General B Test 5 Flashcards
Where can you use BX Cable?
a) outdoors
b) indoor dry areas
c) wet areas
d) none of the above
b) indoor dry areas
What is the standard height of kitchen cabinets after subtop and countertop?
a) 32” b) 34”
c) 36” d) 38”
c) 36”
The proper technique for lifting heavy loads is to?
a) bend knees and keep back straight
b) bend back and keep knees straight c) bend knees as well as the back
d) let someone else do it
a) bend knees and keep back straight
Title 24 includes:
a) Energy Code
b) Building Code
c) Plumbing Code
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
What is the minimum size vent that should be used for a water closet?
a) 3”
b) 1/2 the diameter of the waste pipe
c) 1/2 the circumference of the waste pipe
d) twice the circumference of the waste pipe
b) 1/2 the diameter of the waste pipe
What is the standard depth of a base cabinet?
a) 18” b) 20” c) 24” d) 32”
c) 24”
What is the standard depth of a closet?
a) 18”
c) 22”
b) 20”
d) 24”
d) 24”
How many nails are used on a standard three-tab shingle?
a)2 b)3
c) 4 d) 6
c) 4
When replacing a hardwood floor, the first thing you should do is?
a) inspect the existing floor
b) inspect the existing floor
c) put plywood down
d) reinforce the joists
a) inspect the existing floor
What is the minimum gage for galvanized steel valley flashing?
a) No. 16 b) No. 24
c) No. 28 d) No. 30
c) No. 28
What are you required to do to discourage sexual harassment at the workplace?
a) hire only one sex
b) post signs
c) have employees sign papers
d) hold weekly meetings
b) post signs
When are flagmen required?
a) when barriers and signs are not present
b) when barriers and signs are inadequate
c) when traffic is light
d) when there is a detour
b) when barriers and signs are inadequate
An “R-value” is a measure of a material’s resistance to the flow of?
a) electricity
b) moisture
c) cold
d) heat
d) heat
Fill material must be compacted to a minimum of _______ of maximum density?
a) 70% b) 80% c) 90% d) 95%
c) 90%
Which of the following rooms must meet certain lighting requirements?
a) kitchen
b) bathroom
c) A and B d) none of the above
c) A and B
The constant-contact on/off switch for a circular saw may be disabled?
a) by the contractor
b) when placing the saw blade next to the material being cut
c) by the worker
d) never
d) never
What is total volume of the building shown below?
W- 40’
L-100’
H-15’ (20’ to roof line)
a) 60,000 cu ft
b) 70,000 cu ft
c) 80,000 cu ft
d) 105,000 cu ft
b) 70,000 cu ft
A vertical wall, correctly installed, what is said to be?
a) upright
b) level
c) plumb
d) square
c) plumb
What is the minimum number of dedicated circuits required for a residential kitchen?
a) one 15-amp circuit
b) one 20-amp circuit
c) two 20-amp circuits
d) three 15-amp circuits
c) two 20-amp circuits
Which of the following is most dangerous about LP gas?
a) it attacks the nervous system
b) it has no taste or color
c) it accumulates near the ceiling and can ignite
d) it accumulates at the floor level and can explode
d) it accumulates at the floor level and can explode
Who must be present for all fire sprinkler tests?
a) fire chief
b) HVAC contractor
c) contractor
d) owner
c) contractor
What is the length of time needed for grout to dry?
a) 6 hours
b) 12 hours
c) 36 hours
d) 72 hours
d) 72 hours
A second guide for ladder placement is to locate the ladder at what angle from the floor to the ladder?
a) 60° b) 65° c) 70° d) 75.5°
d) 75.5°
What is the minimum height for a kickplate on a door?
a) 6”
b) 10”
c) 12”
d) 18”
b) 10”
