California Contractor License Exam

A Class C-10 electrical contractor has annual gross receipts of $3.2 million. What is the required bond amount under current California law?

A home improvement contract for $8,500 requires a 3-day right to cancel notice. The contract is signed on Tuesday at 2 PM. When does the cancellation period expire?

A contractor employs 15 workers across multiple job sites. The total annual payroll is $850,000 with a workers' comp rate of 4.1%. If they self-insure with a deposit requirement of 125% of estimated annual premium, what deposit is required?

A C-10 electrical contractor wants to perform plumbing work valued at $8,000 as part of a larger electrical project. Is this permissible under CSLB regulations?

A homeowner discovers that an unlicensed contractor performed $25,000 worth of work on their property. Under B&P Code Section 7031, what remedy is available to the homeowner?

According to B&P Code Section 7031, what happens to a contractor's right to payment if they perform work while unlicensed?

Which violation would result in mandatory license revocation under the Contractors State License Law?

A Class C-20 contractor wants to bid on a project worth $850,000. What additional requirement must be met beyond the standard license?

A contractor employs 8 workers and has an annual payroll of $420,000. If the workers' compensation rate is 4.2% of payroll, what is the annual premium?

The bond amount for a Class A general engineering contractor is:

A C-10 electrical contractor's license bond is $25,000. If a homeowner files a valid claim for $18,000 in damages and the surety pays out, what happens to the contractor's license?

A C-20 warm air heating contractor discovers asbestos while installing ductwork in a 1960s home. The homeowner asks the contractor to remove it. What should the contractor do?

ABC Construction holds a Class B license with a $25,000 bond. They abandon a project causing $30,000 in damages. The property owner files a bond claim. What is the maximum recovery from the bond?

A contractor employs 8 workers and has an annual payroll of $450,000. The workers' compensation insurance premium rate is 3.2% of payroll. What is the annual premium cost?

Which of the following scenarios would require workers' compensation coverage under California law?

What is the fundamental difference between Class A and Class B contractor licenses in California?

A contractor's surety bond is $25,000. If a claimant is awarded $18,000 and bond costs are $2,000, what amount remains available for future claims?

Which Business and Professions Code section establishes the requirement for contractors to maintain workers' compensation insurance?

A contractor's license was suspended for 90 days. They worked on a $45,000 project during the suspension period. Calculate the potential maximum penalty including base fine and enhancement.

What is the fundamental concept behind requiring contractors to maintain workers' compensation insurance?

A C-36 plumbing contractor wants to install a solar water heating system. The system includes plumbing connections and electrical components. What licenses are required?

A contractor receives a citation with a $2,000 civil penalty for failing to obtain permits. The contractor wants to contest it. Within how many days must they request a hearing?

Under the CSLB classification system, what type of work can a Class B general building contractor NOT perform?

Which scenario would require a Home Improvement Salesperson to register with CSLB?

A contractor employs 5 workers and claims they are independent contractors to avoid workers' compensation requirements. Under what circumstances would CSLB likely find this arrangement improper?

XYZ Contractors has current gross receipts of $8 million annually. They want to upgrade from Class B to Class A. What additional net worth must they demonstrate beyond the Class B requirement?

Which Business and Professions Code section specifically addresses the prohibition against contracting without a license?

Under CSLB regulations, what distinguishes a Class C specialty contractor from Class A and B general contractors in terms of project scope?

Which entity has the authority to issue contractor licenses in California?

What is the primary purpose of the three-tier license classification system (A, B, C) established in the Business and Professions Code?

A contractor is bidding on a public works project in Los Angeles County with a contract value of $2,000,000. The prevailing wage determination shows carpenter wages at $45.50 per hour. What additional amount must be paid for health and welfare benefits?

A construction company has 15 employees working on a project. One employee suffers a work-related injury. Under California law, what is the primary difference between Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA jurisdiction?

A contractor employs 8 workers and pays total wages of $480,000 annually. If the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate is 3.4% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages, what is the total annual UI tax owed?

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, what is required when a construction site has a trench excavation deeper than 5 feet?

