CSLB Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6): Online Practice Exam

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Practice questions for the California CSLB Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry (C-6) license exam, delivered online and graded instantly. Per the state's classification, a C-6 contractor constructs, fabricates, and installs all types of cabinetry, countertops, and other millwork and finish carpentry items. Works on any device, including iPad. See the official CSLB C6 classification.

Updated July 2026 · 2022 CA Codes · 812 Questions · Topic Practice

• Content Last Updated: July 24, 2026
• Code Basis: 2022 California Codes
• Question Count: 812 practice questions
• Organized By: CSLB study-guide topic categories
• Includes: This practice exam has been updated using Peerless’s vetted usable question set. Questions are organized by CSLB study-guide topic categories and include answer explanations to support full-exam review and focused topic practice. Each topic has a mini-exam to help you develop mastery.

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1. A disadvantage of stains is that they:
   A. tend to hide the grain of the wood · B. cannot be redone once applied · C. give unstable colors · ✓ D. bleed through coatings based on similar solvents
2. A filled and sealed wood surface can be given an antique look by applying:
   A. shading · B. spattering · C. highlighting · ✓ D. glaze
3. A finished joint's strength and the drying time for glue is determined by:
   ✓ A. the wood's moisture content · B. the way that the glue is used · C. how the joint fits · D. the application of the glue
4. A hardwood with close grain would not be which of the following?
   ✓ A. Mahogany · B. Maple · C. Birch · D. Beech
5. A hardwood with open grain would not be which of the following?
   A. Walnut · ✓ B. Cherry · C. Ash · D. Butternut