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NC Public Utilities Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NC Public Utilities Contractor Exam — Brief Exam Coverage
Exam Coverage Areas (Condensed & Detailed):
1. State Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
2. Construction Safety & OSHA Compliance
3. Electrical Systems & Distribution
4. Water & Sewer Systems
5. Materials, Equipment & Installation Practices
6. Codes & Standards
7. Business Practices & Project Management
NC Public Utilities Contractor Practice Exam — Questions 1–100
1. Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
1. In North Carolina, a public utilities contractor must maintain a valid license to legally
perform…
• A) Utility installations, maintenance, and repairs
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• B) Landscaping work
• C) Residential cleaning services
• D) Architectural design only
Answer: A
Rationale: NC law requires licensed contractors to perform regulated utility work to
ensure safety and compliance.
2. The NC State Board of Examiners requires renewal of public utility licenses every…
• A) Two years, with proof of insurance and continuing education
• B) Year, without continuing education
• C) Five years automatically
• D) License is permanent once issued
Answer: A
Rationale: Regular renewal ensures licensees maintain compliance with safety and
professional standards.
3. Bonding for NC public utilities contractors is required to…
• A) Protect customers and guarantee project completion according to state statutes
• B) Reduce taxes
• C) Serve as optional insurance
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• D) Comply with local HOA rules only
Answer: A
Rationale: Bonds ensure financial protection for clients if the contractor fails to
complete work.
4. Contractors in NC performing public utility work without a license may face…
• A) Fines, stop-work orders, and legal penalties
• B) Verbal warnings only
• C) No consequences
• D) Optional permit renewal
Answer: A
Rationale: Unlicensed work violates NC statutes and can result in legal and financial
consequences.
5. NC General Statute GS 87 governs…
• A) Licensing requirements and disciplinary actions for contractors
• B) Zoning regulations
• C) Traffic control in construction zones
• D) Electrical utility rates
Answer: A
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Rationale: GS 87 outlines licensing, regulation, and disciplinary rules for contractors in
North Carolina.
2. Construction Safety & OSHA Compliance
6. OSHA standards require utility contractors to provide which protective equipment for
employees exposed to electrical hazards?
• A) Insulated gloves, hard hats, and rubber-soled boots
• B) Sunglasses and shorts
• C) Standard shoes only
• D) Earplugs exclusively
Answer: A
Rationale: PPE minimizes the risk of electrical injuries, complying with OSHA safety
standards.
7. Trenching deeper than five feet in North Carolina requires…
• A) Protective systems such as shoring, shielding, or sloping
• B) No special precautions
• C) Only warning signs
NC Public Utilities Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NC Public Utilities Contractor Exam — Brief Exam Coverage
Exam Coverage Areas (Condensed & Detailed):
1. State Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
2. Construction Safety & OSHA Compliance
3. Electrical Systems & Distribution
4. Water & Sewer Systems
5. Materials, Equipment & Installation Practices
6. Codes & Standards
7. Business Practices & Project Management
NC Public Utilities Contractor Practice Exam — Questions 1–100
1. Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
1. In North Carolina, a public utilities contractor must maintain a valid license to legally
perform…
• A) Utility installations, maintenance, and repairs
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• B) Landscaping work
• C) Residential cleaning services
• D) Architectural design only
Answer: A
Rationale: NC law requires licensed contractors to perform regulated utility work to
ensure safety and compliance.
2. The NC State Board of Examiners requires renewal of public utility licenses every…
• A) Two years, with proof of insurance and continuing education
• B) Year, without continuing education
• C) Five years automatically
• D) License is permanent once issued
Answer: A
Rationale: Regular renewal ensures licensees maintain compliance with safety and
professional standards.
3. Bonding for NC public utilities contractors is required to…
• A) Protect customers and guarantee project completion according to state statutes
• B) Reduce taxes
• C) Serve as optional insurance
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• D) Comply with local HOA rules only
Answer: A
Rationale: Bonds ensure financial protection for clients if the contractor fails to
complete work.
4. Contractors in NC performing public utility work without a license may face…
• A) Fines, stop-work orders, and legal penalties
• B) Verbal warnings only
• C) No consequences
• D) Optional permit renewal
Answer: A
Rationale: Unlicensed work violates NC statutes and can result in legal and financial
consequences.
5. NC General Statute GS 87 governs…
• A) Licensing requirements and disciplinary actions for contractors
• B) Zoning regulations
• C) Traffic control in construction zones
• D) Electrical utility rates
Answer: A
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Rationale: GS 87 outlines licensing, regulation, and disciplinary rules for contractors in
North Carolina.
2. Construction Safety & OSHA Compliance
6. OSHA standards require utility contractors to provide which protective equipment for
employees exposed to electrical hazards?
• A) Insulated gloves, hard hats, and rubber-soled boots
• B) Sunglasses and shorts
• C) Standard shoes only
• D) Earplugs exclusively
Answer: A
Rationale: PPE minimizes the risk of electrical injuries, complying with OSHA safety
standards.
7. Trenching deeper than five feet in North Carolina requires…
• A) Protective systems such as shoring, shielding, or sloping
• B) No special precautions
• C) Only warning signs
