What this book covers The Peerless General Engineering (A) Study Guide Book prepares you for the trade portion of the California CSLB contractor license exam. Per the state's classification, a General Engineering (A) contractor builds fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, including grading, excavation, paving, pipelines, drainage, foundations, and other heavy civil construction. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests, from earthwork and surveying through concrete, equipment, safety, and plan reading. See the official CSLB A classification. Book chapters Subsurface improvements & excavation Surveying Explosives & blasting Manholes, drainage & removals Carpentry, cabinet & millwork Concrete, reinforcement & masonry Plumbing & underground piping Drywall & plaster Roofing Specialty work, welding & quality control Safety (Cal/OSHA) Construction equipment & tools Mathematics review Plans & specifications Sample questions: Try our free practice test Excavating is estimated by the:A. cubic foot · B. ton · C. square yard · D. cubic yard ✓ Acidity is expressed in terms of pH. What is the most neutral pH reading for soil?A. 5.0 · B. 6.0 · C. 7.0 ✓ · D. 8.0 What is the safe distance from a magazine for explosives to be opened?A. 25 feet · B. 30 feet · C. 40 feet · D. 50 feet ✓ Tracks sinking until a dozer gets stuck is called:A. low centered · B. high centered ✓ · C. plowing · D. oozing
