CSLB General Building (B) Trade Practice Test
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Reading
Passage: "The tundra is the coldest of all biomes. It is famous for its frost-molded landscapes, low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons." According to the passage, which factor is NOT listed as a characteristic of the tundra?
- a.Low temperatures
- b.Abundant rainfall
- c.Short growing seasons
- d.Poor nutrients
Answer: b
Explanation: The passage explicitly lists low temperatures, short growing seasons, and poor nutrients. It states the tundra has 'little precipitation,' which is the opposite of abundant rainfall. Therefore abundant rainfall is not a listed characteristic.
- 2. Reading
A map's legend shows a blue line representing a river and a red line representing a highway. If a traveler sees a blue line on the map, it represents a:
- a.River
- b.Highway
- c.City
- d.Mountain
Answer: a
Explanation: A map legend defines what each symbol or color means. Since the legend states blue represents a river, a blue line on the map indicates a river.
- 3. Reading
Passage: "Despite losing power during the storm, the hospital continued operating because its backup generators activated immediately." What is the cause of the hospital continuing to operate?
- a.The storm ended quickly
- b.The power never went out
- c.The staff went home
- d.Backup generators activated
Answer: d
Explanation: A cause-and-effect relationship is shown by 'because.' The effect is continued operation, and the cause is that the backup generators activated immediately when power was lost.
- 4. Mathematics
What is the value of 4^2 + 3 x 2?
- a.38
- b.22
- c.20
- d.44
Answer: b
Explanation: Follow order of operations. First exponents: 4^2 = 16. Then multiplication: 3 x 2 = 6. Finally addition: 16 + 6 = 22.
- 5. Mathematics
A patient's fluid intake was 300 mL at breakfast, 450 mL at lunch, and 250 mL at dinner. What was the total intake?
- a.950 mL
- b.1000 mL
- c.1050 mL
- d.900 mL
Answer: b
Explanation: Add the three amounts: 300 + 450 + 250 = 1000 mL. The patient's total fluid intake was 1000 milliliters.
- 6. Science
Which part of the cell is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?
- a.Nucleus
- b.Ribosome
- c.Mitochondria
- d.Cell membrane
Answer: c
Explanation: The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration. The nucleus stores DNA, and ribosomes synthesize proteins.
- 7. Science
Which system includes the bones and provides support and protection for the body?
- a.Muscular system
- b.Nervous system
- c.Skeletal system
- d.Endocrine system
Answer: c
Explanation: The skeletal system is made up of bones that provide structural support and protect internal organs. It also works with muscles to allow movement.
- 8. Science
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
- a.Axon
- b.Myelin sheath
- c.Dendrites
- d.Synapse
Answer: c
Explanation: Dendrites are branch-like extensions that receive incoming signals from other neurons. The axon carries signals away from the cell body toward other cells.
- 9. English & Language Usage
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
- a.The medication was given by the nurse.
- b.The nurse gave the medication.
- c.The medication had been given.
- d.The medication was administered.
Answer: b
Explanation: In the active voice, the subject performs the action. 'The nurse gave the medication' has the subject (nurse) doing the action. The other sentences are passive.
- 10. English & Language Usage
Identify the correctly punctuated list.
- a.We need gloves, masks, and gowns.
- b.We need gloves masks and gowns.
- c.We need gloves, masks and, gowns.
- d.We need, gloves, masks, and gowns.
Answer: a
Explanation: Items in a series are separated by commas, including the optional serial comma before 'and.' 'Gloves, masks, and gowns' is correctly punctuated.