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Simulate Exam
115 questions randomly selected from all topics. Immediate feedback and references are provided after each question for learning purposes. 3-hour timer.
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Question 1 of 115
A licensed contractor receives a CSLB citation for a serious violation. What is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed for that citation?
Question 2 of 115
An unlicensed contractor is cited by CSLB. Within how many working days must a written appeal be filed to prevent the citation from becoming a final order?
Question 3 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked by CSLB. Which of the following is NOT required before the license can be reinstated or reissued?
Question 4 of 115
CSLB citations issued against a licensed contractor are disclosed to the public for how long after the date of compliance?
Question 5 of 115
Starting July 1, 2026, what is the minimum civil penalty CSLB must impose for violations related to unlicensed contracting?
Question 6 of 115
A homeowner hires a local muralist to paint a large hand-drawn mural on the exterior wall of their building. Under SB 456, effective January 1, 2026, does the artist need a contractor's license?
Question 7 of 115
Under AB 1002, which state official is authorized to file a civil action to suspend or revoke a contractor's license for failure to pay workers?
Question 8 of 115
A contractor on probation violates one of the terms of their stay of suspension. What is the immediate consequence?
Question 9 of 115
CSLB's SWIFT team visits a jobsite without any prior complaint. Which of the following actions is SWIFT authorized to take?
Question 10 of 115
Under SB 779, how often may CSLB raise minimum fine amounts based on increases in the Consumer Price Index?
Question 11 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked for serious violations. Which personnel associated with that license are barred from applying for a new license during the penalty period?
Question 12 of 115
If a CSLB investigation results in an accusation that leads to a stayed revocation, for how long is that accusation publicly disclosed after it is settled?
Question 13 of 115
A contractor hires a salesperson to solicit home improvement contracts at homeowners' residences. What must the salesperson do before legally beginning this work?
Question 14 of 115
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to register as a Home Improvement Salesperson with CSLB?
Question 15 of 115
A contractor acting as a home improvement salesperson submits an HIS application and fee to CSLB on Monday. A job opportunity arises on Thursday of the same week. Can the contractor legally begin soliciting that job?
Question 16 of 115
A contractor employs an unregistered person to negotiate home improvement contracts. What is the contractor's exposure under B&P Code Section 7154?
Question 17 of 115
A contractor's license is issued to a general partnership. One partner retires and leaves the business. What happens to the license?
Question 18 of 115
What additional surety bond amount is required for an LLC to obtain or renew its contractor's license, beyond the standard $25,000 contractor bond?
Question 19 of 115
Which form of business organization allows investors to participate in a partnership while limiting their personal liability to only their original investment?
Question 20 of 115
A contractor forms a California LLC and prepares an operating agreement. Where must this agreement be filed?
Question 21 of 115
A contractor wants to use CSLB's mandatory arbitration program to resolve a dispute. Which of the following would DISQUALIFY the contractor from participating?
Question 22 of 115
A private arbitration clause is included in a construction contract. Which statement correctly describes its effect on CSLB's arbitration program?
Question 23 of 115
A contractor completes drilling a water well in California. Within how many days must the Well Completion Report be filed with the Department of Water Resources?
Question 24 of 115
A contractor fails to file the Well Completion Report after finishing a monitoring well project. What are the consequences?
Question 25 of 115
A contractor performing water well work fails to obtain a C-57 license but completes the project. What classification does this violation carry under the California Water Code?
Question 26 of 115
A contractor settles a civil dispute with a homeowner and includes a clause requiring the homeowner to withdraw their CSLB complaint. What is the legal consequence of that clause?
Question 27 of 115
After a CSLB licensee settles a civil dispute for full monetary satisfaction, the board opens a disciplinary case based on the same complaint. Which of the following actions may the board NOT take?
Question 28 of 115
Which agency requires applicants to submit fingerprints for criminal history background checks before a contractor's license is issued?
Question 29 of 115
A person unlicensed at the time of performing construction work sues to collect payment. Under B&P Code Section 143, what must the person prove to recover?
Question 30 of 115
A board within the DCA wants to extend a contractor's license renewal date by four months to balance its workload. Which condition must be met for this extension to be valid?
Question 31 of 115
Records related to treatment and rehabilitation of a licensee impaired by alcohol or drugs must be retained by a DCA contract vendor for how long after the last service rendered?
Question 32 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 143.5, a settlement agreement between a licensed contractor and a homeowner prohibits the homeowner from contacting the CSLB. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about that prohibition?
Question 33 of 115
The Director of Consumer Affairs wants to investigate the work of a board within the DCA. Which of the following records may the director NOT access?
Question 34 of 115
A non-employee expert hired by the CSLB to evaluate a licensee's conduct is named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit arising from opinions given to the board. Who is responsible for providing that expert's legal defense?
Question 35 of 115
A board within DCA charges a fee for providing copies of its public records to a citizen. How must that fee be determined?
Question 36 of 115
A board within DCA collects application fees it later determines were collected by mistake. What must happen to those fees?
Question 37 of 115
A board within DCA wants to extend a license renewal date by eight months to distribute workload. Why would this extension be impermissible?
Question 38 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 144, fingerprint submission by CSLB applicants allows the board to obtain criminal history from which sources?
Question 39 of 115
A contractor who completed a prison rehabilitation training program applies for a CSLB license after release. Which condition must be met before the license can be granted?
Question 40 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 27, which type of personal information is a CSLB licensee's address of record allowed to be?
Question 41 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7.5, when may a board take disciplinary action against a licensee following a criminal conviction?
Question 42 of 115
A CSLB licensee legally changes their gender and requests an updated license. Which document alone is sufficient to demonstrate the gender change to the board?
Question 43 of 115
Which of the following does the CSLB's internet license disclosure NOT include for licensees, per B&P Code Section 27?
Question 44 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 10, if a public officer is granted a power by the code, who may exercise that power on the officer's behalf?
Question 45 of 115
A contractor partnership applies for a CSLB license. Under B&P Code Section 30, what tax identification information must the partnership provide at the time of license issuance?
Question 46 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 27.5, what happens to enforcement records posted online when a licensee's former name is replaced due to a legal name change?
Question 47 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 12.5, if a board is authorized to issue a citation for a code violation, what additional citation authority does it automatically possess?
Question 48 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 27.5, records related to a licensee's request to update their name or gender on a license are classified as which of the following?
Question 49 of 115
A CSLB licensee fails to provide their social security number or taxpayer identification number after being notified. Which agency is the licensing board required to notify of this failure?
Question 50 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7.5, a board may NOT deny a license to an otherwise qualified applicant based solely on a conviction if which condition is met?
Question 51 of 115
The Department of Consumer Affairs' mission includes partnering with which groups to combat fraud and enforce consumer protection laws?
Question 52 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 30, which circumstance would prevent a licensing board from processing a contractor's initial license application?
Question 53 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 9, how do division, chapter, and section headings affect the interpretation of code provisions?
Question 54 of 115
A contractor's license has expired, but no successor has been appointed. How long may the current board member continue to hold office?
Question 55 of 115
Under what conditions may the Governor remove a licensing board member without following the normal removal process?
Question 56 of 115
A licensing board board member is also a full-time state employee. On a day when both the board meeting and the member's regular state job overlap, which of the following is true?
Question 57 of 115
A licensing board wants to share a licensee's social security number with another state's licensing authority. Under what condition is this permitted?
Question 58 of 115
Which of the following is NOT a permissible use of licensure information shared by the department with the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges?
Question 59 of 115
How many times per year must a licensing board within the Department of Consumer Affairs hold meetings, and where must those meetings be held?
Question 60 of 115
A contractor fails to pay a state tax obligation. Which of the following consequences does the law authorize?
Question 61 of 115
When a board enters into a contract with an expert consultant for enforcement-related testimony, which procurement law does NOT apply?
Question 62 of 115
A veteran applies for a contractor's license and wants credit for training received during military service. Which agencies must a licensing board consult before adopting rules on this topic?
Question 63 of 115
A contractor who is also a public employee attends a licensing board hearing as a witness. How much may the witness receive per day for attending?
Question 64 of 115
Which of the following information is a licensing board required to report to the Franchise Tax Board about each licensee?
Question 65 of 115
A board employee who had access to a licensee's social security number during their employment later leaves the agency. May this former employee disclose that information?
Question 66 of 115
What is the primary purpose for which licensing boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs are established?
Question 67 of 115
An expert consultant hired by a licensing board to evaluate exam content later claims the contract expanded their authorized scope of practice. Is this claim valid?
Question 68 of 115
A licensing board receives a request to provide a licensee's federal employer identification number to a member of the public. How must the board respond?
Question 69 of 115
A contractor who served in the U.S. Armed Forces was honorably discharged two years ago. They now apply for an initial California contractor's license. What must the licensing board do?
Question 70 of 115
A licensed contractor's spouse holds an active, unrestricted out-of-state license and relocates to California due to the contractor's military duty assignment here. What fee relief does the board provide for a standard license application?
Question 71 of 115
A contractor's license expired while the licensee was on active military duty. The licensee applies for reinstatement within one year of discharge. Which of the following is NOT required for reinstatement without examination?
Question 72 of 115
A board receives a completed temporary license application from a qualifying military spouse, including all required documentation and a clean criminal background check. Within how many days must the board issue the temporary license?
Question 73 of 115
A military spouse receives a temporary California license under Section 115.6. Which event will NOT cause the temporary license to expire?
Question 74 of 115
A contractor on active military duty has their renewal fees waived under Section 114.3. After discharge, within how many months must the contractor meet all renewal requirements to resume licensed activities?
Question 75 of 115
After receiving notice of their discharge date, within how many days must a contractor notify their board of discharge from active military duty under Section 114.3?
Question 76 of 115
A board has determined that there is probable cause to believe a board member's conduct violates criminal law. Which DCA director action is authorized under Section 109?
Question 77 of 115
A contractor applying for a military spouse temporary license in California holds a current license in another state but has a pending disciplinary complaint in that state. Is the contractor eligible for the temporary license?
Question 78 of 115
Which agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs is expressly EXEMPT from the general rule that agencies are not required to publish a directory of licensees?
Question 79 of 115
A contractor who served in the military applies for license reinstatement more than one year after discharge. The board reviews the application. What is the board's authority regarding examination?
Question 80 of 115
Under Section 114.3, a contractor's license renewal fees are waived while on active military duty. Which condition must be met for the waiver to apply?
Question 81 of 115
A military spouse applies for a temporary California license under Section 115.6. Which of the following documents is required as part of the application?
Question 82 of 115
Under Section 115.10, a servicemember spouse seeking registration in California based on an out-of-state professional license must demonstrate active practice. How recently must that practice have occurred?
Question 83 of 115
A board is conducting a licensing examination. The board wants to appoint a non-member to administer part of the examination. Which condition must be met?
Question 84 of 115
A licensed contractor is found guilty of subverting a licensing examination. In addition to criminal penalties, what is the maximum civil damages amount the contractor may owe to the examining agency?
Question 85 of 115
A contractor timely renews their license before it expires, but the renewal certificate has not yet arrived due to a mail delay. May the contractor legally continue working during this gap?
Question 86 of 115
Which of the following actions by a licensee is NOT considered a misdemeanor under B&P Code Section 119?
Question 87 of 115
A contractor is found in a disciplinary proceeding to have violated the licensing act. The board seeks reimbursement for investigation costs. Under what condition may the board conditionally renew the contractor's license despite unpaid costs?
Question 88 of 115
A contractor withdraws their license application after it has been filed. What authority does the CSLB retain after the withdrawal?
Question 89 of 115
A registering authority receives a complete registration application from a military spouse seeking to practice in California. Within how many days must the authority register the applicant?
Question 90 of 115
A military spouse is registered to practice under the California military license registration program. When does that registration automatically expire?
Question 91 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 119, a contractor reproduces a portion of their own license to display at a job site. Under what circumstance would this NOT be a misdemeanor?
Question 92 of 115
What is the maximum fee a licensing board may charge for issuing a duplicate copy of a certificate of licensure?
Question 93 of 115
A licensed contractor is disciplined and ordered to pay investigation costs. The board's decision is later subject to judicial review. What happens to any restraining order that was previously issued against the contractor?
Question 94 of 115
After a restraining order is issued against a licensee under B&P Code Section 125.7, within how many days must an accusation be filed with the board?
Question 95 of 115
A registering authority is considering whether to charge a fee when a qualifying military servicemember applies for registration under the military license registration program. What does the law require?
Question 96 of 115
A contractor conspires with an unlicensed person to complete a project, allowing the unlicensed person to use the contractor's license. Which of the following best describes the contractor's legal exposure?
Question 97 of 115
A licensee requests a hearing after a restraining order is issued against them under B&P Code Section 125.7. Within how many days must the board provide that hearing?
Question 98 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 125.3, a disciplined contractor fails to pay court-ordered investigation costs on time. What action may the board take to enforce payment?
Question 99 of 115
A contractor receives a temporary restraining order prohibiting them from working. If the contractor requests a hearing on the accusation, within how many days must the board provide that hearing?
Question 100 of 115
After a temporary restraining order is issued against a licensee, what must the board file within 30 days?
Question 101 of 115
A board issues a restraining order against a licensed contractor. The contractor requests a hearing. The board holds the hearing on day 28, but does not issue a decision until day 50 after the hearing. What is the consequence?
Question 102 of 115
Under what narrow circumstance may a court issue a temporary restraining order against a licensee WITHOUT prior notice to that licensee?
