CSLB COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

CSLB COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS



◉How often must contractor licenses be renewed? Answer: A:
Every 2 years.


◉What happens if a license is not renewed on time? Answer: A: It
becomes inactive or expired.


◉What must appear in the contractor's business name if operating
as a corporation? Answer: A: Corporation, Inc., or similar
designation.


◉What must contractors do if they change their business address?
Answer: A: Notify CSLB.


◉What must appear on contractor advertisements? Answer: A:
Contractor license number.


◉What must follow the license number in ads? Answer: A: "Lic. #".

, ◉Where must license numbers appear? Answer: A: All
advertisements, contracts, and business cards.


◉What is illegal advertising for contractors? Answer: A: Advertising
without a valid license number.


◉What must home improvement contracts be in? Answer: A:
Writing.


◉What must every home improvement contract include? Answer:
A: Description of work and total price.


◉What must contracts include regarding start and completion?
Answer: A: Estimated start and completion dates.


◉What is the maximum down payment allowed for home
improvement contracts? Answer: A: 10% or $1,000 (whichever is
less).


◉Why are down payments limited? Answer: A: To protect
consumers from fraud.


◉What must progress payments reflect? Answer: A: Work
completed.