OACETT: CSLB Business & Law Exam
Questions and All Correct Answers
Graded A+
How long does a client have to cancel a contract for repairs that are the result of an event for
which a State of Emergency was declared?
5 business days
5 calendar days
7 business days
7 calendar days - Answer 7 Business Days
How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after being issued a workers'
compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
90 days - Answer 90 days
A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and equipment from job sites.
When conducting job interviews, may the contractor ask prospective employees about their
arrest records?
It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to convictions, but it would not
be legal for city or county agencies to ask about such arrests.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to convictions, but it would not be
legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to do so. - Answer It is not legal to ask
prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
,An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential property after paying the
full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien. - Answer so
the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien.
A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased - Answer 10 days after work is completed
An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the Contractors' State License
Board, dated October 1, that the applicant passed the written exams. To receive an active
license, the applicant must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan - Answer 30-Dec
Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace striking employees?
,Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 30
days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of
90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal action. - Answer No.
The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90
days.
When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public agency considers the
subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
an employee of the prime contractor
a subcontractor of the prime contractor - Answer an employee of the prime contractor
As part of the safety training process, contractors' supervisors are required to conduct "toolbox"
or "tailgate" safety meetings. How often must these meetings be held?
daily
The correct answer is B.
at least once every ten working days
at least once a month
at least once a quarter - Answer at least once every ten working days
, Of the following, which document is usually delivered first in a transaction involving a home
improvement contract?
three-day notice of right to cancel
the contract
"Notice to Owner"
20-day preliminary notice - Answer "Notice to Owner"
Question 72:
Insured employers must report every work-related illness or injury to their workers'
compensation carrier within _____ of the incident.
24 hours
2 days
5 days
10 days - Answer 5 days
Which building code should a contractor follow?
the most stringent code
national code
state code
local code - Answer local code
Questions and All Correct Answers
Graded A+
How long does a client have to cancel a contract for repairs that are the result of an event for
which a State of Emergency was declared?
5 business days
5 calendar days
7 business days
7 calendar days - Answer 7 Business Days
How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after being issued a workers'
compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
90 days - Answer 90 days
A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and equipment from job sites.
When conducting job interviews, may the contractor ask prospective employees about their
arrest records?
It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to convictions, but it would not
be legal for city or county agencies to ask about such arrests.
It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to convictions, but it would not be
legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to do so. - Answer It is not legal to ask
prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
,An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential property after paying the
full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien. - Answer so
the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien.
A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased - Answer 10 days after work is completed
An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the Contractors' State License
Board, dated October 1, that the applicant passed the written exams. To receive an active
license, the applicant must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan - Answer 30-Dec
Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace striking employees?
,Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 30
days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of
90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal action. - Answer No.
The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90
days.
When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public agency considers the
subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
an employee of the prime contractor
a subcontractor of the prime contractor - Answer an employee of the prime contractor
As part of the safety training process, contractors' supervisors are required to conduct "toolbox"
or "tailgate" safety meetings. How often must these meetings be held?
daily
The correct answer is B.
at least once every ten working days
at least once a month
at least once a quarter - Answer at least once every ten working days
, Of the following, which document is usually delivered first in a transaction involving a home
improvement contract?
three-day notice of right to cancel
the contract
"Notice to Owner"
20-day preliminary notice - Answer "Notice to Owner"
Question 72:
Insured employers must report every work-related illness or injury to their workers'
compensation carrier within _____ of the incident.
24 hours
2 days
5 days
10 days - Answer 5 days
Which building code should a contractor follow?
the most stringent code
national code
state code
local code - Answer local code
