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NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING (NC), FUEL
GAS, AND BUSINESS LICENSE EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
(CORRECT ANSWERS IN BOLD)
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, Section 1: Licensing, Law, and Business Practices
1. According to NC regulations, when does a plumbing license expire?
A. Last day of the licensee's birth month.
B. Last day of the fiscal year (June 30).
C. Last day of December.
D. One year from the date of issuance.
Rationale: NC plumbing licenses expire on a fixed annual date, which is the last day of
December.
2. If a license expires, for how long does a licensee have to renew it before being required to
retake the examination?
A. 1 year (365 days)
B. 2 years (730 days)
C. 3 years (1094 days)
D. 5 years (1825 days)
Rationale: The NC Board provides a 3-year grace period following expiration for renewal
before the exam is mandated again.
3. The OSHA Form 300A, which summarizes workplace injuries and illnesses, must be
posted annually from:
A. January 1 - March 1
B. February 1 - April 30
C. March 1 - May 31
D. It must be posted year-round
NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING (NC), FUEL
GAS, AND BUSINESS LICENSE EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
(CORRECT ANSWERS IN BOLD)
───────────────────────────────────────────────
, Section 1: Licensing, Law, and Business Practices
1. According to NC regulations, when does a plumbing license expire?
A. Last day of the licensee's birth month.
B. Last day of the fiscal year (June 30).
C. Last day of December.
D. One year from the date of issuance.
Rationale: NC plumbing licenses expire on a fixed annual date, which is the last day of
December.
2. If a license expires, for how long does a licensee have to renew it before being required to
retake the examination?
A. 1 year (365 days)
B. 2 years (730 days)
C. 3 years (1094 days)
D. 5 years (1825 days)
Rationale: The NC Board provides a 3-year grace period following expiration for renewal
before the exam is mandated again.
3. The OSHA Form 300A, which summarizes workplace injuries and illnesses, must be
posted annually from:
A. January 1 - March 1
B. February 1 - April 30
C. March 1 - May 31
D. It must be posted year-round
