The bond amount for a Class A general engineering contractor is:
Correct Answer
A) $25,000
Per B&P Code Section 7071.5, Class A contractors must maintain a $25,000 contractor's license bond.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
California Business and Professions Code Section 7071.5 specifies that all licensed contractors — including Class A general engineering contractors — must maintain a contractor's license bond of $25,000. This bond protects consumers and is a mandatory condition of licensure for all CSLB license classifications.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $50,000
$50,000 is not the standard contractor's license bond amount under CSLB. This figure might be confused with larger performance bonds required on specific projects, but it is not the statutory license bond. The B&P Code is clear that the license bond is $25,000.
Option C: $15,000
$15,000 was the previous bond amount before California increased it to $25,000 effective January 1, 2023. Some candidates who studied older materials may select this. The current statutory amount is $25,000 — always use the most current requirement.
Option D: $100,000
$100,000 significantly overstates the statutory bond requirement. This amount is sometimes associated with contractor bonds in other states or with much larger performance/payment bonds on public works projects, not the CSLB license bond.
Memory Technique
Remember '$25K for CSLB' — think 'quarter century bond.' California raised the bar to $25,000 to provide better consumer protection. If you see $15,000, think 'that's the old amount, they raised it.' The number 25 is also easy to remember: Class A, B, C — all need $25K.
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