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Wyoming Class B (General Building) Contractor
License Exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Wyoming Class B (General Building) Contractor License Exam coverage in summarized point form,
followed by 250 MCQs with rationales in random order, based on Wyoming municipal licensing
requirements (Cheyenne, Laramie, Cody), the ICC National Standard General Building Contractor (B)
exam (F12/G12), Wyoming Title 29 Construction Liens, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and IBC/IRC codes.
EXAM COVERAGE (SUMMARIZED POINTS)
• Class B Scope of Work: One- to four-family residential (2 stories or less); one-story commercial
≤10,000 sq ft; non-structural tenant finish; accessory structures (garages, pole barns) .
• Licensing Requirements: 4–5 years verifiable experience; ICC National Standard General
Building Contractor (B) exam (F12/G12) .
• Business & Law: Contracts (fixed-price, cost-plus, change orders); performance bonds; payment
bonds; mechanic‘s liens (Title 29 – 120 days); retainage; liquidated damages .
• Insurance: General liability ($1M minimum); workers’ compensation (if employees); builder‘s
risk .
• Safety (OSHA 1926): Fall protection at 6 feet; scaffolding requirements; PPE; trenching; serious
violation definition .
• Building Codes (IBC/IRC 2015): Concrete strength (2,500 psi); footing depth (below frost line);
fire-resistance ratings; occupancy classifications; egress .
• Project Management: Critical path method (CPM); float; scheduling; progress tracking; punch
list; substantial completion.
• Construction Materials & Methods: Concrete slump test; rebar reinforcement; masonry mortar;
wood framing joints; non-combustible materials (gypsum board).
• Environmental & Site Work: Soil erosion control (silt fences, sediment basins); frost depth;
retaining walls.
QUESTIONS 1–250
1. A Class B contractor in Cheyenne is bidding a project that includes a one-story commercial building of
2,400 square feet. According to Cheyenne‘s Class B scope, is this project within the contractor‘s license
authority?
A) No, because Class B is limited to residential construction only.
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B) Yes, because Class B may build one-story commercial buildings up to 2,500 square feet.
C) No, because commercial buildings require a Class A license regardless of size.
D) Yes, but only if the contractor also holds a trade license for electrical work.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board defines Class B as covering one-, two-, three-, and
four-family residential construction and one-story commercial buildings up to 2,500 square feet. A 2,400
sq ft one-story commercial building falls within that scope .
2. Under the Wyoming Construction Lien statute (Title 29), a subcontractor who has not been paid must
file a lien within what time period after last furnishing labor or materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: D
Rationale: In Wyoming, a subcontractor or material supplier generally must file a lien within 120 days of
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last furnishing labor or materials. This time limit is strict and failure to file within the period waives the
lien right .
3. A Class B contractor has employees and is applying for a license in Cheyenne. Which insurance must
the contractor carry in addition to general liability?
A) Professional liability insurance
B) Workers‘ compensation insurance
C) Pollution liability insurance
D) Cyber liability insurance
Answer: B
Rationale: Wyoming law requires any employer with employees to secure workers‘ compensation
coverage. The license application must include proof of registration with the Division of Workers‘
Compensation .
4. A contractor enters into a fixed-price contract for a residential addition. During the project, the owner
requests a change that will increase costs by $15,000 and extend the schedule by two weeks. What is
the most appropriate procedure?
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A) Proceed with the change immediately to maintain good relations.
B) Issue a change order signed by both parties before performing the extra work.
C) Verbally agree to the change and document it later.
D) Refuse the change because the contract is fixed price.
Answer: B
Rationale: Written change orders protect both parties by documenting scope, cost, and schedule
impact. Relying on verbal agreements invites disputes. Industry best practice and most contract forms
require written change orders .
5. What is the primary purpose of a building code such as the IBC or IRC?
A) To increase construction costs for municipalities.
B) To protect public health and safety by setting a minimum standard of construction quality.
C) To standardize architectural design across the country.
D) To provide guidelines for interior decorating.
