Practice by Topic

A licensed contractor receives a CSLB citation for a serious violation. What is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed for that citation?

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?

A contractor's license is revoked by CSLB. Which of the following is NOT required before the license can be reinstated or reissued?

CSLB citations issued against a licensed contractor are disclosed to the public for how long after the date of compliance?

Starting July 1, 2026, what is the minimum civil penalty CSLB must impose for violations related to unlicensed contracting?

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?

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?

A contractor on probation violates one of the terms of their stay of suspension. What is the immediate consequence?

CSLB's SWIFT team visits a jobsite without any prior complaint. Which of the following actions is SWIFT authorized to take?

Under SB 779, how often may CSLB raise minimum fine amounts based on increases in the Consumer Price Index?

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?

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?

A contractor hires a salesperson to solicit home improvement contracts at homeowners' residences. What must the salesperson do before legally beginning this work?

Which of the following individuals is NOT required to register as a Home Improvement Salesperson with CSLB?

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?

A contractor employs an unregistered person to negotiate home improvement contracts. What is the contractor's exposure under B&P Code Section 7154?

A contractor's license is issued to a general partnership. One partner retires and leaves the business. What happens to the license?

Which form of business organization allows investors to participate in a partnership while limiting their personal liability to only their original investment?

A contractor forms a California LLC and prepares an operating agreement. Where must this agreement be filed?

A contractor wants to use CSLB's mandatory arbitration program to resolve a dispute. Which of the following would DISQUALIFY the contractor from participating?

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?

A contractor fails to file the Well Completion Report after finishing a monitoring well project. What are the consequences?

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?

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?

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?

Which agency requires applicants to submit fingerprints for criminal history background checks before a contractor's license is issued?

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?

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?

A well driller completing a new water well in California must submit a well completion report to which agency using which system?

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?

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?

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?

A board within DCA charges a fee for providing copies of its public records to a citizen. How must that fee be determined?

A board within DCA collects application fees it later determines were collected by mistake. What must happen to those fees?

A board within DCA wants to extend a license renewal date by eight months to distribute workload. Why would this extension be impermissible?

Under B&P Code Section 144, fingerprint submission by CSLB applicants allows the board to obtain criminal history from which sources?

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?

Under B&P Code Section 27, which type of personal information is a CSLB licensee's address of record allowed to be?

Under B&P Code Section 7.5, when may a board take disciplinary action against a licensee following a criminal conviction?

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?

Which of the following does the CSLB's internet license disclosure NOT include for licensees, per B&P Code Section 27?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

The Department of Consumer Affairs' mission includes partnering with which groups to combat fraud and enforce consumer protection laws?

Under B&P Code Section 30, which circumstance would prevent a licensing board from processing a contractor's initial license application?

Under B&P Code Section 9, how do division, chapter, and section headings affect the interpretation of code provisions?

A contractor's license has expired, but no successor has been appointed. How long may the current board member continue to hold office?

Under what conditions may the Governor remove a licensing board member without following the normal removal process?

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?

A licensing board wants to share a licensee's social security number with another state's licensing authority. Under what condition is this permitted?

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?

How many times per year must a licensing board within the Department of Consumer Affairs hold meetings, and where must those meetings be held?

A contractor fails to pay a state tax obligation. Which of the following consequences does the law authorize?

When a board enters into a contract with an expert consultant for enforcement-related testimony, which procurement law does NOT apply?

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?

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?

Which of the following information is a licensing board NOT required to report to the Franchise Tax Board about each licensee?

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?

What is the primary purpose for which licensing boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs are established?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A military spouse receives a temporary California license under Section 115.6. Which event will NOT cause the temporary license to expire?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following actions by a licensee is NOT considered a misdemeanor under B&P Code Section 119?

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?

A contractor withdraws their license application after it has been filed. What authority does the CSLB retain after the withdrawal?

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?

A military spouse is registered to practice under the California military license registration program. When does that registration automatically expire?

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?

What is the maximum fee a licensing board may charge for issuing a duplicate copy of a certificate of licensure?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

After a temporary restraining order is issued against a licensee, what must the board file within 30 days?

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?

Under what narrow circumstance may a court issue a temporary restraining order against a licensee WITHOUT prior notice to that licensee?

A board issues a citation to a contractor for violating a licensing regulation. Which of the following must the citation include?

