NOTE: All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field.
The following questions are typical of the kind of items that are on the examination.
The correct answer is highlighted.
- According to the California Building Code, a window can be used as an escape or rescue
only if it has a net clear opening of how many feet?
- a. 2.4 square feet
- b. 3.5 square feet
- c. 4.6 square feet
- d. 5.7 square feet
- If an architectural drawing gives a scale of 1/8" = 1', what does a line 2-3/16" equal?
- a. 3' 4"
- b. 103' 8"
- c. 173' 6"
- d. 243' 10"
- According to the California Building Code, in which of the following settings would it be
permissible to construct a guardrail only 36" in height?
- a. Assembly building
- b. Dining establishment
- c. Carport
- d. High school