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CSLB Trade — General Building (B) Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the CSLB Trade — General Building (B) exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 700+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 5 chapters

  1. 1Core Trades30% of the exam
  2. 2Framing & Structural20% of the exam
  3. 3Safety15% of the exam
  4. 4Finish Trades20% of the exam
  5. 5Planning & Estimating15% of the exam

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In the CSLB Class B — General Building (Trade Exam) guide: 400 practice questions with a worked explanation on every one, in a mixed practice exam and five chapter practice sets. Practice here stays free.

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with CSLB — California Contractors State License Board. Last updated: August 2026.

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