Question 103 of 115
A board issues a citation to a contractor for violating a licensing regulation. Which of the following must the citation include?
Question 104 of 115
When is it appropriate for a citation issued under the Section 125.9 citation system to include an order of abatement?
Question 105 of 115
A temporary restraining order is issued against a licensed contractor who is later found to have been wrongly accused. At what point does the restraining order dissolve by operation of law?
Question 106 of 115
A contractor receives a citation with an administrative fine. Within how many days must the contractor request a hearing to contest the violation?
Question 107 of 115
A CSLB licensee is cited for a violation and does not contest the fine. The licensee also fails to pay within 30 days. What is the most likely consequence?
Question 108 of 115
What is the maximum administrative fine a licensing board may assess per inspection or investigation of a violation?
Question 109 of 115
A contractor pays an administrative fine in full to resolve a citation. How must this resolution be represented for purposes of public disclosure?
Question 110 of 115
A supplier knowingly sells $150 worth of equipment to a person planning to perform unlicensed contracting work. What is the minimum penalty the supplier faces?
Question 111 of 115
Which of the following cash sales of equipment to an unlicensed contractor is EXEMPT from criminal liability under B&P Code Section 128?
Question 112 of 115
A licensed contractor fails to notify CSLB of a new mailing address. Within how many days after the change was the notification required?
Question 113 of 115
A contractor fails to pay investigative costs assessed under B&P Code Section 140. What may the board do?
Question 114 of 115
A California contractor is disciplined by the state of Nevada for conduct substantially related to licensed contracting. What effect can this have on the contractor's California license?
Question 115 of 115
A board receives a written complaint about one of its licensees. Within how many days must the board notify the complainant of the initial administrative action taken?
Question 116 of 115
A CSLB member has just completed two consecutive full terms. Which of the following is TRUE regarding further service?
Question 117 of 115
A licensing board cannot deny an applicant a license solely because the applicant is not a United States citizen. Under which condition may citizenship still be relevant?
Question 118 of 115
A licensee contests a citation by requesting a hearing. If the licensee ultimately pays the fine after losing the hearing, what is the effect of that payment on the public record?
Question 119 of 115
A contractor submits a personal check to renew a license, but the check is returned unpaid by the bank. What must the contractor do before a license will be granted?
Question 120 of 115
A licensee's renewal notice is mailed by the licensing agency. After how many days can a delinquency fee first be assessed if the licensee has not yet renewed?
Question 121 of 115
Under California law, what is the maximum delinquency fee that can be charged to a licensee within the Department of Consumer Affairs for a late license renewal?
Question 122 of 115
A contractor's license has lapsed and must be reinstated. The current renewal fee is $400. What is the maximum reinstatement fee the board may charge?
Question 123 of 115
Which of the following does NOT describe a purpose of the Consumer Affairs Act as declared by the Legislature?
Question 124 of 115
Under the Consumer Affairs Act, which of the following entities qualifies as a 'consumer'?
Question 125 of 115
The Director of Consumer Affairs learns that the position of executive officer of a board within the department has just become vacant. Within how many days must the director notify the appropriate legislative policy committees?
Question 126 of 115
A contractor wants to verify that a competitor's license was revoked. The CSLB provides a certified copy of its records showing the revocation. How does this certified record function in a court of law?
Question 127 of 115
Which of the following is a power expressly granted to the Director of Consumer Affairs under the Consumer Affairs Act?
Question 128 of 115
A board within the Department of Consumer Affairs wants to submit a fiscal impact analysis to the Legislature regarding pending legislation. What must happen before that submission is made?
Question 129 of 115
A board within DCA responds directly to a legislator's staff request for fiscal data. Within how many days must the board also transmit that information to the director?
Question 130 of 115
When a board within the DCA proposes to amend its existing mandatory continuing education program, what must the board ensure?
Question 131 of 115
A board's mandatory continuing education program accepts hours earned out of state. What must the board verify before granting credit for those hours?
Question 132 of 115
Which fund within the Professions and Vocations Fund is specifically named to hold revenues from contractor licensing fees?
Question 133 of 115
A board within DCA seeks to charge $3 per document for certifying copies of records in its custody. Is this permissible under the law?
Question 134 of 115
A public member is being considered for appointment to a state licensing board. Within how many years prior to appointment must the person NOT have been an employer of a licensee of that board?
Question 135 of 115
A public board member holds a retired license and a consumer files a complaint about that person's past conduct. Which of the following best describes the board's authority?
Question 136 of 115
Which of the following duties may NOT be delegated solely to a public member of a licensing board?
Question 137 of 115
A holder of an inactive contractor license wants to restore it to active status. Which requirement does the law impose?
Question 138 of 115
A contractor's license is placed in retired status. How often must the holder renew that retired license?
Question 139 of 115
A city passes an ordinance prohibiting a state-licensed contractor from performing a type of work that falls within the contractor's CSLB-authorized scope. Under state law, what is the effect of that ordinance?
Question 140 of 115
When a consumer files a complaint with the DCA director involving a probable violation of law by a licensee, what must the director do with that complaint?
Question 141 of 115
An application for a state license asks the applicant to disclose every prior arrest. One arrest did not result in a conviction or nolo contendere plea. Which of the following is correct?
Question 142 of 115
A public board member holds a 3% ownership stake in a company that is regulated by the board on which the member serves. Under state law, what is the consequence?
Question 143 of 115
Which of the following BEST describes the continuing education requirement for renewing a license held in inactive status?
Question 144 of 115
A contractor's license is on inactive status. The renewal fee for an active license in the same classification is $450. What renewal fee applies to the inactive license?
Question 145 of 115
The Dispute Resolution Advisory Council consists of seven members. How many of those members must be appointed by the Governor?
Question 146 of 115
Which of the following activities is a public board member PERMITTED to perform under state law?
Question 147 of 115
A licensee on probation tests positive for a substance prohibited under the terms of the probation. A cease practice order is issued. Does this order constitute disciplinary action?
Question 148 of 115
A public board member was employed full-time by a licensed general contractor four years before being appointed. Is this person qualified to serve as a public member?
Question 149 of 115
A contractor applicant was convicted of fraud five years ago, completed probation, and later had the conviction dismissed under Penal Code Section 1203.4. Can the CSLB deny the license based on that conviction?
Question 150 of 115
Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for denying a contractor's license application under B&P Code Section 475?
Question 151 of 115
A contractor applicant was arrested two years ago but the case was dismissed without a conviction. Can the CSLB deny the license based on that arrest?
Question 152 of 115
How long must a licensing board retain application forms and supporting documents after they are submitted?
Question 153 of 115
When a board denies a license application based on the applicant's conviction history, which of the following must it include in the written notice to the applicant?
Question 154 of 115
A dispute resolution program funded by a county charges full price to high-income participants but provides free services to low-income participants. Does this satisfy the eligibility funding requirements?
Question 155 of 115
What is the maximum amount that can be distributed per court filing fee for support of county dispute resolution programs?
Question 156 of 115
How often must county-funded dispute resolution programs provide statistical data to the county?
Question 157 of 115
What is the maximum percentage of a program's approved estimated cost that a county may fund under the county dispute resolution chapter?
Question 158 of 115
A contractor applicant received formal discipline from an out-of-state licensing board three years ago. Under what condition can CSLB deny the license based on that discipline?
Question 159 of 115
When a county wants to change its distribution amount from superior court filing fees for dispute resolution programs, when may that change take effect?
Question 160 of 115
A licensing board wants to require all contractor applicants to disclose their full criminal conviction history on the application. Under B&P Code Section 480, which of the following is true?
Question 161 of 115
An applicant whose license was denied receives a notice of denial from the board. Within how many days must the applicant submit a written hearing request to preserve that right?
Question 162 of 115
After a license applicant requests a hearing following denial, within how many days must the board conduct that hearing?
Question 163 of 115
A contractor's license application is denied. The board's notice is silent about when the applicant may reapply. Under state law, what is the earliest the applicant may reapply?
Question 164 of 115
When a board issues an interim license suspension order without prior notice to the licensee, within how many days must the licensee receive a hearing on that order?
Question 165 of 115
A board issues an interim suspension order against a licensee. Within how many days must the board file an accusation to keep the interim order in effect?
Question 166 of 115
Under what circumstance may a board deny a license application WITHOUT holding a hearing?
Question 167 of 115
A board is evaluating whether a prior conviction justifies denying a contractor's license application. Which of the following factors does the law NOT require the board to consider?
Question 168 of 115
An applicant with a prior felony conviction submits a license application. Under what condition may the board NOT deny the license based solely on that felony?
Question 169 of 115
A board is conducting a disciplinary proceeding and presents a certified record of the licensee's criminal conviction. What is the legal effect of that record as evidence?
Question 170 of 115
A board suspends a contractor's license. Which of the following must the board send to the former licensee at the time of suspension?
Question 171 of 115
A board can suspend a contractor's license for failure to comply with a child support order. Under which code does this authority arise?
Question 172 of 115
A licensing board is considering denial of an application and has received evidence of rehabilitation from the applicant. Under what circumstance must the board treat the applicant as having made a showing of rehabilitation?
Question 173 of 115
Which of the following licensing entities is expressly exempt from the rehabilitation criteria requirements of B&P Code Section 482?
Question 174 of 115
An applicant is denied a license and the board issues a notice of denial. Along with that notice, what additional document must the board serve on the applicant?
Question 175 of 115
A board issues an interim suspension order without prior notice because serious public injury was imminent. Within how many days must the board notify the licensee of the subsequent hearing?
Question 176 of 115
A contractor's license is suspended because the licensee appears on the Franchise Tax Board's list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies. After receiving a release from the Franchise Tax Board, within how many business days must the licensing entity process the release?
Question 177 of 115
A contractor's name appears on the State Board of Equalization's certified tax delinquency list, but the contractor is otherwise eligible for a new license. What is the maximum duration of the temporary license the licensing entity must issue?
Question 178 of 115
A licensing entity sends a preliminary notice to a contractor on the certified tax delinquency list. Within what window of time after mailing that notice may the entity suspend or refuse to issue the contractor's license?
Question 179 of 115
Which of the following entities is specifically EXCLUDED from the definition of 'state governmental licensing entity' under B&P Code Section 494.5?
Question 180 of 115
A contractor is on the certified tax delinquency list and wants to challenge the suspension of their license. Which of the following constitutes the SOLE administrative remedy available?
Question 181 of 115
A licensing entity receives a preliminary notice request for release from a contractor who is on the certified tax delinquency list. After receiving the release, a wrongful suspension occurred. Within how many business days must the entity purge the suspension from its public website?
Question 182 of 115
A contractor licensed under the Business and Professions Code is found by the Labor Commissioner to have violated Labor Code Section 244(b). Which of the following factors must the Labor Commissioner consider before suspending or revoking the contractor's license?
Question 183 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 494.6, which of the following actions does NOT expose an employer to license suspension or revocation?
Question 184 of 115
A contractor obtains a license by deliberately omitting a prior felony conviction from the application. Under which code section may the CSLB revoke the contractor's license on this basis?
Question 185 of 115
A qualifying individual vouches for a license applicant and knowingly omits a material fact about the applicant's prior disciplinary history. Under B&P Code Section 499, what action may the board take against the qualifying individual's own license?
Question 186 of 115
A contractor's license is suspended due to tax delinquency. The contractor later enters into an installment payment agreement with the Franchise Tax Board but then fails to comply with it. What must the licensing entity notify the contractor before suspending the license again?
Question 187 of 115
When an administrative law judge sits alone on a delegated petition for an interim order, when does the judge's decision become final?
Question 188 of 115
A contractor violates an interim order issued against them before the noticed hearing on the accusation. Under B&P Code Section 494(i), what must be proven to establish the violation?
Question 189 of 115
A contractor applicant whose name appears on the Franchise Tax Board's certified tax delinquency list pays the outstanding taxes in full. Which entity must send the release to the appropriate licensing entity?
Question 190 of 115
A contractor discovers that public information about a license suspension due to tax delinquency is displayed on the licensing entity's website. Under B&P Code Section 494.5(n), what must that disclosure specifically and prominently state?
Question 191 of 115
What is the highest priority for the Contractors State License Board when exercising its licensing and disciplinary functions?
Question 192 of 115
How many members constitute a quorum at a CSLB board meeting?
Question 193 of 115
How many total members does the Contractors State License Board consist of?
Question 194 of 115
A contractor has held an active CSLB board member seat for two full consecutive terms. What happens if the Governor wishes to reappoint this person to an additional term?
Question 195 of 115
Which of the following individuals would be disqualified from serving as a public member of the CSLB board?
Question 196 of 115
A contractor member of the CSLB board retires from active contracting work mid-term. What does the law require?
Question 197 of 115
When a vacancy arises on the CSLB board due to the expiration of a contractor member's term, who must fill that seat?
Question 198 of 115
A city refuses to issue a building permit to a licensed contractor who has not paid the city's local business tax. Is this action permissible under state law?
Question 199 of 115
How often is the CSLB board required to hold regularly scheduled meetings?
Question 200 of 115
Under what circumstances may a special meeting of the CSLB board be called without waiting for the next scheduled quarterly meeting?
Question 201 of 115
A CSLB board member is removed mid-term for misconduct. How long is the replacement member's appointment?
Question 202 of 115
Which of the following individuals would NOT meet the minimum qualifications to serve as a contractor member of the CSLB board?
Question 203 of 115
Who has authority to remove a member of the CSLB board for neglect of duty?
