CITB Study Guide 2026

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📋 CITB Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

45 min

Time Limit

90.00%

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📚 CITB Topics to Study (43)

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✍️ Sample CITB Questions & Answers

1. In masonry construction, what is the purpose of a control joint?

✓ To allow for planned cracking due to thermal or shrinkage movement

Control joints are intentional planes of weakness that allow masonry to crack in a controlled, predictable location due to thermal expansion and contraction or shrinkage.

2. What is the main function of a structural steel frame in a building?

✓ To support and transfer loads from the building to the foundation

The main function of a structural steel frame in a building is to provide the primary support system. It is designed to carry and transfer all the various loads acting on the building, such as dead loads (weight of the building itself), live loads (occupants, furniture), and environmental loads (wind, snow), down to the building's foundation. This ensures the stability and integrity of the entire structure.

3. Which regulation governs the safe use of electricity at work in construction in the United States?

✓ OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K — Electrical — governs electrical safety standards for construction workers in the United States.

4. What is the key characteristic that distinguishes 'Type I' Portland cement from 'Type III' Portland cement?

✓ Type III gains strength faster due to finer grinding, while Type I is general purpose

Type III cement is ground finer than Type I, which increases the surface area for hydration reactions, resulting in faster early strength gain used when quick form removal or cold weather placement is needed.

5. Which Approved Document provides guidance on protection against moisture from the ground, rain, and interstitial condensation?

✓ Approved Document C

Approved Document C (Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture) covers protection against moisture from ground, rain, and condensation.

6. What is the purpose of temporary works in construction?

✓ To provide temporary support structures needed during construction that will be removed when permanent works are complete

Temporary works include structures like formwork, falsework, and propping that support the permanent structure during construction and are removed once it can support itself.

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