chapter 1
chapter 1
1.) How many working days does a contractor have to appeal a citation from the Registrar?
A.) 5 Days
B.) 10 Days
C.) 15 Days
D.) 30 Days
2.) Which of the following statements about an inactive contractor’s license is correct?
A.) The term of an inactive license is two years
B.) An inactive license may only be renewed twice
C.) An inactive license requires a contractors bond
D.) An inactive license does not require a QI or Qualifying individual since the license is
inactive.
4.) The CSLB requires contractors to keep all documentation for at least;
A.) 1 year
B.) 3 years
C.) 5 years
D.) None of the above
5.) Which of the following improvements does not require a building permit?
A.) In-ground swimming pool
B.) Tile and Paint work
C.) Roofing
D.) New concrete driveway
7.) What is the maximum penalty for contracting with an inactive, suspended, or expired
license?
A.) Revocation of the license
B.) One year license suspension
C.) Fines and license suspension up to 1 year
D.) Suspension of license for 5 days or more
10.) Which of the following must be included in estimates, bids, and all contracts?
A.) The contractors EIN Number of their company
B.) The contractors License number
C.) Blueprints regarding prior project
D.) Permits from previous jobs to show experience
11.) Dustin is an unlicensed contractor who entered into a contract with a client for $20,000.
Dustin converted the garage into a room. However, the client is refusing to pay Dustin 50% of
the contract value. Which of the following is correct regarding Dustin's situation?
A.) Dustin has no protections since he is an unlicensed contractor
B.) Dustin can destroy the work he has done with no repercussions
C.) Dustin can submit a mechanics lien on the property
D.) Dustin can sue the client in court to obtain payment
13.) The most common reason licenses are suspended according to the Contractor’s State
License Board is:
A.) Not paying employees on time
B.) Bonds not being renewed on time
C.) Not paying Subcontractors on time
D.) Contractor’s not carrying their pocket licenses at all times
14.) A best practice to avoid any potential issues or disputes with clients will be:
A.) Not signing any contracts
B.) Putting as much as you can in writing
C.) Letting the client be in the workplace and tell you exactly how to do your work
D.) Consulting an even more experienced contractor to guide you in your projects
15.) If the contractor unearths human remains or burial artifacts at a construction site during
excavation what must be done?
A.) Notify the owner of the property
B.) Call the cslb
C.) Stop work at that site for 24 hours
D.) Stop work immediately at that site and any other nearby area that may have remains
16.) You are the qualifier for an active contractor’s license. How do you inactivate the license?
A.) Nothing: The license will automatically become inactive when the license term expires.
B.) Cancel the contractor’s license bond.
C.) Write to the Cslb, requesting that the license be made inactive
D.) Wait to receive the license renewal application and then do not pay the renewal fee.
17.) How many times may you take the contractors license exam before your original
application is voided?
A.) As many times as necessary within 18 months
B.) Once an application is submitted, there is no time limit to pass the exams.
C.) Only three times
D.) You must pass on your first try or you must resubmit another application
18.) Do you need a license to advertise for construction work in the state of California?
A.) Yes
B.) No
C.) Yes, but there is no fines or disciplinary action if an unlicensed contractor were to do so.
D.) No, if the contractor adds they are an unlicensed contractor and they are only performing
work $500 and below including labor and materials
19.) Within how many days must an “ Agreement to Arbitrate ” be returned by the participants
after being mailed by the Registrar?
A.) Within 30 calendar days
B.) Within 60 calendar days
C.) Within 90 calendar days
D.) None of the above
20.) When planning on digging or excavation you must notify the Underground Service Alert
between:
A.) 3 days prior to excavation
B.) Between 2 and 14 days prior to excavation
C.) 10 Day prior to excavation
D.) 15 days prior to excavation