Contractors License General B Trade
Practice Exam #2 – Q’s and A’s
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or
excavation. - -3'
-According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - -select structural
-Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - -enter a business
outside of normal business hours
-Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - -on each
job site
-Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are
subject to falls of _____ or more. - -7 1/2
-When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high
voltage power lines? - -10'
-How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - -In a closed metal
container
-If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the
contractor to: - -personally walk through the job site and check the work
-In most cases, a crane cannot lift more than _____ % of its capacity. Always
consult the manufacture's operations manual and all applicable codes before
using a crane and never attempt to use one without being thoroughly trained
and certified to operate the crane. - -75
-In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - -5 Feet
-On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers.
- -red
-Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - -Construction Safety
Orders
-The rule of thumb that is used when digging a trench near another
excavation is that the horizontal distance from the trench to the excavation
in no less than: - -the depth of the trench
-What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - -Cal/OSHA
, -What is MSDS? - -Material Safety Data Sheet
-What is painted red on a construction site? - -flammable substances
-What is the danger of LP gas? - -it collects near the floor
-When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high
voltage power lines? - -6'
-What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench
shoring? - -#2 Douglas fir
-What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high
voltage power lines? - -6'
-When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - -sound the
automatic backup alarm or bells
-When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? -
-when medical help beyond first aid is required
-When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - -too many
fumes
-When welding you gloves should be: - -made of heavy leather or hide
-When you are working on or near an electrical service panel what should
you assume? - -the it is unsafe
-Where would you find the requirements for scaffolds? - -Cal/OSHA
Construction Safety Orders
-Which is the most toxic? - -PVC Solvent Cements
-Which of the following is not an acceptable procedure during a crane
operation? - -More than one person signaling the operator AND loads can be
lifted over personnel
-Which of the following is true about outdoor receptacles used for power
tools and equipment? - -They must be properly grounded
-Which of the following is true with regard to rolling scaffolds? - -All wheels
must have a lock
All wheels must be locked when people are on them
only two wheels must be swivel type
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