Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam
Alabama state-specific supplement covering Title 34-8, building codes, lien law, and insurance requirements.
Practice Questions
Alabama State Supplement
139QAn Alabama licensed contractor is required to complete continuing education. How many hours are required for license renewal?
easyAccording to Alabama building codes, what is the maximum allowable deflection for floor joists under live load?
hardWhich continuing education topic is mandatory for Alabama contractor license renewal?
easyUnder Alabama building codes, which edition of the International Building Code (IBC) is currently adopted?
easyUnder Alabama law, what is the statute of limitations for filing a breach of contract claim against a contractor?
mediumA homeowner hires you for a $25,000 kitchen renovation but refuses to pay the final $5,000. You properly file a mechanics' lien. The homeowner wants to sell the house. What happens to your lien?
hardWhich continuing education topic is specifically mandated by Alabama for contractor license renewal?
mediumA contractor discovers that their Alabama contractor license expired 45 days ago. What is the consequence under Title 34-8?
mediumYour client wants to add a 500 sq ft addition to their home. You discover during construction that the existing electrical system doesn't meet current Alabama electrical code. What is your obligation?
mediumA contractor is building a residential foundation in Alabama clay soil. The soil report indicates expansive clay with a plasticity index of 35. What is the minimum recommended foundation depth?
hardA subcontractor performed electrical work worth $12,000 on a project in Alabama. The general contractor hasn't paid, and the subcontractor wants to file a lien. The property owner paid the general contractor in full. What is the maximum lien amount the subcontractor can claim against the property?
hardA subcontractor performs $12,500 worth of electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. The property owner paid the general contractor in full. Under Alabama lien law, what must the subcontractor do to preserve lien rights?
hardUnder Alabama workers' compensation law, which of the following employees would be exempt from coverage requirements?
mediumAn Alabama contractor's license is up for renewal. They completed 6 hours of continuing education but need 8 hours total. What options are available?
mediumA contractor discovers that their license expired 45 days ago. Under Alabama law, what penalty applies for working with an expired license?
mediumAccording to Alabama building codes, what is the minimum ceiling height required in habitable rooms of a single-family residence?
easyAccording to Alabama building codes, what is the minimum required working space width in front of electrical panels rated 120V to 240V?
mediumA contractor discovers that their Alabama contractor license has expired. What is the maximum period they can renew without retaking the examination?
hardA contractor files a mechanic's lien in Alabama for $45,000. What is the required bond amount to contest this lien?
mediumHow many continuing education hours are required annually for Alabama contractor license renewal?
easyAccording to Alabama building codes, what is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms in residential construction?
mediumUnder Alabama law, a contractor discovers an error in their license application after approval. What must they do?
hardUnder Alabama lien law, within how many days must a subcontractor file a lien claim after the last day of work?
mediumUnder Alabama contractor licensing law (Title 34-8), what is the minimum experience requirement for a general contractor license?
easyUnder Alabama law, a homeowner discovers defective work 18 months after project completion. The contractor's license expired 6 months ago. What recourse does the homeowner have?
hardA material supplier files a mechanic's lien 95 days after last furnishing materials. The project was substantially complete 85 days ago. Is this lien valid under Alabama law?
hardWhat is the statute of limitations for filing a claim against a contractor's surety bond in Alabama?
mediumHow many hours of continuing education are required annually for Alabama contractor license renewal?
easyWhich of the following best describes Alabama's approach to local building code amendments?
hardWhich Alabama building code edition is currently adopted for residential construction?
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About Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam
50
Scored Questions
2.0h
Time Limit
2.4m
Per Question
The Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam exam is administered by Pearson VUE. You must score at least 70% to pass this part. The exam is open book — you may bring up to 15 approved reference materials into the testing center, but with only 2.4 minutes per question, efficient tab-marking and familiarity with your references are essential.
Alabama state-specific supplement covering Title 34-8, building codes, lien law, and insurance requirements.
What's Tested: 1 Content Areas
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Alabama State Supplement
Alabama licensing law (Title 34-8), building codes, lien law, workers comp, CE requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam exam?
The Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam exam contains 50 scored questions. You must answer them within 2.0 hours. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE and is open book — you may bring approved reference materials.
What is the passing score for Alabama?
You need a score of 70% or higher to pass the Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam exam. That means you must answer at least 35 out of 50 questions correctly.
Is the Alabama exam open book?
Yes. The Alabama contractor exam is open book. You are allowed to bring approved reference books into the testing center. However, time management is critical — you cannot look up every answer.
How long do I have to complete the Alabama exam?
You have 2.0 hours (120 minutes) to complete all 50 questions. That averages to about 2.4 minutes per question.
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