[GCLRB] Georgia Contractor Live Seminar
Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
**Question 1.** Which entity is responsible for issuing and renewing contractor licenses in
Georgia?
A) Georgia Department of Labor
B) Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
C) Georgia Department of Revenue
D) Georgia Secretary of State
Answer: B
Explanation: The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
administers licensing, renewal, and disciplinary actions for contractors.
**Question 2.** A “Qualifying Agent” on a Georgia contractor’s license must:
A) Be the owner of the company only
B) Have at least five years of construction experience and be named on the license
C) Be a licensed electrician
D) Be a certified accountant
Answer: B
Explanation: The Qualifying Agent must have a minimum of five years of relevant construction
experience and be listed on the license as the responsible party.
**Question 3.** How often must a Georgia contractor complete continuing education to
maintain a license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years (biennial)
C) Every three years
D) No continuing education is required
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Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia requires biennial continuing education for contractors to renew their
licenses.
**Question 4.** Which of the following is a prohibited act that can lead to license revocation in
Georgia?
A) Using a subcontractor for a single task
B) Failing to post a bond for public projects
C) Performing work without a valid license
D) Charging a client for materials only after completion
Answer: C
Explanation: Working without a valid contractor license is a ground for disciplinary action,
including revocation.
**Question 5.** The preliminary notice of lien in Georgia must be filed within how many days
after the first furnishing of labor or materials?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia law requires a preliminary notice of lien to be served within 30 days of first
furnishing labor or materials to preserve lien rights.
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Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
**Question 6.** A claim of lien in Georgia must be filed within what timeframe after the last
day of work or delivery of materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days of the last work performed or
materials supplied.
**Question 7.** An “interim lien waiver” is used:
A) After final payment is received
B) Before any payment is made
C) When a partial payment is received to waive lien rights for that portion
D) Only for subcontractors on public projects
Answer: C
Explanation: An interim lien waiver waives lien rights for the amount actually paid, typically
used after each progress payment.
**Question 8.** In Georgia, workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for contractors who
have:
A) One employee
B) Two employees
C) Three or more employees
D) No employees, only owners
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Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
Answer: C
Explanation: Georgia law requires contractors with three or more employees to carry workers’
compensation insurance.
**Question 9.** Which tax is a Georgia contractor required to collect on the sale of building
materials to a private homeowner?
A) State income tax
B) State sales tax
C) Property tax
D) Franchise tax
Answer: B
Explanation: Contractors must collect Georgia state sales tax on the sale of tangible personal
property, such as building materials, to private homeowners.
**Question 10.** A residential construction contract in Georgia must contain all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) Scope of work
B) Detailed site plan of the neighborhood
C) Change order procedure
D) Dispute resolution clause
Answer: B
Explanation: While a contract must include scope, change order process, and dispute resolution,
a detailed site plan of the surrounding neighborhood is not required.
**Question 11.** Under OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, fall protection is required at heights of:
Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
**Question 1.** Which entity is responsible for issuing and renewing contractor licenses in
Georgia?
A) Georgia Department of Labor
B) Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
C) Georgia Department of Revenue
D) Georgia Secretary of State
Answer: B
Explanation: The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
administers licensing, renewal, and disciplinary actions for contractors.
**Question 2.** A “Qualifying Agent” on a Georgia contractor’s license must:
A) Be the owner of the company only
B) Have at least five years of construction experience and be named on the license
C) Be a licensed electrician
D) Be a certified accountant
Answer: B
Explanation: The Qualifying Agent must have a minimum of five years of relevant construction
experience and be listed on the license as the responsible party.
**Question 3.** How often must a Georgia contractor complete continuing education to
maintain a license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years (biennial)
C) Every three years
D) No continuing education is required
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Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia requires biennial continuing education for contractors to renew their
licenses.
**Question 4.** Which of the following is a prohibited act that can lead to license revocation in
Georgia?
A) Using a subcontractor for a single task
B) Failing to post a bond for public projects
C) Performing work without a valid license
D) Charging a client for materials only after completion
Answer: C
Explanation: Working without a valid contractor license is a ground for disciplinary action,
including revocation.
**Question 5.** The preliminary notice of lien in Georgia must be filed within how many days
after the first furnishing of labor or materials?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia law requires a preliminary notice of lien to be served within 30 days of first
furnishing labor or materials to preserve lien rights.
, [GCLRB] Georgia Contractor Live Seminar
Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
**Question 6.** A claim of lien in Georgia must be filed within what timeframe after the last
day of work or delivery of materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days of the last work performed or
materials supplied.
**Question 7.** An “interim lien waiver” is used:
A) After final payment is received
B) Before any payment is made
C) When a partial payment is received to waive lien rights for that portion
D) Only for subcontractors on public projects
Answer: C
Explanation: An interim lien waiver waives lien rights for the amount actually paid, typically
used after each progress payment.
**Question 8.** In Georgia, workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for contractors who
have:
A) One employee
B) Two employees
C) Three or more employees
D) No employees, only owners
, [GCLRB] Georgia Contractor Live Seminar
Residential Basic Certification Review
Guide
Answer: C
Explanation: Georgia law requires contractors with three or more employees to carry workers’
compensation insurance.
**Question 9.** Which tax is a Georgia contractor required to collect on the sale of building
materials to a private homeowner?
A) State income tax
B) State sales tax
C) Property tax
D) Franchise tax
Answer: B
Explanation: Contractors must collect Georgia state sales tax on the sale of tangible personal
property, such as building materials, to private homeowners.
**Question 10.** A residential construction contract in Georgia must contain all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) Scope of work
B) Detailed site plan of the neighborhood
C) Change order procedure
D) Dispute resolution clause
Answer: B
Explanation: While a contract must include scope, change order process, and dispute resolution,
a detailed site plan of the surrounding neighborhood is not required.
**Question 11.** Under OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, fall protection is required at heights of:
