OREGON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS CCB TEST
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANS-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANS-Annual office staff salaries
True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing
machines, and clothes dryers. - ANS-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is
complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANS-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
_______________ is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANS-Posting formal
notice of the site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
"______________" - ANS-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANS-Licensed
plumbing and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by _____ committees. - ANS-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of _______
years of experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANS-8
A small commercial structure is:
- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
,- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the
unit is not more than 20 feet tall - ANS-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the
unit is not more than 20 feet tall
True or False
A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). -
ANS-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANS-Registered
architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANS-Is
free from direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the
desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANS-A person who
for money cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANS-Failure to
complete a job on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANS-One year after the date the
structure was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor -
An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANS-- All of
these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a
licensed contractor for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANS-True
,True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. -
ANSFalse
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to
whether the employees are family members. - ANS-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
- None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck - ANS-- None of these are required to
have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck
A residential contractor who has been licensed for four years must take a total of
_________ hours of training which may include construction business practices, safety
and codes. - ANS-16
A contractor who performs work for an owner of a residential structure must have a
written contract with the owner if the contract price is more than: - ANS-$2000
A CCB surety bond is: - ANS-A promise by bonding agency to provide limited payment
to a consumer if a contractor fails to pay a CCB determination
True or False
A licensed contractor is required to maintain insurance for third parties. - ANS-True
A Responsible Managing Individual is: - ANS-Either an owner or the business that is
applying for the licesne or an employee that is designated by the applicant.
A sole proprietor may have: - ANS-1 Owner
The different forms of business entities available to structure your business include:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies - ANS-- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
, - Limited Liability Companies
Corporation forms considered for small businesses include types: - ANS-"C" and "S"
True or False
Your business entity form has little impact on your business. - ANS-False
A person is disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits for any of the these
except:
- A single controlled substance abuse violation if that person is participating in a
recognized drug rehabilitation program
- Misconduct
- Multiple controlled substance abuse violations in a 12-month period - Voluntarily
abandoning the job without good cause - ANS-A single controlled substance abuse
violation if that person is participating in a recognized drug rehabilitation program
When an employer discharges an employee or terminates by mutual agreement, all of
the employee's unpaid wages must be paid by: - ANS-End of the next business day
following discharge or termination
The form used for documenting an employee's eligibility to work is called: - ANS-I-9
True or False
Collecting workers' compensation requires an injured employee to prove the employer
was at fault for the injury. - ANS-False
The Oregon Family and Medical Leave Act (OFLA), provides upaid leave of absence for
up to 12 weeks to eligible employees of Oregon employers for certain family and
medical reasons. Eligible employees may request OFLA leave for which of the following
qualifying purposes? - ANS-Leave for serious health conditions
Questions you should not ask in an interview include all except: - ANS-How many years'
experience do you have in your field?
There are requirements as to when and how an employer may take deductions from an
employees' paycheck. Which of the following is an allowed deduction? - ANS-Charitable
Contributions
Which of these is NOT a sound job site rule policy?
- The Job site is to be kept clean and free of debris
- All work must comply with all applicable codes, drawings/plans, and specifications
- All of these are sound job site rule policies
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANS-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANS-Annual office staff salaries
True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing
machines, and clothes dryers. - ANS-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is
complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANS-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
_______________ is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANS-Posting formal
notice of the site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
"______________" - ANS-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANS-Licensed
plumbing and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by _____ committees. - ANS-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of _______
years of experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANS-8
A small commercial structure is:
- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
,- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the
unit is not more than 20 feet tall - ANS-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the
unit is not more than 20 feet tall
True or False
A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). -
ANS-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANS-Registered
architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANS-Is
free from direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the
desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANS-A person who
for money cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANS-Failure to
complete a job on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANS-One year after the date the
structure was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor -
An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANS-- All of
these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a
licensed contractor for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANS-True
,True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. -
ANSFalse
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to
whether the employees are family members. - ANS-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
- None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck - ANS-- None of these are required to
have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck
A residential contractor who has been licensed for four years must take a total of
_________ hours of training which may include construction business practices, safety
and codes. - ANS-16
A contractor who performs work for an owner of a residential structure must have a
written contract with the owner if the contract price is more than: - ANS-$2000
A CCB surety bond is: - ANS-A promise by bonding agency to provide limited payment
to a consumer if a contractor fails to pay a CCB determination
True or False
A licensed contractor is required to maintain insurance for third parties. - ANS-True
A Responsible Managing Individual is: - ANS-Either an owner or the business that is
applying for the licesne or an employee that is designated by the applicant.
A sole proprietor may have: - ANS-1 Owner
The different forms of business entities available to structure your business include:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies - ANS-- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
, - Limited Liability Companies
Corporation forms considered for small businesses include types: - ANS-"C" and "S"
True or False
Your business entity form has little impact on your business. - ANS-False
A person is disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits for any of the these
except:
- A single controlled substance abuse violation if that person is participating in a
recognized drug rehabilitation program
- Misconduct
- Multiple controlled substance abuse violations in a 12-month period - Voluntarily
abandoning the job without good cause - ANS-A single controlled substance abuse
violation if that person is participating in a recognized drug rehabilitation program
When an employer discharges an employee or terminates by mutual agreement, all of
the employee's unpaid wages must be paid by: - ANS-End of the next business day
following discharge or termination
The form used for documenting an employee's eligibility to work is called: - ANS-I-9
True or False
Collecting workers' compensation requires an injured employee to prove the employer
was at fault for the injury. - ANS-False
The Oregon Family and Medical Leave Act (OFLA), provides upaid leave of absence for
up to 12 weeks to eligible employees of Oregon employers for certain family and
medical reasons. Eligible employees may request OFLA leave for which of the following
qualifying purposes? - ANS-Leave for serious health conditions
Questions you should not ask in an interview include all except: - ANS-How many years'
experience do you have in your field?
There are requirements as to when and how an employer may take deductions from an
employees' paycheck. Which of the following is an allowed deduction? - ANS-Charitable
Contributions
Which of these is NOT a sound job site rule policy?
- The Job site is to be kept clean and free of debris
- All work must comply with all applicable codes, drawings/plans, and specifications
- All of these are sound job site rule policies
