Ca Contractor LAW exam with question and correct
answers graded A+|| latest update 2024/2025
Regardless of the occupant load served, exit doors shall be operable from inside
without the use of - CORRECT ANSWER : a key or any special knowledge
What do paint-grade wood cabinets require? Sanding - CORRECT ANSWER :
Sanding
exceptions to licensing requirement - CORRECT ANSWER : employee paid
wages, owner/building given properly is not sold for one year, installer of finished
products that do not become part of structure, alarm company, work under $500,
public utilities
Contractor License Classifications - CORRECT ANSWER : A - General
Engineering Contractor - works on fixed works ie irrigation, streets and roads,
parks excavations
B- General Building Contractor - works on structures built for the shelter of
persons or animals requiring ore than two unrelated trades or crafts. A contractor
who who performs only one trade on a job (with exception of carpentry or
framing) must have the specialty classification for that trade.
C - SPecialty Contractor - works in minor trades
What licenses does Board issue: - CORRECT ANSWER : Original License and
Joint - Venture License
Original license - CORRECT ANSWER : issue to an "entity" which may be
partnership, individual, or corporation.
,how long is a license valid - CORRECT ANSWER : two year period. expires two
years from the last day of themonth it was issued.
Who may quality for the entity? - CORRECT ANSWER : a "qualifying
individual or a qualifier is required for each license issued.
May an individual qualify for more than one classification - CORRECT
ANSWER : yes as long as they can show 4 years or exp and pass test
Who may be a qualifying individual - CORRECT ANSWER : individual license:
the owner
partnership license: one partner or responsible managing employee
Corporation License: One corporate officer (responsible managing officer) or
responsible managing employee
What is a responsible managing employee - CORRECT ANSWER : RME is one
who is qualified to act as a qualifier for a business entity. In order to act as an RME
the RME but make inactive any other license (including his own) and be
permanently employed by the business entitiy or be actively engaged in the
operation of the business at least 32 hours per week or 80% of the total business
operating hours per week whichever is less.
how ofter is state contractors exam given - CORRECT ANSWER : the contract
boards give the test at one of its various testing locations Monday through Friday.
You will received a notice to appear for examination three weeks prior to test date
notifying you of date and time and location
exam - CORRECT ANSWER : Multiple choice on computer, and given in two
parts. Part 1 is Law & Business; Part 2 is Trade.
,Bonding requirements - CORRECT ANSWER : to get a license, you must submit
contractor surety bond in amount of $12500. An additional bond may be required
on the qualifier if the qualifier owns less than 10% of the company that is being
qualified.
fees in getting a license - CORRECT ANSWER : $250 application fee, $150 two
year license fee, Fingerprinting Fee, plus Bonding Fees.
RME disaccociates - CORRECT ANSWER : licensee has 90 days to replace the
RME or RMO or license becomes susspended.
joint venture license - CORRECT ANSWER : license is issued to two or more
licensed companies
how often for license renewal - CORRECT ANSWER : every two years
notice to owner - CORRECT ANSWER : state requires prime contractor to give
notice before a job begins on mechanics lien laws and the rights and
responsibilities of the owner and contractor.
Powers of the Registrar - CORRECT ANSWER : The registrar of contractors (the
head of the contractor state license board) may investigate the actions of any
applicant for a license, or of a contractor, salesperson
Appeal of Citation - CORRECT ANSWER : licensee may appeal to registrar
within 15 days from service of citation
, Home Improvement Contract must contain - CORRECT ANSWER : name,
address, license number of contractor
name and registration number of the salesperson
approximate dates work begin and end
down payment not to exceed $1000 or 10% whichever is less
dexcription of the work to be done
schedule of payments
Required on all Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER : Name and Address of the
Contractors State License Board and the name and address of the contractor
Business licenses are obtained - CORRECT ANSWER : from the office of the
county or city clerk where wokr is to be done. permits pulled in these offices
require that the clerks office ask for the contractors license number
purpose of a contractor bond - CORRECT ANSWER : to protect thethe customer
or employee of the contractor
Report workers comp insurance carrier - CORRECT ANSWER : such a report
shall be made by each contractor to the Registrars office within 10 days. violation
is a misdemeanor.
Mechanics Lien - CORRECT ANSWER : a lien upon real estate to secure the
compensation of those who have been direclty instrumential in the improvment of
such properolty. wage earners do not have lien rights.
