FLORIDA ELECTRICAL BUSINESS EXAM 7
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Demolish (2-6) Answer: The term "demolish" applies only to
demolition of steel tanks, towers and other structures (not buildings
or residences) over 50 feet in height, and all buildings or residences.
◉ Construction Contracting (2-6) Answer: A subcontractor, however,
who is not certified or registered may perform construction work
under the supervision of a person who is certified or registered, as
long as:
1. The work is within the scope of the supervising contractor's
license
2. The supervising contractor is responsible for the work
3. The subcontractor being supervised is not engaged in
construction work that would require a license as a contractor
◉ Certified Contractor (2-6) Answer: State-wide
◉ Registered contractor (2-6) Answer: City, county, district-wide
,◉ Commercial experience must be in four or more of the following
areas: (2-8) Answer: 1. Foundations or slabs in excess of 20,000 sq ft
2. Masonry walls
3. Steel erection
4. Elevated slabs
5. Column election
6. Form work for structural reinforced concrete
◉ How many hours is full-time equivalency? (2-9) Answer: 2,000
person-hours
◉ Certified Electrical/Alarm System Contractors (2-10) Answer:
Have within the 12 years prior to filling the application, at least six
years of comprehensive training, education, or supervisory
experience in the alarm system contracting business
◉ Medical Gas Certification (2-13) Answer: Plumbing Contractor:
Must take six hours of additional education to teach familiarity with
NFPA Standard 99C. Must obtain certificate of completion.
Person employed by contractor: Must take a course of at least 8
hours of both classroom and practical work installation. Must obtain
certification of completion.
, ◉ Financial Responsibility Requirements (2-15) Answer: Fifty
percent of the financial stability bond or the letter of credit
requirements may be met by completion of a 14-hour financial
responsibility course approved by the Board.
◉ Minimum net worth Answer: Unlimited electrical/alarm
contractor: $10,000
Specialty Contractor: $5000
◉ Public Liability Insurance (2-16) Answer: See graph on page 2-16
◉ Evidence of Workers Compensation Coverage (2-17) Answer:
Notice of Election to be Exempt with the Division od Workers'
Compensation of the Department of Labor and Employment Security
◉ Terms of License (2-17) Answer: - Licensure as a certified or
registered contractor must be renewed every two years.
- Each certified/registered contractor must complete 14 classroom
or interavtive distance learning hours of continuing education every
two years.
◉ Business Records: Chapter 489 (2-17) Answer: Florida Statutes
must maintsin complete financial and business records kept in the
regular coarse of business dor the imeediately preceding of 3 years.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Demolish (2-6) Answer: The term "demolish" applies only to
demolition of steel tanks, towers and other structures (not buildings
or residences) over 50 feet in height, and all buildings or residences.
◉ Construction Contracting (2-6) Answer: A subcontractor, however,
who is not certified or registered may perform construction work
under the supervision of a person who is certified or registered, as
long as:
1. The work is within the scope of the supervising contractor's
license
2. The supervising contractor is responsible for the work
3. The subcontractor being supervised is not engaged in
construction work that would require a license as a contractor
◉ Certified Contractor (2-6) Answer: State-wide
◉ Registered contractor (2-6) Answer: City, county, district-wide
,◉ Commercial experience must be in four or more of the following
areas: (2-8) Answer: 1. Foundations or slabs in excess of 20,000 sq ft
2. Masonry walls
3. Steel erection
4. Elevated slabs
5. Column election
6. Form work for structural reinforced concrete
◉ How many hours is full-time equivalency? (2-9) Answer: 2,000
person-hours
◉ Certified Electrical/Alarm System Contractors (2-10) Answer:
Have within the 12 years prior to filling the application, at least six
years of comprehensive training, education, or supervisory
experience in the alarm system contracting business
◉ Medical Gas Certification (2-13) Answer: Plumbing Contractor:
Must take six hours of additional education to teach familiarity with
NFPA Standard 99C. Must obtain certificate of completion.
Person employed by contractor: Must take a course of at least 8
hours of both classroom and practical work installation. Must obtain
certification of completion.
, ◉ Financial Responsibility Requirements (2-15) Answer: Fifty
percent of the financial stability bond or the letter of credit
requirements may be met by completion of a 14-hour financial
responsibility course approved by the Board.
◉ Minimum net worth Answer: Unlimited electrical/alarm
contractor: $10,000
Specialty Contractor: $5000
◉ Public Liability Insurance (2-16) Answer: See graph on page 2-16
◉ Evidence of Workers Compensation Coverage (2-17) Answer:
Notice of Election to be Exempt with the Division od Workers'
Compensation of the Department of Labor and Employment Security
◉ Terms of License (2-17) Answer: - Licensure as a certified or
registered contractor must be renewed every two years.
- Each certified/registered contractor must complete 14 classroom
or interavtive distance learning hours of continuing education every
two years.
◉ Business Records: Chapter 489 (2-17) Answer: Florida Statutes
must maintsin complete financial and business records kept in the
regular coarse of business dor the imeediately preceding of 3 years.
