Welcome to your B General Contractor - Practice Exam 2
1.
A wall is 8 feet tall, 40 feet long, and requires two coats of paint. If one gallon covers 350 square feet per coat, how many gallons are needed?
A wall is 8 feet tall, 40 feet long, and requires two coats of paint. If one gallon covers 350 square feet per coat, how many gallons are needed?Deselect Answer
2.
When working with Portland cement or concrete, what health hazard must workers protect against?
When working with Portland cement or concrete, what health hazard must workers protect against?Deselect Answer
3.
What is the maximum load per square foot for a typical construction scaffold platform?
What is the maximum load per square foot for a typical construction scaffold platform?Deselect Answer
4.
In seismic design, what does a 'continuous load path' mean?
5.
What type of joint is used to connect ABS or PVC plastic drain pipe?
What type of joint is used to connect ABS or PVC plastic drain pipe?Deselect Answer
6.
What is the minimum mortar coverage required under floor tiles in residential wet areas?
What is the minimum mortar coverage required under floor tiles in residential wet areas?Deselect Answer
7.
What is the minimum number of nails required per standard asphalt shingle in most California applications?
What is the minimum number of nails required per standard asphalt shingle in most California applications?Deselect Answer
8.
What is the minimum ceiling height required in a bathroom per CRC?
What is the minimum ceiling height required in a bathroom per CRC?Deselect Answer
9.
What personal protective equipment is required when operating a chainsaw?
What personal protective equipment is required when operating a chainsaw?Deselect Answer
10.
What is a 'gate valve' used for in a plumbing system?
11.
What is 'balloon framing'?
12.
When coordinating a multi-trade project, which scheduling tool shows tasks, durations, and dependencies in a bar chart format?
When coordinating a multi-trade project, which scheduling tool shows tasks, durations, and dependencies in a bar chart format?Deselect Answer
13.
What is the purpose of fire blocking in wood-frame construction?
What is the purpose of fire blocking in wood-frame construction?Deselect Answer
14.
What is a 'hip rafter' in roof framing?
15.
According to the CEC, what is the required height of receptacle outlets above the floor in residential spaces?
According to the CEC, what is the required height of receptacle outlets above the floor in residential spaces?Deselect Answer
16.
Which section of a specification book covers concrete work?
17.
What is the purpose of 'ice and water shield' membrane in roofing?
What is the purpose of 'ice and water shield' membrane in roofing?Deselect Answer
18.
What is the minimum concrete cover required over reinforcing steel in a foundation wall exposed to soil?
What is the minimum concrete cover required over reinforcing steel in a foundation wall exposed to soil?Deselect Answer
19.
What is the difference between a 'king stud' and a 'jack stud' in wall framing?
What is the difference between a 'king stud' and a 'jack stud' in wall framing?Deselect Answer
21.
What is the maximum overhang (cantilever) allowed for a residential rafter beyond the bearing wall without an engineer?
What is the maximum overhang (cantilever) allowed for a residential rafter beyond the bearing wall without an engineer?Deselect Answer
22.
In construction estimating, what does 'quantity takeoff' mean?
In construction estimating, what does 'quantity takeoff' mean?Deselect Answer
23.
What is 'mulching' in landscaping used for?
24.
Which of the following is an example of a 'direct cost' in construction estimating?
Which of the following is an example of a 'direct cost' in construction estimating?Deselect Answer
25.
What type of caulk is most appropriate for sealing around a bathtub surround where there is water exposure?
What type of caulk is most appropriate for sealing around a bathtub surround where there is water exposure?Deselect Answer
26.
What must be done before workers enter a trench deeper than 4 feet?
What must be done before workers enter a trench deeper than 4 feet?Deselect Answer
27.
Where is a 'vapor retarder' required on the warm side of insulation in California?
Where is a 'vapor retarder' required on the warm side of insulation in California?Deselect Answer
28.
What is the purpose of a 'cleanout' in a drainage system?
29.
What is the purpose of a 'door sweep' at the base of an exterior door?
What is the purpose of a 'door sweep' at the base of an exterior door?Deselect Answer
30.
What is the purpose of a 'spill kit' on a construction site?
What is the purpose of a 'spill kit' on a construction site?Deselect Answer
31.
What is the purpose of 'taping and finishing' (mudding) in drywall installation?
What is the purpose of 'taping and finishing' (mudding) in drywall installation?Deselect Answer
32.
Which engineered lumber product is commonly used as a beam or header because of its high strength-to-size ratio?
