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CA D63 Construction Cleanup Contractor EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Summarized Exam Coverage – CA D63 Construction Cleanup Contractor
The D63 Construction Cleanup license (C-61 Limited Specialty) covers post-construction debris removal,
cleaning of paint and fixtures, clearing dirt/scrap lumber, removal of concrete rubble from sites after
construction, and hauling waste without structural or trade work. The CSLB exam requires only the Law
& Business exam (no separate trade exam) . Key topics include: CSLB license requirements (age 18
minimum, 4 years journeyman experience, $15,000 contractor bond, fingerprinting, workers’
comp) ; Law & Business exam subjects (contracts, liens, stop notices, mechanics’ liens, preliminary
notices, labor laws, workers’ comp, taxes); safety regulations (Cal/OSHA, DOSH, hazardous awareness,
heat illness prevention, PPE); scope of work limitations (structural or trade work is not within D63);
and project management (bidding, overhead & profit, estimating, vehicle and equipment operation for
cleanup tasks) .
1. A construction cleanup contractor removes scrap lumber and concrete rubble from a site but is not
licensed for structural work. Which activity is clearly within the D63 scope of work?
A) Framing a new wall after debris removal
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B) Removing debris from construction sites
C) Installing new electrical outlets
D) Pouring a concrete foundation
Answer: B — Construction Clean-Up contractors remove debris from sites after construction but cannot
perform framing, electrical, or structural tasks .
2. A company owner applies for a D63 license and asks what exam is required. What is the correct CSLB
requirement?
A) Trade exam only
B) Law & Business exam only
C) Practical skills test only
D) Both trade and Law & Business exams
*Answer: B — The C-61 Construction Clean-Up classification does not have a separate trade exam; only
the Law & Business exam is required .*
3. An applicant for a D63 license is 17 years old and has 4 years of experience working with a cleanup
crew. Is this applicant eligible for the license?
A) Yes, experience is the only requirement
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B) No, the applicant must be at least 18 years old
C) Yes, if they have a co-signer
D) No, 6 years of experience are required
Answer: B — Applicants must be at least 18 years old regardless of experience level .
4. A sole proprietor wants to obtain a D63 license. How much is the Contractor’s Surety Bond generally
required for most CSLB license applicants?
A) $2,500
B) $7,500
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C — The Contractor’s Surety Bond for most California contractors is $15,000 .
5. During a routine cleanup job, a worker must remove broken glass and scrap metal from a demolition
site. What is the most important PPE the employer must provide to prevent lacerations?
A) Leather gloves and safety glasses
B) Welding helmet
C) Respirator with organic cartridges
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D) High-visibility vest only
Answer: A — Cut-resistant or leather gloves and safety glasses are essential for handling broken glass
and sharp metal debris.
6. A D63 contractor bid on a job that requires disconnecting and removing old plumbing fixtures. The
fixtures are still attached to water lines. Is this within the D63 scope?
A) Yes, removal is part of cleanup
B) No, disconnecting fixtures requires a plumbing contractor unless the lines are already cut
C) Yes, if the contractor has a handyman license
D) No, D63 covers only landscaping debris
Answer: B — Disconnecting plumbing fixtures involves trade work beyond debris removal; D63 covers
cleanup of debris, not deconstruction of attached systems.
7. A construction cleanup contractor enters into a contract for $2,500 with a homeowner. Under
California law, what type of contract is required?
A) Verbal agreement is sufficient
B) Written contract is required for $500 or more
C) Handshake deal is binding
CA D63 Construction Cleanup Contractor EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Summarized Exam Coverage – CA D63 Construction Cleanup Contractor
The D63 Construction Cleanup license (C-61 Limited Specialty) covers post-construction debris removal,
cleaning of paint and fixtures, clearing dirt/scrap lumber, removal of concrete rubble from sites after
construction, and hauling waste without structural or trade work. The CSLB exam requires only the Law
& Business exam (no separate trade exam) . Key topics include: CSLB license requirements (age 18
minimum, 4 years journeyman experience, $15,000 contractor bond, fingerprinting, workers’
comp) ; Law & Business exam subjects (contracts, liens, stop notices, mechanics’ liens, preliminary
notices, labor laws, workers’ comp, taxes); safety regulations (Cal/OSHA, DOSH, hazardous awareness,
heat illness prevention, PPE); scope of work limitations (structural or trade work is not within D63);
and project management (bidding, overhead & profit, estimating, vehicle and equipment operation for
cleanup tasks) .
1. A construction cleanup contractor removes scrap lumber and concrete rubble from a site but is not
licensed for structural work. Which activity is clearly within the D63 scope of work?
A) Framing a new wall after debris removal
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B) Removing debris from construction sites
C) Installing new electrical outlets
D) Pouring a concrete foundation
Answer: B — Construction Clean-Up contractors remove debris from sites after construction but cannot
perform framing, electrical, or structural tasks .
2. A company owner applies for a D63 license and asks what exam is required. What is the correct CSLB
requirement?
A) Trade exam only
B) Law & Business exam only
C) Practical skills test only
D) Both trade and Law & Business exams
*Answer: B — The C-61 Construction Clean-Up classification does not have a separate trade exam; only
the Law & Business exam is required .*
3. An applicant for a D63 license is 17 years old and has 4 years of experience working with a cleanup
crew. Is this applicant eligible for the license?
A) Yes, experience is the only requirement
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B) No, the applicant must be at least 18 years old
C) Yes, if they have a co-signer
D) No, 6 years of experience are required
Answer: B — Applicants must be at least 18 years old regardless of experience level .
4. A sole proprietor wants to obtain a D63 license. How much is the Contractor’s Surety Bond generally
required for most CSLB license applicants?
A) $2,500
B) $7,500
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C — The Contractor’s Surety Bond for most California contractors is $15,000 .
5. During a routine cleanup job, a worker must remove broken glass and scrap metal from a demolition
site. What is the most important PPE the employer must provide to prevent lacerations?
A) Leather gloves and safety glasses
B) Welding helmet
C) Respirator with organic cartridges
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D) High-visibility vest only
Answer: A — Cut-resistant or leather gloves and safety glasses are essential for handling broken glass
and sharp metal debris.
6. A D63 contractor bid on a job that requires disconnecting and removing old plumbing fixtures. The
fixtures are still attached to water lines. Is this within the D63 scope?
A) Yes, removal is part of cleanup
B) No, disconnecting fixtures requires a plumbing contractor unless the lines are already cut
C) Yes, if the contractor has a handyman license
D) No, D63 covers only landscaping debris
Answer: B — Disconnecting plumbing fixtures involves trade work beyond debris removal; D63 covers
cleanup of debris, not deconstruction of attached systems.
7. A construction cleanup contractor enters into a contract for $2,500 with a homeowner. Under
California law, what type of contract is required?
A) Verbal agreement is sufficient
B) Written contract is required for $500 or more
C) Handshake deal is binding
