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CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
TRADE EXAM 2026|ACTUAL 108
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+
1. Under California law, what is the PRIMARY role of the B –
General Building contractor?
A) Perform only electrical installations
B) Construct specialty trades only
C) Construct, remodel, or repair any structure and act as a prime
contractor
D) Only perform projects under $10,000
Answer: C – A Class B contractor can contract for any type of
building construction. The B classification allows the licensee to
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act as a prime contractor and to perform all trades involved in
building construction.
Rationale: Unlike specialty contractors (C-10 electrical, C-36
plumbing), a General Building contractor can perform or
subcontract any and all trades related to building construction.
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4,800.Thehomeownerpaysa1,500 deposit. Under California law,
which of the following is TRUE regarding the contract?
A) An oral agreement is sufficient since the deposit is less than
10% of the total.
B) A written contract is required because the total price exceeds
$500.
C) Only the change orders need to be in writing.
D) No contract is needed if the work is completed within 30 days.
Answer: B – A written contract is required for any home
improvement project where the total cost (including labor and
materials) exceeds $500.
CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
TRADE EXAM 2026|ACTUAL 108
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|GRADED A+
1. Under California law, what is the PRIMARY role of the B –
General Building contractor?
A) Perform only electrical installations
B) Construct specialty trades only
C) Construct, remodel, or repair any structure and act as a prime
contractor
D) Only perform projects under $10,000
Answer: C – A Class B contractor can contract for any type of
building construction. The B classification allows the licensee to
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act as a prime contractor and to perform all trades involved in
building construction.
Rationale: Unlike specialty contractors (C-10 electrical, C-36
plumbing), a General Building contractor can perform or
subcontract any and all trades related to building construction.
2. A contractor is hired to build a deck for
4
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800.
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4,800.Thehomeownerpaysa1,500 deposit. Under California law,
which of the following is TRUE regarding the contract?
A) An oral agreement is sufficient since the deposit is less than
10% of the total.
B) A written contract is required because the total price exceeds
$500.
C) Only the change orders need to be in writing.
D) No contract is needed if the work is completed within 30 days.
Answer: B – A written contract is required for any home
improvement project where the total cost (including labor and
materials) exceeds $500.