Which engineered lumber product is commonly used as a beam or header because of its high strength-to-size ratio?Deselect Answer
33.
What is the maximum height of a wood-framed cripple wall before additional bracing is required per CRC?
What is the maximum height of a wood-framed cripple wall before additional bracing is required per CRC?Deselect Answer
34.
On a set of construction drawings, what does a dashed (hidden) line typically represent?
On a set of construction drawings, what does a dashed (hidden) line typically represent?Deselect Answer
35.
What is the purpose of a pressure-reducing valve (PRV) in a residential water supply system?
What is the purpose of a pressure-reducing valve (PRV) in a residential water supply system?Deselect Answer
36.
What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle?
37.
What is a 'floating floor' installation method?
38.
What type of filter offers the highest filtration efficiency for residential HVAC systems?
What type of filter offers the highest filtration efficiency for residential HVAC systems?Deselect Answer
39.
What is the purpose of a 'flagman' (flagger) in a construction traffic control zone?
What is the purpose of a 'flagman' (flagger) in a construction traffic control zone?Deselect Answer
40.
What is the function of a 'strongback' in floor joist framing?
What is the function of a 'strongback' in floor joist framing?Deselect Answer
41.
What is the purpose of a 'rim joist' (band joist) in floor framing?
What is the purpose of a 'rim joist' (band joist) in floor framing?Deselect Answer
42.
What is the standard circuit breaker size for a kitchen small appliance circuit?
What is the standard circuit breaker size for a kitchen small appliance circuit?Deselect Answer
43.
When disposing of construction debris in California, which material requires special handling as a hazardous waste?
When disposing of construction debris in California, which material requires special handling as a hazardous waste?Deselect Answer
44.
In roof framing, what is a 'valley rafter'?
45.
What is the maximum allowable span for a 2×6 floor joist (No. 2 Douglas Fir-Larch, 16-inch o.c., 40 psf live load)?
What is the maximum allowable span for a 2×6 floor joist (No. 2 Douglas Fir-Larch, 16-inch o.c., 40 psf live load)?Deselect Answer
46.
Under Cal/OSHA regulations, what is required when using a portable ladder to access a roof or elevated work area?
Under Cal/OSHA regulations, what is required when using a portable ladder to access a roof or elevated work area?Deselect Answer
47.
What is the purpose of a 'duct damper' in an HVAC system?
48.
What is the standard overlap for underlayment when installing hardwood or laminate flooring over concrete?
What is the standard overlap for underlayment when installing hardwood or laminate flooring over concrete?Deselect Answer
49.
What is 'finish grade' on a construction site?
50.
What type of roofing underlayment is required for roofs with a slope of less than 4:12 under asphalt shingles?
What type of roofing underlayment is required for roofs with a slope of less than 4:12 under asphalt shingles?Deselect Answer
51.
What is the purpose of a 'French drain' in landscaping?
52.
What is 'flashing' in the context of painting drywall?
53.
What is 'back-buttering' in tile installation?
54.
What does a 'confined space' designation mean on a construction site?
What does a 'confined space' designation mean on a construction site?Deselect Answer
55.
What is 'slump' in reference to fresh concrete?
56.
What is the minimum tread depth (nosing to nosing) for residential stairs per CRC?
What is the minimum tread depth (nosing to nosing) for residential stairs per CRC?Deselect Answer
57.
What does 'NM-B' cable (Romex) stand for, and where is its use permitted?
What does 'NM-B' cable (Romex) stand for, and where is its use permitted?Deselect Answer
58.
What is the purpose of a 'junction box' in an electrical system?
What is the purpose of a 'junction box' in an electrical system?Deselect Answer
59.
What is a 'three-way switch' used for?
60.
In California, what minimum SEER rating is required for new residential air conditioning systems?
In California, what minimum SEER rating is required for new residential air conditioning systems?Deselect Answer
61.
What is the minimum post size required to support a beam in a typical residential deck?
What is the minimum post size required to support a beam in a typical residential deck?Deselect Answer
62.
What is the R-value per inch of standard fiberglass batt insulation?
What is the R-value per inch of standard fiberglass batt insulation?Deselect Answer
63.
What does 'float' (or slack) mean in a project schedule?
64.
What type of respirator is required when spraying paint or coatings in an enclosed space?
What type of respirator is required when spraying paint or coatings in an enclosed space?Deselect Answer
65.
What is the purpose of a 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) procedure?
66.
What does 'on center' (o.c.) mean when specifying framing spacing?