Question 204 of 115
The CSLB board wants to adopt new rules to streamline the license application process. Which procedural requirement must the board follow?
Question 205 of 115
A contractor serving on the CSLB board lets their contractor's license expire during their term. Which statement best describes the legal consequence?
Question 206 of 115
A licensed contractor has already been assessed a civil penalty by the Labor Commissioner for an overtime violation. Can the CSLB Registrar also assess a civil penalty for the same offense?
Question 207 of 115
Which of the following persons employed by the CSLB has the full authority of a peace officer while investigating violations of contractor licensing laws?
Question 208 of 115
The CSLB board has set a goal for completing the investigation of most complaints. What is that target timeframe?
Question 209 of 115
A complaint filed with the CSLB involves an unusually complex fraud scheme spanning multiple contracts. What is the board's goal for completing this type of investigation?
Question 210 of 115
A licensed contractor knowingly files a false complaint with the CSLB against a competitor. Which of the following correctly describes the consequence under B&P Code Section 7011.8?
Question 211 of 115
The CSLB board disagrees with a decision made by the Registrar in a disciplinary proceeding. What authority does the board have?
Question 212 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7026, which of the following activities would NOT be considered contracting work requiring a license?
Question 213 of 115
A temporary labor service agency provides construction workers to a jobsite. Under what condition is the agency NOT required to hold a contractor's license?
Question 214 of 115
A mobilehome manufacturer performs onsite construction and alterations to a mobilehome pursuant to specialized plans. Must the manufacturer hold a contractor's license?
Question 215 of 115
Which of the following persons is specifically defined as a 'qualifying individual' under B&P Code Section 7025?
Question 216 of 115
The CSLB board is authorized to contract with outside licensed professionals for which of the following purposes?
Question 217 of 115
A federally recognized tribe located in California wishes to obtain a contractor's license from the CSLB. Under B&P Code Section 7025.1, which of the following is true?
Question 218 of 115
A CSLB special investigator designated under Section 7011.4 discovers an unlicensed contractor actively working on a project. What authority does that investigator have on the spot?
Question 219 of 115
Which of the following tree-related activities would require the person performing it to hold a contractor's license under B&P Code Section 7026.1?
Question 220 of 115
The CSLB must report complaint statistics to the Legislature no later than what date each year?
Question 221 of 115
An unlicensed person wants to advertise for construction work. Under what condition may they legally do so?
Question 222 of 115
A contractor is convicted for the first time of engaging in construction without a license. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed?
Question 223 of 115
A contractor advertises that they are 'bonded' in their marketing materials. Under what circumstance does this become a cause for discipline?
Question 224 of 115
What is the penalty range for an unlicensed person who willfully uses a fraudulent contractor's license number with intent to defraud?
Question 225 of 115
An unlicensed contractor is convicted for the second time of operating without a license. What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence, absent unusual circumstances?
Question 226 of 115
A retail furniture dealer holds a valid retail furniture dealer's license. Under what condition may the dealer sell and have carpet installed without obtaining a contractor's license?
Question 227 of 115
Who may seek an injunction against a person who continues to act as an unlicensed contractor, without being required to prove irreparable injury?
Question 228 of 115
How quickly must the CSLB Registrar notify a public entity after learning the entity intends to award a contract to an unlicensed contractor?
Question 229 of 115
A person who previously served as a Responsible Managing Officer of a licensed corporation now wants to work independently as a contractor. What does the law require?
Question 230 of 115
A contractor advertises that they carry 'insurance' in their print ads without specifying what kind. What rule does this violate?
Question 231 of 115
A contractor is convicted of performing asbestos-related work without the required certification for the second time. Which penalty is mandatory?
Question 232 of 115
When may an owner-builder legally install a fire protection system in a single-family dwelling without holding a fire protection contractor classification?
Question 233 of 115
How long does the statute of limitations allow for filing charges against an unlicensed contractor for engaging in business without a license?
Question 234 of 115
An unlicensed person is cited by the Registrar under B&P Code Section 7028.7. What is the minimum civil penalty that must be included in the citation?
Question 235 of 115
A landscape contractor with a C-27 license wants to include a swimming pool in a project. Which of the following statements is correct?
Question 236 of 115
A contractor receives a citation from the CSLB registrar. If the contractor does not notify the registrar of an intent to appeal, within what period does the citation become a final order?
Question 237 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7028.13, after a civil penalty citation is converted to a court judgment, how many years does the registrar have to enforce collection of that judgment?
Question 238 of 115
An unlicensed contractor performs repairs on homes damaged by a governor-declared natural disaster. Which of the following best describes the homeowner's legal status under B&P Code Section 7028.16?
Question 239 of 115
A public agency employee awards a contract to an unlicensed contractor but had previously submitted an inquiry to the CSLB to verify license status. Under what condition is the employee shielded from a CSLB citation?
Question 240 of 115
A contractor had his license suspended twice within the past six years and is about to sign a contract for residential remodeling. What disclosure obligation is triggered under B&P Code Section 7030.1?
Question 241 of 115
A previously convicted unlicensed contractor submits a bid to a public agency and is awarded the contract. The contract price is $30,000. What is the minimum fine the court shall impose upon conviction?
Question 242 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7028.9, what is the latest a citation may be issued after the underlying act or omission occurred?
Question 243 of 115
Two licensed contractors wish to bid jointly on a project that requires a joint venture license. Which of the following is TRUE about bidding before the joint venture license is obtained?
Question 244 of 115
A contractor's third violation of the disciplinary disclosure requirement under B&P Code Section 7030.1 results in which of the following penalties?
Question 245 of 115
Which of the following actions does B&P Code Section 7028.13 expressly prohibit the registrar from delegating or assigning?
Question 246 of 115
A homeowner wants to use the owner-builder exemption to avoid hiring a licensed contractor. Which condition must be met for the exemption to apply when the owner personally performs the work?
Question 247 of 115
Under the owner-builder exemption, when does proof of selling structures within one year of completion create a conclusive — not merely rebuttable — presumption that the work was done for sale?
Question 248 of 115
A contractor applies for a building permit but does not hold a CSLB license. What is the maximum civil penalty for falsely signing a statement claiming to be licensed?
Question 249 of 115
A city receives a complaint about a licensed contractor violating a local building code. Which of the following best describes the city's authority under B&P Code Section 7032?
Question 250 of 115
The Attorney General plans to file a civil action to discipline a contractor for failing to pay workers. How many days before filing must the Attorney General notify the CSLB Registrar?
Question 251 of 115
A specialty contractor wants to subcontract the same type of licensed specialty work to multiple subcontractors on a single project. Under what condition is this permitted?
Question 252 of 115
Which of the following work activities is NOT exempt from CSLB licensing requirements under the contractor license law?
Question 253 of 115
A handyman completes a fence repair job for a neighbor. The total cost is $850 for labor and materials, no building permit is required, and the handyman does not advertise as a contractor. Is a CSLB license required?
Question 254 of 115
Which of the following entities is exempt from CSLB licensing requirements when acting within its official capacity?
Question 255 of 115
A gas utility company wants to perform licensed contractor work inside a customer's home to restore service after an outage. Under what condition is this permitted without a contractor's license?
Question 256 of 115
A homeowner who has lived in her home for 14 months wants to use the principal-residence exemption to perform improvements before selling. How many times may she use this exemption within any three-year period?
Question 257 of 115
Which of the following persons is NOT exempt from CSLB contractor licensing requirements?
Question 258 of 115
A contractor is found to have failed to pay required wages and a civil action is filed by the Attorney General. Within how many days of the initial complaint filing may the CSLB board intervene without needing court permission?
Question 259 of 115
A contractor performs a $950 home repair project. After finishing, the contractor hires a helper to clean up the worksite. Does the small-project exemption still protect the contractor from the licensing requirement?
Question 260 of 115
A general building contractor is awarded a prime contract for a project involving only plumbing work. Under what condition may the contractor legally perform this contract?
Question 261 of 115
Which of the following projects would a residential remodeling contractor (B-2) be prohibited from contracting for, even with an appropriately licensed subcontractor?
Question 262 of 115
A contractor passes the asbestos certification exam but fails to register with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health within the required period. What may the CSLB do?
Question 263 of 115
How many unrelated building trades or crafts must a single contract include for a residential remodeling (B-2) contractor to legally take that contract?
Question 264 of 115
A contractor not certified for asbestos work wins a bid on a project that includes asbestos removal. Under what condition may the contractor legally proceed?
Question 265 of 115
Which contractor classification must be used for a project involving the installation of carpet, linoleum, and resilient floor covering?
Question 266 of 115
A contractor performing asbestos-related work must engage in how many square feet of asbestos-containing material surface area before a C-22 classification or asbestos certification is required?
Question 267 of 115
A licensee operates a business under a name implying expertise in fire suppression systems, but holds only a B license. Which of the following best describes the violation?
Question 268 of 115
A general building contractor takes a subcontract that involves only electrical work and HVAC — two unrelated trades, with no framing or carpentry involved. Is this permissible?
Question 269 of 115
A contractor successfully passes the hazardous substance certification exam. Which of the following activities would still fall OUTSIDE the scope of 'removal or remedial action' requiring that certification?
Question 270 of 115
A contractor applying for an additional license classification is required to pay which of the following fees?
Question 271 of 115
A corporation applying for a contractor's license is required to provide which of the following to the CSLB?
Question 272 of 115
Which of the following installation activities would exempt a person from the contractor licensing requirements of Business and Professions Code Chapter 9?
Question 273 of 115
After passing the asbestos certification examination, within how many days must a contractor register with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to avoid a potential reexamination requirement?
Question 274 of 115
A qualifying individual (RME) disassociates from a licensed contractor. If the licensee fails to replace the qualifier within the required period, what automatically happens to the license?
Question 275 of 115
Under what condition may a qualifying individual act as the qualifier for more than one licensed firm without violating B&P Code Section 7068.1?
Question 276 of 115
A qualifying individual violates B&P Code Section 7068.1 by improperly serving as qualifier for multiple firms. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed?
Question 277 of 115
A licensee's responsible managing officer (RMO) unexpectedly dies. The licensee petitions for an extension to find a replacement. What is the maximum total time the licensee has to replace the qualifier from the date of death?
Question 278 of 115
Which of the following entities does NOT need a court-appointed guardian before a license can be issued if a minor holds a responsible official position?
Question 279 of 115
A contractor's responsible managing employee (RME) works 30 hours per week for the contractor. The contractor's business operates 40 hours per week. Does this RME meet the 'actively engaged' requirement under B&P Code Section 7068?
Question 280 of 115
Under what circumstance may the registrar waive the trade examination for a qualifying individual under B&P Code Section 7065.1?
Question 281 of 115
An applicant previously qualified for a license in good standing within the past four years under the same classification. Must they retake the qualifying examination for a new application?
Question 282 of 115
A qualifying individual currently serves as the RME for Firm A. Under B&P Code Section 7068.1, how many additional firms may this individual qualify for in a single year, assuming the ownership and structure conditions are met?
Question 283 of 115
Which of the following application types does NOT require signatures from both the applicant and the person qualifying on behalf of the firm?
Question 284 of 115
A family member of a deceased licensee wants to take over the business and seeks an exam waiver. Under B&P Code Section 7065.1(b), which of the following must they demonstrate?
Question 285 of 115
Which entity type may use a responsible managing manager (RMM) to qualify for a contractor's license?
Question 286 of 115
A qualifying individual commits a violation of B&P Code Section 7068.1. In addition to a fine, what other penalty may a court impose?
Question 287 of 115
A licensee's qualifier disassociates, but neither the licensee nor the qualifier notifies the registrar for 110 days. When does the license get suspended under B&P Code Section 7068.2(c)?
Question 288 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7065.3, to add a classification without examination, the qualifying individual must demonstrate at least how many years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, or supervisor within the past 10 years?
Question 289 of 115
A contractor is arrested while holding an active license. Within how many days of the disposition must the registrar receive proof of the matter's outcome?
Question 290 of 115
An applicant whose license was denied reapplies the following month. What must the board inform the applicant of when denying a license application?
Question 291 of 115
A licensee enlists in the U.S. Army. Within how many days of entering the armed forces must the licensee notify the registrar of the names of designated managing persons?
Question 292 of 115
A surety bond is filed with the CSLB registrar showing an effective date of March 1. The registrar receives the bond on June 15. Under what circumstances can the registrar still accept the bond as of March 1?
Question 293 of 115
A contractor applicant was previously cited for unlicensed contracting under Section 7028.7, and the citation became a final order. The work substantially injured the public. What bond amount may the board require until the first renewal?
Question 294 of 115
A contractor's license expires and the licensee submits a renewal application within 90 days with the required fees. Which of the following correctly describes the effect of this late renewal?
Question 295 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked. What process must the contractor follow to practice again?
Question 296 of 115
A licensee submits a renewal application that is rejected for incompleteness. If the corrected application is not returned within how many days of the original rejection will the application and fee be deemed abandoned?
Question 297 of 115
The registrar plans to refuse a contractor's license renewal due to outstanding tax liabilities owed to the Franchise Tax Board. What must occur before the registrar may refuse or suspend the license?
Question 298 of 115
A corporation applies for a contractor's license. One of its directors has a prior criminal conviction that would be grounds for denial under Section 480. Under what condition may the corporation still receive a license?
Question 299 of 115
A contractor's license was revoked due to disciplinary action. When the contractor applies for restoration, what is the minimum disciplinary bond the registrar may require?
