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Key Facts: FL Glass & Glazing Exam

70%

Passing score

DBPR

80

Scored questions

DBPR At a Glance

5 hrs

Time allowed

DBPR At a Glance

$135

Registration fee

Professional Testing, Inc.

4 yrs

Experience req

CILB

Covers pre-construction, fabrication, transport, installation, and servicing of glass and glazing systems with FBC, ASTM E1300, safety glazing, wind load, sealants, storefront/curtain wall, and OSHA content. This is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation built from the official CILB Glass and Glazing content outline; it is not an official simulation and does not reproduce CILB's item bank or substitute for the open-book examination.

Sample FL Glass & Glazing Practice Questions

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1During pre-construction, a glazing contractor reviews the architect's preliminary drawings to advise on budget and feasibility. Which activity best describes this phase of work?
A.Assisting with design work by assessing conceptual design, budget, schedule, and alternative materials
B.Fabricating product by cutting glass to size in the shop
C.Transporting product by scheduling delivery to the jobsite
D.Servicing product by replacing broken glass after installation
Explanation: Pre-construction includes assisting with design work: assessing the conceptual design, budgeting the work, providing scheduling and lead-time input, and evaluating alternative materials. Fabricating, transporting, and servicing are separate content areas that occur later in the project.
2A glass contractor determines scope of work primarily by reading and interpreting which of the following?
A.Only the shop drawings produced in-house
B.Contract documents such as contracts, drawings, and specifications, including the pre-bid RFI process
C.The OSHA 29 CFR 1926 safety standards
D.The supplier's invoice for materials
Explanation: Scope is established by reading contract documents (contracts, drawings, specifications) and using the pre-bid Request for Information process to clarify ambiguities. Shop drawings and safety standards support the work but do not define the contracted scope.
3Construction specifications are organized into standardized divisions. Under which division would glazing and window work most commonly be specified?
A.Division 02 - Existing Conditions
B.Division 08 - Openings (Windows and Doors / Glazing)
C.Division 15 - Mechanical
D.Division 01 - General Requirements
Explanation: The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat places openings, windows, doors, and glazing in Division 08. Reading and interpreting the applicable divisions in specifications is a required pre-construction skill for glazing contractors.
4When verifying code compliance during pre-construction, a glazing contractor checks the product against the Florida Building Code and interprets wind load maps. The percentage of questions for each content area may vary by approximately how much from the stated weight?
A.Plus or minus 3 percent
B.Plus or minus 10 percent
C.Plus or minus 15 percent
D.It is fixed and cannot vary at all
Explanation: Per the official Examination Content Information, the percentage of questions shown for each content area may vary by as much as plus or minus three (3) percent. Candidates should be prepared for any listed content area regardless of the nominal weight.
5A material quantity take-off for a storefront elevation requires 12 lites of glass, each measuring 30 inches by 84 inches. What total glass area, in square feet, must be ordered?
A.210 sq ft
B.252 sq ft
C.2100 sq ft
D.3024 sq ft
Explanation: Each lite is 30 in × 84 in = 2520 sq in. Convert to square feet: 2520 ÷ 144 = 17.5 sq ft. For 12 lites: 17.5 × 12 = 210 sq ft. Always convert to consistent units before multiplying by the quantity.
6Creating shop drawings during pre-construction involves which of the following activities?
A.Issuing purchase orders to suppliers for aluminum extrusions
B.Transferring data from contract drawings to in-house drawings, adding detail, and further defining the scope of work
C.Securing the building opening by boarding it up
D.Conducting a water test of the installed storefront
Explanation: Creating shop drawings means transferring data from the contract drawings to in-house drawings, adding detail to those drawings, and further defining the scope of work. The other choices describe procurement, servicing, and field testing performed later.
7When verifying product engineering, a glazing contractor must confirm that the product meets code, including energy code requirements. Which metric best describes thermal performance of a glazed assembly?
A.U-value (thermal transmittance)
B.Vlt visible light transmittance only
C.Tensile strength of aluminum
D.Hardness of the setting block
Explanation: Energy code compliance for glazed assemblies is evaluated using thermal performance metrics such as U-value (thermal transmittance) and solar heat gain. Visible light transmittance, tensile strength, and setting-block hardness are relevant properties but do not measure energy code compliance.
8Preparing a submittal package for design professional approval typically includes which items?
A.Signed and sealed engineering drawings, product data, finishes, samples, and warranties
B.The contractor's payroll records and workers' compensation certificates
C.The daily installation reports and punch lists
D.The OSHA 300 injury log
Explanation: Preparing submittals includes obtaining signed and sealed engineering drawings, product data, finishes, samples, and warranties, and assembling the package for the design professional's approval. Payroll, daily reports, and OSHA logs are administrative or safety records, not submittal contents.
9Establishing timelines and work schedules during pre-construction requires the contractor to coordinate which schedules?
A.Only the final cleanup schedule
B.The fabrication, shipping, and installation schedules in relation to the overall construction schedule
C.Only the building owner's vacation schedule
D.The municipal tax assessment schedule
Explanation: Establishing timelines means understanding the contractor's construction schedule and developing fabrication, shipping, and installation schedules that align with it, while recognizing conflicts and negotiating adjustments at jobsite meetings. The other options are not project-critical glazing schedules.
10Procuring materials and equipment for a glazing project is accomplished primarily by which action?
A.Issuing purchase orders to suppliers and scheduling delivery of products
B.Hand-cutting each lite on the jobsite from stock glass
C.Hiring a separate general contractor to buy all materials
D.Waiting for the owner to purchase and deliver the glass
Explanation: Procuring materials and equipment involves issuing purchase orders to suppliers and scheduling delivery of products so fabrication and installation can proceed. Cutting is fabrication, and shifting purchasing to the owner or another contractor is not the glazing contractor's procurement process.

