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CA Household Movers Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Q1. Which state agency currently regulates household movers
conducting intrastate moves in California?
A) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
B) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
C) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
D) California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Answer: B
Rationale: As of July 1, 2018, regulatory authority for
household movers was transferred from the CPUC to the BHGS
within the Department of Consumer Affairs. All intrastate
household goods carriers must now be licensed by BHGS.
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Q2. What is the minimum requirement before a company can
legally transport household goods within California?
A) Business license only
B) Valid Household Mover Permit from BHGS
C) Federal USDOT number only
D) Insurance certificate only
Answer: B
Rationale: In California, a household mover must obtain a valid
permit from BHGS before transporting used household goods for
compensation. No person or corporation shall engage in
intrastate household moving without this permit.
Q3. Under California law, a “Household Mover” (BPC §
19225.5(h)) is defined as:
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A) A business that transports new furniture from
manufacturers to retailers
B) A person or corporation compensated to transport used
household goods and personal effects by motor vehicle over
California public highways
C) A business providing only packing services without
transportation
D) A company that moves commercial office equipment
exclusively
Answer: B
Rationale: BPC § 19225.5(h) defines a household mover as any
corporation or person engaged in the transportation for
compensation of used household goods and personal effects by
motor vehicle over any public highway in California.
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Q4. Which type of move requires a BHGS Household Mover
Permit?
A) Interstate moves into or out of California
B) Intrastate moves entirely within California
C) International moves only
D) Moves of new household goods only
Answer: B
Rationale: A General Household Mover Permit from BHGS is
required for businesses that move household goods entirely
within California. Interstate-only movers require a different
Interstate Mover License and FMCSA authority.
Q5. What is the minimum passing score for the BHGS Household
Mover written examination?
A) 60%
CA Household Movers Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Q1. Which state agency currently regulates household movers
conducting intrastate moves in California?
A) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
B) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
C) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
D) California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Answer: B
Rationale: As of July 1, 2018, regulatory authority for
household movers was transferred from the CPUC to the BHGS
within the Department of Consumer Affairs. All intrastate
household goods carriers must now be licensed by BHGS.
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Q2. What is the minimum requirement before a company can
legally transport household goods within California?
A) Business license only
B) Valid Household Mover Permit from BHGS
C) Federal USDOT number only
D) Insurance certificate only
Answer: B
Rationale: In California, a household mover must obtain a valid
permit from BHGS before transporting used household goods for
compensation. No person or corporation shall engage in
intrastate household moving without this permit.
Q3. Under California law, a “Household Mover” (BPC §
19225.5(h)) is defined as:
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A) A business that transports new furniture from
manufacturers to retailers
B) A person or corporation compensated to transport used
household goods and personal effects by motor vehicle over
California public highways
C) A business providing only packing services without
transportation
D) A company that moves commercial office equipment
exclusively
Answer: B
Rationale: BPC § 19225.5(h) defines a household mover as any
corporation or person engaged in the transportation for
compensation of used household goods and personal effects by
motor vehicle over any public highway in California.
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Q4. Which type of move requires a BHGS Household Mover
Permit?
A) Interstate moves into or out of California
B) Intrastate moves entirely within California
C) International moves only
D) Moves of new household goods only
Answer: B
Rationale: A General Household Mover Permit from BHGS is
required for businesses that move household goods entirely
within California. Interstate-only movers require a different
Interstate Mover License and FMCSA authority.
Q5. What is the minimum passing score for the BHGS Household
Mover written examination?
A) 60%