Question 300 of 115
A qualifying individual for a corporation is not the proprietor or a general partner. Under what condition is the qualifying individual NOT required to file a qualifying individual's bond?
Question 301 of 115
A contractor fails to file a protest after a surety makes a good-faith bond payment. How many days does the contractor have to reimburse the surety before the license is automatically suspended?
Question 302 of 115
A contractor advertises to the public that they are 'bonded,' referencing the contractor's license bond required by the CSLB. What consequence does this create?
Question 303 of 115
A licensee receives an unsatisfied final judgment but notifies the CSLB registrar in writing within 90 days. What must the licensee do to maintain the license?
Question 304 of 115
A licensee receives an unsatisfied final judgment but fails to notify the CSLB registrar in writing. When does the license become automatically suspended?
Question 305 of 115
A contractor files an accord with a surety to satisfy a bond debt instead of paying in full. What happens by operation of law if the contractor later fails to abide by that accord?
Question 306 of 115
A licensee was convicted of a felony. Within how many days must the licensee report this conviction to the CSLB registrar in writing?
Question 307 of 115
A disciplinary bond filed under Section 7071.8 must remain on file with the registrar for at least how long, and under what license condition does the bond period run?
Question 308 of 115
A judgment is entered against a licensee for failure to pay a subcontractor. Under Section 7071.17, a qualifying person who was personnel of record at the time of the underlying activities is automatically prohibited from doing what?
Question 309 of 115
A licensed contractor is named as a defendant in a complex construction defect case involving a multifamily rental building. The final judgment against the contractor is $1.2 million. Within how many days must the contractor report this to the registrar?
Question 310 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7071.20, which of the following conditions does NOT need to be met for a licensee's settlement to be reportable to the registrar?
Question 311 of 115
A licensee submits a report under B&P Code Section 7071.20 and the registrar determines that disciplinary action is unnecessary. What happens to that report?
Question 312 of 115
A contractor's application for an original license is approved, but the contractor fails to pay the initial license fee after being notified. After how many days does the application become void?
Question 313 of 115
A contractor's license application is voided due to a medical emergency that prevented the applicant from appearing for the examination. What relief is available under B&P Code Section 7074?
Question 314 of 115
An individual contractor dies while holding an active license. A family member wants to continue the business. What must happen within 90 days of the contractor's death to request license continuance?
Question 315 of 115
Under what circumstances may a CSLB license number be reassigned to a different individual under B&P Code Section 7075.1?
Question 316 of 115
A contractor who was denied a license due to a substantially related crime wants to know the earliest possible reapplication date. Under B&P Code Section 7073, what is the maximum time the board may set before reapplication is allowed?
Question 317 of 115
After a person to whom a CSLB pocket card was issued leaves their position with a licensed company, what must happen to the card within five days?
Question 318 of 115
In a multi-contractor lawsuit under B&P Code Section 7071.20, which contractor is exempt from the reporting requirement even if the case otherwise qualifies?
Question 319 of 115
A contractor submits a report to the registrar under Section 7071.20 but the registrar needs more information before making a determination. How is that report treated pending review?
Question 320 of 115
A general partner in a licensed partnership dies. Within how many days must the remaining partners request a continuance of the license to undertake new work?
Question 321 of 115
A licensed partnership dissolves but the remaining partners fail to notify the CSLB registrar in writing. When is the license canceled?
Question 322 of 115
A licensed partnership has only one limited partner, who dies. What must happen to keep the partnership license active?
Question 323 of 115
A joint venture license must be canceled when which of the following events occurs?
Question 324 of 115
A corporation fails to notify the CSLB registrar of its dissolution. If the board later discovers the dissolution while researching corporate records, when is the license canceled?
Question 325 of 115
An LLC contractor fails to maintain good standing with the Secretary of State. After the registrar provides written notice, how long does the LLC have before its license is automatically suspended?
Question 326 of 115
A member of a suspended LLC contractor causes $1,500,000 in damages to a third party during the suspension period. What is the maximum personal liability for each responsible individual within the company?
Question 327 of 115
Which of the following requirements does NOT apply to a contractor who has placed their license on inactive status?
Question 328 of 115
A contractor wants to reactivate an inactive license. Which of the following is required to complete the reactivation?
Question 329 of 115
A new contractor receives an original license. Under what circumstances is this license considered probationary?
Question 330 of 115
A licensee voluntarily surrenders their contractor's license. What happens to the renewal fee the licensee previously paid?
Question 331 of 115
A licensed contractor moves to a new business address but fails to notify the CSLB registrar within 90 days. What is the consequence regarding the effective date of the address change?
Question 332 of 115
Under what conditions may the CSLB registrar refer a complaint to administrative arbitration rather than pursue disciplinary action?
Question 333 of 115
A registrar determines that a complaint qualifies for CSLB administrative arbitration under Section 7085(a). An agreement to arbitrate is mailed to both parties. What happens if the complainant fails to return the executed notice within 30 days?
Question 334 of 115
A licensee whose license has been canceled disputes the cancellation date, claiming good cause for the discrepancy. How long does the licensee have to file a petition with the registrar?
Question 335 of 115
A contractor fails to comply with an arbitration award. How many days after the registrar's certified mail notice does the license automatically suspend?
Question 336 of 115
A licensee's license was automatically suspended for failing to comply with an arbitration award. No reinstatement is made. After how many days from the suspension date does automatic revocation occur?
Question 337 of 115
A licensee wants to appeal an automatic suspension for failing to comply with an arbitration award. Within how many days of service of the suspension notice must the appeal be filed?
Question 338 of 115
After an arbitration hearing closes, within how many calendar days must the arbitrator issue an award, absent any agreement by the parties?
Question 339 of 115
A party to an arbitration discovers that a procedural rule was not followed during the hearing. How long after the hearing closes does the party have to file a written objection with the arbitrator?
Question 340 of 115
An arbitration award is issued. Within how many days does it become final if no appeal is filed?
Question 341 of 115
A contractor's arbitration award contains an obvious mathematical error. A party wants to apply for a correction. Within how many days of service of the award must the correction application be served on the arbitrator and all parties?
Question 342 of 115
During an arbitration hearing, which of the following persons does an arbitrator NOT have the power to exclude from the proceedings?
Question 343 of 115
When must parties notify the arbitrator of their convenient hearing times after the arbitrator mails the list of available dates?
Question 344 of 115
A contractor is suspended for noncompliance with an arbitration award. Which of the following actions is the contractor also automatically prohibited from taking?
Question 345 of 115
How long after a disciplinary citation is complied with will the citation remain disclosed on a contractor's public license record, assuming no additional disciplinary actions are filed?
Question 346 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked but the revocation is NOT stayed. How long will this disciplinary action appear on the contractor's public CSLB record?
Question 347 of 115
A contractor ignores a final CSLB citation order and does not pay the civil penalty. How many days after noncompliance does the license automatically suspend?
Question 348 of 115
A contractor's license is automatically suspended for failing to comply with a final citation order. If no reinstatement is made, when does automatic revocation occur?
Question 349 of 115
A contractor is cited by CSLB. Within how many working days must the contractor notify the registrar of intent to contest the citation to avoid it becoming a final order?
Question 350 of 115
A homeowner files a complaint about latent structural defects caused by a contractor's work. What is the maximum number of years after the defective work to file a complaint with the CSLB registrar?
Question 351 of 115
A contractor corrects all defective work after being found to have committed a fraudulent act. Can the CSLB registrar still pursue disciplinary action?
Question 352 of 115
A contractor receives a CSLB citation and wants to contest it informally rather than request a formal hearing. Within how many days must the contractor submit a written request for an informal citation conference?
Question 353 of 115
After an informal citation conference, CSLB modifies a contractor's citation. If the contractor wants to contest the modified citation, within how many days must they request an administrative hearing?
Question 354 of 115
Under what standard of proof must CSLB establish its case in a proceeding to suspend or revoke a contractor's license?
Question 355 of 115
A contractor builds a room addition without pulling a required building permit. What does CSLB law presume about the nature of this violation?
Question 356 of 115
Which of the following conditions would exempt a contractor from mandatory disciplinary action for failing to obtain a permit under B&P Code Section 7090?
Question 357 of 115
CSLB's registrar suspends a contractor's license through a formal disciplinary decision. Can the registrar also suspend additional licenses held by the same contractor without further notice?
Question 358 of 115
What is the maximum civil penalty CSLB may assess for a violation of B&P Code Section 7110 (dishonest dealing) under the current penalty schedule?
Question 359 of 115
A disciplinary action is filed against a contractor for an alleged breach of an express written warranty. What is the filing deadline for such an action?
Question 360 of 115
When CSLB issues a disciplinary decision against a contractor, which of the following may the decision NOT include as a condition of probation?
Question 361 of 115
A cited contractor's qualifier is automatically prohibited from serving as a qualifying individual for another licensee. If the other licensee fails to replace the qualifier within 90 days, what happens to that licensee's license?
Question 362 of 115
After an office conference regarding a letter of admonishment, within how many calendar days must the registrar send the written decision to the licensee?
Question 363 of 115
A licensee receives a letter of admonishment and does not request an office conference. If the licensee simply complies with the letter, what is the legal effect of that compliance?
Question 364 of 115
Which of the following circumstances would PREVENT the CSLB from issuing a letter of admonishment?
Question 365 of 115
After a contractor's license is revoked, what is the minimum waiting period before a new license can be issued to a member of the revoked licensee's personnel who participated in the acts that caused the revocation?
Question 366 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked, and the contractor subsequently discharges the resulting financial judgment in bankruptcy. Which of the following is true regarding license reinstatement?
Question 367 of 115
A contractor voluntarily surrenders their license while under investigation by CSLB. What effect does this have on the registrar's authority to continue the disciplinary proceedings?
Question 368 of 115
A licensee's California contractor license is suspended due to disciplinary action taken against a similar license held in Nevada. Under what authority does CSLB act?
Question 369 of 115
How long must a licensee retain and keep available for inspection all records related to a completed construction project?
Question 370 of 115
A contractor departs from the plans on a project in a material way that is prejudicial to the owner, without the owner's consent. Which of the following is true?
Question 371 of 115
An unlicensed contractor advertises construction services in a classified directory. If the contractor fails to comply with the registrar's correction order, which agency is notified to enforce telephone disconnection?
Question 372 of 115
A licensee receives a letter of admonishment and must keep a copy of it readily available. For how long after the date of issuance must the licensee maintain this copy?
Question 373 of 115
A licensed contractor allows an unlicensed friend to use his license to bid and perform work on a remodel project. Which consequence does the licensed contractor face?
Question 374 of 115
A contractor is convicted of price gouging for repair services following a declared state of emergency. What is the minimum disciplinary action the CSLB must impose?
Question 375 of 115
A qualifying individual is disassociated from a license after acts occur that result in an arbitration award against the company. Is the former qualifying individual still responsible for complying with that award?
Question 376 of 115
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause for discipline under B&P Code Section 7116.5?
Question 377 of 115
A contractor is operating under a license that has been made inactive. What does this constitute under California law?
Question 378 of 115
A person who was the qualifying individual on a revoked license wants to serve as a manager for a different licensed contractor. Under B&P Code Section 7121.5, is this permitted?
Question 379 of 115
A contractor hires an asbestos remediation subcontractor without verifying the subcontractor's certification, and the subcontractor turns out to be uncertified. This is the contractor's second such offense. What is the penalty?
Question 380 of 115
A contractor has received full payment for a roofing project but deliberately refuses to pay the roofing materials supplier despite having the funds available. What does this constitute?
Question 381 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7122.5, when can a qualifying individual avoid disciplinary action for prohibited acts committed by others within their licensed entity?
Question 382 of 115
A contractor signs a certificate falsely vouching for an applicant's experience qualifications to help the applicant obtain a contractor's license. What consequence does the signing contractor face?
Question 383 of 115
A contractor is convicted under a plea of nolo contendere for a crime related to contracting. Later, the conviction is set aside under Penal Code Section 1203.4. Can the CSLB still use this conviction as a basis for disciplinary action?
Question 384 of 115
An individual who was a qualifying individual on a revoked license wants to work for a new licensed contractor before starting employment. What must the individual do first?
Question 385 of 115
A licensed contractor performs work under a classification they are not currently licensed to hold. What does this constitute under California law?
Question 386 of 115
A licensed contractor knowingly employs an individual whose previous license was revoked, in a supervisory management role. What penalty does the contractor face under B&P Code Section 7121.7?
Question 387 of 115
What is the application fee for an original contractor's license in a single classification?
Question 388 of 115
A contractor lets their license expire without renewing on time. The renewal fee for their active individual owner license is $450. How much will they owe in total to renew?
Question 389 of 115
A veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who was honorably discharged applies for an initial contractor's license as an individual owner. What fee reduction does the board grant?
Question 390 of 115
A contractor wants to support construction management education while renewing their license. How can they contribute to the Construction Management Education Account?
Question 391 of 115
Under the Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act, what is the maximum percentage of total available funds that may be awarded to a single public postsecondary educational institution?
Question 392 of 115
A school develops a new construction management curriculum seeking CMEA grant funding but is not yet accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Under Section 7139.5, what is the maximum annual grant it may receive?
Question 393 of 115
Which of the following expenses is NOT an allowable use of a CMEA grant awarded to a qualified institution?
Question 394 of 115
How many members make up the Construction Management Education Account Advisory Committee?
Question 395 of 115
An institution qualifying under Section 7139.4(c) placed 80 graduates with California licensed contractors last year. Approximately how much grant funding could it receive under the CMEA?