A public works project requires certified payroll records. The prevailing wage for an electrician is $52.75 per hour with $18.50 in fringe benefits. If an electrician works 8 hours, what is the total prevailing wage obligation?

On a prevailing wage project, a carpenter's regular rate is $28/hour, but the prevailing wage is $35/hour with $8/hour in benefits. What must the contractor pay if the carpenter already receives $6/hour in benefits?

A California contractor has quarterly payroll of $85,000. What is the State Disability Insurance (SDI) withholding amount if the current SDI rate is 0.9% and the wage base limit is $153,164 annually?

Under California law, which statement about business entity liability is CORRECT?

XYZ Contracting LLC has 8 employees in California. An employee is injured on the job and requires medical treatment costing $15,000. The company has no workers' compensation insurance. What is XYZ's potential liability?

A general contractor subcontracts electrical work to an LLC. The electrician works exclusively for this contractor, uses the contractor's materials, and follows the contractor's daily schedule. Under AB5, this relationship is likely:

A contractor operates as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and wants to add a new member. Under California Corporations Code, what document must be filed with the Secretary of State?

DEF Construction employs 15 workers and wants to self-insure for workers' compensation. What is required under California law?

A California contractor has 5 employees with a monthly payroll of $28,000. What is the monthly State Disability Insurance (SDI) withholding if the current SDI rate is 0.9% on wages up to $153,164 annually?

According to California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 1509, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for construction workers?

A contractor's quarterly payroll is $180,000. If the current Unemployment Insurance (UI) rate is 3.4% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages, and they have 12 employees, what is the maximum UI tax liability for the quarter?

Under AB 5 (Assembly Bill 5), which factor is NOT part of the ABC test for determining independent contractor status in California?

A roofing contractor hires a consultant to provide safety training seminars. The consultant uses their own materials, trains multiple companies, and invoices for services. Under AB 5, this arrangement would likely:

A contractor receives a Cal/OSHA citation for a serious violation with a proposed penalty of $15,000. Within how many working days must the contractor contest the citation?

A general contractor subcontracts electrical work to ABC Electric. Under what circumstances would ABC Electric most likely be considered an employee rather than an independent contractor under AB 5?

Under California law, which business entity type provides the strongest personal liability protection for contractors while allowing pass-through taxation?

According to California Labor Code Section 1773, which type of projects are subject to prevailing wage requirements?

An employee earning $75,000 annually in California has what amount subject to State Disability Insurance (SDI) withholding if the wage base is $153,164?

A general contractor subcontracts electrical work on a public project with a prevailing wage requirement of $48.25/hour plus $19.75 benefits. The electrician works 42 hours. If the contractor pays $50.00/hour straight time and provides $15.00/hour in benefits, what is the total amount owed to comply with prevailing wage?

Under California's AB5 legislation, which factor is NOT part of the ABC test for determining independent contractor status?

A contractor's workers compensation insurance premium is $15,000 annually with an experience modification factor of 1.25. After implementing safety improvements, the mod factor drops to 0.85. What is the new annual premium?

An employer with quarterly wages of $125,000 must pay Employment Training Tax (ETT) to the EDD. If the ETT rate is 0.1% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages and there are 10 employees, what is the quarterly ETT owed?

In California, which business entity requires the filing of Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State?

A California contractor wants to form a business entity that provides personal liability protection while allowing pass-through taxation. Which entity type would best meet these requirements?

Under California law, what is the current State Disability Insurance (SDI) tax rate for employees in 2024?

A contractor's annual workers' compensation insurance premium is $24,000. The insurance company requires a 25% deposit. If the contractor pays monthly, what is the monthly payment amount?

A homeowner signs a $15,000 home improvement contract on Monday at 2 PM at the contractor's office. Under California law, what is the latest time the homeowner can cancel the contract without penalty?

A swimming pool contract for $28,000 is signed on Wednesday at the customer's home. The contract includes proper cancellation notices. If the customer wants to cancel, they must do so by when?

Under California's prompt payment law, if a contractor submits a proper payment request to a property owner, payment is due within how many days?