Claim of a Lien - CORRECT ANSWER : written statement demand after
deducting all credits name of owner, labor conducted, descriptiosn of job site
answers graded A+|| latest update 2024/2025
Regardless of the occupant load served, exit doors shall be operable from inside
without the use of - CORRECT ANSWER : a key or any special knowledge
What do paint-grade wood cabinets require? Sanding - CORRECT ANSWER :
Sanding
exceptions to licensing requirement - CORRECT ANSWER : employee paid
wages, owner/building given properly is not sold for one year, installer of finished
products that do not become part of structure, alarm company, work under $500,
public utilities
Contractor License Classifications - CORRECT ANSWER : A - General
Engineering Contractor - works on fixed works ie irrigation, streets and roads,
parks excavations
B- General Building Contractor - works on structures built for the shelter of
persons or animals requiring ore than two unrelated trades or crafts. A contractor
who who performs only one trade on a job (with exception of carpentry or
framing) must have the specialty classification for that trade.
C - SPecialty Contractor - works in minor trades
What licenses does Board issue: - CORRECT ANSWER : Original License and
Joint - Venture License
Original license - CORRECT ANSWER : issue to an "entity" which may be
partnership, individual, or corporation.
,how long is a license valid - CORRECT ANSWER : two year period. expires two
years from the last day of themonth it was issued.
Who may quality for the entity? - CORRECT ANSWER : a "qualifying
individual or a qualifier is required for each license issued.
May an individual qualify for more than one classification - CORRECT
ANSWER : yes as long as they can show 4 years or exp and pass test
Who may be a qualifying individual - CORRECT ANSWER : individual license:
the owner
partnership license: one partner or responsible managing employee
Corporation License: One corporate officer (responsible managing officer) or
responsible managing employee
What is a responsible managing employee - CORRECT ANSWER : RME is one
who is qualified to act as a qualifier for a business entity. In order to act as an RME
the RME but make inactive any other license (including his own) and be
permanently employed by the business entitiy or be actively engaged in the
operation of the business at least 32 hours per week or 80% of the total business
operating hours per week whichever is less.
how ofter is state contractors exam given - CORRECT ANSWER : the contract
boards give the test at one of its various testing locations Monday through Friday.
You will received a notice to appear for examination three weeks prior to test date
notifying you of date and time and location
exam - CORRECT ANSWER : Multiple choice on computer, and given in two
parts. Part 1 is Law & Business; Part 2 is Trade.
,Bonding requirements - CORRECT ANSWER : to get a license, you must submit
contractor surety bond in amount of $12500. An additional bond may be required
on the qualifier if the qualifier owns less than 10% of the company that is being
qualified.
fees in getting a license - CORRECT ANSWER : $250 application fee, $150 two
year license fee, Fingerprinting Fee, plus Bonding Fees.
RME disaccociates - CORRECT ANSWER : licensee has 90 days to replace the
RME or RMO or license becomes susspended.
joint venture license - CORRECT ANSWER : license is issued to two or more
licensed companies
how often for license renewal - CORRECT ANSWER : every two years
notice to owner - CORRECT ANSWER : state requires prime contractor to give
notice before a job begins on mechanics lien laws and the rights and
responsibilities of the owner and contractor.
Powers of the Registrar - CORRECT ANSWER : The registrar of contractors (the
head of the contractor state license board) may investigate the actions of any
applicant for a license, or of a contractor, salesperson
Appeal of Citation - CORRECT ANSWER : licensee may appeal to registrar
within 15 days from service of citation
, Home Improvement Contract must contain - CORRECT ANSWER : name,
address, license number of contractor
name and registration number of the salesperson
approximate dates work begin and end
down payment not to exceed $1000 or 10% whichever is less
dexcription of the work to be done
schedule of payments
Required on all Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER : Name and Address of the
Contractors State License Board and the name and address of the contractor
Business licenses are obtained - CORRECT ANSWER : from the office of the
county or city clerk where wokr is to be done. permits pulled in these offices
require that the clerks office ask for the contractors license number
purpose of a contractor bond - CORRECT ANSWER : to protect thethe customer
or employee of the contractor
Report workers comp insurance carrier - CORRECT ANSWER : such a report
shall be made by each contractor to the Registrars office within 10 days. violation
is a misdemeanor.
Mechanics Lien - CORRECT ANSWER : a lien upon real estate to secure the
compensation of those who have been direclty instrumential in the improvment of
such properolty. wage earners do not have lien rights.
Claim of a Lien - CORRECT ANSWER : written statement demand after
deducting all credits name of owner, labor conducted, descriptiosn of job site
