CA Contractor's Law and Business Test 4
A general contractor who is doing asbestos-related work that involves 100 square feet or more must register with: Click here to select answer A. DOSH. Click here to select answer B. EPA. Click here to select answer C. Fed/OSHA. Click here to select answer D. Registrar of Contractors.
A
A payment bond would be posted by the: Click here to select answer A. prime contractor or property owner. Click here to select answer B. prime contractor or subcontractor. Click here to select answer C. subcontractor or material supplier. Click here to select answer D. property owner or material supplier.
A
According to the federal TRUTH in LENDING ACT, when there is a third-party lender the home improvement contract is unenforceable against the buyer if the: Click here to select answer A. buyer rescinds the loan within 3 business days. Click here to select answer B. funding is provided by a government loan or grant. Click here to select answer C. home improvement contract is sold by a salesperson. Click here to select answer D. owner decides that a competing contractor will finish the remaining work for less than the amount stated in the contract.
A
At what rate must employees be paid if working a 40-hour week that includes work on a Sunday? Click here to select answer A. regular time Click here to select answer B. time and a half Click here to select answer C. double time Click here to select answer D. triple time
A
Can private contracts also simply decide to require prevailing wage at their discretion, even if the state does not require they do so? Click here to select answer A. Yes, private contracts can require prevailing wages. Click here to select answer B. No, private contracts cannot require prevailing wages. Click here to select answer C. Only under rare situations will the State of Califorina allow private contracts to require prevailing wages. Click here to select answer D. It is illegal for private contracts to require prevailing wage.
A
Direct costs consist of: Click here to select answer A. direct labor, direct labor burden, direct materials and other direct costs. Click here to select answer B. profit. Click here to select answer C. assets and liabilities. Click here to select answer D. labor and labor burden.
A
Direct labor burden is comprised of: Click here to select answer A. cost of payroll taxes, insurance and benefits. Click here to select answer B. cost for labor and payroll taxes. Click here to select answer C. expenses charged to overhead. Click here to select answer D. payroll expenses.
A
How can a new employee learn about the safety record of a company? Click here to select answer A. The employer must post a summary record of job-related injuries and illnesses once a year. Click here to select answer B. View a Cal/OSHA safety video tape. Click here to select answer C. Call the Cal/OSHA consultant services. Click here to select answer D. None of the above.
A
If an employee is 20 minutes late for work, the employer may: Click here to select answer A. deduct a half hour's wage Click here to select answer B. deduct an hour's wage Click here to select answer C. deduct for 20 minutes only Click here to select answer D. not deduct from wages
A
If an employee is fired as a result of a garnishment, he must notify __________ within _____ days, if he intends to file a claim disputing lost wages following the firing. Click here to select answer A. employer ... 30 Click here to select answer B. employer ... 60 Click here to select answer C. Labor Commissioner ... 30 Click here to select answer D. Labor Commissioner ... 60
A
If retention is withheld until substantial completion of the entire job, the subs who worked on the early stages of the project can be put at a financial disadvantage. What is the best way to remedy this situation? Click here to select answer A. Tie the release of proportional retentions to the completion of the sub's work rather than the entire job. Click here to select answer B. Pay the subs when they finish, no matter what. Click here to select answer C. Contact the owner immediately. Click here to select answer D. None of the above.
A
If you notice that the plans do not specify a fireproof door where one is required, you should: Click here to select answer A. report it to the architect Click here to select answer B. talk to the owner Click here to select answer C. fix it yourself Click here to select answer D. install the door and bill the client
A
On a job site, a Cal/OSHA inspector discovers that a piece of equipment does not comply with a new safety standard. A temporary variance may be granted if the equipment: Click here to select answer A. is new and requires extra time to be brought into compliance. Click here to select answer B. is old but had a good safety record in the past. Click here to select answer C. will be replaced within one year. Click here to select answer D. can be recycled.
