CSLB Practice Law B Exam Questions With Correct Answers.
A subcontractor or material supplier has _____ days to file a lien once a notice
of completion has been recorded. - accurate answers-30
How must a client submit a claim for service or repair of a defect on fit and
finish items after a remodel? - accurate answers-By certified mail
By overnight mail
By personal delivery
A contractor meets Mr. Jones at his home to discuss remodeling. The
contractor and Mr. Jones sign a contract that includes a three-day cancellation
form. After the contractor leaves, Mr. Jones decides not to have the work done.
Instead of using the cancellation form, Mr. Jones sends the contractor a letter
by first-class mail stating that he is canceling the contract. Is Mr. Jones'
cancellation effective? - accurate answers-Yes. Mr. Jones' letter does cancel the
contract because it indicates his intention not to be bound by the contract.
If a contractor forgets to renew his or her license on time, the expired license
may be renewed any time within _____ after its expiration without reapplying
for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements again. - accurate
answers-Five years
You are the qualifier for an active contractor's license. How do you inactivate
the license? - accurate answers-Write to the CSLB, requesting that the license
be made inactive.
When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public
agency considers the subcontractor to be: - accurate answers-a subcontractor
of the prime contractor
A contractor hires a subcontractor to demolish a concrete wall. Who is
responsible for supplying safety goggles? - accurate answers-subcontractor
Sometimes contracts prove to be too vague to interpret without disagreement
between owner and contractor. Which of the following steps would best
,prevent such problems? - accurate answers-Review the plans and
specifications with the owner.
A contractor is looking for an insurance policy to cover a high degree of
exposure to risk. Of the following, which policy would be best for this
purpose? - accurate answers-umbrella
To whom do you report and pay sales tax? - accurate answers-Board of
Equalization
The federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is issued by the: - accurate
answers-Internal Revenue Service
When purchasing insurance, what is the best way to choose among different
companies? - accurate answers-cost and coverage
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all employees hired
on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form _____ to verify their
employment eligibility status. - accurate answers-I-9
If required safety devices are missing from tools, what should an employee
do? - accurate answers-Notify the contractor, who is responsible for safety.
Of the following, which document is usually delivered first in a transaction
involving a home improvement contract? - accurate answers-"Notice to
Owner"
Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that safety equipment is actually put
to use on the jobsite? - accurate answers-contractor
A mechanics' lien is a written document that must be signed and verified by
the claimant. The first and third steps a contractor should take in filing a lien
are listed below. Step 1: Obtain the exact legal description of the property.
Step 2: Step 3: Find out if the person requesting the work of improvement is
the owner. What is Step 2? - accurate answers-Find out the name of the legal
owner of the property as well as the percent of ownership.
A(n) _____ represents a company's financial position on a specified date. -
accurate answers-balance sheet
, When you get an approved set of plans, what should you do first? - accurate
answers-Read any notes from the building department.
When bidding on work, which of the following would you NOT include in the
price of your bid? - accurate answers-worker's compensation insurance
premium
The purpose of a "Preliminary 20-day Notice" for private work is to: - accurate
answers-notify the property owner that the subcontractor or firm who sent
the notice will be making improvements on the property
When should you let your attorney see a construction contract? - accurate
answers-After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file? - accurate
answers-whenever they wish to
Before beginning work, an employer or contractor must inquire whether
asbestos is present in any building constructed prior to: - accurate answers-
1978
Is it legal for a contractor to require employees to take lie detector tests? -
accurate answers-It is not legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests,
but it would be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to require lie
detector tests of their employees.
When is the last day a customer can cancel a contract that was signed on
Friday, December 21st? - accurate answers-the following Wednesday
Which of the following provisions may not be included in a home
improvement contract? - accurate answers-Owner must pay for materials
before they are delivered.
When can a material supplier perfect a mechanics lien? - accurate answers-
After the goods have been installed in the structure.