About the FL Glass & Glazing Exam

Florida's Certified Glass and Glazing Specialty Contractor trade exam tests the full glazing workflow: pre-construction design assist and estimating, fabricating glass and aluminum framing, transporting product, installing windows, doors, storefronts, curtain walls, mirrors, sealants, setting blocks, and safety glazing, and servicing and replacement. The exam emphasizes the Florida Building Code (2023), ASTM E1300 load resistance of glass, the GANA/NGA Glazing Manual, energy-code U-value/SHGC compliance, wind load and windborne-debris opening protection, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 jobsite safety, and ADA accessibility for entrance doors.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

5 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$135 registration + $80 per portion (Florida DBPR Bureau of Education and Testing; administered by Professional Testing, Inc. and Pearson VUE)

FL Glass & Glazing Exam Content Outline

35%

Pre-Construction

Assisting with design work, determining scope of work, reading plans and specifications, verifying code compliance (including wind load maps and permitting), estimating materials and labor, creating shop drawings, verifying product engineering and energy code requirements, ordering and submitting test results, preparing submittals, establishing timelines, and procuring materials and equipment.

20%

Fabricating Product

Ensuring shop safety, measuring and confirming openings, cutting product and optimizing stock yield, drilling (including weep holes), assembling product framing per manufacturer instructions, and storing product in the shop.

5%

Transporting Product

Loading product with pick lists and proper securing and weight distribution, unloading with correct equipment and safe material handling, and distributing and storing product at the jobsite with attention to floor loads and manufacturer storage requirements.

35%

Installing Product

Ensuring quality control and job safety, preparing for installation, laying out openings and control lines, erecting and anchoring product, preparing the frame for glass (gaskets, setting blocks, glass stop, structural caulking), installing entrance systems and hardware, inspecting and sign-off, protecting the product, and waterproofing with sealants and backer rod.

5%

Servicing Product

Ensuring code compliance for replacement (safety glazing and glass replacement requirements), ensuring jobsite safety, replacing glass product, repairing and adjusting non-glass product such as doors and hardware, waterproofing leak repairs, and instructing on product care.

How to Pass the FL Glass & Glazing Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 5 hours
  • Exam fee: $135 registration + $80 per portion

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FL Glass & Glazing Study Tips from Top Performers

1Tab and highlight the 2023 Florida Building Code and the GANA/NGA Glazing Manual so you can quickly find safety glazing, wind load, and installation provisions under time pressure.
2Practice basic math: glass area (square inches to square feet), labor-hours, material take-offs with waste factors, and sealant joint volume, since the outline lists these calculations.
3Learn to navigate ASTM E1300 for determining glass load resistance; know how wind pressure scales with wind speed and how to read Florida wind load maps.
4Master safety glazing locations (doors, sidelites, near walking surfaces, wet areas) and the difference between tempered, laminated, and annealed glass for code compliance and servicing.
5Simulate the 5-hour pace: roughly 3.75 minutes per question, and use the on-screen clock; time management is the most common reason candidates do not pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the real CILB exam questions?

No. These are independently written study questions built from the official CILB Glass and Glazing content outline. They are an English-language MCQ study aid and do not reproduce CILB's item bank or substitute for the official open-book examination.

What is the format of the exam?

80 scored multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, open-book, computer-based at Pearson VUE centers, administered through Professional Testing, Inc. Passing score 70%.

Is the exam open-book?

Yes. Candidates may bring only the approved references listed on the DBPR Construction Examinations Reference Lists (effective January 1, 2026).

What experience is required?

Generally 4 years of trade experience including at least 1 year as a foreman, or a qualifying combination of education and experience; confirm with DBPR.