A
On a small job, what is the best way to make an efficient schedule? Click here to select answer A. bar chart Click here to select answer B. critical path method (CPM) Click here to select answer C. talk to suppliers to arrange around their schedules Click here to select answer D. talk to subs to arrange around their schedules
A
The Mechanics Lien Warning is for the protection of: Click here to select answer A. the owner. Click here to select answer B. the contractor. Click here to select answer C. the contractor's employees. Click here to select answer D. all of the above.
A
The minimum fine for unlawful asbestos removal is: Click here to select answer A. $1,000 Click here to select answer B. $3,000 Click here to select answer C. $5,000 Click here to select answer D. $7,000
A
To prevent cash flow problems at the end of a construction project, the contractor should: Click here to select answer A. obtain a line of credit from a bank. Click here to select answer B. order all materials before beginning work. Click here to select answer C. seriously consider changing the payment schedule. Click here to select answer D. ask the owner to make payments before they are due.
A
What information must be included in a Stop Notice? Click here to select answer A. the kind of labor, services, equipment, or materials furnished or agreed to be furnished. Click here to select answer B. the construction loan terms, interest rate, and deadline for project completion. Click here to select answer C. the type of zoning, setback, and lot coverage limitations on the permit. Click here to select answer D. the type of asbestos, tonic fumes, or hazardous materials found.
A
What is the best time to talk to a client about liens and stop notices? Click here to select answer A. before the job starts Click here to select answer B. 10 days after the job starts Click here to select answer C. 20 days after the job starts Click here to select answer D. 30 days after the job starts
A
What is the maximum penalty for contracting with an inactive, suspended or expired licensed? Click here to select answer A. revocation of license. Click here to select answer B. one-year license suspension Click here to select answer C. fine and license suspension for up to one year Click here to select answer D. suspension of license for five days or more
A
What should construction employees wear when working at night? Click here to select answer A. bright-colored vests Click here to select answer B. dark-colored jackets Click here to select answer C. light sticks on strings around their necks Click here to select answer D. night vision goggles
A
When a contractor is bidding a job, which of the following is the biggest risk factor? Click here to select answer A. owner's financial stability Click here to select answer B. change orders Click here to select answer C. small extras Click here to select answer D. finding subs
A
When can a contractor accept a job where the owner does not have a pre-approved loan? Click here to select answer A. When there is an emergency situation and the owner has a high income and good credit. Click here to select answer B. When the owner has bad credit. Click here to select answer C. When the owner has an amount in the bank equal to the contract cost. Click here to select answer D. When the owner seems kind and has an honest reputation.
A
When it comes to liens: Click here to select answer A. the owner is responsible for paying for the work of improvement. Click here to select answer B. subcontractors cannot file a lien. Click here to select answer C. you can file a lien at any time. Click here to select answer D. suppliers cannot file a lien.
A
When preparing a cost estimate, which of the following could NOT be determined without visiting the site? Click here to select answer A. location of the electrical source Click here to select answer B. measurements of the walls and ceiling Click here to select answer C. what materials are needed Click here to select answer D. which subcontractors to use for the job
A
When should an employer provide information on safety procedures? Click here to select answer A. When a new employee is hired. Click here to select answer B. Within 30 days of hiring. Click here to select answer C. If safety procedures are not covered in Cal/OSHA publications. Click here to select answer D. Every 30 days at meetings conducted by supervisors.
A
Where can workers obtain the name of the employer's current workers' compensation insurance carrier? Click here to select answer A. From the notice that must be posted conspicuously in a location frequented by employees. Click here to select answer B. From the notice printed on every paycheck. Click here to select answer C. Only if the employer chooses to disclose the name of the carrier. Click here to select answer D. By phoning the employer's insurance agent.
