Under Business and Professions Code Section 7028.7, which of the following circumstances would allow the CSLB to waive the written examination requirement for a Class B license applicant?
Correct Answer
A) Applicant holds a current Class A license in good standing
Business and Professions Code Section 7028.7 allows examination waiver for Class B applicants who hold a current Class A General Engineering Contractor license in good standing. This recognizes the comprehensive knowledge required for Class A licensure encompasses Class B scope of work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P Code Section 7028.7 permits the CSLB to waive the Class B written examination for applicants who currently hold a Class A General Engineering Contractor license in good standing. The rationale is that passing the Class A examination — which covers a broader and more technically demanding scope — demonstrates sufficient knowledge to perform Class B general building work.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Applicant completed a state-approved construction management degree
Completing a state-approved construction management degree does not qualify for a written exam waiver under Section 7028.7. Academic credentials, even from accredited programs, do not substitute for the examination requirement. The waiver is based on holding a current active license, not education.
Option C: Applicant previously held a California contractor license that expired within 5 years
Having held a California contractor license that expired within 5 years does not trigger the exam waiver provision. An expired license — regardless of how recently it lapsed — does not carry the same standing as a current active Class A license. The key word in the waiver condition is 'current' and 'in good standing.'
Option D: Applicant has 10 years of verifiable construction experience
Ten years of verifiable construction experience, while impressive and relevant for the experience requirement, does not waive the written examination under Section 7028.7. Experience alone cannot substitute for the licensing exam; only holding a current Class A license qualifies.
Memory Technique
Remember: 'A comes before B in the alphabet — if you passed A, you skip the B exam.' Class A is the higher classification; proving you passed it means the CSLB trusts you already know the Class B material. The waiver flows downward: A → waives B exam.
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