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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.

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Wood sill plates in wood foundation walls must be at least ___________ nominal lumber.

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Masonry walls must have a min. of__________ Portland cement parging applied to the exterior of the wall.

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Ventilation openings in under-floor spaces are not required if the exposed earth is covered with a continuous__________ vapor retarder.

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True or False: Drains must be provided around concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade.

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Ventilation openings for under-floor spaces must be located so that one opening is located within ______  from each corner of the building.

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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.

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Access openings through the floor in under-floor spaces must be a min. of__________ .

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Where masonry veneer is used, concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points a min. of__________ .

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Soil described as a “clayey gravels” have a Unified Soil Classification System Symbol of GC and are in Soil Group__________ .

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What is the stud size of studs used in wood foundation walls?

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True or False: Lap splices are not permitted in concrete wall reinforcement,

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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.

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Foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade must be dampproofed from the top of the footing or from__________ below the top of the basement floor to the finished grade, whichever is higher.

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In wood foundations, in other than__________ , a sump must be provided to drain the porous layer and footings.

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Drainage tiles or perforated pipe must be placed on a min. of ___________ of washed gravel or crushed rock.

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