A
Where would a contractor go to verify that building permits were issued for all construction work done on a house? Click here to select answer A. agency that granted initial permit Click here to select answer B. State Department of Housing Click here to select answer C. OSHA Click here to select answer D. County Recorder's office
A
Which of the following are the best examples of fixed costs? Click here to select answer A. rent, truck payment, insurance Click here to select answer B. advertising, office supplies, equipment maintenance Click here to select answer C. mortgage, fuel, utilities Click here to select answer D. rent, utilities, equipment maintenance
A
Which of the following is a true statement about payroll taxes? Click here to select answer A. All wages are subject to taxation. Click here to select answer B. Bartered goods are not subject to taxes. Click here to select answer C. Bonuses are not subject to taxes. Click here to select answer D. Payroll taxes must be paid only once a year.
A
Which of the following is least important in preparing a bid for a home construction project? Click here to select answer A. cost of permits Click here to select answer B. cost of materials Click here to select answer C. cost of labor Click here to select answer D. overhead and profit
A
Who is responsible for having the job ready for the inspector? Click here to select answer A. contractor Click here to select answer B. owner Click here to select answer C. architect Click here to select answer D. foreman
A
Why would there be a difference between the actual inventory and the inventory shown on paper? Click here to select answer A. It is a common occurrence because of factors such as theft, natural loss, and mistakes. Click here to select answer B. You always underestimate what you have in inventory. Click here to select answer C. You calculated what you have in inventory by subtracting only what goes into the finished product. Click here to select answer D. There never is a substantial difference.
A
You sign a contract that includes fixing the hinges of a home owner's door. After finishing the work, the owner complains that you did not remove the dog scratches from the door's finish. Which is the best way to avoid a dispute or lawsuit? Click here to select answer A. Be very specific about the work to be done: Review the contract and specifications line-by-line with the owner. Click here to select answer B. Write a change order. Click here to select answer C. Schedule an on-site meeting with the owner. Click here to select answer D. Have an attorney explain the job description to the owner.
A
A contractor must pay a dump truck carrier for all transportation charges: Click here to select answer A. immediately. Click here to select answer B. by the 20th day following the last day of the month in which the transportation was performed. Click here to select answer C. within 30 days following the last day of the month in which the transportation was performed. Click here to select answer D. within 10 days after the transportation was performed.
B
A contractor sues an owner for refusing to make final payment after the job was completed. The owner is demanding changes. What could the contractor have done to prevent the lawsuit? Click here to select answer A. The contractor could have asked the workers to testify. Click here to select answer B. The contractor could have walked the job with the owner and had the owner sign a job completion form. Click here to select answer C. The contractor could have just walked the job with the owner. Click here to select answer D. All of the above.
B
A private contract is still subject to prevailing wage when one of the following situations applies when more than _____% assignable square footage is leased by a public entity. Click here to select answer A. 25 Click here to select answer B. 50 Click here to select answer C. 60 Click here to select answer D. 75
B
Contractors should keep good business records: Click here to select answer A. for insurance purposes. Click here to select answer B. to determine if the business is making a profit. Click here to select answer C. to monitor the change in costs over a five-year period. Click here to select answer D. in case the IRS audits them.
B
How could a cash flow problem best be prevented? Click here to select answer A. Contract should specify 10% down and 80% along the way with a 10% retention. Click here to select answer B. Each payment should relate to a definite stage of the project. Click here to select answer C. Owner should pay in full at the start of the job. Click here to select answer D. Owner should pay 50% of total contract at start of the job.
