Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. /15 1 123456789101112131415 California B2 Foundation Practice Quiz Overview Are you ready to test your foundation expertise? This focused quiz helps you master the structural concepts essential for your California B2 Residential Remodeling exam success. Exam Details Time Limit 30 minutes Questions 15 randomly selected Question Bank 40 unique questions Test-Taking Tips Use your time wisely - Just 2 minutes per question Not sure about an answer? Use the bookmark feature to flag questions for review Cost per attempt: 10 Free Attempts Format: Open-book, but the actual exam is closed. Take a deep breath, get comfortable, and click "Start" when you're ready to begin. Good luck! Study Smart! Each fresh attempt gives you: New question combinations Practice managing your time (2 minutes per question) The number of attempts remaining is 10 Please enter your following information to get started: 1 / 15 What is the required minimum thickness of rubble stone masonry foundation walls? A) 10 inches B) 12 inches C) 14 inches D) 16 inches 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. R404.1.8 Rubble stone masonry. 2 / 15 In wood foundations, in other than__________ , a sump must be provided to drain the porous layer and footings. A) Group I B) Group II C) Group III D) Group IV 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R405, Foundation drainage. R405.2.3 Drainage system. 3 / 15 What is the minimum nominal size of wood columns used for foundations? A) 2”X2” B) 3” X 3” C) 4”x4” D) 5”x5” 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R407, Columns. R407.3 Structural requirements. 4 / 15 Gravel or crushed stone drains must extend a min. of 1 foot beyond the outside edge of the footing and _____ above the top of the footing. A) 6 inches B) 12 inches C) 18 inches D) 24 inches 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R405, Foundation drainage. R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. 5 / 15 Pier and curtain wall foundations are permitted to support light-frame construction if it’s not more than __________ in height and if specific requirements are met. A) 1-story B) 2-stories C) 3-stories D) 4-stories 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. R404.1.5.3 Pier and curtain wall foundations. 6 / 15 Masonry walls must have a min. of__________ Portland cement parging applied to the exterior of the wall. A) 1/8 inch B) 1/4 inch C) 3/8 inch D) 1/2 inch 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R406. Foundation waterproofing and dampproofing. R406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofing. 7 / 15 The wall height of concrete foundation walls used in buildings assigned a Seismic Design Category DO, D1 or D2 must not exceed__________ . A) 8 feet B) 9 feet C) 10 feet D) 12 feet 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. R404.1.4.2 Concrete foundation walls. 8 / 15 Access openings through a perimeter wall in under-floor spaces must be a min. of__________ . A) 14" X 24” B) 16" X 24” C) 18" X 24” D) 20" X 24” 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R408. Under-floor space. R408.4 Access. 9 / 15 True or False: Wood foundation walls must not be backfilled until the basement floor and first floor have been constructed or the walls have been braced. A) True B) False 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. R404.2.4 Backfilling. 10 / 15 True or False: For crawl space construction, backfill must be installed on the exterior of the walls prior to placing backfill on the interior. A) True B) False 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. R404.2.4 Backfilling. 11 / 15 In areas with a high water table, exterior foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces must be waterproofed using which of the following methods? A) 2-ply hot-mopped felts B) 55-pound roll roofing C) 6-mil polyvinyl chloride D) Any of the above 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations, Section R406, Foundation waterproofing and dampproofing. R406.2 Concrete and masonry foundation waterproofing. 12 / 15 ___________must be installed at or below the area to be protected. A) Drainage tiles B) Gravel or crushed stone drains C) Perforated pipe D) All of the above 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R405, Foundation drainage. R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. 13 / 15 Drainage tiles or perforated pipe must be placed on a min. of ___________ of washed gravel or crushed rock. A) 2 inches B) 4 inches C) 6 inches D) 8 inches 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R405, Foundation drainage. Fl405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. 14 / 15 For wood foundations, a__________ polyethylene vapor retarder must be applied over the porous layer with the basement floor constructed over the polyethylene. A) 2-mil-thick B) 4-mil-thick C) 6-mil-thick D) 8-mil-thick 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section R405, Foundation drainage. R405.2.2 Vapor retarder. 15 / 15 Wood sill plates in wood foundation walls must be at least ___________ nominal lumber. A) 2-inch by 2-inch B) 2-inch by 4-inch C) 2-inch by 6-inch D) 2-inch by 8-inch 2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 4 Foundations. Section 404, Foundation and Retaining Walls. 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