CSLB BUSINESS AND LAW EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after
being issued a workers' compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
90 days. Answer: 90 days
⩥ A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and
equipment from job sites. When conducting job interviews, may the
contractor ask prospective employees about their arrest records?
It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
,It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to
convictions, but it would not be legal for city or county agencies to ask
about such arrests.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to
convictions, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or local public
agency to do so.. Answer: It is not legal to ask prospective employees
about arrests not leading to convictions.
⩥ An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential
property after paying the full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file
lien.. Answer: so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other
claimants will not file lien.
,⩥ A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased. Answer: 10 days after work is completed
⩥ An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the
Contractors' State License Board, dated October 1, that the applicant
passed the written exams. To receive an active license, the applicant
must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan. Answer: 30-Dec
, ⩥ Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace
striking employees?
Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a
maximum jail sentence of 30 days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a
maximum jail sentence of 90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal
action.. Answer: No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of
$1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90 days.
⩥ When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the
public agency considers the subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
an employee of the prime contractor
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after
being issued a workers' compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
90 days. Answer: 90 days
⩥ A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and
equipment from job sites. When conducting job interviews, may the
contractor ask prospective employees about their arrest records?
It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
,It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to
convictions, but it would not be legal for city or county agencies to ask
about such arrests.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to
convictions, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or local public
agency to do so.. Answer: It is not legal to ask prospective employees
about arrests not leading to convictions.
⩥ An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential
property after paying the full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file
lien.. Answer: so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other
claimants will not file lien.
,⩥ A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased. Answer: 10 days after work is completed
⩥ An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the
Contractors' State License Board, dated October 1, that the applicant
passed the written exams. To receive an active license, the applicant
must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan. Answer: 30-Dec
, ⩥ Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace
striking employees?
Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a
maximum jail sentence of 30 days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a
maximum jail sentence of 90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal
action.. Answer: No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of
$1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90 days.
⩥ When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the
public agency considers the subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
an employee of the prime contractor