B
How many employees must an employer have before he must apply for workers compensation insurance? Click here to select answer A. 0 Click here to select answer B. 1 or more Click here to select answer C. 2 or more Click here to select answer D. 3 or more
B
How much can a contractor raise his prices during a declared state of emergency and not be guilty of price-gouging? Click here to select answer A. 5% Click here to select answer B. 10% Click here to select answer C. 15% Click here to select answer D. 20%
B
If you find that you are not getting work because your bids are too high, you should try: Click here to select answer A. using a standard 10% overhead figure Click here to select answer B. lowering your fixed expenses Click here to select answer C. hiring lower wage employees Click here to select answer D. working for time and materials
B
On a large job, what is the best way to make an efficient schedule? Click here to select answer A. bar chart Click here to select answer B. critical path method (CPM) Click here to select answer C. follow your punch list Click here to select answer D. any of the above
B
Records of accidents and injuries are kept: Click here to select answer A. for the exclusive benefit of employees Click here to select answer B. to help determine the causes of accidents and injuries Click here to select answer C. to show the insurance adjuster Click here to select answer D. to show the clients you are responsible
B
The best two methods of keeping track of job expenses are: Click here to select answer A. general ledger and payroll journal Click here to select answer B. payroll journal and expense journal Click here to select answer C. expense journal and general ledger Click here to select answer D. general journal and general ledger
B
The costs of running your business, including office expenses, etc. is called: Click here to select answer A. direct costs. Click here to select answer B. overhead. Click here to select answer C. a liability. Click here to select answer D. accrual method.
B
The prime contractor must pay the subcontractor within how many days after receiving a progress payment? Click here to select answer A. 3 days Click here to select answer B. 7 days Click here to select answer C. 15 days Click here to select answer D. 30 days
B
The purpose of a specification sheet attached to a set of plans is to: Click here to select answer A. show alternative plan views. Click here to select answer B. provide details that are not on the plans. Click here to select answer C. list work assignments. Click here to select answer D. list specific dates of completion.
B
What is the biggest problem facing new contractors when trying to obtain a "Performance" or "Bid" bond Click here to select answer A. they don't have a broker Click here to select answer B. no prior track record Click here to select answer C. poor credit Click here to select answer D. none of the above
B
What must licensed plumbing, electrical sign, and well drilling contractors have displayed on both sides of their commercial vehicles? Click here to select answer A. name, business address, phone number, and contractor's license number Click here to select answer B. name, business address, and contractor's license number Click here to select answer C. name and contractor's license number only Click here to select answer D. nothing
B
When a dispute over an alleged violation is referred to arbitration, the CSLB Registrar looks for: Click here to select answer A. licensee has 2 or less violations in past 10 years. Click here to select answer B. license in good standing at time of alleged violation. Click here to select answer C. all parties have agreed to private arbitration. Click here to select answer D. amount of damage is over $50,000.
B
When an employee who is not hired for a specified period quits, the employee must be paid: Click here to select answer A. within 5 days of quitting. Click here to select answer B. within 72 hours of quitting. Click here to select answer C. half immediately with the balance due within 30 days. Click here to select answer D. immediately.
B
When demolishing a three-story structure, which agency would you contact first? Click here to select answer A. state Click here to select answer B. local building department Click here to select answer C. county Click here to select answer D. national
B
When is a worker considered an employee rather than an independent contractor? Click here to select answer A. When the employer has the right to tell the worker to do certain work. Click here to select answer B. When the employer has direct control over the work being performed. Click here to select answer C. When the worker can make a profit or loss on the work. Click here to select answer D. When the worker doesn't set his own hours.
B
Which agency would you contact when changing the location of a driveway on private property? Click here to select answer A. state Click here to select answer B. local building department Click here to select answer C. county Click here to select answer D. national
B
Which of the following is an asset on a Balance Sheet? Click here to select answer A. income. Click here to select answer B. Accounts Receivable. Click here to select answer C. Accounts Payable. Click here to select answer D. equity.
B
Which of the following is the most important factor with respect to a schedule of payments? Click here to select answer A. date Click here to select answer B. amount Click here to select answer C. keeping lender informed of job progress Click here to select answer D. phase
B
Which of the following jobs does not require a contractor's license? Click here to select answer A. building a six-foot high fence Click here to select answer B. construction of an oil derrick Click here to select answer C. painting the interior or exterior of a building Click here to select answer D. installing a French door
B
Why should a contractor visit the work site frequently? Click here to select answer A. To know when to schedule final payment. Click here to select answer B. To keep the subcontractors informed of the job's progress and to check on what materials must be ordered for the next phase of construction. Click here to select answer C. To know when to schedule float time. Click here to select answer D. To know the approximate final cost.
