General Building (B) Study Guide Book + Online Practice Exam

What’s included

• Learn the material: General Building (B) Study Guide Book
• Pass the test: General Building (B) Practice Exam

What this covers

Per the state's classification, a B contractor may "contract to construct or superintend or engage in the construction of any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure." See the official CSLB B classification. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests.

Sample questions

1. Insulation is installed only after the:
   A. rough framing inspection · B. plumbing is complete · ✓ C. rough wiring is complete · D. rough plumbing is complete
2. What is the largest hole that can be drilled in a double stud?
   A. 25 percent of the stud · B. 30 percent of the stud · C. 40 percent of the stud · ✓ D. 60 percent of the stud
3. What is the minimum nailing spacing on the outer edge of the sheetrock?
   A. 3/8" from edge: 6 in. o.c · B. 1/2" from edge: 12 in. o.c · ✓ C. 3/8" from edge: 8 in o.c · D. 1/2" from edge: 8 in. o.c
4. Which of the following is a vertical window in a projection built out from a sloping roof?
   A. A lintel · B. A gable · C. A gambrel · ✓ D. A dormer
5. Which of the following is used to fasten a mudsill to the foundation?
   A. 12" bolts · ✓ B. 10" bolts · C. 8" bolts · D. 6" bolts