CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GUIDE VERIFIED
PREPARATION GRADED A+
⩥ Do I need to be fingerprinted again if I have been previously
fingerprinted for other employers or boards? Answer: YES because the
CSLB requires fingerprinting for its own purposes.
⩥ When must fingerprints be submitted? Answer: After the application
has been approved by the CSLB.
⩥ What examinations must you pass to get your contractor's license?
Answer: (1) Law and Business Examination
(2) Specific Trade Examination
(3) Asbestos Open Book Examination
⩥ How many and which types of bonds must a contractor have? Answer:
(1) *Contractor's Bond*, which is worth $15,000 and must be on file
with CSLB. The contractor's bond is for the licensee.
(2) *Bond of Qualifying Individual*, which is required if the qualifying
individual owns less than 10% of the business.
, ⩥ How will my work experience be certified? Answer: Work experience
will be verified through payroll records or similar documents.
⩥ SWIFT is short for Answer: Statewide Investigative Fraud Team
⩥ What's the purpose of SWIFT? Answer: To catch the unlicensed
contractor who prospers at the expense of consumers and legitimate
businesses.
⩥ Does SWIFT need cause or complaint to visit a job site? Answer: No.
SWIFT can visit job site without cause or complaint and require
contractors to produce proof of licensure in good standing.
⩥ Minimum operating capital for a contracting business Answer: $2500
⩥ What's the maximum legal price for a job performed by an unlicensed
contractor? Answer: $500
⩥ 3 types of contractor's licenses Answer: 1) General Engineering
2) General Building
3) Specialty Contractor
⩥ How many members are on the CSLB Answer: 15
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GUIDE VERIFIED
PREPARATION GRADED A+
⩥ Do I need to be fingerprinted again if I have been previously
fingerprinted for other employers or boards? Answer: YES because the
CSLB requires fingerprinting for its own purposes.
⩥ When must fingerprints be submitted? Answer: After the application
has been approved by the CSLB.
⩥ What examinations must you pass to get your contractor's license?
Answer: (1) Law and Business Examination
(2) Specific Trade Examination
(3) Asbestos Open Book Examination
⩥ How many and which types of bonds must a contractor have? Answer:
(1) *Contractor's Bond*, which is worth $15,000 and must be on file
with CSLB. The contractor's bond is for the licensee.
(2) *Bond of Qualifying Individual*, which is required if the qualifying
individual owns less than 10% of the business.
, ⩥ How will my work experience be certified? Answer: Work experience
will be verified through payroll records or similar documents.
⩥ SWIFT is short for Answer: Statewide Investigative Fraud Team
⩥ What's the purpose of SWIFT? Answer: To catch the unlicensed
contractor who prospers at the expense of consumers and legitimate
businesses.
⩥ Does SWIFT need cause or complaint to visit a job site? Answer: No.
SWIFT can visit job site without cause or complaint and require
contractors to produce proof of licensure in good standing.
⩥ Minimum operating capital for a contracting business Answer: $2500
⩥ What's the maximum legal price for a job performed by an unlicensed
contractor? Answer: $500
⩥ 3 types of contractor's licenses Answer: 1) General Engineering
2) General Building
3) Specialty Contractor
⩥ How many members are on the CSLB Answer: 15
