CSLB General Building (B) — All Questions
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The human body loses water constantly through breathing, sweating, and digestion. To stay healthy, this lost water must be replaced by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. According to the passage, why must people drink fluids?
- a.To replace water the body loses✓
- b.To gain more energy
- c.To improve eyesight
- d.To build stronger muscles
The passage states the body constantly loses water and that this loss must be replaced. The correct choice restates that idea directly. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.
Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. It also saves energy, because making products from recycled materials often uses less power than making them from raw materials. One benefit of recycling mentioned in the passage is that it:
- a.creates more landfills
- b.saves energy✓
- c.raises product prices
- d.uses more raw materials
The passage says recycling saves energy since recycled materials often require less power. That matches the correct choice. The remaining options contradict the passage.
A good study routine includes setting a regular time and place. Studying in the same spot each day helps the brain associate that location with focus, making it easier to concentrate. The passage suggests that studying in the same place each day helps a person to:
- a.finish homework faster
- b.avoid taking notes
- c.concentrate more easily✓
- d.study fewer subjects
The passage explains that a consistent location helps the brain associate it with focus, making concentration easier. The correct answer restates this. The other choices are not supported.
Firefighters wear heavy protective suits made of flame-resistant material. These suits shield the wearer from intense heat, but they are also very hot and tiring to work in. According to the passage, one drawback of the protective suits is that they:
- a.catch fire easily
- b.are too thin
- c.cannot be cleaned
- d.are hot and tiring to wear✓
The passage notes that although the suits protect against heat, they are hot and tiring to work in. That is the drawback described. The other options are not stated.
Bees play a vital role in agriculture. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen between plants, allowing many crops to produce fruit. The passage indicates that bees help crops by:
- a.carrying pollen between plants✓
- b.eating harmful insects
- c.watering the soil
- d.keeping the ground warm
The passage states bees carry pollen from flower to flower, which allows crops to produce fruit. That matches the correct choice. The other answers are not mentioned.
Reading aloud to young children builds their vocabulary. Hearing new words in context helps children understand meanings and remember the words later. According to the passage, hearing words in context helps children to:
- a.read silently
- b.understand and remember words✓
- c.write neatly
- d.speak more quietly
The passage says that hearing new words in context helps children grasp meanings and recall the words later. The correct option restates this. The others are not supported.
Regular exercise strengthens the heart. A stronger heart pumps blood more efficiently, which can lower a person's resting heart rate over time. The passage states that a stronger heart:
- a.beats faster at rest
- b.requires more oxygen
- c.pumps blood more efficiently✓
- d.shrinks in size
The passage explains that a stronger heart pumps blood more efficiently and can lower the resting heart rate. That matches the correct choice, while the others contradict the passage.
Many plants close their leaves or flowers at night. This response helps protect the plant from cold temperatures and reduces water loss during dark hours. According to the passage, closing at night helps plants by:
- a.attracting more insects
- b.producing more seeds
- c.growing taller quickly
- d.reducing water loss✓
The passage says that closing at night protects plants from cold and reduces water loss. The correct answer reflects this. The remaining choices are not mentioned.
A budget is a plan for spending money. By listing income and expenses, a budget helps a person avoid spending more than they earn. The main purpose of a budget, according to the passage, is to:
- a.plan spending and avoid overspending✓
- b.increase a person's income
- c.eliminate all expenses
- d.borrow more money
The passage defines a budget as a spending plan that lists income and expenses to prevent overspending. The correct choice captures this purpose. The others are not stated.
Sea turtles travel thousands of miles across the ocean but often return to the same beach where they hatched to lay their eggs. Scientists believe they use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate. According to the passage, sea turtles are believed to navigate using:
- a.the position of the moon
- b.the Earth's magnetic field✓
- c.ocean water temperature
- d.the sound of waves
The passage states that scientists believe sea turtles use the Earth's magnetic field to find their way. That matches the correct choice. The other options are not mentioned.
Getting enough sleep improves memory. During deep sleep, the brain organizes and stores information learned during the day, making it easier to recall later. The passage explains that during deep sleep the brain:
- a.stops all activity
- b.forgets the day's events
- c.organizes and stores information✓
- d.grows new bones
The passage says the brain organizes and stores the day's information during deep sleep, aiding recall. The correct answer restates this. The other choices are unsupported.
Traffic roundabouts can reduce accidents at intersections. Because vehicles move in the same direction around a circle, dangerous head-on and right-angle collisions are far less likely. According to the passage, roundabouts reduce accidents because vehicles:
- a.travel much faster
- b.stop more often
- c.use fewer lanes
- d.move in the same direction✓
The passage explains that roundabouts keep vehicles moving in the same direction, reducing head-on and right-angle crashes. The correct choice restates this reason. The others are not stated.
Salt has long been used to preserve food. It draws moisture out of meat and fish, creating conditions in which the bacteria that cause spoilage cannot easily grow. The passage indicates that salt preserves food by:
- a.drawing out moisture✓
- b.adding vitamins
- c.raising the temperature
- d.adding color
The passage says salt draws moisture out of food, making it hard for spoilage bacteria to grow. That matches the correct answer. The other options are not mentioned.
Volunteering benefits both the community and the volunteer. Besides helping others, volunteers often gain new skills and build friendships that improve their own lives. According to the passage, one way volunteering benefits the volunteer is by:
- a.increasing their salary
- b.helping them gain new skills✓
- c.reducing their taxes
- d.giving them free housing
The passage states that volunteers often gain new skills and build friendships. The correct choice reflects a benefit to the volunteer. The other options are not supported by the text.