Plumbing (C-36) Study Guide Book and Online Practice Exam + Law and Business Online Practice Exam

What’s included

• Learn the material: Plumbing (C-36) Study Guide Book
• Pass the test: Plumbing (C-36) Practice Exam
• Required for all California contractor applicants: Law & Business Practice Exam

What this covers

Per the state's classification, a C-36 contractor installs, alters, and repairs water supply systems, drainage systems, gas lines, sewers, and plumbing fixtures in residential and commercial structures. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests. See the official CSLB C-36 classification.

Sample questions

1. How many cubic feet of gas does it take to produce one BTU?
   A. 10 · B. 20 · C. 30 · ✓ D. 40 cubic feet
2. The maximum distance from a gas appliance to its shut-off valve is:
   A. 2 feet · ✓ B. 3 feet · C. 5 feet · D. 6 feet
3. Of the following, which single-wall appliance vent connection is permitted?
   A. Horizontally in a plastered partition · B. Vertically through the attic · C. Vertically through the floor to the roof · ✓ D. Through the exterior wall to the outer air
4. The minimum size strap for a hot water heater is:
   A. 1"- 20 gauge · B. 1-1/4"- 18 gauge · ✓ C. 1-1/2"-16 gauge · D. 2"-16 gauge
5. What is the typical daily water usage per person in a home?
   A. 15 gallons · B. 25 gallons · ✓ C. 50 gallons · D. 75 gallons
6. To test for leaks in a gas piping system use:
   A. a flame · ✓ B. a solution of soapy water · C. a sharp nose · D. a canary
7. [Law & Business] A construction contract was written containing the following time estimates to complete the job. It would take 2 days to ready the construction site and then the job itself would be done in 2 phases. The first phase would take 10 days and the second would take 7 days, but these 2 phases could be at the same time. It would take one additional day at the end to clean up. How many days would it take to complete this project?
   A. 15 days · ✓ B. 13 days · C. 11 days · D. 7 days
8. [Law & Business] A contractor receives a notice from the Employment Development Department (EDD) that one of his former employees has filed a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits against his reserve account. He/she may:
   A. call EDD within 5 days and protest · ✓ B. protest, in writing, within 10 days of the mailing date of the notice · C. protest, in writing, within 30 days of the mailing date · D. protest, in writing, within 45 days of the mailing date