Hawaii Contractor Exam

What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage required for Hawaii contractors under HRS 444?

A contractor's license expires on June 30th. What is the late renewal penalty fee in Hawaii?

A contractor completes $85,000 worth of work on a residential project in Hawaii. The property owner fails to pay. Under HRS 507, what is the maximum lien amount the contractor can claim?

A contractor's insurance policy has a $1 million aggregate limit and a $500,000 per occurrence limit. Two separate incidents occur: one causing $400,000 in damages and another causing $300,000. How much will the insurance cover?

Under Hawaii's mechanics lien law, a subcontractor must provide preliminary notice within how many days of first furnishing labor or materials?

A subcontractor provides $28,000 worth of plumbing work but is not paid by the general contractor. Under HRS 507, what is the priority of the mechanics lien compared to a mortgage recorded before construction began?

A contractor discovers contaminated soil during excavation of a residential property. Under Hawaii environmental regulations, who must be notified immediately?

A contractor working on a project in a Hawaii historic district must obtain approval from which entity before beginning work?

A contractor fails to obtain required building permits before starting work. The property owner discovers this and terminates the contract. Under Hawaii law, what is the contractor's right to payment?

A contractor has 12 employees with a total annual payroll of $480,000. If the workers compensation rate is $12.75 per $100 of payroll, what is the annual premium?

A contractor discovers contaminated soil during excavation for a foundation in Hawaii. What is the first required action under state environmental regulations?

A Hawaii contractor completes $85,000 worth of work but is not paid. Under HRS 507, what is the maximum mechanics lien amount that can be filed?

A subcontractor completes work on February 10th, the general contractor achieves substantial completion on March 5th, and final completion occurs on March 20th. Under HRS 507, when does the lien filing deadline begin for the subcontractor?

According to HRS 444, which violation would result in immediate license suspension?

Under Hawaii environmental law, construction projects disturbing more than how many acres require a NPDES permit?

Which Hawaii environmental regulation most commonly affects residential construction projects?

A contractor is working on a project where the total contract amount is $180,000. If workers compensation insurance costs 6.8% of total labor costs, and labor represents 65% of the contract, what is the workers compensation premium?

A mechanics lien is filed on June 1st for work completed on April 15th in Hawaii. When is the deadline to commence foreclosure action under HRS 507?

Under HRS 444, what is the minimum experience requirement for obtaining a Class B general contractor license in Hawaii?

Under HRS 507, what is the deadline for filing a mechanics lien for work performed on a single-family residence?

Which specialty contractor license is required to install solar photovoltaic systems in Hawaii?

A construction company has 15 employees with a total annual payroll of $750,000. If the workers compensation rate is 8.5 per $100 of payroll, what is the annual premium?

Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 444, what is the minimum experience requirement for a general contractor license?

Under Hawaii's mechanics lien law (HRS 507), within how many days must a contractor file a lien claim after the last day of work?

What is the license renewal period for Hawaii contractor licenses under HRS 444?

A building permit application is submitted for a $75,000 residential addition in Hawaii. The permit fee is calculated at 0.8% of the construction value. What is the permit fee?

A contractor fails to obtain required building permits and receives a citation. In addition to obtaining permits, what other requirement must typically be met?

A contractor completes a $45,000 renovation project in Honolulu. Under HRS 507, what is the deadline to file a mechanics lien after completion of the work?

A building permit application is submitted for a $125,000 residential addition in Maui County. If the permit fee is calculated at 0.8% of construction value, what is the permit fee?

Which inspection is typically required LAST in the Hawaii building permit process for a residential construction project?

A concrete mix design for coastal construction specifies a water-cement ratio of 0.40. If 650 lbs of cement is used per cubic yard, how many gallons of water should be added?

A contractor is installing hurricane straps rated at 1,500 pounds each. If the calculated uplift force on a rafter is 3,200 pounds, how many straps are required with a 2.0 safety factor?

Hawaii Building Code requires special inspection for concrete placement in seismic design categories. What is the minimum frequency for concrete strength testing?

What is the maximum allowable deflection for roof rafters under design wind loads in Hawaii's hurricane zones?

Which roofing attachment method is specifically required in Hawaii's hurricane zones for asphalt shingles on residential construction?

A building in Maui requires hurricane straps rated for 175 mph winds. If each strap must resist 1,200 lbs of uplift force and you have 48 roof-to-wall connections, what is the total uplift resistance provided?

During construction of a beachfront property, you notice white crystalline deposits forming on the concrete surface. This indicates:

You discover expansive clay soil conditions during excavation for a residential foundation in Kona. The plasticity index is 28. What foundation system is most appropriate?

According to Hawaii building requirements, hurricane straps connecting roof trusses to wall plates must be rated for what minimum uplift force in high wind zones?

A concrete slab foundation in Hawaii requires a vapor barrier. Due to high humidity and frequent rainfall, what type of vapor barrier is most appropriate?

A concrete slab in Hawaii requires a vapor barrier due to moisture conditions. The slab area is 1,200 sq ft and vapor barrier costs $0.85 per sq ft including 10% waste factor. What is the total material cost?

A contractor discovers expansive volcanic clay during excavation for a foundation in Hawaii. What is the most appropriate foundation solution?

In Hawaii's coastal environment, what is the primary reason for using epoxy-coated reinforcing steel in concrete construction?

In Hawaii's tropical climate, what is the primary reason for requiring vapor barriers on the warm side of insulation in air-conditioned buildings?

What is the maximum allowable deflection for a 20-foot roof beam under Hawaii's high wind load conditions?

A residential foundation in Hilo requires concrete footings on volcanic soil with a bearing capacity of 2,000 psf. Calculate the minimum footing width for a wall carrying 4,000 pounds per linear foot.

What is the maximum allowable moisture content for lumber used in structural framing in Hawaii's humid climate?

A roof system in Hilo experiences 180 mph wind speeds. The roof area is 1,800 sq ft with a shape factor of 1.3. If the base uplift pressure is 50 psf, what is the total design uplift force?

A foundation system requires 12 concrete piers, each 18 inches diameter and 8 feet deep, in volcanic soil. Calculate the total concrete volume needed in cubic yards.

Hawaii Building Code requires termite protection for all wood construction. What is the standard soil treatment depth around building perimeters?

For a 2,400 square foot roof in a hurricane zone, if the code requires 45 psf uplift resistance and safety factor of 2.0, what total uplift force must the roof system resist?

Under Hawaii's hurricane building standards, what is the minimum design wind speed for residential construction in Hurricane Zone 1?

According to Hawaii Building Code, what is the required minimum rebar cover for concrete slabs exposed to salt air?

According to Hawaii Building Code, what is the maximum allowable deflection for roof beams under design wind loads?

Which foundation system is most appropriate for construction on recent volcanic flow areas in Hawaii?

A residential roof in Hawaii must resist a design wind speed of 130 mph. What is the minimum roof deck attachment requirement for 7/16-inch OSB sheathing?

Calculate the required roof uplift resistance for a building in Maui with basic wind speed of 140 mph, exposure category C, and roof height of 25 feet. Use simplified method with Kzt = 1.0.

A contractor is installing a metal roof system in Maui's hurricane zone. The roof area is 2,400 sq ft with an uplift pressure of 45 psf. What is the total uplift force that must be resisted?

A contractor is building a residence 200 feet from the ocean on Maui. During construction, the building inspector requires additional corrosion protection. What is the most appropriate rebar specification?

In Hawaii's tropical environment, what is the primary concern when selecting exterior wall materials?