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DUAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR EXAM (B1)
EXAM 2026/2027 EXAM REAL QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) LATEST
UPDATED VERSION GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. According to ARS §32-1151, which of the following is
considered an "unlicensed contracting" violation?
A) Painting a fence for a neighbor without charge
B) Installing a water heater
for 900includingmaterialsC)BuildingadoghouseforpersonaluseD
)Providingawrittenestimateover900includingmaterialsC)Building
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adoghouseforpersonaluseD)Providingawrittenestimateover1,000
without signing a contract
Answer: B
Rationale: ARS §32-1151 requires a license for any
contracting work where the total labor and materials
exceed 1,000.Installingawaterheaterfor1,000.Installingawater
heaterfor900 is over the threshold and requires a license, even
if done as a favor.
2. What is the maximum fine the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors (ROC) can impose per violation against a
licensed contractor?
A) 500B)500B)1,000
C) 2,500D)2,500D)5,000
Answer: C
Rationale: Under ARS §32-1155, the ROC can assess civil
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penalties up to $2,500 per violation. Repeated or egregious
violations may lead to license suspension or revocation.
3. A dual contractor (B1) wants to subcontract electrical
work. What is required?
A) Nothing, B1 allows all trades
B) A written subcontract and verification of the sub’s valid AZ
ROC license
C) Only a verbal agreement if under $2,000
D) ROC pre-approval for each subcontractor
Answer: B
Rationale: ARS §32-1165 mandates that prime contractors
must ensure all subcontractors hold appropriate licenses and
provide a written subcontract with scope, schedule, and
payment terms.
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4. Scenario: You
bid 50,000forahomeaddition.Ownerpays50,000forahomeadd
ition.Ownerpays20,000 deposit. You
spend 5,000onpermits,5,000onpermits,10,000 on materials,
and then the owner cancels. How much can you keep?
A) Entire 20,000B)20,000B)15,000 (costs incurred)
C) $20,000 minus reasonable overhead
D) Nothing – must return all
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Arizona’s prompt payment and contract laws,
a contractor may retain only costs reasonably incurred and
documented (permits, materials, labor already performed).
Unearned deposits must be returned.
5. Which bond is required for a B1 dual contractor license in
Arizona?
A) Surety bond – 5,000B)Suretybond–5,000B)Suretybond–
DUAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR EXAM (B1)
EXAM 2026/2027 EXAM REAL QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) LATEST
UPDATED VERSION GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. According to ARS §32-1151, which of the following is
considered an "unlicensed contracting" violation?
A) Painting a fence for a neighbor without charge
B) Installing a water heater
for 900includingmaterialsC)BuildingadoghouseforpersonaluseD
)Providingawrittenestimateover900includingmaterialsC)Building
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adoghouseforpersonaluseD)Providingawrittenestimateover1,000
without signing a contract
Answer: B
Rationale: ARS §32-1151 requires a license for any
contracting work where the total labor and materials
exceed 1,000.Installingawaterheaterfor1,000.Installingawater
heaterfor900 is over the threshold and requires a license, even
if done as a favor.
2. What is the maximum fine the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors (ROC) can impose per violation against a
licensed contractor?
A) 500B)500B)1,000
C) 2,500D)2,500D)5,000
Answer: C
Rationale: Under ARS §32-1155, the ROC can assess civil
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penalties up to $2,500 per violation. Repeated or egregious
violations may lead to license suspension or revocation.
3. A dual contractor (B1) wants to subcontract electrical
work. What is required?
A) Nothing, B1 allows all trades
B) A written subcontract and verification of the sub’s valid AZ
ROC license
C) Only a verbal agreement if under $2,000
D) ROC pre-approval for each subcontractor
Answer: B
Rationale: ARS §32-1165 mandates that prime contractors
must ensure all subcontractors hold appropriate licenses and
provide a written subcontract with scope, schedule, and
payment terms.
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4. Scenario: You
bid 50,000forahomeaddition.Ownerpays50,000forahomeadd
ition.Ownerpays20,000 deposit. You
spend 5,000onpermits,5,000onpermits,10,000 on materials,
and then the owner cancels. How much can you keep?
A) Entire 20,000B)20,000B)15,000 (costs incurred)
C) $20,000 minus reasonable overhead
D) Nothing – must return all
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Arizona’s prompt payment and contract laws,
a contractor may retain only costs reasonably incurred and
documented (permits, materials, labor already performed).
Unearned deposits must be returned.
5. Which bond is required for a B1 dual contractor license in
Arizona?
A) Surety bond – 5,000B)Suretybond–5,000B)Suretybond–