B
You have determined that the job you are working on involves asbestos. What should you do? Click here to select answer A. File for an Asbestos Abatement certificate. Click here to select answer B. Stop work immediately. Click here to select answer C. Register with DOSH. Click here to select answer D. Remove any asbestos and keep working.
B
_________ are changes to contract document made during the bidding process period. Click here to select answer A. Alternatives Click here to select answer B. Addenda Click here to select answer C. Allowances Click here to select answer D. All of the above.
B
A completion date for a home improvement contract is enforceable only when it is written: Click here to select answer A. regardless of labor availability. Click here to select answer B. regardless of material availability. Click here to select answer C. and is reasonable to all parties to the contract. Click here to select answer D. without regard for conditions that might prevail.
C
A general contractor with a general building license wants to form a corporation with two specialty contractors - one has a C-10 license and the other a C-36. The new corporation should: Click here to select answer A. be licensed in the general building classification only. Click here to select answer B. be licensed in the C-10 and C-36 classifications only. Click here to select answer C. be licensed in all three license classifications. Click here to select answer D. obtain a special license from the CSLB.
C
A licensed contractor wants to work with a person who is not licensed. Of the following, which is a legal alternative? Click here to select answer A. They could work as partners if the licensed contractor signs all of the contracts. Click here to select answer B. They should apply for a sole proprietorship contractor's license. Click here to select answer C. They could form a corporation and obtain a corporate contractor's license. Click here to select answer D. They could obtain a joint venture contractor's license.
C
An individual who meets certain conditions may serve as the qualifier for up to _____ firms in any one-year period. Click here to select answer A. one Click here to select answer B. two Click here to select answer C. three Click here to select answer D. four
C
By law, the maximum hours in a day a minor may work is: Click here to select answer A. 6 Click here to select answer B. 7 Click here to select answer C. 8 Click here to select answer D. 9
C
Every original license, except an additional classification issued shall be a probationary license until: Click here to select answer A. the license is renewed Click here to select answer B. information is brought to the attention of the registrar, during such probationary period, regarding any act or omission of the licensee constituting grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of an application or license. Click here to select answer C. A & B Click here to select answer D. None of the above.
C
Form I-9 must be completed by all employees, including U.S. citizens. When must an employer complete form I-9? Click here to select answer A. when they apply for the job Click here to select answer B. the first day they start work Click here to select answer C. within 3 business days of the date of hire Click here to select answer D. within 30 business days of the date of hire
C
Good cash flow is achieved when: Click here to select answer A. current assets equal current liabilities. Click here to select answer B. total liabilities are less than total assets. Click here to select answer C. current liabilities are less than current assets. Click here to select answer D. total income equals total expenses.
C
In Small Claims Court, if you want to be represented by an attorney (lawyer): Click here to select answer A. the attorney must remain quiet except when consulting. Click here to select answer B. you are limited to one attorney. Click here to select answer C. you cannot consult with attorney in Small Claims Court. Click here to select answer D. the attorney is limited to 10 minutes of bench time
C
Is Form 1099-MISC required for a corporation that provided $600 in services as an independent contractor during the calendar year? Click here to select answer A. Yes. A 1099 is required because the corporation is an independent contractor that was paid $600 or more. Click here to select answer B. No. A 1099 is not required unless an independent contractor is paid over $1,000 in a calendar year. Click here to select answer C. No. A 1099 is not required for a corporation. Click here to select answer D. Yes. A 1099 is required for individuals and corporations.
C
Is the Form 1099-MISC required for a corporation that provided $600 in services as an independent contractor during the calendar year? Click here to select answer A. Yes. Form 1099-MISC is required because the corporation is an independent contractor that was paid $500 or more. Click here to select answer B. No. Form 1099-MISC is not required unless an independent contractor is paid over $1,000 in a calendar year. Click here to select answer C. No. Form 1099-MISC is not required for corporations with certain exceptions. Click here to select answer D. Yes. Form 1099-MISC is required for all individuals, partnerships, and corporations that provided services as an independent contractor during the calendar year.
