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2025 - 2026 CSLB CONTRACTOR'S LAW PRACTICE TEST
PART 2 |ACTUAL EXAM|100% VERIFIED|A+GRADE
When should you let your attorney see a construction contract? A. Before you let the client see the contract B. After the contract is prepared but before you sign it C. After the building permit is obtained D. After the contract is signed by you and the client - Correct answer-B. After thecontract is prepared but before you sign it Which is the most correct statement as to what must be included in every home improvement contract? A. Notice of right to cancel B. Contractor's license number C. Truth-in-lending notice D. Name of the project - Correct answer-B. Contractor's license number Which is NOT required on a home improvement contract? A. A notice, in at least 10 point print, in close proximity to the signature, and a statement that the owner has a right to require a performance and payment bond
B. The name and home address of all the personnel listed on the license C. An approximate date when work will begin and be substantially completed D. A description of the work to be done and materials and equipment to be used or installed - Correct answer-B. The name and home address of all the personnel listed onthe license. Know that A, C and D are required. Only the contractor's name, address and license number are required. When a home improvement contract is signed, the contractor must substantially beginwork within days of the date specified in the contract? A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 - Correct answer-D. 20 Which is true concerning home improvement sales persons? A. They must register with the Registrar's office and may work for only one contractorat a time B. Anyone who sells home improvement contracts for a licensed contractor outside thecontractor's normal place of business is required to be registered with the Attorney General's office C. They must be at least 18 years of age. There are no residency or educational requirements
Which type of contract can be cancelled by a consumer? A. Sub contract B. Home solicitation contract which involves fencing, burglar alarm, carpentry and texture coating C. Prime construction contract D. Home improvement contract involving free standing bookcases, rugs and window airconditioner - Correct answer-B. Home solicitation contract which involves fencing, burglar alarm, carpentry and texture coating - only home solicited contracts can be cancelled which contain "permanent fixtures" A consumer may cancel a home solicitation contract at any time prior to midnight of the business day after the date of the transaction. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 5th - Correct answer-C. 3rd If an owner cancels a home solicitation contract on March 20, by what date must thecontractor return the down payment? A. April 23
B. March 30 C. April 1 D. April 20 - Correct answer-B. March 30 - 10 Days A notice canceling a home solicitation contract becomes effective: A. When the written notice is deposited in the mail B. When signed by the owner
answer-D. It iscontrolled by the Contractor's State License Board Who must sign a joint-control addendum to a home improvement contract? A. Contractor's only B. Owner and contractor C. Owner, contractor and Notary Public D. Owner,contractor and joint control officer - Correct answer-D. Owner,contractor andjoint control officer When a joint-control addendum is issued, which of the following does NOT have to beincluded in a home improvement contract? A. Owner's signature B. Schedule of payments C. Notice to owner D. License number of the contractor - Correct answer-B. Schedule of payments Which of the following is true concerning surety bonds? A. They are required in order to obtain a contractor's license number B. They are valued at $7500 for all contractor's C. They are required in case you accidentally damage the customer's property D. All of the above - Correct answer-A. They are required in order to obtain acontractor's license number - Bonds do not cover damage
Of the following, who will NOT stand to benefit from a contractor's bond? A. Any client damaged as a result of regulation violations by the contractor B. Any person damaged due to fraud on the part of the contractor
B. Payment bonds guarantee payment of all labor and material C. Contract bonds guarantee both job completion and payment of all labor and material D. All of the above are true - Correct answer-D. All of the above are true For most contractor's, the required bond needed to obtain a contractor's license is: A. $2, B. $5, C. $7, D. $12,500 - Correct answer-D. $12, What would the Contractor License Board NOT accept as an alternative to filing alicense bond? A. Cash deposit B. Certificate of deposit C. U.S. Government bearer-bond D. Blue chip stocks - Correct answer-D. Blue chip stocks Bonds are often required on larger jobs. A bond company will charge approximately % of its fee based on the contract price. A. 1 - 2
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- D. 20 - Correct answer-A. 1 -
A. Moving a mobile home B. Owner- builder C. Registered architect and/or engineer D. Installation of finished products that do not become a permanent fixture to the property - Correct answer-A. Moving a mobile home - All others do not need a license Which of the following individuals will be required to obtain a contractor's license? A. A mill worker who constructs cabinets B. A civil service repairman C. An individual who installs, repairs or monitors a fire alarm system D. A pool supply company - Correct answer-C. An individual who installs, repairs ormonitors a fire alarm system - Answer "A" mentions construction, not installation General building contractor's with a class "B" classification cannot do: A. Remodeling which includes carpentry, drywall and asbestos removal B. Painting, flooring C. General building D. Painting - Correct answer-B. Painting, flooring - A general must do 3 or more trades
A client wants the house painted and carpet installed. What license(s) is/are required A. Painting, flooring and general building B. Painting, flooring C. General building D. Painting - Correct answer-B. Painting, flooring - A general must do 3 or more trades
Which is NOT a requirement to renew your license? A. Be sure your bond is current and on file with the Contractors State License Board B. Return the renewal notice with the appropriate fees C. Notify the Registrar's office of the name of your worker's compensation insurancecompany if you have employees D. Repeat the open book asbestos exam - Correct answer-D. Repeat the open bookasbestos exam Harry and Linda have done business as a licensed partnership. If Linda is a general partner, but not qualified, what must she do to get an individual license? A. If Linda was listed as a partner on the license and was actively engaged in the business for at least five of the past seven years, she may apply for a waiver of the exam B. If Linda applies for an individual license, the partnership license must be inactivated C. Linda is not entitled to apply for an individual license D. General partners may automatically receive an individual license if they are listed onthe partnership license - Correct answer-A. If Linda was listed as a partner on the license and was actively engaged in the business for at least five of the past seven years, she may apply for a waiver of the exam
The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least: A. 32 hours per week or 80% of the work week B. 30 hours per week or 70% of the work week
B. Yes, as long as he works more than 32 hours as an RME C. No, Bob must take another qualifying exam for the second license D. No, Bob may qualify only XYZ Co.'s license in this case - Correct answer-D. No, Bobmay qualify only XYZ Co.'s license in this case - An RME may qualify only one company Where must a contractor include the "Notice to Owner"? A. In all home improvement contracts B. In all home improvement contracts over $ C. In all contracts for government projects D. In home solicitation contracts only - Correct answer-B. In all home improvementcontracts over $ The Notice to Owner is given to inform the owner: A. When work will begin and end B. That you are going to improve the property C. Know the property can be liened D. Know that a lien has been filed - Correct answer-C. Know the property can be liened Who is least affected by the Notice to Owner? A. The owner
B. The lender C. The subcontractors D. The employees of the prime - Correct answer-B. The lender