Question 396 of 115
What is the maximum amount per year that CSLB may allocate from the CMEA for administration of the Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act?
Question 397 of 115
How long does a California contractor's license last before it must be renewed?
Question 398 of 115
A contractor's license expired 18 months ago. The contractor wants to reinstate it without taking a new exam. Under Section 7141, which of the following is TRUE?
Question 399 of 115
The CSLB board sets its fees to maintain a reserve fund. Under Section 7138.1, what is the maximum reserve fund level the board may target?
Question 400 of 115
An institution receiving a CMEA grant for the second year must submit a report to the CSLB board. Which of the following is NOT a required element of that report?
Question 401 of 115
A contractor organization incorporated under the Corporations Code wants to direct a CMEA grant to a specific university. Under Section 7139.3, which of the following is correct?
Question 402 of 115
Which of the following correctly describes how CMEA advisory committee members are appointed and compensated?
Question 403 of 115
Under the Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act, which funding source is authorized to provide grants to qualified institutions?
Question 404 of 115
A home improvement salesperson quits working for a contractor on March 1. By what date must the contractor notify the registrar in writing of this separation?
Question 405 of 115
Which individual is NOT required to register as a home improvement salesperson before soliciting home improvement contracts?
Question 406 of 115
A registered home improvement salesperson fails to disclose the license number of the contractor they represent before finalizing a contract. What is the consequence?
Question 407 of 115
A home improvement salesperson working for Contractor A commits a licensing violation without the contractor's knowledge. Which of the following is true?
Question 408 of 115
How long after expiration does a home improvement salesperson have to renew a lapsed registration before being required to file a brand-new application?
Question 409 of 115
What penalty is charged for a delinquent renewal of a home improvement salesperson registration?
Question 410 of 115
A contractor is found to have employed an unregistered person to sell home improvement contracts. What does the contractor face?
Question 411 of 115
Under California law, which of the following best defines 'home improvement' for purposes of the home improvement contractor statutes?
Question 412 of 115
A home improvement salesperson registration that has not been renewed expires. For how long is the registration valid from its original issue date?
Question 413 of 115
A contractor's renewal application is rejected as incomplete. The registrar returns it. If the contractor fails to respond, when is the application deemed abandoned?
Question 414 of 115
After receiving a completed asbestos consultant certification application, within how many days must the division issue a certification card to a qualifying applicant?
Question 415 of 115
A licensed contractor violates the home improvement downpayment rules. What is the statute of limitations for bringing a criminal complaint against that licensed contractor?
Question 416 of 115
A contractor fails to produce a fire alarm certification to CSLB within 30 days of a written request. What is the legal consequence?
Question 417 of 115
A licensed contractor is charged with making a false representation in a home improvement contract. The written contract was signed on June 1. What is the last date a criminal complaint may be filed against the licensed contractor?
Question 418 of 115
A contractor convicted of a first offense for practicing as an uncertified asbestos consultant faces which penalty?
Question 419 of 115
A licensed general contractor wants to use a city councilmember's name in a print advertisement. Which action is required before doing so?
Question 420 of 115
Which of the following activities is considered an unfair business practice for a home inspector under B&P Code Section 7197?
Question 421 of 115
A home inspector who is not a licensed contractor, architect, or registered engineer must perform inspections with what standard of care?
Question 422 of 115
A home inspector's company inspected a property 10 months ago. The same company is now offered a contract to perform repairs on that same property. What does California law require?
Question 423 of 115
A home inspector accepts a job where the fee is contingent on whether escrow closes. Which statement best describes this arrangement?
Question 424 of 115
Which professional is NOT required to be certified under the asbestos consultant article when performing activities described in Sections 7181 and 7182 for state-owned buildings?
Question 425 of 115
A home inspector observes what appears to be a structural deficiency during a routine inspection. Which action is within the scope of a home inspector who is not a registered engineer?
Question 426 of 115
A contractor is hired to install gypsum wallboard, apply taping compound, and texture the finished surface. Which license classification covers this scope of work?
Question 427 of 115
A C-22 asbestos abatement contractor receives their license but has not yet submitted proof of DOSH registration to the Board. What automatically happens at the end of the required compliance period?
Question 428 of 115
Which of the following is specifically EXCLUDED from the scope of a C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor?
Question 429 of 115
An applicant for a C-22 asbestos abatement contractor classification must show how many years of qualifying experience within the preceding 10 years?
Question 430 of 115
A C-13 fencing contractor is asked to build a masonry wall along a property boundary. May the contractor perform this work under the C-13 classification?
Question 431 of 115
Which classification authorizes a contractor to use explosives to execute cuts, fills, and excavations while grading a site?
Question 432 of 115
A C-15 flooring contractor is finishing a bathroom remodel and the owner asks them to install ceramic tile floors. Which of the following is correct?
Question 433 of 115
A contractor holds a C-16 Fire Protection license and is asked to also install the electrical fire alarm system for a building. Is this within the C-16 scope?
Question 434 of 115
Which of the following best describes the scope of a C-21 Building Moving/Demolition Contractor?
Question 435 of 115
A property owner hires a contractor to enclose their backyard game court with chain-link fencing, install flagpoles, and add a backstop. Which license classification covers all of this work?
Question 436 of 115
Under CSLB regulations, a C-36 plumbing contractor's scope includes which of the following?
Question 437 of 115
A C-8 concrete contractor is asked to solely apply plaster coatings to an existing concrete wall surface. Is this within the C-8 scope?
Question 438 of 115
Which of the following correctly describes a condition that must be met BEFORE a C-22 licensee may perform any asbestos abatement work?
Question 439 of 115
Which of the following systems is specifically authorized under the C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning classification?
Question 440 of 115
A C-28 Lock and Security Equipment Contractor installs access control systems at a building. The owner also wants a fire alarm system installed. Which of the following is correct?
Question 441 of 115
A contractor applies for an original license in a single classification and also wants to add two additional classifications at the same time. What is the total application fee?
Question 442 of 115
An applicant submits a license application that is rejected for being incomplete. The applicant does nothing for 95 days. What is the status of the application?
Question 443 of 115
A sole proprietor contractor renews an active license. A partnership in the same trade renews an inactive license. Which statement correctly compares their renewal fees?
Question 444 of 115
An applicant for a contractor's license wants to count vocational school training toward the required four years of experience. What is the maximum amount of training that can be applied?
Question 445 of 115
An applicant files a complete license application requiring examination. The application also requires a field investigation. Within how many days must the Board decide if the applicant meets licensing requirements after the examination is passed?
Question 446 of 115
A license applicant served in the U.S. Armed Forces during a National Emergency. How does this military service affect the ten-year experience lookback period?
Question 447 of 115
A specialty contractor holds a C-8 (Concrete) license only. A client wants the contractor to perform work that is outside the concrete classification but is essential to complete the concrete project. Which of the following is true?
Question 448 of 115
The Board receives a resubmitted license application that was previously rejected for deficiencies. Within how many days must the Board decide whether the corrected application is complete and accepted for filing?
Question 449 of 115
A home improvement salesperson applicant pays the registration fee by personal check. By how much can the Board extend the standard 30-day review period for the application?
Question 450 of 115
A license application is received and field investigation is required. The Registrar is required to conduct a comprehensive field investigation on a minimum of what percentage of all license applications?
Question 451 of 115
A corporation applying for a contractor's license must provide certification showing compliance with California Secretary of State filing requirements. Under which Corporations Code sections must this filing be demonstrated?
Question 452 of 115
An applicant formerly qualified a license in the C-8 (Concrete) classification. They are now applying for a new C-8 license. How does the ten-year experience lookback rule apply to this applicant?
Question 453 of 115
A contractor wants to replace the qualifying individual on an existing license and the replacement must take an examination. What is the application fee for this change?
Question 454 of 115
Which of the following does NOT require the applicant to pay a $230 application fee to the CSLB?
Question 455 of 115
A license application not requiring an examination is received by the Board. The applicant has filed all required bonds and documents. Within how many days must the Board decide whether the applicant meets licensure requirements?
Question 456 of 115
A contractor applies for an original license in a single classification and also adds two additional classifications at the same time. What is the total application fee?
Question 457 of 115
A sole proprietor contractor allows his license to become inactive. What is the renewal fee he must pay?
Question 458 of 115
An applicant submits a corrected application after it was rejected for deficiencies. Within how many days must the Board decide whether the resubmitted application is complete and accepted for filing?
Question 459 of 115
A license application is rejected for being incomplete. The applicant fails to respond. Under what circumstances will the application be deemed abandoned?
Question 460 of 115
An applicant's abandoned license application cannot be reinstated. What is the applicant's only option to move forward?
Question 461 of 115
An applicant for a contractor's license completed an approved apprenticeship program. How many years of the required 4-year experience requirement can the apprenticeship training satisfy?
Question 462 of 115
A contractor has been out of the industry for 12 years and now wants to apply for a license in the same classification he previously qualified under. How does the 10-year experience window apply to him?
Question 463 of 115
A license applicant served 3 years in the armed forces during a National Emergency. How does this military service affect the 10-year experience window under the contractor licensing regulations?
Question 464 of 115
Which of the following does NOT constitute acceptable evidence of the required construction experience when applying for a contractor's license?
Question 465 of 115
A specialty contractor licensed in the C-10 Electrical classification wants to perform some plumbing work that is essential to completing an electrical project. Under what condition is this permitted?
Question 466 of 115
The CSLB must conduct comprehensive field investigations of license applications. What is the minimum percentage of all applications that must be investigated?
Question 467 of 115
A corporation applying for a contractor's license must demonstrate it has met the filing requirements of the California Secretary of State. Which code sections govern this corporate filing requirement?
Question 468 of 115
After submitting an initial application requiring examination, an applicant passes the exam and files all required bonds and documents. Within how many days must the Board decide if the applicant meets licensure requirements?
Question 469 of 115
A corporation applying for a contractor's license must complete the CSLB certification regarding Secretary of State filings. This requirement applies to which types of corporations?
Question 470 of 115
The Board must inform an applicant for a home improvement salesperson registration whether the application is deficient within how many days of receipt?
Question 471 of 115
A C-46 Solar Contractor installs a photovoltaic solar system and the homeowner also wants a battery energy storage system added. Under what condition may the C-46 contractor legally install the battery system?
Question 472 of 115
Which contractor classification would be the correct license to hold for fabricating and erecting structural steel shapes used as members in a building frame, including riveting and welding?
Question 473 of 115
A general building contractor is awarded a project that includes asbestos abatement work. The contractor does NOT hold a C-22 classification. Which of the following allows the contractor to proceed legally?
Question 474 of 115
Under CSLB rules, which of the following does NOT fall within the scope of a C-47 General Manufactured Housing Contractor?
Question 475 of 115
A licensee holds a C-61 (Swimming Pool Maintenance) license with an SC-44 supplemental solar classification. After the C-46 Solar Classification is implemented, what solar work may this licensee still perform?
Question 476 of 115
A specialty contractor licensed in a specific classification wants to perform work that falls under the C-61 Limited Specialty classification. Under what condition is this permitted?
Question 477 of 115
To qualify for a waiver of the C-22 trade examination based on experience, how many years of journey-level experience in asbestos abatement must an applicant demonstrate, and within what lookback period?
Question 478 of 115
A contractor submits a license renewal application that contains missing information. The CSLB returns it for correction. What must the contractor do to avoid license expiration?
Question 479 of 115
Which of the following work activities falls within the scope of a C-39 Roofing Contractor license?
Question 480 of 115
A C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor is working near a residential property. A gardener on the same site prunes a few low tree branches incidentally during regular yard maintenance. Which of the following is true?
Question 481 of 115
A contractor applies for a C-61 Limited Specialty license. After the license is issued, where does the Registrar document the approved field and scope of operations?
Question 482 of 115
A licensee's application for blanket bond approval is submitted, but one of the home improvement salespersons registered to the licensee was recently named in a disciplinary action subject to disclosure under B&P Code Section 7124.6(e)(2). Under what condition may the application still be considered?
Question 483 of 115
Which of the following information is NOT required to be posted to a licensee's public license record when a blanket bond is approved by the Registrar?
Question 484 of 115
After written notification of a blanket bond rescission is sent to a licensee, within what window must the Registrar post a notice on the public license record?
Question 485 of 115
After a blanket bond is rescinded or cancelled, for how long must the bond's identifying information remain on the license record?
Question 486 of 115
A contractor's license has a responsible managing employee (RME) who disassociates. If proper notice is given under Section 7068.2, how long does the license remain in force?
Question 487 of 115
A licensed partnership dissolves when one partner dies. The surviving partner wants to continue operations under the existing license. Within how many days of the death must an application be submitted to the Registrar?
Question 488 of 115
If the Registrar approves a continuation application after a licensed individual dies, how long may the license remain in force from the date of death?
Question 489 of 115
A contractor applies to reactivate an inactive license. The contractor pays the full active renewal fee on March 1, but requests an effective date of April 1. When does the reactivation become effective?
Question 490 of 115
Which of the following is NOT included in the CSLB's regulatory definition of 'advertising' for purposes of the contractor advertising law?
Question 491 of 115
Under CSLB regulations, which three elements must ALL be present for a defect to qualify as a 'structural defect'?
Question 492 of 115
A member of the public asks the CSLB Registrar for complaint information about a licensed contractor. Which complaint information is the Registrar prohibited from disclosing?
Question 493 of 115
A licensed contractor was convicted of a misdemeanor substantially related to contracting duties. Under CSLB rehabilitation criteria, how many years must pass before the Board may consider the contractor rehabilitated?
