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Florida Certified General Contractor – Contract
Administration Exam – ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Certified General Contractor – Contract Administration Exam. This kit contains 250 exam-
focused, scenario-based multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales, based on official state
statutes, administrative code, and approved reference materials.
Exam Coverage: Core Content Areas
This exam tests your knowledge and understanding of the operational and legal aspects of running a
construction contracting business, as defined by the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 61G4-16.001.
The content is weighted as follows:
Approx.
Content Area What You’ll Be Tested On
Weight
Types of contracts (lump sum, cost-plus, unit price, time & materials); primar
Project Contracts 40% contracts (general conditions, supplementary conditions, amendments);
subcontractor agreements; change orders; payment applications; final closeo
Cost estimating (quantities, productivity, unit costs); obtaining/evaluating bid
Preconstruction
27% bid documents; addenda; pre-bid meetings; construction schedules (CPM);
Activities
mobilization.
Local building department procedures; DBPR and CILB rules; environmental
Obtaining Licenses,
20% permits (tree removal, wetlands, stormwater); impact fees; plan review;
Permits & Approvals
certificates of occupancy.
Construction
Document control; submittal processing; RFIs; quality control; site logistics;
Procedures & 13%
safety compliance (OSHA); delivery/storage of materials; progress meetings.
Operations
Source: Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.001
The exam is open-book, and you are permitted to bring a selection of approved reference books,
including the AIA A201 General Conditions, the Contractors Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and others.
However, the questions test your ability to apply the principles contained in those references, not just
find the answer.
PROJECT CONTRACTS (Domain 1)
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1. A project owner wants to pay only for the actual work performed plus an agreed-upon percentage to
cover overhead and profit. Which type of contract is most appropriate for this situation?
A) Lump-sum contract
B) Unit-price contract
C) Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract
D) Time and materials contract with a not-to-exceed clause
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract reimburses the contractor for all actual costs and
adds a fixed percentage as profit. This arrangement provides an incentive to increase costs, so owners
usually prefer other cost-plus variations that cap the fee or tie it to performance.
2. An AIA Document A201–2017 is being used for a project. According to the General Conditions, if the
contractor encounters an unforeseen physical condition at the site that differs materially from what was
indicated in the contract documents, what is the contractor required to do?
A) Proceed with the work and absorb the additional cost.
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B) Immediately stop work and file a claim.
C) Promptly give a written notice to the owner and architect before the condition is disturbed.
D) Request a change order after the work is completed.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIA A201–2017, Article 3.7.4, requires the contractor to provide prompt written notice to the
owner and architect of an unforeseen physical condition before it is altered. This protects the
contractor’s right to seek an equitable adjustment for increased costs.
3. A subcontractor signs a standard AIA A401–2017 Subcontractor Agreement. Under this document,
which party typically carries the responsibility to indemnify the contractor from claims arising from the
subcontractor’s work?
A) The owner
B) The architect
C) The subcontractor
D) The surety
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIA A401–2017 includes an indemnification clause requiring the subcontractor to indemnify
and hold the contractor harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from the subcontractor’s
performance of the work. This is a standard risk-shifting provision.
4. A general contractor receives a request for a change order. The owner and architect have already
approved the change in scope and price. What must happen next for the change order to be valid?
A) The general contractor must post a bond for the extra amount.
B) The change order must be signed by the contractor, owner, and architect.
C) The subcontractor must submit a separate claim for the extra work.
D) The change must be reviewed by the local building department.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change order is a formal modification to the contract. AIA A201 requires that it be signed by
all three parties—owner, contractor, and architect—to be legally effective.
Florida Certified General Contractor – Contract
Administration Exam – ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Certified General Contractor – Contract Administration Exam. This kit contains 250 exam-
focused, scenario-based multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales, based on official state
statutes, administrative code, and approved reference materials.
Exam Coverage: Core Content Areas
This exam tests your knowledge and understanding of the operational and legal aspects of running a
construction contracting business, as defined by the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 61G4-16.001.
The content is weighted as follows:
Approx.
Content Area What You’ll Be Tested On
Weight
Types of contracts (lump sum, cost-plus, unit price, time & materials); primar
Project Contracts 40% contracts (general conditions, supplementary conditions, amendments);
subcontractor agreements; change orders; payment applications; final closeo
Cost estimating (quantities, productivity, unit costs); obtaining/evaluating bid
Preconstruction
27% bid documents; addenda; pre-bid meetings; construction schedules (CPM);
Activities
mobilization.
Local building department procedures; DBPR and CILB rules; environmental
Obtaining Licenses,
20% permits (tree removal, wetlands, stormwater); impact fees; plan review;
Permits & Approvals
certificates of occupancy.
Construction
Document control; submittal processing; RFIs; quality control; site logistics;
Procedures & 13%
safety compliance (OSHA); delivery/storage of materials; progress meetings.
Operations
Source: Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.001
The exam is open-book, and you are permitted to bring a selection of approved reference books,
including the AIA A201 General Conditions, the Contractors Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and others.
However, the questions test your ability to apply the principles contained in those references, not just
find the answer.
PROJECT CONTRACTS (Domain 1)
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1. A project owner wants to pay only for the actual work performed plus an agreed-upon percentage to
cover overhead and profit. Which type of contract is most appropriate for this situation?
A) Lump-sum contract
B) Unit-price contract
C) Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract
D) Time and materials contract with a not-to-exceed clause
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract reimburses the contractor for all actual costs and
adds a fixed percentage as profit. This arrangement provides an incentive to increase costs, so owners
usually prefer other cost-plus variations that cap the fee or tie it to performance.
2. An AIA Document A201–2017 is being used for a project. According to the General Conditions, if the
contractor encounters an unforeseen physical condition at the site that differs materially from what was
indicated in the contract documents, what is the contractor required to do?
A) Proceed with the work and absorb the additional cost.
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B) Immediately stop work and file a claim.
C) Promptly give a written notice to the owner and architect before the condition is disturbed.
D) Request a change order after the work is completed.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIA A201–2017, Article 3.7.4, requires the contractor to provide prompt written notice to the
owner and architect of an unforeseen physical condition before it is altered. This protects the
contractor’s right to seek an equitable adjustment for increased costs.
3. A subcontractor signs a standard AIA A401–2017 Subcontractor Agreement. Under this document,
which party typically carries the responsibility to indemnify the contractor from claims arising from the
subcontractor’s work?
A) The owner
B) The architect
C) The subcontractor
D) The surety
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIA A401–2017 includes an indemnification clause requiring the subcontractor to indemnify
and hold the contractor harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from the subcontractor’s
performance of the work. This is a standard risk-shifting provision.
4. A general contractor receives a request for a change order. The owner and architect have already
approved the change in scope and price. What must happen next for the change order to be valid?
A) The general contractor must post a bond for the extra amount.
B) The change order must be signed by the contractor, owner, and architect.
C) The subcontractor must submit a separate claim for the extra work.
D) The change must be reviewed by the local building department.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change order is a formal modification to the contract. AIA A201 requires that it be signed by
all three parties—owner, contractor, and architect—to be legally effective.