Answer: B
Rationale: Building codes establish minimum safety requirements for structural integrity, fire resistance,
Wyoming Class B (General Building) Contractor
License Exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Wyoming Class B (General Building) Contractor License Exam coverage in summarized point form,
followed by 250 MCQs with rationales in random order, based on Wyoming municipal licensing
requirements (Cheyenne, Laramie, Cody), the ICC National Standard General Building Contractor (B)
exam (F12/G12), Wyoming Title 29 Construction Liens, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and IBC/IRC codes.
EXAM COVERAGE (SUMMARIZED POINTS)
• Class B Scope of Work: One- to four-family residential (2 stories or less); one-story commercial
≤10,000 sq ft; non-structural tenant finish; accessory structures (garages, pole barns) .
• Licensing Requirements: 4–5 years verifiable experience; ICC National Standard General
Building Contractor (B) exam (F12/G12) .
• Business & Law: Contracts (fixed-price, cost-plus, change orders); performance bonds; payment
bonds; mechanic‘s liens (Title 29 – 120 days); retainage; liquidated damages .
• Insurance: General liability ($1M minimum); workers’ compensation (if employees); builder‘s
risk .
• Safety (OSHA 1926): Fall protection at 6 feet; scaffolding requirements; PPE; trenching; serious
violation definition .
• Building Codes (IBC/IRC 2015): Concrete strength (2,500 psi); footing depth (below frost line);
fire-resistance ratings; occupancy classifications; egress .
• Project Management: Critical path method (CPM); float; scheduling; progress tracking; punch
list; substantial completion.
• Construction Materials & Methods: Concrete slump test; rebar reinforcement; masonry mortar;
wood framing joints; non-combustible materials (gypsum board).
• Environmental & Site Work: Soil erosion control (silt fences, sediment basins); frost depth;
retaining walls.
QUESTIONS 1–250
1. A Class B contractor in Cheyenne is bidding a project that includes a one-story commercial building of
2,400 square feet. According to Cheyenne‘s Class B scope, is this project within the contractor‘s license
authority?
A) No, because Class B is limited to residential construction only.
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B) Yes, because Class B may build one-story commercial buildings up to 2,500 square feet.
C) No, because commercial buildings require a Class A license regardless of size.
D) Yes, but only if the contractor also holds a trade license for electrical work.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board defines Class B as covering one-, two-, three-, and
four-family residential construction and one-story commercial buildings up to 2,500 square feet. A 2,400
sq ft one-story commercial building falls within that scope .
2. Under the Wyoming Construction Lien statute (Title 29), a subcontractor who has not been paid must
file a lien within what time period after last furnishing labor or materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: D
Rationale: In Wyoming, a subcontractor or material supplier generally must file a lien within 120 days of
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last furnishing labor or materials. This time limit is strict and failure to file within the period waives the
lien right .
3. A Class B contractor has employees and is applying for a license in Cheyenne. Which insurance must
the contractor carry in addition to general liability?
A) Professional liability insurance
B) Workers‘ compensation insurance
C) Pollution liability insurance
D) Cyber liability insurance
Answer: B
Rationale: Wyoming law requires any employer with employees to secure workers‘ compensation
coverage. The license application must include proof of registration with the Division of Workers‘
Compensation .
4. A contractor enters into a fixed-price contract for a residential addition. During the project, the owner
requests a change that will increase costs by $15,000 and extend the schedule by two weeks. What is
the most appropriate procedure?
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A) Proceed with the change immediately to maintain good relations.
B) Issue a change order signed by both parties before performing the extra work.
C) Verbally agree to the change and document it later.
D) Refuse the change because the contract is fixed price.
Answer: B
Rationale: Written change orders protect both parties by documenting scope, cost, and schedule
impact. Relying on verbal agreements invites disputes. Industry best practice and most contract forms
require written change orders .
5. What is the primary purpose of a building code such as the IBC or IRC?
A) To increase construction costs for municipalities.
B) To protect public health and safety by setting a minimum standard of construction quality.
C) To standardize architectural design across the country.
D) To provide guidelines for interior decorating.
Answer: B
Rationale: Building codes establish minimum safety requirements for structural integrity, fire resistance,
