BUILDERS LICENSE EXAMPREP
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Mediation
Answer: Involves a neutral third party professional that helps
resolve disputes between two parties
◉ Arbitration
Answer: Dispute resolution that involves a third party that acts as a
judge that will render a decision by which all parties are legally
bound.
◉ Project Manual
Answer: The central location for bid documents, provisions,
specifications, and addenda
◉ Oral Agreement
Answer: Legally binding but are more difficult to prove the terms if a
dispute arises
◉ Legal Interpretation
,Answer: Clarity of language and meaning that help avoid disputes
and/or lawsuits
◉ Substitution
Answer: Must be formally requested if products are discontinued or
if a cost/time savings can be provided
◉ Subcontractor
Answer: Company hired by general contractor to complete a
particular portion of the building project - work is usually devoted to
a particular skilled trade = plumbing / electrical / landscaping
◉ Sequence of tasks
Answer: Critical to scheduling subcontractors, ordering materials,
and completing the project on time
◉ Activity Duration
Answer: Determined by the size of the project, labor hours
estimated, and the length of time dedicated each day
◉ Contingency Time
Answer: Used as a buffer between tasks to prevent unforeseen
delays in the schedule
, ◉ Task time range
Answer: A calculation ran from the earliest/latest start date and the
earliest/latest end date of a sequence to determine if the project is
ahead or behind on time.
◉ Float Time
Answer: The remaining time after a task is complete and before the
next task begins
◉ Free Float Time
Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without
impacting the early start of the next activity
◉ Total Float Time
Answer: The amount of leeway allowed in starting or completing an
activity without delaying the project completion date
◉ Schedule
Answer: A written plan used to complete a construction project on
time.
◉ Calendar Scheduling
Answer: A simple method used to link project tasks to specific dates.
Works well with smaller, less complex projects.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Mediation
Answer: Involves a neutral third party professional that helps
resolve disputes between two parties
◉ Arbitration
Answer: Dispute resolution that involves a third party that acts as a
judge that will render a decision by which all parties are legally
bound.
◉ Project Manual
Answer: The central location for bid documents, provisions,
specifications, and addenda
◉ Oral Agreement
Answer: Legally binding but are more difficult to prove the terms if a
dispute arises
◉ Legal Interpretation
,Answer: Clarity of language and meaning that help avoid disputes
and/or lawsuits
◉ Substitution
Answer: Must be formally requested if products are discontinued or
if a cost/time savings can be provided
◉ Subcontractor
Answer: Company hired by general contractor to complete a
particular portion of the building project - work is usually devoted to
a particular skilled trade = plumbing / electrical / landscaping
◉ Sequence of tasks
Answer: Critical to scheduling subcontractors, ordering materials,
and completing the project on time
◉ Activity Duration
Answer: Determined by the size of the project, labor hours
estimated, and the length of time dedicated each day
◉ Contingency Time
Answer: Used as a buffer between tasks to prevent unforeseen
delays in the schedule
, ◉ Task time range
Answer: A calculation ran from the earliest/latest start date and the
earliest/latest end date of a sequence to determine if the project is
ahead or behind on time.
◉ Float Time
Answer: The remaining time after a task is complete and before the
next task begins
◉ Free Float Time
Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without
impacting the early start of the next activity
◉ Total Float Time
Answer: The amount of leeway allowed in starting or completing an
activity without delaying the project completion date
◉ Schedule
Answer: A written plan used to complete a construction project on
time.
◉ Calendar Scheduling
Answer: A simple method used to link project tasks to specific dates.
Works well with smaller, less complex projects.