Question 494 of 115
A contractor applicant was convicted of a serious felony and released from prison. Under CSLB rehabilitation criteria, how many years must pass from release before the Board may consider the applicant rehabilitated for purposes of a license denial?
Question 495 of 115
Which of the following applicants is EXEMPT from the CSLB's fingerprinting requirement?
Question 496 of 115
When evaluating whether a crime is 'substantially related' to a contractor's qualifications, which factor does the CSLB Board consider?
Question 497 of 115
A complaint was filed against a licensed contractor, investigated, and referred for legal action. The matter was later determined by the Attorney General to have no merit. What happens to the complaint?
Question 498 of 115
A felony financial crime conviction involves an applicant who used stolen identity information to obtain construction contracts. Under CSLB regulations, what makes this crime 'directly and adversely related' to fiduciary qualifications?
Question 499 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked for the very first time, and the licensee has no prior legal action history with the CSLB. What is the earliest the revoked licensee may reapply?
Question 500 of 115
An applicant was denied a CSLB license due to a misdemeanor conviction substantially related to contractor duties. Assuming no further misconduct, what is the minimum clean period required before the Registrar may set a reapplication date?
Question 501 of 115
A contractor was denied a license due to a felony conviction listed in Section 869(b)(1)(B) that is substantially related to contractor qualifications. How many years must pass without additional related misconduct before the Registrar may set a reapplication date?
Question 502 of 115
A contractor's license is revoked after being found guilty of committing fraudulent acts on a project. Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, what is the earliest reapplication date the Registrar may set?
Question 503 of 115
Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, which violation carries both a minimum AND maximum penalty of outright revocation with no possibility of a stayed sentence?
Question 504 of 115
A contractor is placed on probation after a disciplinary action. Regardless of whether the action is stayed, which additional requirement is automatically imposed on all licensees who have had a license disciplined?
Question 505 of 115
A contractor is convicted of a crime substantially related to contractor functions. According to CSLB disciplinary guidelines, what is the minimum actual suspension period if a suspension is warranted?
Question 506 of 115
Under CSLB guidelines, a contractor who violated Section 7068.2 by failing to notify the Board of an RMO's disassociation faces what minimum penalty?
Question 507 of 115
A contractor's license was revoked after violations on multiple separate construction projects. According to Section 870, what is the earliest reapplication date the Registrar may set?
Question 508 of 115
Which of the following factors does the CSLB Registrar NOT consider when setting a reapplication date for a denied applicant under Section 869.9?
Question 509 of 115
Under Section 869.9, once a denied applicant's reapplication date has been set, can the Registrar still deny the new application?
Question 510 of 115
A contractor who secured a license through knowing misrepresentation faces disciplinary action. Under CSLB guidelines for Section 498, what is the minimum penalty?
Question 511 of 115
After a contractor's fingerprints are submitted to CSLB, how long does the Board maintain access to that individual's subsequent arrest history?
Question 512 of 115
A contractor violated Section 7071.13 by referencing a contractor bond incorrectly in advertising. Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, what is the maximum penalty the Registrar may impose?
Question 513 of 115
A contractor on probation for conspiring with an unlicensed person is required to submit construction contracts to the Registrar. When must these contracts be submitted?
Question 514 of 115
A contractor is found guilty of abandoning a project midway through construction. Absent compelling mitigating circumstances, what is the minimum actual suspension period CSLB considers appropriate?
Question 515 of 115
A contractor placed on probation for misuse of funds is ordered to perform community service. What is the range of community service days CSLB may impose under Section 7108?
Question 516 of 115
Which CSLB violation carries a minimum penalty of revocation, stayed, with 3 years of probation — rather than a 60-day stayed suspension?
Question 517 of 115
A contractor on probation for departure from accepted trade standards is ordered to submit a plan to CSLB. What must that plan address?
Question 518 of 115
A contractor is disciplined under Section 7108 for diverting construction funds for personal use unrelated to construction work. What penalty does CSLB consider appropriate in this situation?
Question 519 of 115
Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, which offense uniquely requires the contractor to prohibit receipt of down payments as a probation condition?
Question 520 of 115
A contractor's license is disciplined under Section 7109(a) for substantial departure from trade standards. What actual suspension period does CSLB consider warranted in that circumstance?
Question 521 of 115
A contractor on probation for misrepresentation on a license application is required to perform community service. Under Section 7112, absent compelling circumstances, what additional penalty is also considered appropriate?
Question 522 of 115
A contractor disciplined for failure to complete a project for the contract price is placed on probation. Which probation condition is specific to this violation but NOT required for abandonment?
Question 523 of 115
A contractor violates Safety Orders and is placed on probation under Section 7109.5. In addition to standard probation terms, which condition is unique to this violation?
Question 524 of 115
A contractor was disciplined by another state's licensing authority. When CSLB pursues disciplinary action under Section 7103, what is the minimum probation period if revocation is stayed?
Question 525 of 115
A contractor on probation for abandonment of a project must provide lien releases to project owners during the probation period. When must these releases be provided?
Question 526 of 115
Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, which violation has a minimum penalty of only a 60-day suspension, stayed, with 1 year probation — rather than revocation, stayed?
Question 527 of 115
A contractor is disciplined for failing to preserve records under Section 7111. Which course is specifically required as a probation condition for this violation?
Question 528 of 115
A contractor is placed on probation under Section 7113.5 for failing to settle lawful obligations. What must the contractor submit to the Registrar on demand during probation?
Question 529 of 115
A licensed contractor is found guilty of aiding and abetting an unlicensed person. What is the minimum penalty the CSLB may impose?
Question 530 of 115
A contractor is caught operating under a license name that no longer matches the company's actual personnel. Which of the following best describes the maximum penalty under Section 7117?
Question 531 of 115
A contractor is placed on probation after being disciplined under Section 7117.6 for contracting out of classification. Which reporting obligation is uniquely required during the probation period?
Question 532 of 115
Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, which violation carries the longest minimum suspension period before a contractor can operate again?
Question 533 of 115
A contractor on probation for failure to pay money under Section 7120 receives a new progress payment from a client. Which probation condition applies specifically to this type of violation?
Question 534 of 115
Which of the following offenses does NOT expose a contractor to outright revocation as the maximum penalty?
Question 535 of 115
A contractor is disciplined for conducting an asbestos inspection while having an undisclosed financial relationship with the remediation company. Under Section 7118.4, what actual suspension is warranted absent compelling mitigating circumstances?
Question 536 of 115
A contractor convicted of a crime related to contractor functions is placed on probation instead of having their license revoked outright. What is the minimum probation period the CSLB must impose?
Question 537 of 115
A contractor on probation for filing a false workers' compensation exemption report under Section 7125(b) is subject to a special reporting requirement. What must be submitted to the Registrar upon demand?
Question 538 of 115
A contractor faces discipline for committing a willful and fraudulent act. Under Section 7116, when is an actual suspension of at least 60 days warranted?
Question 539 of 115
A contractor employs a home improvement salesperson who is not registered with the CSLB. What is the minimum penalty the contractor faces under Section 7154?
Question 540 of 115
A contractor on probation for home improvement inducement violations under Section 7157 wants to run a new advertising campaign. What must happen before the ads are published?
Question 541 of 115
Under CSLB disciplinary guidelines, which group of offenses shares a minimum penalty of revocation, stayed, with 3 years probation?
Question 542 of 115
A contractor on probation for contracting with an unlicensed subcontractor is required to take community service. What is the allowable range of community service days under Section 7118?
Question 543 of 115
A contractor's CSLB law and business examination was completed 4 years ago. The contractor is now being placed on probation for a violation. Must the contractor retake the CSLB law and business examination as a probation condition?
Question 544 of 115
A contractor is found guilty of misrepresentation and false advertising under B&P Code Section 7161. What is the minimum penalty the CSLB may impose?
Question 545 of 115
A contractor on probation for using a false certificate receives a citation ordering correction within a specified timeframe. Midway through, extreme weather makes completion impossible. What must the contractor do to avoid a probation violation?
Question 546 of 115
A contractor is cited for a trademark misrepresentation violation under B&P Code Section 7162. During probation, CSLB is LEAST likely to impose which of the following conditions?
Question 547 of 115
A contractor violates probation but has an outstanding restitution order. What authority does the Registrar have regarding that restitution?
Question 548 of 115
A cited contractor wants to comply with a correction order by hiring a different licensed contractor to do the repair work. Which statement correctly describes the cited contractor's legal position after the repair is completed?
Question 549 of 115
A contractor is placed on probation for a home improvement contract violation under B&P Code Section 7159. During probation, injuries to a third party were involved in the original offense. What suspension condition is warranted?
Question 550 of 115
Under CSLB regulations, what factor is NOT listed as a criterion for determining whether an order of correction is appropriate to include in a citation?
Question 551 of 115
An asbestos consultant who holds a financial interest in an asbestos contractor's company is found in violation of B&P Code Section 7189. What is the minimum penalty the CSLB may impose?
Question 552 of 115
A contractor on probation for obtaining an asbestos certification under false pretenses requests that CSLB consider the absence of compelling mitigating circumstances in their case. Under Section 7183.5, what outcome is most likely?
Question 553 of 115
Under standard CSLB probation terms, what happens when a contractor successfully completes the full probation period?
Question 554 of 115
A contractor is cited for 'all other violations' under the general CSLB penalty schedule. Which probation condition applies that does NOT appear in the specific violation categories like Section 7159 or 7161?
Question 555 of 115
A contractor on probation receives a request from the CSLB Regional Deputy to appear for an interview. Under standard probation terms, which persons must appear?
Question 556 of 115
A contractor receives a citation from the CSLB. How many working days does the contractor have to appeal the citation to the Registrar?
Question 557 of 115
A contractor is cited for multiple violations on a single construction project. What is the maximum total civil penalty that can be assessed in that citation under the general rule?
Question 558 of 115
Which of the following violations carries the highest possible maximum civil penalty under CSLB regulations?
Question 559 of 115
A contractor cited for multiple violations on the same project is found to have violated Section 7028.7. What is the maximum total civil penalty for that citation?
Question 560 of 115
When the Registrar determines the amount of a civil penalty, which of the following circumstances would NOT be among the factors considered?
Question 561 of 115
A contractor's citation lists three separate violations, each stated with its own penalty amount. Under CSLB regulations, how must the penalty be presented in the citation?
Question 562 of 115
An unlicensed person falsely claims to hold a contractor's license, collects payment, and fails to perform the work. Under Section 887, which of the following actions would the Registrar consider when evaluating the gravity of the violation?
Question 563 of 115
A contractor disputes the period of time allowed for correction stated in a CSLB citation. Which of the following best describes what the contractor can do?
Question 564 of 115
To qualify as a CSLB arbitrator under the experience-as-an-attorney pathway, a candidate must have at least five years of legal experience handling a minimum of how many construction-related matters?
Question 565 of 115
How often must a qualified CSLB arbitrator complete continuing education on construction arbitration to maintain their qualification?
Question 566 of 115
A CSLB arbitrator candidate completed a construction arbitration training course six years ago. Which qualification requirement does this create a problem with?
Question 567 of 115
A contractor cited for a violation of B&P Code Section 7118.4 faces which minimum civil penalty under CSLB regulations?
Question 568 of 115
A senior citizen homeowner is victimized by a contractor who performs shoddy disaster-repair work and was previously cited for similar violations. How does CSLB treat these overlapping aggravating factors when assessing a civil penalty?
Question 569 of 115
Under CSLB regulations, how is a citation properly served on a contractor?
Question 570 of 115
A contractor is cited under Section 7028 (unlicensed contracting) and also under Section 7110 on the same project. What is the maximum total civil penalty for this combined citation?
Question 571 of 115
Under California law, what accounting method is required for federal income tax purposes when a contractor uses inventories in their business?
Question 572 of 115
A contractor registers as a sole proprietor and earns $80,000 net profit from the business. How is this income taxed?
Question 573 of 115
A contractor using the percentage of completion method estimates that 50% of a project is done. How much of the total estimated revenue is recognized?
Question 574 of 115
Which accounting method is generally NOT recommended for contractors because final profit cannot be determined until after a job is completed?
Question 575 of 115
Under the completed contract method, when are gross income and related costs for a contract reported?
Question 576 of 115
A contractor's balance sheet shows current assets of $250,000 and current liabilities of $180,000. What is the company's working capital?
Question 577 of 115
Using the Typical Construction Company balance sheet, what is the quick ratio if current assets are $250,000, inventories are $110,000, and current liabilities are $180,000?
Question 578 of 115
On a balance sheet, fixed assets such as construction equipment are valued at which amount?
Question 579 of 115
Which of the following items would be classified under 'Other Assets' on a contractor's balance sheet?
Question 580 of 115
A contractor reviews the income statement and wants to find the 'bottom line.' Which figure should the contractor look for?
Question 581 of 115
Which component of the income statement typically represents the largest single expense item for a contracting company?
Question 582 of 115
A contractor's income statement shows total sales of $1,250,000 and total operating expenses of $1,145,000. What is the operating profit before federal income tax?
Question 583 of 115
What does the 'Retained Earnings' account on a corporate balance sheet represent?
Question 584 of 115
Which of the following does NOT describe a valid method for analyzing and interpreting a company's financial statements?
Question 585 of 115
A subcontractor is owed money for work in progress but has not yet been paid. Where would this amount appear on the general contractor's balance sheet?
Question 586 of 115
Direct labor burden on an income statement would include which of the following costs?
