A contractor starts advertising under a new DBA name that does not appear in the CSLB license record. What should be done?
Correct Answer
B) Update or verify the business name on the license record.
The business name used to advertise and contract should match the licensed business identity or be properly updated with CSLB.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The business name used to advertise and contract should match the licensed business identity or be properly updated with CSLB.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Use the new name only on social posts until the job starts.
Use the new name only on social posts until the job starts. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for business name and license identity.
Option C: Let each customer choose which company name is licensed.
Let each customer choose which company name is licensed. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for business name and license identity.
Option D: Hide the license number so the name mismatch is less obvious.
Hide the license number so the name mismatch is less obvious. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for business name and license identity.
Memory Technique
the controlling record And square for Reviewing Rebranding: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Business name and license identity from CSLB licensing guidance; CSLB 2026 Law Book; California Business and. / Business and Professions Code license identity and advertising requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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