When is it appropriate for a citation issued under the Section 125.9 citation system to include an order of abatement?

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?

A contractor receives a citation with an administrative fine. Within how many days must the contractor request a hearing to contest the violation?

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?

What is the maximum administrative fine a licensing board may assess per inspection or investigation of a violation?

A contractor pays an administrative fine in full to resolve a citation. How must this resolution be represented for purposes of public disclosure?

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?

Which of the following cash sales of equipment to an unlicensed contractor is EXEMPT from criminal liability under B&P Code Section 128?

A licensed contractor fails to notify CSLB of a new mailing address. Within how many days after the change was the notification required?

A contractor fails to pay investigative costs assessed under B&P Code Section 140. What may the board do?

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?

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?

A CSLB member has just completed two consecutive full terms. Which of the following is TRUE regarding further service?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following does NOT describe a purpose of the Consumer Affairs Act as declared by the Legislature?

Under the Consumer Affairs Act, which of the following entities qualifies as a 'consumer'?

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?

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?

Which of the following is a power expressly granted to the Director of Consumer Affairs under the Consumer Affairs Act?

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?

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?

When a board within the DCA proposes to amend its existing mandatory continuing education program, what must the board ensure?

A board's mandatory continuing education program accepts hours earned out of state. What must the board verify before granting credit for those hours?

Which fund within the Professions and Vocations Fund is specifically named to hold revenues from contractor licensing fees?

A board within DCA seeks to charge $3 per document for certifying copies of records in its custody. Is this permissible under the law?

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?

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?

Which of the following duties may NOT be delegated solely to a public member of a licensing board?

A holder of an inactive contractor license wants to restore it to active status. Which requirement does the law impose?

A contractor's license is placed in retired status. How often must the holder renew that retired license?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following BEST describes the continuing education requirement for renewing a license held in inactive status?

The Dispute Resolution Advisory Council consists of seven members. How many of those members must be appointed by the Governor?

Which of the following activities is a public board member PERMITTED to perform under state law?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for denying a contractor's license application under B&P Code Section 475?

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?

How long must a licensing board retain application forms and supporting documents after they are submitted?

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?

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?

What is the maximum amount that can be distributed per court filing fee for support of county dispute resolution programs?

How often must county-funded dispute resolution programs provide statistical data to the county?

What is the maximum percentage of a program's approved estimated cost that a county may fund under the county dispute resolution chapter?

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?

When a county wants to change its distribution amount from superior court filing fees for dispute resolution programs, when may that change take effect?

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?

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?

After a license applicant requests a hearing following denial, within how many days must the board conduct that hearing?

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?

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?

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?

Under what circumstance may a board deny a license application WITHOUT holding a hearing?

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?

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?

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?

A board suspends a contractor's license. Which of the following must the board send to the former licensee at the time of suspension?

A board can suspend a contractor's license for failure to comply with a child support order. Under which code does this authority arise?

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?

Which of the following licensing entities is expressly exempt from the rehabilitation criteria requirements of B&P Code Section 482?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following entities is specifically EXCLUDED from the definition of 'state governmental licensing entity' under B&P Code Section 494.5?

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?

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?

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?

Under B&P Code Section 494.6, which of the following actions does NOT expose an employer to license suspension or revocation?

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?

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?

When an administrative law judge sits alone on a delegated petition for an interim order, when does the judge's decision become final?

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?

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?

What is the highest priority for the Contractors State License Board when exercising its licensing and disciplinary functions?

How many members constitute a quorum at a CSLB board meeting?

How many total members does the Contractors State License Board consist of?

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?

Which of the following individuals would be disqualified from serving as a public member of the CSLB board?

A contractor member of the CSLB board retires from active contracting work mid-term. What does the law require?

When a vacancy arises on the CSLB board due to the expiration of a contractor member's term, who must fill that seat?

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?

How often is the CSLB board required to hold regularly scheduled meetings?

Under what circumstances may a special meeting of the CSLB board be called without waiting for the next scheduled quarterly meeting?

A CSLB board member is removed mid-term for misconduct. How long is the replacement member's appointment?

Which of the following individuals would NOT meet the minimum qualifications to serve as a contractor member of the CSLB board?

Who has authority to remove a member of the CSLB board for neglect of duty?