Every employer of _____ or more full- or part-time employees must keep
written health and safety records for _____ years. - accurate answers-11 ... 5
A subcontractor or material supplier has _____ days to file a lien once a notice
of completion has been recorded. - accurate answers-30
How must a client submit a claim for service or repair of a defect on fit and
finish items after a remodel? - accurate answers-By certified mail
By overnight mail
By personal delivery
A contractor meets Mr. Jones at his home to discuss remodeling. The
contractor and Mr. Jones sign a contract that includes a three-day cancellation
form. After the contractor leaves, Mr. Jones decides not to have the work done.
Instead of using the cancellation form, Mr. Jones sends the contractor a letter
by first-class mail stating that he is canceling the contract. Is Mr. Jones'
cancellation effective? - accurate answers-Yes. Mr. Jones' letter does cancel the
contract because it indicates his intention not to be bound by the contract.
If a contractor forgets to renew his or her license on time, the expired license
may be renewed any time within _____ after its expiration without reapplying
for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements again. - accurate
answers-Five years
You are the qualifier for an active contractor's license. How do you inactivate
the license? - accurate answers-Write to the CSLB, requesting that the license
be made inactive.
When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public
agency considers the subcontractor to be: - accurate answers-a subcontractor
of the prime contractor
A contractor hires a subcontractor to demolish a concrete wall. Who is
responsible for supplying safety goggles? - accurate answers-subcontractor
Sometimes contracts prove to be too vague to interpret without disagreement
between owner and contractor. Which of the following steps would best
,prevent such problems? - accurate answers-Review the plans and
specifications with the owner.
A contractor is looking for an insurance policy to cover a high degree of
exposure to risk. Of the following, which policy would be best for this
purpose? - accurate answers-umbrella
To whom do you report and pay sales tax? - accurate answers-Board of
Equalization
The federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is issued by the: - accurate
answers-Internal Revenue Service
When purchasing insurance, what is the best way to choose among different
companies? - accurate answers-cost and coverage
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all employees hired
on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form _____ to verify their
employment eligibility status. - accurate answers-I-9
If required safety devices are missing from tools, what should an employee
do? - accurate answers-Notify the contractor, who is responsible for safety.
Of the following, which document is usually delivered first in a transaction
involving a home improvement contract? - accurate answers-"Notice to
Owner"
Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that safety equipment is actually put
to use on the jobsite? - accurate answers-contractor
A mechanics' lien is a written document that must be signed and verified by
the claimant. The first and third steps a contractor should take in filing a lien
are listed below. Step 1: Obtain the exact legal description of the property.
Step 2: Step 3: Find out if the person requesting the work of improvement is
the owner. What is Step 2? - accurate answers-Find out the name of the legal
owner of the property as well as the percent of ownership.
A(n) _____ represents a company's financial position on a specified date. -
accurate answers-balance sheet
, When you get an approved set of plans, what should you do first? - accurate
answers-Read any notes from the building department.
When bidding on work, which of the following would you NOT include in the
price of your bid? - accurate answers-worker's compensation insurance
premium
The purpose of a "Preliminary 20-day Notice" for private work is to: - accurate
answers-notify the property owner that the subcontractor or firm who sent
the notice will be making improvements on the property
When should you let your attorney see a construction contract? - accurate
answers-After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file? - accurate
answers-whenever they wish to
Before beginning work, an employer or contractor must inquire whether
asbestos is present in any building constructed prior to: - accurate answers-
1978
Is it legal for a contractor to require employees to take lie detector tests? -
accurate answers-It is not legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests,
but it would be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to require lie
detector tests of their employees.
When is the last day a customer can cancel a contract that was signed on
Friday, December 21st? - accurate answers-the following Wednesday
Which of the following provisions may not be included in a home
improvement contract? - accurate answers-Owner must pay for materials
before they are delivered.
When can a material supplier perfect a mechanics lien? - accurate answers-
After the goods have been installed in the structure.
Every employer of _____ or more full- or part-time employees must keep
written health and safety records for _____ years. - accurate answers-11 ... 5
