanical excavating equipment must stay from utility paint marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum cover for rebar in a concrete footing cast against and permanently exposed to earth?<br>3&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type water supply do you use for a water closet (W.C.)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Hot water<br>B. Cold water<br>C. Drain water<br>D. Ground water<br>Cold water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The measuring unit of heating and cooling is:<br>BTU is the unit of measurement for heating and cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum height from which concrete should be poured from is:<br>6&#8242; is the maximum height in which concrete can be poured from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you install iron bars on an emergency escape or rescue window, what is NOT required?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. A key lock to open from the outside<br>B. Smoke detector<br>C. The ability to open from the inside without a key<br>D. None of the above is required<br>A key lock to open from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many nails should be used to install a metal edge bead in a drywall job?<br>Every 6&#8243; on both sides of the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A material CANNOT be classified as Type-A soil if it is fissured, previously disturbed, or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Subject to vibration from heavy traffic or pile driving<br>B. Contains a large proportion of clay material<br>C. Contains caliche or hardpan<br>D. Has a high compressive strength<br>Type A soil can not be fissured, previously disturbed or subject to vibration from heavy traffic or pile driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beam-type platforms for suspended scaffolds must have stringers of lumber at least <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> set on edge.<br>2&#8243; x 6&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to install a hardwood floor over a concrete slab that already has a moisture barrier beneath the slab. What should you do?<br>Install another moisture barrier over the slab before applying the wood flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of felt underlayment should you use for metal tiles?<br>30 pound or two plies of 15 pound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concrete block is specified for a wall 50&#8242; long and 6&#8242; high. Approximately how many concrete blocks 8&#8243;W x 8&#8243;H x 16&#8243;L<br>are required for the wall?<br>350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height x Length wall divided by Height x Length of block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cold climates, you cover freshly poured concrete to prevent:<br>Freezing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many days should you wait between the scratch coat and the brown coat when plastering?<br>You should wait 2 days between the SCRATCH coat and the BROWN coat when plastering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What maximum slope is specified by the UBS for a required handicap ramp?<br>The maximum slope allowed by UBS for a handicap ramp is 1:12 or 8.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortar joint refers to:<br>A vertical or horizontal joint between masonry walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum weather exposure for 18&#8243; wood shingles is:<br>The maximum weather exposure for 18&#8243; wood shingles is 4&#8243;-6&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 6&#215;6: #10, or 6&#215;6: 10\/10, wire mesh is used on a:<br>A slab on grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is expansive soil treated?<br>Expansive soil can be treated by a moisture treatment, sand treatment, or lime treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ammeter is used in <strong>with a(n) <em>_<\/em><\/strong> circuit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. series, energized<br>B. series, de-energized<br>C. parallel, energized<br>D. paralle, de-energized<br>An ammeter is used in series with an energized circut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the minimum girder for a 12&#8242; span under a deck?<br>The minimum girder for a 12&#8242; span under a deck is a 4&#8243; x 8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that a sloped roof has an area of 1,160 sq ft, how many rolls of 15# felt are needed to cover the roof with one layer?<br>3 Rolls of 15# felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A roll of 15# felt is roughly 430 sqft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How should you determine the perimeter dimension from blueprints?<br>To determine the perimeter dimension from blue prints you should add first in one direction and then in the other direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run into roots while digging a footing what should you do?<br>Clear roots 12&#8243; down and away from footings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying latex paint to the surface of an oil paint on wood trim, which procedure is appropriate?<br>Wash the surface with TSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who provides the required MSDS sheets for a job site?<br>The vendor provides the MSDS for materials of a job site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the tolerance on effective depth when placing rebar in a slab 8&#8243; or less thick?<br>On a slab LESS than 8&#8243; thick, the tolerance on effective depth is + or &#8211; 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the best method for installing ceramic tile?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. On particleboard with thinnest adhesive<br>B. On particleboard with construction adhesive<br>C. On cement board with thinnest adhesive<br>D. 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Splay<br>B. Hickey<br>C. Darby<br>D. Outrigger<br>A darby would be used in concrete work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why would you use screws instead of nails for wood framing?<br>Screws are stronger than nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best two choices of wood for a hardwood floor are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Maple and Oak<br>B. Fir and Cherry<br>C. Oak and Cherry<br>D. Pine and Fir<br>Maple and oak are the best two choices for a hardwood floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following will not affect fire rating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Drywall thickness<br>B. Space between furring<br>C. Type of Adhesive<br>D. Size of screws used<br>The size of screws used would not affect the fire rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When working in construction, the general rule if you have long hair is to tie it back or use a net or other means because the hair might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Be caught in machinery<br>B. Impair your vision<br>C. Accidentally be ignited<br>D. 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