Minnesota Contractor License Exam
Licensing Requirements
Eligibility criteria and application process
Bonding, insurance, and financial responsibility
License classifications (residential, commercial,
specialty trades)
Construction Laws & Regulations
Minnesota statutes and building codes
Residential and commercial construction
requirements
Contractor responsibilities and legal obligations
Business & Project Management
Contracts, estimates, and bids
Project scheduling and management
Risk management and insurance compliance
Safety Standards
OSHA regulations and job site safety
Hazard recognition and mitigation
Worker protection and PPE
Construction Practices & Materials
Basic building materials and methods
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical system
basics (as applicable to license type)
Quality control and inspection procedures
Consumer Protection & Ethics
, Licensing board rules and disciplinary actions
Handling complaints and dispute resolution
Ethical contracting practices
A person can be a qualifying a) True
person for two corporations if at
least 25% of each corporation has
common ownership, or the second
corporation is a subsidiary of the
parent corporation with at least
25% owned by the parent.
a) True
b) False
A person who fails to apply for b) False
renewal by March 31st is
considered licensed for 30 days, or
until the new license is issued by
the Commissioner.
a) True
b) False
, Who is responsible for determining a) Department of Labor and Industry
who is qualified to be licensed by
the State of Minnesota?
a) Department of Labor and
Industry
b) Department of Regulatory
Affairs
c) Builders Bureau
d) The Board