What this exam covers Practice questions for the California CSLB General Engineering (A) license exam, delivered online and graded instantly. Per the state's classification, an A contractor performs "construction, alteration, demolition, repair, or improvement to any public or private building or structure" — specifically earthwork, grading, paving, underground work, and structural steel. Works on any device, including iPad. See the official CSLB A classification. Updated July 2026 · 2022 CA Codes · 756 Questions · Topic Practice Content Last Updated: July 24, 2026 Code Basis: 2022 California Codes Question Count: 756 practice questions Organized By: CSLB study-guide topic categories Includes: This practice exam has been updated using Peerless’s vetted usable question set. Questions are organized by CSLB study-guide topic categories and include answer explanations to support full-exam review and focused topic practice. Each topic has a mini-exam to help you develop mastery. Sample questions Unless otherwise stated, paving asphalt shall be applied at a temperature of not more than:A. 300 degrees F · B. 325 degrees F · C. 350 degrees F · ✓ D. 375 degrees F When spreading a course with a motor grader blade, the main advantage is:A. the self-leveling trait · B. the geometric coverage and gentleness of the ride · ✓ C. the longer wheel base prevents bumps, sags and irregularities · D. none of the above Which of the following is a vertical window in a projection built out from a sloping roof?A. A lintel · B. A gable · C. A gambrel · ✓ D. A dormer Which of the following would you use to cut asphalt to make it more flexible?A. Solvent · B. Naphtha · ✓ C. Kerosene · D. Thinner Six-six-ten-ten welded-wire reinforcement has:A. 10 inch wire spacing · ✓ B. 6 inch wire spacing · C. unequal wire spacing · D. No. 6 gauge transverse wires