The CSLB board wants to adopt new rules to streamline the license application process. Which procedural requirement must the board follow?

A contractor serving on the CSLB board lets their contractor's license expire during their term. Which statement best describes the legal consequence?

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?

Which of the following persons employed by the CSLB has the full authority of a peace officer while investigating violations of contractor licensing laws?

The CSLB board has set a goal for completing the investigation of most complaints. What is that target timeframe?

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?

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?

The CSLB board disagrees with a decision made by the Registrar in a disciplinary proceeding. What authority does the board have?

Under B&P Code Section 7026, which of the following activities would NOT be considered contracting work requiring a license?

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?

A mobilehome manufacturer performs onsite construction and alterations to a mobilehome pursuant to specialized plans. Must the manufacturer hold a contractor's license?

Which of the following persons is specifically defined as a 'qualifying individual' under B&P Code Section 7025?

The CSLB board is authorized to contract with outside licensed professionals for which of the following purposes?

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?

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?

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?

The CSLB must report complaint statistics to the Legislature no later than what date each year?

An unlicensed person wants to advertise for construction work. Under what condition may they legally do so?

A contractor is convicted for the first time of engaging in construction without a license. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed?

What is the penalty range for an unlicensed person who willfully uses a fraudulent contractor's license number with intent to defraud?

An unlicensed contractor is convicted for the second time of operating without a license. What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence, absent unusual circumstances?

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?

Who may seek an injunction against a person who continues to act as an unlicensed contractor, without being required to prove irreparable injury?

How quickly must the CSLB Registrar notify a public entity after learning the entity intends to award a contract to an unlicensed contractor?

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?

A contractor is convicted of performing asbestos-related work without the required certification for the second time. Which penalty is mandatory?

When may an owner-builder legally install a fire protection system in a single-family dwelling without holding a fire protection contractor classification?

How long does the statute of limitations allow for filing charges against an unlicensed contractor for engaging in business without a license?

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?

A landscape contractor with a C-27 license wants to include a swimming pool in a project. Which of the following statements is correct?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Under B&P Code Section 7028.9, what is the latest a citation may be issued after the underlying act or omission occurred?

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?

Which of the following actions does B&P Code Section 7028.13 expressly prohibit the registrar from delegating or assigning?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following work activities is NOT exempt from CSLB licensing requirements under the contractor license law?

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?

Which of the following entities is exempt from CSLB licensing requirements when acting within its official capacity?

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?

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?

Which of the following persons is NOT exempt from CSLB contractor licensing requirements?

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?

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?

Which of the following projects would a residential remodeling contractor (B-2) be prohibited from contracting for, even with an appropriately licensed subcontractor?

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?

How many unrelated building trades or crafts must a single contract include for a residential remodeling (B-2) contractor to legally take that contract?

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?

Which contractor classification must be used for a project involving the installation of carpet, linoleum, and resilient floor covering?

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?

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?

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?

A contractor applying for an additional license classification is required to pay which of the following fees?

A corporation applying for a contractor's license is required to provide which of the following to the CSLB?

Which of the following installation activities would exempt a person from the contractor licensing requirements of Business and Professions Code Chapter 9?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Under what circumstance may the registrar waive the trade examination for a qualifying individual under B&P Code Section 7065.1?

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?

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?

Which of the following application types does NOT require signatures from both the applicant and the person qualifying on behalf of the firm?

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?

Which entity type may use a responsible managing manager (RMM) to qualify for a contractor's license?

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?

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)?

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?

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?

An applicant whose license was denied reapplies the following month. What must the board inform the applicant of when denying a license application?

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?

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?

A contractor's license is revoked. What process must the contractor follow to practice again?

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?

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?

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?

A licensee receives an unsatisfied final judgment but fails to notify the CSLB registrar in writing. When does the license become automatically suspended?

A licensee was convicted of a felony. Within how many days must the licensee report this conviction to the CSLB registrar in writing?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Under what circumstances may a CSLB license number be reassigned to a different individual under B&P Code Section 7075.1?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A licensed partnership dissolves but the remaining partners fail to notify the CSLB registrar in writing. When is the license canceled?

A licensed partnership has only one limited partner, who dies. What must happen to keep the partnership license active?

A joint venture license must be canceled when which of the following events occurs?

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?