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CSLB General Building (B) practice questions

213 free questions with answers and explanations.

Practice test
  1. 201.A general contractor is reviewing a critical path method (CPM) schedule. An activity has a total float of 5 days. This means that the activity:Planning and Estimating
  2. 202.A contractor is preparing to pour a concrete slab for a 30-foot by 20-foot garage. The slab will be 6 inches thick. The concrete supplier charges $120 per cubic yard. How much will the concrete cost for this slab, assuming no waste factor?Planning and Estimating
  3. 203.A contractor is using a scaffold that is 15 feet high. The scaffold platform is 3 feet wide. What is the minimum base dimension for this scaffold to ensure stability, assuming a 4:1 height-to-base ratio is required by Cal/OSHA?Safety
  4. 204.A general building contractor is supervising a crew working on a roof with a slope of 7:12. The eave height is 22 feet. According to Cal/OSHA regulations, what is the minimum fall protection requirement for employees performing roofing work on this structure?Safety
  5. 205.A contractor is requested to provide a bid for a new commercial kitchen. The plans specify the installation of a grease interceptor. What is the primary purpose of a grease interceptor in a commercial kitchen's plumbing system?Planning and Estimating
  6. 206.During a final inspection for a new commercial building in California, the inspector notes that the emergency exit signs are not illuminated as required. Which section of the California Building Code (CBC) would the inspector most likely reference for this deficiency?Planning and Estimating
  7. 207.A contractor is reviewing a structural plan for a new commercial building. Which of the following symbols typically represents a steel wide-flange beam?Planning and Estimating
  8. 208.A contractor is developing a preliminary schedule for a commercial renovation project. An activity, 'install drywall', cannot start until 'framing inspection passed' is complete. This type of relationship between activities is known as a:Planning and Estimating
  9. 209.A contractor is reviewing a structural drawing for a new commercial building. The drawing indicates a beam with the designation 'W12x26'. What does the 'W' in this designation typically represent?Planning and Estimating
  10. 210.A general contractor is estimating the quantity of plywood needed for the subfloor of a new residential building. The building footprint measures 40 feet by 60 feet. If standard plywood sheets are 4 feet by 8 feet, how many sheets are required, assuming no waste factor for simplicity?Planning and Estimating
  11. 211.A contractor is preparing to use a portable ladder to access a work platform. According to Cal/OSHA, what is the MINIMUM distance that the top of the ladder should extend above the landing surface?Safety
  12. 212.A contractor is planning to pour a concrete driveway that is 60 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 4 inches thick. If concrete is ordered in full cubic yard increments, how many cubic yards of concrete should be ordered to account for standard waste?Planning and Estimating
  13. 213.A general contractor is reviewing the project schedule and notes a task labeled 'Install Drywall' that cannot begin until 'Rough Electrical' and 'Rough Plumbing' are both 100% complete. This is an example of what type of scheduling relationship?Planning and Estimating