Which license classification allows a contractor to perform any type of construction work without monetary limits?
Correct Answer
D) Class A - General Engineering
B&P Code Section 7056 defines Class A contractors as having unlimited authority to perform any construction work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P Code Section 7056 defines Class A — General Engineering contractors as having the broadest authority, allowing them to perform any construction work without monetary restrictions. Class A licenses are designed for large infrastructure and engineering projects.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: All classes have the same authority
This is a false statement used as a distracter. The three license classes (A, B, C) have meaningfully different scopes of authority. Class C specialty contractors are the most restricted.
Option B: Class B - General Building
Class B — General Building contractors can perform a wide range of work but are generally limited to projects where two or more unrelated trades are involved. They do not have unlimited monetary authority for all types of construction the way Class A does.
Option C: Class C - Specialty
Class C — Specialty contractors are the most restricted class. Each C license covers only a specific trade (e.g., C-20 HVAC, C-10 electrical). They cannot perform unlimited general construction work.
Memory Technique
Think of the alphabet hierarchy: A comes first and has the most authority. 'A is for All' — Class A can do ALL types of work. B is Building-specific, C is Classified by specialty.
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