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(ROC) – ARIZONA AZ CONTRACTOR
LICENSING 2026/2027 EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION
GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. Who is the sole licensing authority for contractors in
Arizona?
A) The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR)
B) PSI Services, LLC
C) The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
D) The local city or county building department
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Answer: C
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is the
state agency authorized to issue, suspend, or revoke contractor
licenses. PSI is merely the third-party administrator for the
exams. Local building departments handle permits, not
licensing .
**2. (Scenario) A contractor builds a detached tool shed for a
homeowner. The total cost for labor and materials
is 950.DoesthecontractorneedaROClicenseforthisspecificjob?∗∗
A)Yes,allconstructionrequiresalicenseregardlessofcost.B)No,bec
ausetheprojectisunder950.DoesthecontractorneedaROClicensefo
rthisspecificjob?∗∗A)Yes,allconstructionrequiresalicenseregardless
ofcost.B)No,becausetheprojectisunder1,000.
C) Yes, because it is a new structure.
D) No, because it is not attached to the primary dwelling.
Answer: B
Rationale: Arizona law requires a contractor’s license when
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the total price (labor + materials) exceeds $1,000. Projects at
or below this threshold are exempt, provided the contractor
does not advertise as a licensed contractor or claim to be one .
3. (Multi-Select) Which of the following persons are
statutorily required to hold a ROC license? (Select 3)
A) A homeowner building their own personal residence
B) A subcontractor installing drywall
for 5,000C)Ahandymanreplacingatoiletfor5,000C)Ahandyman
replacingatoiletfor200
D) A property manager hiring an electrician
E) A general contractor bidding on a school addition
Answers: B, E
Rationale: B (Subcontractor) is performing work
>1,000forcompensation.E(GC)isbiddingcommercialwork>1,00
0forcompensation.E(GC)isbiddingcommercialwork>1,000.
Homeowners are exempt (A). Handymen under $1,000 are
exempt (C). Hiring someone does not require the hirer to be
licensed (D) .
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4. What is the primary mission of the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors?
A) To maximize tax revenue from construction projects.
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
C) To ensure contractors make a profit.
D) To enforce union membership for construction workers.
Answer: B
Rationale: Like most licensing boards, the ROC’s mandate is
consumer protection. They ensure contractors are competent
and financially responsible to prevent public harm .
5. (Scenario) A homeowner hires a contractor to remodel a
kitchen for $25,000. The homeowner later discovers the
contractor’s license was "Suspended" on the ROC database.
Is the contract enforceable?
A) Yes, as long as the work was completed.
B) No, contracts performed by an unlicensed or suspended
contractor are void, and the contractor cannot sue to collect
payment.
(ROC) – ARIZONA AZ CONTRACTOR
LICENSING 2026/2027 EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION
GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. Who is the sole licensing authority for contractors in
Arizona?
A) The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR)
B) PSI Services, LLC
C) The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
D) The local city or county building department
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Answer: C
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is the
state agency authorized to issue, suspend, or revoke contractor
licenses. PSI is merely the third-party administrator for the
exams. Local building departments handle permits, not
licensing .
**2. (Scenario) A contractor builds a detached tool shed for a
homeowner. The total cost for labor and materials
is 950.DoesthecontractorneedaROClicenseforthisspecificjob?∗∗
A)Yes,allconstructionrequiresalicenseregardlessofcost.B)No,bec
ausetheprojectisunder950.DoesthecontractorneedaROClicensefo
rthisspecificjob?∗∗A)Yes,allconstructionrequiresalicenseregardless
ofcost.B)No,becausetheprojectisunder1,000.
C) Yes, because it is a new structure.
D) No, because it is not attached to the primary dwelling.
Answer: B
Rationale: Arizona law requires a contractor’s license when
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the total price (labor + materials) exceeds $1,000. Projects at
or below this threshold are exempt, provided the contractor
does not advertise as a licensed contractor or claim to be one .
3. (Multi-Select) Which of the following persons are
statutorily required to hold a ROC license? (Select 3)
A) A homeowner building their own personal residence
B) A subcontractor installing drywall
for 5,000C)Ahandymanreplacingatoiletfor5,000C)Ahandyman
replacingatoiletfor200
D) A property manager hiring an electrician
E) A general contractor bidding on a school addition
Answers: B, E
Rationale: B (Subcontractor) is performing work
>1,000forcompensation.E(GC)isbiddingcommercialwork>1,00
0forcompensation.E(GC)isbiddingcommercialwork>1,000.
Homeowners are exempt (A). Handymen under $1,000 are
exempt (C). Hiring someone does not require the hirer to be
licensed (D) .
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4. What is the primary mission of the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors?
A) To maximize tax revenue from construction projects.
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
C) To ensure contractors make a profit.
D) To enforce union membership for construction workers.
Answer: B
Rationale: Like most licensing boards, the ROC’s mandate is
consumer protection. They ensure contractors are competent
and financially responsible to prevent public harm .
5. (Scenario) A homeowner hires a contractor to remodel a
kitchen for $25,000. The homeowner later discovers the
contractor’s license was "Suspended" on the ROC database.
Is the contract enforceable?
A) Yes, as long as the work was completed.
B) No, contracts performed by an unlicensed or suspended
contractor are void, and the contractor cannot sue to collect
payment.