What does 'on center' (o.c.) mean when specifying framing spacing?Deselect Answer
67.
In stucco work, what is the purpose of the 'brown coat'?
68.
Under Cal/OSHA, what is required when cement mixer or concrete pump equipment creates excessive dust?
Under Cal/OSHA, what is required when cement mixer or concrete pump equipment creates excessive dust?Deselect Answer
69.
What is the purpose of 'let-in bracing' in wood-frame wall construction?
What is the purpose of 'let-in bracing' in wood-frame wall construction?Deselect Answer
70.
What does 'As-Built' drawings mean?
71.
What is the purpose of a 'retaining wall'?
72.
A concrete slab is 50 feet × 60 feet × 5 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required (round to nearest whole yard)?
A concrete slab is 50 feet × 60 feet × 5 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required (round to nearest whole yard)?Deselect Answer
73.
What is 'thermal bridging' in building construction?
74.
Which hardware is used to connect a wood beam to a wood post from the side, preventing the beam from rolling off the post?
Which hardware is used to connect a wood beam to a wood post from the side, preventing the beam from rolling off the post?Deselect Answer
75.
What is 'drip irrigation' used for in landscaping?
76.
What is the minimum width of a deck board face that requires two fasteners per joist per most deck codes?
What is the minimum width of a deck board face that requires two fasteners per joist per most deck codes?Deselect Answer
77.
What does SEER stand for in reference to air conditioning equipment?
What does SEER stand for in reference to air conditioning equipment?Deselect Answer
78.
What is the purpose of a 'ground fault' in electrical work, and why is it dangerous?
What is the purpose of a 'ground fault' in electrical work, and why is it dangerous?Deselect Answer
79.
What is 'acoustical ceiling tile' (dropped ceiling) used for?
What is 'acoustical ceiling tile' (dropped ceiling) used for?Deselect Answer
80.
What is the purpose of an 'expansion gap' around the perimeter of a hardwood or laminate floor?
What is the purpose of an 'expansion gap' around the perimeter of a hardwood or laminate floor?Deselect Answer
81.
What additive is used in concrete to slow down the setting time in hot weather?
What additive is used in concrete to slow down the setting time in hot weather?Deselect Answer
82.
What is 'roof dead load'?
83.
What is the standard depth of a base kitchen cabinet?
84.
What is the required distance between a power line and a crane boom, based on typical Cal/OSHA requirements for lines up to 50kV?
What is the required distance between a power line and a crane boom, based on typical Cal/OSHA requirements for lines up to 50kV?Deselect Answer
85.
In cabinetry installation, what is 'scribing'?
86.
What is the minimum required number of exits for a single-family residence per CRC?
What is the minimum required number of exits for a single-family residence per CRC?Deselect Answer
87.
What is a 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP)?
88.
What is the purpose of a 'bid bond' submitted with a construction bid?
What is the purpose of a 'bid bond' submitted with a construction bid?Deselect Answer
89.
What is the maximum distance a trap can be located from a fixture drain in a residential plumbing system?
What is the maximum distance a trap can be located from a fixture drain in a residential plumbing system?Deselect Answer
90.
What is 'sanded grout' versus 'unsanded grout', and when is each used?
What is 'sanded grout' versus 'unsanded grout', and when is each used?Deselect Answer
91.
What is the difference between a 'submittal' and a 'shop drawing'?
What is the difference between a 'submittal' and a 'shop drawing'?Deselect Answer
92.
What is 'overhead and profit' (O&P) in a contractor's estimate?
What is 'overhead and profit' (O&P) in a contractor's estimate?Deselect Answer
93.
What is the purpose of adding rebar (reinforcing steel) to concrete?
What is the purpose of adding rebar (reinforcing steel) to concrete?Deselect Answer
94.
What does 'Level 5 drywall finish' mean?
95.
What equipment is used to determine the relative compaction of soil fill on a construction site in the field?
What equipment is used to determine the relative compaction of soil fill on a construction site in the field?Deselect Answer
96.
What is a 'cold joint' in concrete construction?
97.
What is the purpose of a 'Request for Information' (RFI) on a construction project?
What is the purpose of a 'Request for Information' (RFI) on a construction project?Deselect Answer
98.
What is the function of a thermostat's 'heat anticipator'?
99.
What is the correct sequence for applying paint to a previously unpainted wood surface?
What is the correct sequence for applying paint to a previously unpainted wood surface?Deselect Answer
100.
What is 'Low-E' glass used in windows?