Question 587 of 115
A bank loan officer reviewing a contractor's credit application would be most interested in which financial ratios?
Question 588 of 115
A subcontractor finishes their phase early in a project but cannot collect retention until the entire project is accepted. What is the most likely financial consequence for that subcontractor?
Question 589 of 115
Under a typical construction contract, what percentage of the contract amount is withheld as retention until project completion and expiration of the lien period?
Question 590 of 115
Which of the following is the key distinction between equity financing and debt financing for a new contractor?
Question 591 of 115
A contractor is preparing a bid and receives a quote with a cash discount from a material supplier. Under what condition should the contractor include that discount in the estimate?
Question 592 of 115
Which of the following costs is correctly classified as a direct labor cost when preparing a bid estimate?
Question 593 of 115
A contractor's net sales to net working capital ratio is unusually low. According to sound financial management principles, which situation could explain this ratio?
Question 594 of 115
When a bank loan officer evaluates a contractor's application for a line of credit, which of the following falls under the 'Capacity' criterion?
Question 595 of 115
Which scheduling method is better suited to identifying tasks whose delay will push back the entire project completion date?
Question 596 of 115
A contractor's bid is accepted, but during construction, material costs rise significantly. The contractor did not include a contingency in the bid. Which bidding pitfall does this scenario best illustrate?
Question 597 of 115
Which of the following is NOT listed in the source text as a component of a comprehensive contractor insurance package?
Question 598 of 115
When a contractor with limited insurance funds must prioritize coverage, which risk management principle should guide that decision?
Question 599 of 115
According to the source text, why do speculative builders require larger amounts of capital than custom builders?
Question 600 of 115
Which of the following best explains why the Small Business Administration (SBA) is described as a financing source for contractors?
Question 601 of 115
For blanket bond approval, what minimum quick ratio must a contractor's financial statements demonstrate?
Question 602 of 115
How is the quick ratio calculated for blanket bond financial statement review purposes?
Question 603 of 115
A contractor's blanket bond application includes reviewed financial statements. Which two fiscal years must those statements cover?
Question 604 of 115
Under SB 291, what must a contractor provide before CSLB will renew or reinstate a license that had a workers' compensation violation?
Question 605 of 115
A licensed contractor willfully fails to carry workers' compensation insurance, and an employee is injured on the job. Which of the following describes the contractor's liability?
Question 606 of 115
An uninsured contractor employs five workers for three months before being discovered. Under Labor Code Section 3722, what is the minimum penalty assessment the contractor faces?
Question 607 of 115
A contractor is injured on a public works project and later dies. Under California workers' compensation law, burial expenses are subject to what limitation?
Question 608 of 115
A department issues a Stop Order against a contractor who lacks workers' compensation insurance. Under what authority is the Stop Order issued, and what does it prohibit?
Question 609 of 115
Which license classifications are required to carry workers' compensation insurance even if the contractor has NO employees?
Question 610 of 115
An employee is injured on the job on a Monday. The employer learns of the injury on Thursday. By when must the employer file an occupational injury report?
Question 611 of 115
A worker is injured and disabled. Temporary disability payments begin after how many days of disability, assuming no hospitalization occurs?
Question 612 of 115
A worker injured on the job cannot return to work within 60 days after temporary disability ends. Which benefit may the worker be entitled to?
Question 613 of 115
An insured employer fails to report an employee injury to their insurance carrier. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board issues an order to report within five days. What can happen if the employer ignores the order?
Question 614 of 115
Within how many working days of receiving an employee's workers' compensation claim form must an employer authorize medical treatment?
Question 615 of 115
A general contractor hires a worker who is a victim of a workplace crime. What workers' compensation obligation does this trigger?
Question 616 of 115
A licensee fails to maintain cash transaction records for employee wage payments. What is the maximum investigative cost the board may assess against the licensee?
Question 617 of 115
For how many years must a licensed contractor preserve records of all cash transactions involving employee wage payments?
Question 618 of 115
Which of the following license types CANNOT be exempt from the workers' compensation insurance requirement even if the applicant has no employees?
Question 619 of 115
A workers' compensation insurer cancels a licensee's policy due to a material misrepresentation that caused financial harm, with no reimbursement from the insured. Which of the following must ALSO be true before the insurer is required to report the cancellation to the registrar?
Question 620 of 115
Under what circumstance may a contractor's license remain active without a Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance on file with the CSLB?
Question 621 of 115
A licensed contractor fails to maintain workers' compensation insurance and the policy lapses. When does the automatic license suspension take effect?
Question 622 of 115
A sole owner contractor is found to have employed workers without maintaining workers' compensation coverage. What is the minimum civil penalty per violation?
Question 623 of 115
A corporation is caught employing workers without workers' compensation coverage. How does the minimum civil penalty compare to that of a sole owner facing the same violation?
Question 624 of 115
An employer who ignores a stop order prohibiting the use of employee labor faces which of the following penalties?
Question 625 of 115
An employer disputes a stop order for lack of workers' compensation insurance. Within how many days after service must the employer file a written request for a hearing?
Question 626 of 115
After a stop order hearing concludes, within what time period must the registrar issue and serve the written notice of findings?
Question 627 of 115
A licensee's workers' compensation insurance certificate arrives at the registrar's office 120 days after its effective date. Under what condition can the registrar still accept it as of the certificate's effective date?
Question 628 of 115
A licensee whose workers' compensation exemption certificate is on file fails to include recertification when renewing. The board rejects the renewal. How many days after rejection notice does the licensee have to still qualify for a retroactive renewal?
Question 629 of 115
Which of the following does NOT require a workers' compensation insurance certificate to remain on file with the CSLB?
Question 630 of 115
A qualifying individual under B&P Code Section 7068.1 knowingly allows a licensee to operate without workers' compensation coverage. What personal consequence does this qualifier face?
Question 631 of 115
Under what circumstances will a workers' compensation insurer report a licensee's canceled policy to the CSLB registrar beyond the standard policy reporting requirements?
Question 632 of 115
A licensee renewal is rejected because workers' compensation classification codes were not reported. The licensee submits the missing codes within 30 days of rejection notice. To what date will the retroactive renewal apply?
Question 633 of 115
An LLC licensed contractor has six people listed as members of the personnel of record. What is the minimum aggregate liability insurance required?
Question 634 of 115
Which bond type guarantees both completion of a project AND payment of all labor and materials?
Question 635 of 115
A home improvement contractor does not carry commercial general liability insurance. Under California law, what must the contractor do?
Question 636 of 115
A subcontractor finishes work on a private project and the owner records a Notice of Completion. Within how many days must the subcontractor record a Claim of Lien?
Question 637 of 115
A prime contractor completes a project and the owner does not record a Notice of Completion. The owner begins using the improvement. Within how many days must the prime contractor record a Claim of Lien?
Question 638 of 115
Which of the following is a fundamental difference between a mechanics lien and a stop notice?
Question 639 of 115
A subcontractor begins furnishing materials to a job site on March 1. By what date must the subcontractor serve the Preliminary 20-Day Notice to preserve lien rights?
Question 640 of 115
A contractor files a Claim of Lien after a project dispute. Within how many days of recording the Claim of Lien must the contractor file a Lien Foreclosure Action?
Question 641 of 115
An owner discovers that their tenant has ordered construction work without the owner's direction. To avoid lien liability, what must the owner do within 10 days of discovering the work?
Question 642 of 115
A claimant serves a bonded stop notice on a construction lender. What amount must the accompanying bond equal?
Question 643 of 115
A Notice of Completion is recorded by the owner. Within how many days must the Notice of Completion be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder after project completion?
Question 644 of 115
A material supplier's supplier wants to file a mechanics lien on a private construction project. Is this party entitled to a statutory lien?
Question 645 of 115
A mechanics lien is recorded but the claimant fails to serve the Notice of Mechanics Lien on the property owner and complete a proof of service affidavit. What is the consequence?
Question 646 of 115
An owner records a Notice of Cessation. Before recording, labor must have been stopped for at least how long?
Question 647 of 115
To bind a construction lender with a stop notice, the stop notice bond must be in an amount equal to what?
Question 648 of 115
A claimant serves a bonded stop notice on a construction lender but loses the subsequent lawsuit. What financial consequence does the claimant face?
Question 649 of 115
A licensed contractor inserts a clause in a subcontract requiring the subcontractor to waive all lien rights. Which code section prohibits this?
Question 650 of 115
A licensed LLC contractor fails to pay employees wages. Which bond specifically protects those workers beyond the standard contractor's bond?
Question 651 of 115
The standard contractor's bond protects a homeowner who suffered damages from a licensee's violation. However, which property owner is expressly NOT covered under the contractor's bond for single-family dwelling construction?
Question 652 of 115
What is the required contractor's bond amount as a condition of license issuance, reinstatement, or renewal under the standard bonding provision?
Question 653 of 115
A contractor's bond deposit is insufficient to pay all adjudicated claims in full. How are the available funds distributed among claimants?
Question 654 of 115
An employee files a wage claim against a contractor's bond deposit. After the Labor Commissioner finds in the employee's favor, when may the registrar release payment to the claimant if no judicial review is sought?
Question 655 of 115
A surety pays a wage claim against a contractor's bond. Within how many days must the surety notify the CSLB registrar of that payment?
Question 656 of 115
A licensee receives notice that a surety is about to settle a bond claim against the contractor's account. What is the minimum time the licensee must be given to file a written protest before settlement?
Question 657 of 115
A surety company refuses to issue a contractor's license bond to an applicant solely because of the applicant's national origin. Under California law, what is the surety liable for per offense?
Question 658 of 115
Under the qualifying individual's bond rules, what is the aggregate surety liability cap on claims brought by parties OTHER than the primary beneficiaries specified in Section 7071.10(a)(1)?
Question 659 of 115
Under the qualifying individual's bond, which of the following persons is NOT listed as a beneficiary entitled to make a claim against that bond?
Question 660 of 115
An LLC contractor has seven persons listed on its personnel of record. What is the minimum aggregate liability insurance limit required to maintain its license?
Question 661 of 115
Which of the following actions by a contractor's insurer triggers the insurer's own duty to report to the CSLB registrar under B&P Code Section 7071.21?
Question 662 of 115
A contractor's LLC is dissolved and wound up. Regarding the liability insurance policy maintained under B&P Code Section 7071.19, what must the company do at dissolution?
Question 663 of 115
A contractor's LLC fails to reinstate its aggregate liability insurance coverage by the start of the next designated period after the coverage was exhausted. What is the consequence under B&P Code Section 7071.19?
Question 664 of 115
A door-to-door contractor offers a $3,500 home improvement contract that includes a lien on the homeowner's property as security. What is the legal consequence if the required warning notice is not provided?
Question 665 of 115
Under California law, what is the maximum value of a home improvement contract for which a contractor is prohibited from taking a security interest in the homeowner's real property?
Question 666 of 115
A contractor intentionally violates the security interest provisions of B&P Code Section 7159.2. In addition to actual damages, what additional penalty may be imposed?
Question 667 of 115
A Mechanics Lien Warning notice in a home improvement contract advises that a subcontractor can send a Preliminary Notice up to how many days after starting work?
Question 668 of 115
A contractor fails to furnish a lien release to a homeowner who requested one after making a progress payment. What may the homeowner legally do?
Question 669 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7164, a single-family dwelling construction contract must include a Mechanics Lien Warning. According to that warning, how soon after starting work may a subcontractor send a Preliminary Notice to the owner?
Question 670 of 115
After a homeowner makes a partial payment on a home improvement contract, they request a lien release for the portion paid. What must the contractor do?
Question 671 of 115
When bearer bonds are submitted as security in lieu of a contractor's bond, by how much must the bid price of those bonds exceed the required surety amount?
Question 672 of 115
A large publicly-traded contractor classified as a 'large accelerated filer' by the U.S. SEC applies for a capped blanket performance and payment bond. What is the required bond amount?
Question 673 of 115
A licensee approved for a capped blanket bond submits a Form 10-K to the SEC. Within how many days must a copy also be submitted to the CSLB Registrar?
Question 674 of 115
A blanket bond licensee approved under the capped schedule has a net worth that must equal at least what multiple of the approved blanket bond amount?
Question 675 of 115
A contractor applying for blanket bond approval has been actively licensed in California for 18 months. What happens to the application?
Question 676 of 115
When a qualifier who executed the blanket bond certification statement disassociates from a licensee, within how many days must a new qualifier file a replacement certification statement?
Question 677 of 115
A licensee receives a Registrar's order to increase the dollar amount of its blanket bond. If the licensee ignores the order, what is the consequence after 30 days?
Question 678 of 115
A contractor's blanket bond is cancelled by the surety. What happens to the Registrar's approval of the bond?
Question 679 of 115
A licensee's blanket bond approval is about to be rescinded by the Registrar. What is the minimum advance notice the licensee must receive before the rescission takes effect?
Question 680 of 115
The Registrar orders an audit of a licensee's blanket bond. The licensee requests more preparation time. What is the maximum additional time the Registrar may grant?
Question 681 of 115
When must a licensee maintaining a blanket bond submit the qualifier's certification statement to the Registrar?
Question 682 of 115
A licensee files a timely written appeal of the Registrar's decision to rescind blanket bond approval. What effect does the timely appeal have on the rescission's effective date?
Question 683 of 115
The blanket bond's surety aggregate liability for all contracts is described under the bond's express conditions. Which statement correctly describes this limitation?
