FLORIDA GC: GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE | 2026/2027 CONSTRUCTION LAW & TRADE KNOWLEDGE VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION

1. In Florida, which state agency is responsible for licensing General
Contractors?
A) Department of Agriculture
B) Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C) Division of Workers' Compensation
D) Department of Revenue
✓ Answer: B
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Florida Certified
General Contractor license?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
✓ Answer: B
3. How many years of experience are required to qualify for the Florida
Certified General Contractor examination?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years
✓ Answer: C
4. Florida Statute Chapter ___ governs the construction industry licensing.
A) 455
B) 468
C) 489
D) 553
✓ Answer: C
5. A Florida Certified General Contractor license is valid in:

, A) Only the county where issued
B) Only specific cities
C) All 67 Florida counties statewide
D) Only unincorporated areas
✓ Answer: C
6. A Registered General Contractor license is different because it is valid
only:
A) For commercial projects
B) For projects under $500,000
C) Within the jurisdiction that issued it
D) For residential work only
✓ Answer: C
7. When must a contractor renew their Florida license?
A) Every year on January 1
B) Every two years by August 31 of odd-numbered years
C) Every two years by September 30 of even-numbered years
D) Every three years
✓ Answer: B
8. How many continuing education hours must a Florida GC complete each
license renewal period?
A) 7 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 14 hours
D) 20 hours
✓ Answer: C
9. Of the 14 continuing education hours required, how many must cover
workplace safety?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
✓ Answer: A
10. Of the 14 continuing education hours required, how many must cover
Florida Building Code?
A) 1 hour

, B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
✓ Answer: C
11. What entity administers the Florida General Contractor licensing
examination?
A) DBPR directly
B) Prometric or other approved testing vendor
C) Local county building department
D) Associated General Contractors
✓ Answer: B
12. The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) consists of
how many members?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 13
D) 15
✓ Answer: C
13. A contractor who operates without a required license in Florida is guilty
of:
A) A civil infraction only
B) A second-degree misdemeanor for the first offense
C) A first-degree misdemeanor for the first offense and a third-degree felony
for subsequent offenses
D) An administrative violation only
✓ Answer: C
14. Which of the following is NOT required to obtain a Florida Certified GC
license?
A) Pass required examination
B) Proof of insurance
C) Florida residency for at least 5 years
D) Financial responsibility
✓ Answer: C
15. What is the net worth OR working capital requirement commonly
associated with the financial responsibility test for a GC?

, A) $2,500
B) $10,000
C) $20,000
D) $50,000
✓ Answer: C
16. Which term describes a contractor who performs work beyond what
their license allows?
A) Over-qualified
B) Unlicensed activity
C) Contractor fraud
D) License expansion
✓ Answer: B
17. A contractor must display their license number on:
A) Hard hat only
B) All contracts and advertisements
C) Company vehicles only
D) Invoices only
✓ Answer: B
18. The 'primary qualifying agent' for a business is responsible for:
A) Only signing permits
B) The technical and financial aspects of the business
C) Marketing only
D) Tax filing only
✓ Answer: B
19. If a qualifying agent leaves a company, the company has how long to
find a new qualifier?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
✓ Answer: C
20. A contractor can qualify how many businesses simultaneously as
primary qualifier in Florida?
A) One
B) Two