CSLB & LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS EXAM (88
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
What is a ( QI ) Qualified Individual ?
Qualified individual who meets the experience and examination
requirements for license ( every active license must have a
designated qualifier/QI)
What is ( QPT ) Qualified Partner ?
A license qualifier that has entered a partnership, whether
general or limited with another license qualifier, title of the
qualifying individual on a partnership license.
Responsible managing officer, RMO
Title of an officer who serves as they qualify individual on a
corporate or limited liability company license.
What is a responsible qualified ? (RME )
Title of an employee who serves as a qualified individual on the
sole ownership, partnership, corporate or limited liability company
license.
What are the qualifications to become a licensed contractor?
To qualify for a California license you must be at least 18 years
old.
Who must be a licensed contractor ?
All residential or commercial works that cost over $500 including
labor and materials must be licensed by the CSLB
, How many years of experience is required to obtain a contractor
license?
4 years of experience at a journeyman level or as a foreman,
supervising employee, contractor or owner builder is required.
These four years must be within the last 10 years. The applicant
must fill and submit the certification work experience form.
Contractor state license board CSLB
The CSLB is part of the department of consumer affairs. It consist
of 15 members.
What is the CSLB mission?
The mission is to protect consumers by regulating the
construction industry, their policies that promote the health,
safety, and general warfare of the public in matters of
construction.
Who must be licensed?
All contractors, including subcontractors, specialty contractors,
and persons engaged in business of home improvement must be
licensed before submitting any bids.
What is an example of license exemption for work and labor
Work valued at less than $500 that includes work and labor.
What is an example of licensed exemption?
An employee who is paid wages.
What is an example of license exemption on behalf of public
works ?
Public personnel working on public projects.
What is an example of a license exception?
Officers of a court acting within the scope of their office.
REQUIREMENTS EXAM (88
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
What is a ( QI ) Qualified Individual ?
Qualified individual who meets the experience and examination
requirements for license ( every active license must have a
designated qualifier/QI)
What is ( QPT ) Qualified Partner ?
A license qualifier that has entered a partnership, whether
general or limited with another license qualifier, title of the
qualifying individual on a partnership license.
Responsible managing officer, RMO
Title of an officer who serves as they qualify individual on a
corporate or limited liability company license.
What is a responsible qualified ? (RME )
Title of an employee who serves as a qualified individual on the
sole ownership, partnership, corporate or limited liability company
license.
What are the qualifications to become a licensed contractor?
To qualify for a California license you must be at least 18 years
old.
Who must be a licensed contractor ?
All residential or commercial works that cost over $500 including
labor and materials must be licensed by the CSLB
, How many years of experience is required to obtain a contractor
license?
4 years of experience at a journeyman level or as a foreman,
supervising employee, contractor or owner builder is required.
These four years must be within the last 10 years. The applicant
must fill and submit the certification work experience form.
Contractor state license board CSLB
The CSLB is part of the department of consumer affairs. It consist
of 15 members.
What is the CSLB mission?
The mission is to protect consumers by regulating the
construction industry, their policies that promote the health,
safety, and general warfare of the public in matters of
construction.
Who must be licensed?
All contractors, including subcontractors, specialty contractors,
and persons engaged in business of home improvement must be
licensed before submitting any bids.
What is an example of license exemption for work and labor
Work valued at less than $500 that includes work and labor.
What is an example of licensed exemption?
An employee who is paid wages.
What is an example of license exemption on behalf of public
works ?
Public personnel working on public projects.
What is an example of a license exception?
Officers of a court acting within the scope of their office.