Question 684 of 115
Under CSLB regulations, is Commercial General Liability insurance required for home improvement contractors?
Question 685 of 115
Under AB 1327 (effective January 1, 2026), what new cancellation right is a home improvement contract buyer granted?
Question 686 of 115
Under SB 517, a homeowner asks a prime contractor which subcontractors will work on their kitchen remodel. Which information must the contractor provide?
Question 687 of 115
A home improvement contractor receives a $15,000 signed contract. What is the maximum allowable down payment the contractor may collect before work begins?
Question 688 of 115
A home improvement contract's salesperson is entitled to commission payments. How must these payments be structured relative to the contractor's payment schedule?
Question 689 of 115
What minimum print typeface size is required for body text in a printed home improvement contract form?
Question 690 of 115
A home roof warranty is created under a contract dated March 1, 2000. The original homeowner sells the house in 2010. Is the roof warranty enforceable by the new owner?
Question 691 of 115
Beginning January 1, 2026, what new disclosure obligation applies to home improvement contractors regarding subcontractors?
Question 692 of 115
A contractor discovers that their joint control company has offered to give them a small ownership stake as an incentive. What should the contractor do?
Question 693 of 115
A contractor and owner dispute whether an item is a contract extra or part of the original scope. Which practice would best prevent this type of dispute?
Question 694 of 115
A contractor discovers mid-project that the owner's requested change will add cost and time to the schedule. What does the source text recommend the contractor do immediately?
Question 695 of 115
A contractor wins a monetary judgment in small claims court. Which of the following is a limitation unique to small claims court proceedings?
Question 696 of 115
A corporation is involved in a contract dispute and wants to represent itself. In which forum may it do so without hiring an attorney?
Question 697 of 115
Under what condition is an agreement resolving a dispute through a county-funded program enforceable in court?
Question 698 of 115
A contractor enters a county-funded dispute resolution process but later decides the process is not working. Can the contractor withdraw before a decision is reached?
Question 699 of 115
Before a dispute resolution proceeding begins, what must a funded program provide to parties intending to participate?
Question 700 of 115
A contractor fails to include the required CSLB disclosure statement in a home improvement contract as required by B&P Code Section 7030. What is the consequence?
Question 701 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7031, an unlicensed contractor sues a homeowner to collect payment for completed work. Which of the following best describes the likely outcome?
Question 702 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7031(b), what remedy does a homeowner have after paying an unlicensed contractor for completed work?
Question 703 of 115
A prime contractor receives a progress payment on Monday. By what day must the contractor pay the applicable subcontractors their share, absent a written agreement to the contrary?
Question 704 of 115
A prime contractor disputes $4,000 of a $10,000 progress payment owed to a subcontractor. What is the maximum amount the contractor may lawfully withhold from the subcontractor?
Question 705 of 115
A subcontractor does not receive a $5,000 payment that was due two months ago. What is the monthly penalty the contractor owes the subcontractor under B&P Code Section 7108.5?
Question 706 of 115
A licensed contractor is sued by a subcontractor for wrongfully withheld progress payments. If the subcontractor wins the lawsuit, who is responsible for attorney's fees and costs?
Question 707 of 115
An asbestos inspection contractor discovers asbestos and knows the required inspection report was requested by a lender as a loan condition. The contractor has a financial relationship with a remediation company. What must the contractor do?
Question 708 of 115
A contractor offers a prospective customer a gift card worth $20 to encourage signing a home improvement contract. Which of the following best describes this practice?
Question 709 of 115
A person accepts a false completion certificate knowing that the work has not been substantially finished, then uses it to obtain a loan. What is the minimum fine they may face?
Question 710 of 115
A contractor perpetrates a false completion certificate scheme to defraud a homeowner after a Governor-declared natural disaster. Beyond the standard misdemeanor penalties, what additional sanction may the court impose?
Question 711 of 115
A home improvement salesperson collects a payment from a homeowner but keeps it rather than turning it over to the employing contractor. This act is best classified as which of the following?
Question 712 of 115
A home improvement contractor employs a salesperson who uses a contract form that does not show the contractor's name. What is the legal consequence for using that form?
Question 713 of 115
A contractor signs a home improvement contract with a homeowner. Before any work begins, what must the contractor provide to the buyer?
Question 714 of 115
Which of the following is NOT required to appear on the first page of a home improvement contract?
Question 715 of 115
A home improvement contract requires a change order for additional work. When must the change order be signed to be valid?
Question 716 of 115
A contractor provides joint control on a home improvement project. What financial restriction applies to that contractor?
Question 717 of 115
A homeowner does not receive a 'Notice of Cancellation' with their home improvement contract. What is the buyer's remedy?
Question 718 of 115
Under a home improvement contract, what must the contractor furnish before receiving any further payment after a portion of the work is completed?
Question 719 of 115
A home improvement contract covers a project valued at $450. Is a written home improvement contract required under B&P Code Section 7159?
Question 720 of 115
In a swimming pool construction dispute, the court awards judgment to the homeowner. Who is responsible for paying the attorney's fees?
Question 721 of 115
A solar energy system disclosure document is required for a residential solar contract. Where must this document be placed within the contract?
Question 722 of 115
A solar energy contract is negotiated in Spanish using Spanish-language marketing materials. In what language must the contract and disclosure document be written?
Question 723 of 115
A homeowner cancels a home improvement contract three days after signing. How many days does the contractor have to return any payments made by the homeowner?
Question 724 of 115
A buyer cancels a home improvement contract and leaves delivered goods at her residence. The contractor fails to retrieve the goods within 20 days. What is the buyer's obligation regarding those goods?
Question 725 of 115
A contractor enters a home improvement contract with a 70-year-old homeowner negotiated at the homeowner's residence. Which cancellation notice is required?
Question 726 of 115
After a declared state of emergency, a contractor signs a contract to restore a homeowner's fire-damaged residence. Which cancellation notice must be included in the contract?
Question 727 of 115
A home improvement contract includes a progress payment schedule. What is the legal prohibition that must be disclosed in at least 12-point boldface type in that schedule section?
Question 728 of 115
A home improvement contract requires a change order for extra work. To be enforceable against the buyer, the change order must be signed by both parties at what point?
Question 729 of 115
Which item is NOT required to be identified in a change order to make it enforceable against the buyer?
Question 730 of 115
A contractor's home improvement contract includes a swimming pool installation. Beyond the standard project description, what additional item must be included for the pool?
Question 731 of 115
A home improvement contract's cancellation notice must be written in which language?
Question 732 of 115
A home improvement contract's Notice of Cancellation form must be provided in what form to be compliant?
Question 733 of 115
Which of the following insurance disclosures is a contractor permitted to include in a home improvement contract as an attachment rather than within the contract body?
Question 734 of 115
A homeowner contacts a contractor for a plumbing repair. The contractor completes the work for $680 and then asks for payment before leaving the job site. Has the contractor complied with California law for a service and repair contract?
Question 735 of 115
Under California law, which of the following does NOT qualify a contract as a service and repair contract?
Question 736 of 115
A contractor performing home improvement work on a disaster-damaged residence violates the downpayment rules as part of a scheme to defraud the owner. In addition to restitution, what is the maximum additional fine the court may impose?
Question 737 of 115
A home improvement contractor wants to accept payment from a lender before completing the work. Under what condition does California law allow this?
Question 738 of 115
What must a home improvement contract include if payments are scheduled before the work is completed?
Question 739 of 115
A buyer signed a service and repair contract three days ago for $720 in plumbing work. The contractor has already started work. The buyer is a senior citizen who now wants to cancel because she believes the price is too high. How many business days does she have to cancel?
Question 740 of 115
A change order for a home improvement project specifies additional work and its cost but omits the effect on the project completion date. Is this change order enforceable against the buyer?
Question 741 of 115
A contractor furnishes a qualifying performance and payment bond on a home improvement job. Which of the following requirements is the contractor still obligated to meet?
Question 742 of 115
A service and repair contractor advertises plumbing tune-ups without mentioning any additional fees. The contractor charges customers a $75 trip fee on arrival. Is this permissible?
Question 743 of 115
A licensee installs a fire alarm system for $480 and wants to use Section 7159.9's exemption from standard home improvement contract requirements. What must the contract or separate certification document include?
Question 744 of 115
A contractor completes a service and repair job and asks if the customer wants the replaced parts back. The customer says nothing and initials the checkbox. The contractor takes the parts. Was this proper?
Question 745 of 115
A salesperson's commission is written into a home improvement contract. How must the commission be paid as the project progresses?
Question 746 of 115
A contractor is found guilty of using false advertising to induce a homeowner to sign a home improvement contract. What is the minimum fine the contractor faces under B&P Code Section 7161?
Question 747 of 115
A licensed contractor defrauds a homeowner by misrepresenting repair costs after a Governor-declared state of emergency. In addition to restitution, what is the maximum additional fine the court may impose?
Question 748 of 115
A customer sues a contractor after being induced to sign a contract based on the contractor's knowingly false statements. Under B&P Code Section 7160, what penalty may the customer recover in addition to actual damages?
Question 749 of 115
A contractor's home improvement contract specifies a particular brand and model number of kitchen appliances. The contractor installs a different brand of equivalent value without telling the owner. Which of the following best describes the consequence?
Question 750 of 115
A homeowner wants a contractor to begin work on a home improvement project that requires a third-party loan. The third party has agreed to make the loan, but the buyer has not yet agreed to accept it. Which of the following actions is the contractor permitted to take?
Question 751 of 115
If a home improvement contract is unenforceable because the required loan conditions were not met, and the contractor delivered property to the buyer that cannot practically be returned, what must the contractor refund?
Question 752 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7163, a buyer may waive the loan-condition requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b). When is such a waiver valid?
Question 753 of 115
A single-family home construction contract under B&P Code Section 7164 must contain a notice near the signature lines stating what right the owner has?
Question 754 of 115
A swimming pool contractor wants to begin excavation before the buyer's loan cancellation period expires. Under B&P Code Section 7165, how many business days must pass after the buyer receives all required lender writings before the buyer can sign a request to begin construction?
Question 755 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7165, when a swimming pool is being financed by a third-party lender and excavation is complete, for how long must the lender's written offer of financing remain open?
Question 756 of 115
Under B&P Code Section 7166, to which of the following swimming pool construction projects do the home improvement contract requirements of Article 10 NOT apply?
Question 757 of 115
A service and repair contractor replaces a defective component in a customer's HVAC system. After the job is complete, which of the following obligations does the contractor have regarding the replaced part?
Question 758 of 115
A contractor inserts an arbitration clause in a residential contract that does not comply with B&P Code Section 7191. Who can the non-compliant provision be enforced against?
Question 759 of 115
During a home inspection, a home inspector notices yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing. What must the inspector include in the report?
Question 760 of 115
A homeowner wants to sue a home inspector for breach of duty based on a faulty home inspection report. What is the maximum time the homeowner has to file suit?
Question 761 of 115
A contract clause attempts to limit a home inspector's liability to the cost of the inspection report. What is the legal status of such a clause?
Question 762 of 115
After a blanket bond's approval is rescinded, which disclosure must a licensee add to all home improvement contracts?
Question 763 of 115
A contractor building a single-family residence for an owner who intends to occupy it for at least one year must provide a CGL insurance disclosure. When must this disclosure be provided?
Question 764 of 115
A specialty contractor is awarded a public works prime contract. Under what condition does the law permit this award?
Question 765 of 115
A contractor discovers that operator markings for underground utilities are no longer visible during excavation. What must the contractor do?
Question 766 of 115
How many calendar days is an Underground Service Alert ticket number valid before it must be revalidated?
Question 767 of 115
An excavator negligently violates Government Code Section 4216 but causes no pipeline damage. What is the maximum fine the excavator faces?
Question 768 of 115
A contractor knowingly and willfully damages a gas pipeline during excavation, causing toxic gas to escape. What is the maximum civil penalty the contractor faces?
Question 769 of 115
How far in advance must an excavator contact the regional notification center before beginning excavation, excluding emergencies?
Question 770 of 115
A subcontractor plans to excavate on a job site in California. Which of the following is required before the subcontractor begins digging?
Question 771 of 115
A contractor discovers what appear to be human remains at a construction site that is not a dedicated cemetery. What is the correct first action?
Question 772 of 115
After the county coroner determines that discovered remains are Native American, within how many hours must the coroner notify the Native American Heritage Commission?
Question 773 of 115
Which of the following penalties applies to a person who knowingly possesses Native American burial artifacts without legal authority?
Question 774 of 115
Which of the following parties is NOT exempt from contacting a regional notification center before excavating on private property?
Question 775 of 115
A well driller completing a new water well in California must submit a well completion report to which agency using which system?
Question 776 of 115
A C-57 licensed driller plans to rehabilitate an existing water well. Beyond statewide DWR Bulletin 74 standards, what additional step is required before work begins?
Question 777 of 115
An asbestos consultant has been found to have obtained certification under false pretenses. What action must the Division of Occupational Safety and Health take?
Question 778 of 115
A licensed contractor with no asbestos certification needs to take bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing material for bid preparation. What is the maximum number of samples allowed without certification?
Question 779 of 115
A building owner hires an asbestos consultant to inspect a building and also hires an asbestos abatement contractor for the same project. What financial restriction applies to the consultant?
Question 780 of 115
Under California law, asbestos abatement regulations apply only when the disturbed surface area of asbestos-containing material is at least how large?
Question 781 of 115
A licensed contractor performing asbestos-related work is asked to provide a professional asbestos risk assessment for a client. Which statement is correct?