A general contractor hires a subcontractor for $22,000. The general contractor receives payment from the owner but fails to pay the subcontractor within how many days, subjecting themselves to penalty interest?

Under California Civil Code Section 8180, when must a subcontractor serve a preliminary notice on a private work project?

A subcontractor completes roofing work on Tuesday, March 15th. The general contractor is paid by the owner on Friday, March 25th. Under California prompt payment laws, what is the latest date the general contractor must pay the subcontractor?

A contractor receives a progress payment of $18,000 from a property owner on Monday. The contractor owes subcontractors $12,000 of this amount. By what day must the contractor pay the subcontractors?

A swimming pool contractor enters into a $45,000 contract to install an in-ground pool. The contract includes a $5,000 down payment. What is the maximum down payment the contractor can legally collect under California law?

A contractor completes $15,000 worth of electrical work on a commercial building. The property owner disputes $3,000 of the charges. Under California prompt payment law, what amount must the owner pay within the required timeframe to avoid penalties?

A homeowner signs a $15,000 home improvement contract on Monday at 2 PM at the contractor's office. Under California law, what is the latest day and time the homeowner can cancel the contract without penalty?

A swimming pool contractor completes a $45,000 pool installation. The homeowner makes a final payment of $8,000 but disputes $2,000 claiming defective tile work. Under California prompt payment law, what is the maximum time the homeowner can withhold the disputed amount?

Which of the following contracts would NOT be subject to the 3-day right to cancel under California law?

A contractor completes a $18,000 deck project on March 15th. No notice of completion is filed. What is the last date the contractor can record a mechanics lien?

A preliminary notice for mechanics lien purposes must be served within how many days of first providing labor or materials?

Under Civil Code Section 8000-9566, what is the deadline for a subcontractor to record a mechanics lien after completing work on a residential project?

A general contractor receives a $25,000 progress payment from the owner. The contractor has $8,000 in subcontractor invoices and $3,000 in material supplier invoices that are due. Under California prompt payment law, how long does the contractor have to pay the subcontractors?

A homeowner discovers that their contractor failed to obtain required permits for a $12,000 room addition. The work is 80% complete. Under California law, what is the homeowner's best course of action regarding contract cancellation?

According to B&P Code 7159, which of the following must be included in a home improvement contract for work over $500?

A service and repair contract for $2,800 in HVAC work is signed at the customer's home on a Tuesday. The work is scheduled for the following Monday. When does the 3-day cancellation period expire?

Under California Civil Code mechanics lien provisions, which party is required to provide preliminary notice to the property owner?

A swimming pool contractor's total contract price is $65,000. The contract allows for a down payment of $8,000. What is the maximum additional amount the contractor can request before starting work under California law?

Which document must be provided to establish the deadline for recording a mechanics lien under California Civil Code?

A subcontractor completed electrical work on January 10th but was not paid by the general contractor. The owner made final payment to the general contractor on February 20th. Under California prompt payment law, what is the latest date the general contractor must pay the subcontractor?

Under California law, which statement about home improvement contract cancellation is correct?

According to B&P Code 7159, what information must be disclosed about salesperson compensation in home improvement contracts?

What is the maximum penalty a contractor can charge for cancellation of a home improvement contract within the legal cancellation period?

A swimming pool contract for $55,000 includes a change order for additional equipment costing $8,000. The homeowner signs the change order at their residence on Thursday. What is the cancellation deadline for the change order?

A contractor completes $25,000 of electrical work on March 15th. The property owner fails to pay. What is the deadline for the contractor to record a mechanics lien under California Civil Code?

A homeowner wants to cancel a $15,000 roofing contract signed at their home. Under California law, how many days do they have to exercise their right to cancel?

A contractor submits a progress payment application for $12,000 on a public works project. Under California prompt payment law, within how many days must the public entity pay or provide written notice of disputed amounts?

A construction site has employees working at heights of 12 feet above the ground on a steep-slope roof. According to Cal/OSHA fall protection requirements, what must be provided?