C
Prior to signing a home improvement contract, the homeowner must be informed of the: Click here to select answer A. contractor's references. Click here to select answer B. number of subcontractors on the job. Click here to select answer C. contractor's name, address, and license number. Click here to select answer D. amount of money the contractor has allowed for overhead.
C
What is a likely penalty for contracting for jobs with an inactive license? Click here to select answer A. permanent revocation of license Click here to select answer B. fine, one-year license suspension, and a minimum of six months in jail Click here to select answer C. fine and/or license suspension for up to one year Click here to select answer D. temporary suspension of license only
C
What is the best method of adjusting inventory in the general ledger? Click here to select answer A. adding new purchases Click here to select answer B. averaging last year's inventory Click here to select answer C. counting the existing inventory Click here to select answer D. subtracting what you have used
C
What is the name of the form that notifies people that there is a pending lawsuit? Click here to select answer A. Lien Foreclosure Action Click here to select answer B. Claim of Lien Click here to select answer C. Lis Pendens Click here to select answer D. Mechanics Lien
C
What precautions must the contractor take with hazardous substances? Click here to select answer A. Each employee must sign a sheet stating that he or she understands the safety and health risks. Click here to select answer B. You must hang a safety poster in an area near the time clock. Click here to select answer C. The contractor must adopt a Code of Safe Practices that relates to work at each job site. Click here to select answer D. You should make every employee wear a dust mask.
C
When in doubt about if you should be paying prevailing wage, ask the _____________________. Click here to select answer A. Contractors State License Board Click here to select answer B. Building Code Offical Click here to select answer C. California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Click here to select answer D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C
When putting together a basic insurance package that meets your construction company's needs, which would not be considered? Click here to select answer A. property insurance Click here to select answer B. liability insurance Click here to select answer C. umbrella policy Click here to select answer D. workers' compensation policy
C
Which of the following must be included in a home improvement contract? Click here to select answer A. permit number Click here to select answer B. license bond number Click here to select answer C. approximate starting and completion dates Click here to select answer D. local building department requirements
C
Which of the following statements about the State safety code is correct? Click here to select answer A. It is a complete code that adopts portions of local codes. Click here to select answer B. It is a complete code that adopts all local codes. Click here to select answer C. Several state agencies are involved with regulation of the code. Click here to select answer D. It is the only code you must consult.
C
Your workers' comp insurance policy lapsed two weeks ago. You mailed the check yesterday, and today one of your employees is injured on the job. Which of the following statements is true? Click here to select answer A. You are covered because you mailed a check. Click here to select answer B. You are covered because the injury occurred within 30 days of the lapse of coverage. Click here to select answer C. You are not covered because the policy lapsed. Click here to select answer D. You are not covered because the injury occurred after the two-week grace period.
C
A bookkeeper for a construction company sends out invoices once a month. How should the company file its copy of each invoice? Click here to select answer A. accounts payable Click here to select answer B. notes payable Click here to select answer C. operating profit Click here to select answer D. accounts receivable
D
A contractor who discovers an error after submitting a bid on a public works project should: Click here to select answer A. do any work not covered in the bid and bill on a time-and-material basis. Click here to select answer B. request that the public entity execute a change order after the bid is accepted. Click here to select answer C. give the public entity written notice that the bid is withdrawn within ten working days after opening of the bids. Click here to select answer D. give the public entity written notice of the mistake within five working days after opening of the bids.
