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Georgia Residential-Basic Contractor ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Exam Domains & Coverage
The residential-basic contractor examination assesses :
Domain Key Topics
Site Work & Foundations Soil testing, footings, foundations, drainage, erosion control
Framing Floor, wall, and roof framing; lumber grading; spans; connections
Exterior Finishes Siding, roofing, windows, doors, weather-resistant barriers
Interior Finishes Drywall, trim, flooring, cabinetry
Building Codes International Residential Code (IRC) – Georgia amendments
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Domain Key Topics
Safety OSHA requirements, fall protection, trench safety
Business & Law Contracts, lien law, licensing requirements, insurance, workers' compensation
Project Management Scheduling, estimating, permits, inspections
Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales
Domain 1: Licensing Requirements & Business Law (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Georgia licensing board is responsible for issuing Residential-Basic Contractor
licenses?
• A. Georgia Department of Revenue
• B. Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
• C. Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• D. Georgia Board of Architects
Answer: B
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Rationale: The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors is the
statutory agency that administers Individual Residential Contractor licenses .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Residential-Basic Contractor license in
Georgia?
• A. 18 years
• B. 21 years
• C. 25 years
• D. No age requirement
Answer: B
*Rationale: Georgia law requires applicants for residential-basic contractor licensure to be at
least 21 years of age .*
3. How many years of experience are required for a Residential-Basic Contractor license?
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 4 years
Answer: B
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Rationale: Applicants must have at least two years of proven experience working as or in the
employment of a residential contractor, predominantly in the residential-basic category .
4. How many projects must an applicant have significant responsibility for completing?
• A. 1 project
• B. 2 projects
• C. 3 projects
• D. 5 projects
Answer: B
Rationale: The applicant must have had significant responsibility for the successful performance
and completion of at least two projects falling within the residential-basic category in the two
years immediately preceding application .
5. What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage required for a Residential-Basic
Contractor license?
• A. $100,000
• B. $300,000
• C. $500,000
• D. $1,000,000
Georgia Residential-Basic Contractor ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Exam Domains & Coverage
The residential-basic contractor examination assesses :
Domain Key Topics
Site Work & Foundations Soil testing, footings, foundations, drainage, erosion control
Framing Floor, wall, and roof framing; lumber grading; spans; connections
Exterior Finishes Siding, roofing, windows, doors, weather-resistant barriers
Interior Finishes Drywall, trim, flooring, cabinetry
Building Codes International Residential Code (IRC) – Georgia amendments
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Domain Key Topics
Safety OSHA requirements, fall protection, trench safety
Business & Law Contracts, lien law, licensing requirements, insurance, workers' compensation
Project Management Scheduling, estimating, permits, inspections
Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales
Domain 1: Licensing Requirements & Business Law (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Georgia licensing board is responsible for issuing Residential-Basic Contractor
licenses?
• A. Georgia Department of Revenue
• B. Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
• C. Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• D. Georgia Board of Architects
Answer: B
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Rationale: The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors is the
statutory agency that administers Individual Residential Contractor licenses .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Residential-Basic Contractor license in
Georgia?
• A. 18 years
• B. 21 years
• C. 25 years
• D. No age requirement
Answer: B
*Rationale: Georgia law requires applicants for residential-basic contractor licensure to be at
least 21 years of age .*
3. How many years of experience are required for a Residential-Basic Contractor license?
• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 4 years
Answer: B
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Rationale: Applicants must have at least two years of proven experience working as or in the
employment of a residential contractor, predominantly in the residential-basic category .
4. How many projects must an applicant have significant responsibility for completing?
• A. 1 project
• B. 2 projects
• C. 3 projects
• D. 5 projects
Answer: B
Rationale: The applicant must have had significant responsibility for the successful performance
and completion of at least two projects falling within the residential-basic category in the two
years immediately preceding application .
5. What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage required for a Residential-Basic
Contractor license?
• A. $100,000
• B. $300,000
• C. $500,000
• D. $1,000,000
