A contract says 'bath upgrade' but does not list fixtures, tile, waterproofing, paint, or exclusions. What should be improved?
Correct Answer
D) Detailed scope.
The contract should describe the agreed work, materials, and exclusions in detail rather than rely on a vague label.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The contract should describe the agreed work, materials, and exclusions in detail rather than rely on a vague label.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Finish selection schedule.
Finish selection schedule. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for scope description.
Option B: Owner approval log.
Owner approval log. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for scope description.
Option C: Scope clarification.
Scope clarification. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for scope description.
Memory Technique
When contract clashes with describe, let the contract speak before Reviewing Bathroom.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Scope description from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 home improvement contract requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
More Law & Business Questions
A Fresno homeowner wants a $725 cabinet repair and trim adjustment. Which contract step best matches CA home improvement requirements?
A project has $6,500 retainage withheld. The owner releases 60 percent of retainage at substantial completion. How much cash is released?
Cash is $52,500 and monthly burn is $17,500. How many months of runway are available?
A supplier offers 1.5 percent early-pay discount on a $22,000 invoice. What is the discount?
A balance sheet lists assets of $310,000 and liabilities of $185,000. What is owner's equity?
A job is estimated to cost $135,000. What price gives a 25 percent gross margin?
A customer invoice of $4,000 has a stated late charge of 1.5 percent. What late charge is added?
A bid has direct labor of $18,000, materials of $12,500, and equipment rental of $3,500. If the contractor adds 20 percent markup on direct cost, what is the bid price?
A contractor wants a 25 percent gross margin on a job with estimated cost of $60,000. What selling price gives that margin?
A completed project sold for $150,000 and had total cost of $126,000. What gross margin percentage did the project earn?
People Also Study
Related Study Resources
Previous Question
A salesperson promises free annual maintenance but the promise is absent from the contract. What is the risk?
Next Question
In the flooring upgrade file, a $61,200 project has approved change orders totaling $8,900 and credits totaling $5,450. What adjusted contract price should be used?