A construction crew is working outdoors in Fresno when the temperature reaches 97°F. Under Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements, what is the minimum frequency for providing preventive cool-down rest periods?

A contractor is renovating a building built in 1975 and discovers material suspected to contain asbestos. According to Cal/OSHA regulations, what is the first required action?

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, what is the minimum frequency for reviewing and updating an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?

Calculate the minimum shade area required for 8 construction workers during a heat illness prevention cool-down period in California:

An employee working with lead-based paint removal has a blood lead level of 45 μg/dl. According to Cal/OSHA lead standards, what action must the employer take?

An IIPP must include procedures for investigating workplace accidents. According to Cal/OSHA, who is responsible for conducting these investigations?

A competent person inspecting a trench notices water seepage and minor soil movement. Under Cal/OSHA excavation standards, what action is required?

Calculate the required air changes per hour for a confined space with lead work under Cal/OSHA regulations. The space volume is 1,200 cubic feet and the exhaust fan moves 400 CFM. How many air changes per hour are being provided?

A roofing contractor is installing fall protection on a commercial building. Under Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 1710, at what height does fall protection become mandatory for construction work?

During excavation work, the competent person must inspect the trench daily. According to Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 1541, when else must inspections occur?

During hot weather construction work, an employee shows signs of heat exhaustion. According to Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention standards, what is the most appropriate immediate response?

A contractor is working on a commercial building roof 25 feet high. A worker needs to work within 6 feet of the roof edge for 30 minutes. Under Cal/OSHA fall protection requirements, what is acceptable?

Calculate the maximum allowable concentration of respirable crystalline silica for an 8-hour time-weighted average under Cal/OSHA construction standards:

A construction crew is working in 89°F temperature with high humidity. According to Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements, what must be provided?

During demolition of a 1960s office building, what is the minimum notification period required before beginning asbestos removal work under Cal/OSHA?

Which of the following is a key difference between Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA fall protection requirements for construction?

A construction site in Fresno is experiencing temperatures of 95°F with 40% humidity. According to Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements, what is the minimum frequency for providing preventive cool-down rest periods?

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, at what blood lead level must an employee be removed from lead exposure work?

A contractor is excavating a trench that is 8 feet deep in Type C soil. According to Cal/OSHA trenching requirements, what is the minimum required slope ratio?

A renovation project involves disturbing 120 square feet of paint in a building built in 1968. What Cal/OSHA lead regulation applies?

According to Cal/OSHA Section 3203, who must be identified in writing as the person responsible for implementing the IIPP?

During summer months, what is the minimum amount of water that must be provided per employee per hour according to Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements?

During a heat wave, outdoor temperatures reach 103°F. A worker shows signs of heat illness. According to Cal/OSHA, what is the employer's immediate obligation?

A contractor needs to calculate the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead over an 8-hour workday. If air sampling shows 45 μg/m³ for 6 hours and 60 μg/m³ for 2 hours, what is the 8-hour time-weighted average?

For a trench excavation 12 feet deep in Type B soil, what is the maximum allowable slope according to Cal/OSHA if sloping is used instead of shoring?

Under Cal/OSHA lead regulations for construction (Section 1532.1), at what airborne lead concentration must employers implement engineering controls and work practices?

A worker on a residential roof installation is working 8 feet above the ground. According to Cal/OSHA fall protection requirements, what must the contractor provide?

According to Cal/OSHA trenching regulations, at what depth must a competent person inspect the excavation?

A construction site in Fresno has an ambient temperature of 95°F with 40% humidity. According to Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention requirements, what is the minimum frequency for providing preventive cool-down rest periods?

A contractor is installing shear walls in a residence located in Seismic Design Category D. The engineer's plans call for 15/32-inch structural sheathing with 8d nails at 6 inches on center at panel edges. The contractor wants to substitute 7/16-inch OSB with the same nailing. Is this substitution acceptable?

You are reviewing plans for a mixed-use building where the ground floor will house a restaurant with commercial kitchen equipment. The architect has specified standard residential electrical requirements throughout. What Title 24 compliance issue should you identify?

