OREGON CONSTRUCTION CC B TEST EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED A+ ANSWERS 2026
EDITION.
______ advisory boards help the Building Codes Divisions adopt and amend the specialty codes.
Seven
True or False
Oregon does not use the plumbing and electrical chapters of the ICC international Residential Code.
True
True or False
Photos are often a bad way to document the progress of a project for several reasons and should not
be used to supplement the daily log.
False
True or False
The easiest way to track your budget is to use the cost estimate and a job cost system to determine if
you have any cost overruns.
True
Cost overruns may occur because you have a bad estimate. __________ will help you or your
estimator prepare more accurate estimates in the future.
Tracking your budget
____________ is a project management approach. The objective is to understand the owner's cost,
quality and time priorities to deliver a product of the highest value.
Value engineering
The division uses ______ model codes as the starting point for adopting and revising Oregon specialty.
Code committees and advisory boards assist with developing or changing each specialty code.
national
True or False
If a licensed contractor works without a required permit, the Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
may revoke or suspend the contractor's license and assess a civil penalty.
True
True or False
Permits are required for all new construction for many alterations and additions to existing
construction.
False
, ______ are inexpensive permits for minor electrical and plumbing installations.
Minor labels
True or False
Footing or foundation inspections occur before forms are set and steel is in place, and before concrete
is placed.
False
Contractors will questions about code requirements or compliance should call the _______ before
beginning work.
local building jurisdiction
True or False
Contractors do not have the right to appeal the decision of any inspector or local building official
when they disagree with the application of the code.
False
An individual may apply to the _____ to be tested and certified as a master builder.
Building Code Division
A contrator may need to submit drawings to obtain a permit. Generally, a licensed architect or
engineer must prepare drawings if the floor area is ______ square feet or more, or the height of the
structure is more than 20 feet.
4000
The permit holder requests inspections when each phase of the construction is ready. Usually,
inspections occur within _____ hours of the request.
48
True or False
Concrete slab or under-floor inspections are made after all in-slab or under-floor building services are
installed, and plumbing and mechanical systems are installed, but before the concrete is poured or
the deck or sub-floor is installed.
True
The _____ is responsible for knowing when work must be inspected, making timely requests for
inspections, providing information for job-site inspections and complying with code requirements.
contractor
True or False
Generally, any person who installs, alters or repairs property involving certain specialty trade
practices must be licensed not only with the CCB but also with the Oregon Secretary of State.
False - Building Codes Division
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED A+ ANSWERS 2026
EDITION.
______ advisory boards help the Building Codes Divisions adopt and amend the specialty codes.
Seven
True or False
Oregon does not use the plumbing and electrical chapters of the ICC international Residential Code.
True
True or False
Photos are often a bad way to document the progress of a project for several reasons and should not
be used to supplement the daily log.
False
True or False
The easiest way to track your budget is to use the cost estimate and a job cost system to determine if
you have any cost overruns.
True
Cost overruns may occur because you have a bad estimate. __________ will help you or your
estimator prepare more accurate estimates in the future.
Tracking your budget
____________ is a project management approach. The objective is to understand the owner's cost,
quality and time priorities to deliver a product of the highest value.
Value engineering
The division uses ______ model codes as the starting point for adopting and revising Oregon specialty.
Code committees and advisory boards assist with developing or changing each specialty code.
national
True or False
If a licensed contractor works without a required permit, the Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
may revoke or suspend the contractor's license and assess a civil penalty.
True
True or False
Permits are required for all new construction for many alterations and additions to existing
construction.
False
, ______ are inexpensive permits for minor electrical and plumbing installations.
Minor labels
True or False
Footing or foundation inspections occur before forms are set and steel is in place, and before concrete
is placed.
False
Contractors will questions about code requirements or compliance should call the _______ before
beginning work.
local building jurisdiction
True or False
Contractors do not have the right to appeal the decision of any inspector or local building official
when they disagree with the application of the code.
False
An individual may apply to the _____ to be tested and certified as a master builder.
Building Code Division
A contrator may need to submit drawings to obtain a permit. Generally, a licensed architect or
engineer must prepare drawings if the floor area is ______ square feet or more, or the height of the
structure is more than 20 feet.
4000
The permit holder requests inspections when each phase of the construction is ready. Usually,
inspections occur within _____ hours of the request.
48
True or False
Concrete slab or under-floor inspections are made after all in-slab or under-floor building services are
installed, and plumbing and mechanical systems are installed, but before the concrete is poured or
the deck or sub-floor is installed.
True
The _____ is responsible for knowing when work must be inspected, making timely requests for
inspections, providing information for job-site inspections and complying with code requirements.
contractor
True or False
Generally, any person who installs, alters or repairs property involving certain specialty trade
practices must be licensed not only with the CCB but also with the Oregon Secretary of State.
False - Building Codes Division