D
A schedule of payments in a home improvement contract must include which of the following details? Click here to select answer A. amount of each payment as a sum in dollars and cents Click here to select answer B. specific reference to the amount of work and services to be performed Click here to select answer C. specific reference to the materials and equipment to be supplied Click here to select answer D. all of the above
D
A small contractor with no employees is working out of his garage. Which of the following types of insurance is not necessary at this time? Click here to select answer A. property damage Click here to select answer B. general liability Click here to select answer C. commercial vehicle Click here to select answer D. workers' comp
D
A time card includes the day and hours the person worked, as well as: Click here to select answer A. the hourly wage Click here to select answer B. the location of the job Click here to select answer C. the employees date of birth Click here to select answer D. a description of the work
D
All contractors working on a public works project MUST be registered with Click here to select answer A. County Recorder's Office Click here to select answer B. Department of Consumer Affairs Click here to select answer C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Click here to select answer D. Department of Industrial Relations
D
Direct costs consist of: Click here to select answer A. direct labor, direct labor burden, direct materials and other direct costs. Click here to select answer B. profit. Click here to select answer C. assets and liabilities. Click here to select answer D. labor and labor burden.
D
Equity is: Click here to select answer A. liabilities plus net worth. Click here to select answer B. current assets plus fixed assets. Click here to select answer C. fixed assets less current assets. Click here to select answer D. total assets less total liabilities.
D
Federal regulations on overtime apply to: Click here to select answer A. piece work Click here to select answer B. hourly employees Click here to select answer C. salaried employees Click here to select answer D. all of the above
D
If a contractor includes a provision for private arbitration in a printed contract, it must be set out in at least: Click here to select answer A. 8-point roman boldface type or in contrasting red print in at least 8-point boldface type. Click here to select answer B. 8-point roman boldface type in black print. Click here to select answer C. 10-point italic boldface type in red print. Click here to select answer D. 10-point roman boldface type or in contrasting red print in at least 8-point boldface type.
D
Insurance Requirements for Public Works projects, the insurance must provide: Click here to select answer A. Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor of the State of California and Employers Liability Insurance Click here to select answer B. Commercial general liability coverage Click here to select answer C. Automobile Liability for all owned and non-owned and hired automobiles Click here to select answer D. All of the above.
D
Of the following, who may file a mechanics' lien? Click here to select answer A. manufacturers of construction materials and subcontractors Click here to select answer B. manufacturers of construction materials and clients Click here to select answer C. clients and subcontractors Click here to select answer D. architects and subcontractors
D
What is a qualifier called if he/she is a RME? Click here to select answer A. Qualifying Owner Click here to select answer B. Qualifying Partner Click here to select answer C. Qualifying Officer Click here to select answer D. Qualifying Employee
D
What is the maximum penalty for a contractor convicted of price-gouging during a declared state of emergency? Click here to select answer A. permanent license revocation by CSLB Click here to select answer B. $10,000 fine Click here to select answer C. 1 year in jail Click here to select answer D. all of the above
D
Which of the following components of a bid would be considered non-productive? Click here to select answer A. equipment purchased for job Click here to select answer B. surface preparation for painting Click here to select answer C. equipment rental Click here to select answer D. travel time
D
Which of the following is not a misdemeanor? Click here to select answer A. A home improvement salesperson failed to disclose the name of the contractor on a home improvement contract form. Click here to select answer B. A home improvement salesperson gave a homeowner $20 for each new customer the homeowner referred to the salesperson. Click here to select answer C. A home improvement salesperson failed to give the contractor a $50 down payment the salesperson received from the customer. Click here to select answer D. A home improvement salesperson gave a prospective customer an unconditional gift valued at $5 as part of a sales promotion.
D
Which of the following is/are grounds for a disciplinary action? Click here to select answer A. Failure to provide the owner with a Mechanics Lien Warning. Click here to select answer B. Failure to pay employees after receiving payment from the owner. Click here to select answer C. Failure to complete a project for the price stated in the contract. Click here to select answer D. All of the above.
D
Who is the overall responsible party for work contracted? Click here to select answer A. Direct Contractor Click here to select answer B. Original Contractor Click here to select answer C. Prime Contractor Click here to select answer D. All of the above.
D