According to CBC seismic provisions, what is the concept behind the 'strong column, weak beam' design philosophy?

A residence in California has 2,800 sq ft of conditioned space. The HVAC system efficiency is 16 SEER. What is the approximate Title 24 compliance margin compared to the minimum 14 SEER requirement?

You're constructing a foundation on liquefiable soils identified in a California coastal area. The geotechnical report recommends deep foundations. Which option is most commonly specified?

A contractor is installing a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system to comply with Title 24. The system serves a 2,000 sq ft house with 3 bedrooms. What is the minimum required ventilation rate?

During construction of a basement in sandy soil conditions, you encounter groundwater at 4 feet below grade. The basement extends 8 feet below grade. What is the critical design consideration per CBC?

During a seismic retrofit project, you discover that existing concrete has a compressive strength of 2,200 psi. The engineer specifies new anchor bolts that require 2,500 psi minimum concrete strength. What is the most appropriate action?

What is the maximum allowable notch depth in a 2x10 floor joist per CBC requirements?

You're reviewing plans for a wood-framed structure in seismic design category D. The project calls for a shear wall with 15/32-inch structural sheathing and 8d nails spaced 6 inches on center at panel edges. What is the allowable shear value per the CBC?

What is the fundamental concept behind California's seismic design philosophy for buildings?

During foundation excavation in the San Francisco Bay Area, you encounter bay mud at 8 feet depth. The geotechnical report specifies this layer as unsuitable for bearing. What is the most likely foundation recommendation?

You're constructing a building where the structural engineer has specified special reinforced concrete shear walls. During inspection, you notice the reinforcement lap splice length appears insufficient. What should you do?

A residential building in California has a roof area of 2,400 sq ft and is located in Climate Zone 3. What is the minimum R-value required for ceiling insulation under Title 24?

A building in California Climate Zone 16 requires window replacement. What is the maximum allowable U-factor for residential windows under Title 24?

A concrete column has a cross-sectional area of 144 square inches and is reinforced with 4-#8 bars. What is the steel reinforcement ratio?

A wood frame shear wall is 20 feet long and must resist 8,000 pounds of lateral force. Using 15/32" structural sheathing with 8d nails at 6" o.c., what is the unit shear?

What is the maximum water-cement ratio typically allowed for concrete in severe exposure conditions per CBC?

Under Title 24, what is the minimum efficiency requirement for a gas water heater in a new residential construction?

You are designing footings for a structure on loose sand with a bearing capacity of 1,500 psf. The column load is 45,000 pounds. What is the minimum required footing area?

You're constructing a two-story residence near the San Andreas Fault. The geotechnical report indicates the site is in Seismic Design Category E. A homeowner wants to use unreinforced masonry for a decorative wall. What should you advise?

When constructing a wood-framed building in California's Seismic Design Category D, what is the maximum spacing allowed for anchor bolts in the sill plate?

Calculate the required stirrup spacing for a concrete beam with #4 stirrups in a high seismic zone where the beam depth is 24 inches:

A building site has been classified as having liquefiable soils. What foundation system is typically recommended by CBC for this condition?

You are constructing a two-story wood frame building in Seismic Design Category D. The plans show a large opening in a shear wall on the first floor. According to CBC, what is the maximum length of opening allowed without requiring special design?

Calculate the required development length for a #6 rebar in 4,000 psi concrete with normal weight aggregate in a seismic application per CBC:

According to CBC Chapter 18, what is the minimum thickness required for a concrete foundation wall supporting a three-story wood frame building?

A contractor discovers soft clay soil conditions during excavation for a single-family residence. The soil bearing capacity is 1,500 psf. What is the minimum footing width required for a load of 3,000 pounds per linear foot?

A commercial building's mechanical system includes a 15-ton rooftop unit. According to CBC seismic requirements, what is the minimum anchorage force as a percentage of equipment weight?

A contractor is building a single-family residence with 2x10 floor joists spaced 16 inches on center spanning 14 feet. The building is located in Seismic Design Category D. What is the maximum allowable deflection under live load according to CBC?