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Georgia NASCLA Contractor Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Georgia NASCLA Contractor Exam
The Georgia NASCLA Contractor exam is a multi-state, nationally accredited trade exam developed by
the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) . Passing it does not grant a
license alone—you must still pass the separate Georgia Business & Law exam and meet the state’s
licensing requirements .
1. A contractor submits a change order for $15,000 to cover unexpected site conditions discovered
during excavation. The project specifications did not address these conditions. What is the appropriate
basis for this change order?
A) The contractor assumed all site risks regardless of specifications
B) The contractor is entitled to compensation for differing site conditions
C) The owner must pay because the contractor already started work
D) The change order is invalid without owner approval
Answer: B
Rationale: Differing site conditions clauses provide for equitable adjustments when actual site
conditions differ materially from those indicated in contract documents.
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2. A construction company is preparing a bid for a municipal building project. What is the purpose of a
bid bond?
A) To guarantee the contractor will complete the project
B) To guarantee the contractor will enter into the contract if awarded
C) To cover material costs for the first 30 days
D) To pay for subcontractor labor
Answer: B
Rationale: A bid bond guarantees that the bidder will accept the contract and provide required
performance and payment bonds if awarded the project.
3. Under Georgia law, what is the minimum net worth requirement for a General Contractor license?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: Georgia requires a minimum net worth of $150,000 for General Contractor licensure .
4. A contractor fails to renew their license before the expiration date. What is the grace period for late
renewal?
A) No grace period; must reapply immediately
B) 30 days with late fee
C) 60 days with late fee
D) 90 days with late fee
Answer: B
Rationale: There is a 30-day grace period for late renewal, but a late fee will apply .
5. What is the maximum project value for a Limited Tier General Contractor in Georgia?
A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $1,000,000
D) $2,500,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: A Limited Tier General Contractor can only perform individual projects of $1,000,000 or less .
6. The Georgia NASCLA trade exam has how many questions?
A) 80 questions
B) 100 questions
C) 115 questions
D) 150 questions
Answer: C
Rationale: The NASCLA exam for commercial general building contractors consists of 115 questions .
7. What is the time limit for completing the NASCLA trade exam?
A) 3 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 330 minutes (5.5 hours)
Answer: D
Rationale: Candidates have 330 minutes (5.5 hours) to complete the 115-question exam .
Georgia NASCLA Contractor Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Georgia NASCLA Contractor Exam
The Georgia NASCLA Contractor exam is a multi-state, nationally accredited trade exam developed by
the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) . Passing it does not grant a
license alone—you must still pass the separate Georgia Business & Law exam and meet the state’s
licensing requirements .
1. A contractor submits a change order for $15,000 to cover unexpected site conditions discovered
during excavation. The project specifications did not address these conditions. What is the appropriate
basis for this change order?
A) The contractor assumed all site risks regardless of specifications
B) The contractor is entitled to compensation for differing site conditions
C) The owner must pay because the contractor already started work
D) The change order is invalid without owner approval
Answer: B
Rationale: Differing site conditions clauses provide for equitable adjustments when actual site
conditions differ materially from those indicated in contract documents.
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2. A construction company is preparing a bid for a municipal building project. What is the purpose of a
bid bond?
A) To guarantee the contractor will complete the project
B) To guarantee the contractor will enter into the contract if awarded
C) To cover material costs for the first 30 days
D) To pay for subcontractor labor
Answer: B
Rationale: A bid bond guarantees that the bidder will accept the contract and provide required
performance and payment bonds if awarded the project.
3. Under Georgia law, what is the minimum net worth requirement for a General Contractor license?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: Georgia requires a minimum net worth of $150,000 for General Contractor licensure .
4. A contractor fails to renew their license before the expiration date. What is the grace period for late
renewal?
A) No grace period; must reapply immediately
B) 30 days with late fee
C) 60 days with late fee
D) 90 days with late fee
Answer: B
Rationale: There is a 30-day grace period for late renewal, but a late fee will apply .
5. What is the maximum project value for a Limited Tier General Contractor in Georgia?
A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $1,000,000
D) $2,500,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: A Limited Tier General Contractor can only perform individual projects of $1,000,000 or less .
6. The Georgia NASCLA trade exam has how many questions?
A) 80 questions
B) 100 questions
C) 115 questions
D) 150 questions
Answer: C
Rationale: The NASCLA exam for commercial general building contractors consists of 115 questions .
7. What is the time limit for completing the NASCLA trade exam?
A) 3 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 330 minutes (5.5 hours)
Answer: D
Rationale: Candidates have 330 minutes (5.5 hours) to complete the 115-question exam .
