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A Class B contractor includes HVAC in a multi-trade project and subcontracts it to a properly licensed C-20 contractor. What does that support?

Correct Answer

A) Proper specialty path.

Properly licensed specialty subcontractors can cover specialty work within an appropriate project structure.

Answer Options
A
Proper specialty path.
B
Unlicensed HVAC.
C
Owner waiver.
D
No contract needed.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Properly licensed specialty subcontractors can cover specialty work within an appropriate project structure.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Unlicensed HVAC.

Unlicensed HVAC. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for specialty subcontracting.

Option C: Owner waiver.

Owner waiver. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for specialty subcontracting.

Option D: No contract needed.

No contract needed. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for specialty subcontracting.

Memory Technique

One sheet points; the detail answers for Assembling Subcontract.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Specialty subcontracting from CSLB licensing guidance; CSLB 2026 Law Book; California Business and. / Business and Professions Code Section 7057 specialty subcontracting; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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