CSLB COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS PACK 2026
▶ Which of the following individuals will be required to obtain a contractor's
license?
A. A mill worker who constructs cabinets
B. A civil service repairman
C. An individual who installs, repairs or monitors a fire alarm system
D. A pool supply company. Answer: C. An individual who installs, repairs
or monitors a fire alarm system - Answer "A" mentions construction, not
installation
▶ General building contractor's with a class "B" classification cannot do:
A. Remodeling which includes carpentry, drywall and asbestos removal
B. Painting, flooring
C. General building
D. Painting. Answer: B. Painting, flooring - A general must do 3 or more
trades
▶ A client wants the house painted and carpet installed. What license(s)
is/are required
A. Painting, flooring and general building
B. Painting, flooring
C. General building
D. Painting. Answer: B. Painting, flooring -A general must do 3 or more
trades
▶ How many times can you take the contractor's license exam before your
original application is voided? ( Assuming you conform to scheduling)
A. As many times as necessary in 18 months
B. Three times
C. Five times
D. An unlimited number of times. Answer: A. As many times as necessary
in 18 months - The old answer was in a year
▶ When must a contractor show proof of licensure?
A. When the contractor sends advertisements in the mail
, B. In each county or city when pulling permits
C. Only when asked by an inspector or other government official
D. When you go to a customer's house. Answer: B. In each county or city
when pulling permits
▶ If a contractor forgets to renew his or her license on time, the expired
license may be renewed anytime within ____ after its expiration without
reapplying for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements
again.
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years. Answer: D. 5 years
▶ Which is NOT a requirement to renew your license?
A. Be sure your bond is current and on file with the Contractors State
License Board
B. Return the renewal notice with the appropriate fees
C. Notify the Registrar's office of the name of your worker's compensation
insurance company if you have employees
D. Repeat the open book asbestos exam. Answer: D. Repeat the open
book asbestos exam
▶ Harry and Linda have done business as a licensed partnership. If Linda
is a general partner, but not qualified, what must she do to get an individual
license?
A. If Linda was listed as a partner on the license and was actively engaged
in the business for at least five of the past seven years, she may apply for a
waiver of the exam
B. If Linda applies for an individual license, the partnership license must be
inactivated
C. Linda is not entitled to apply for an individual license
D. General partners may automatically receive an individual license if they
are listed on the partnership license. Answer: A. If Linda was listed as a
partner on the license and was actively engaged in the business for at least
five of the past seven years, she may apply for a waiver of the exam
▶ The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least:
A. 32 hours per week or 80% of the work week
B. 30 hours per week or 70% of the work week
C. 24 hours per week or 65% of the work week
AND ANSWERS PACK 2026
▶ Which of the following individuals will be required to obtain a contractor's
license?
A. A mill worker who constructs cabinets
B. A civil service repairman
C. An individual who installs, repairs or monitors a fire alarm system
D. A pool supply company. Answer: C. An individual who installs, repairs
or monitors a fire alarm system - Answer "A" mentions construction, not
installation
▶ General building contractor's with a class "B" classification cannot do:
A. Remodeling which includes carpentry, drywall and asbestos removal
B. Painting, flooring
C. General building
D. Painting. Answer: B. Painting, flooring - A general must do 3 or more
trades
▶ A client wants the house painted and carpet installed. What license(s)
is/are required
A. Painting, flooring and general building
B. Painting, flooring
C. General building
D. Painting. Answer: B. Painting, flooring -A general must do 3 or more
trades
▶ How many times can you take the contractor's license exam before your
original application is voided? ( Assuming you conform to scheduling)
A. As many times as necessary in 18 months
B. Three times
C. Five times
D. An unlimited number of times. Answer: A. As many times as necessary
in 18 months - The old answer was in a year
▶ When must a contractor show proof of licensure?
A. When the contractor sends advertisements in the mail
, B. In each county or city when pulling permits
C. Only when asked by an inspector or other government official
D. When you go to a customer's house. Answer: B. In each county or city
when pulling permits
▶ If a contractor forgets to renew his or her license on time, the expired
license may be renewed anytime within ____ after its expiration without
reapplying for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements
again.
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years. Answer: D. 5 years
▶ Which is NOT a requirement to renew your license?
A. Be sure your bond is current and on file with the Contractors State
License Board
B. Return the renewal notice with the appropriate fees
C. Notify the Registrar's office of the name of your worker's compensation
insurance company if you have employees
D. Repeat the open book asbestos exam. Answer: D. Repeat the open
book asbestos exam
▶ Harry and Linda have done business as a licensed partnership. If Linda
is a general partner, but not qualified, what must she do to get an individual
license?
A. If Linda was listed as a partner on the license and was actively engaged
in the business for at least five of the past seven years, she may apply for a
waiver of the exam
B. If Linda applies for an individual license, the partnership license must be
inactivated
C. Linda is not entitled to apply for an individual license
D. General partners may automatically receive an individual license if they
are listed on the partnership license. Answer: A. If Linda was listed as a
partner on the license and was actively engaged in the business for at least
five of the past seven years, she may apply for a waiver of the exam
▶ The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least:
A. 32 hours per week or 80% of the work week
B. 30 hours per week or 70% of the work week
C. 24 hours per week or 65% of the work week
