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How should a homeowner inform the builder of a claim for damages under a construction defect?
How should a homeowner inform the builder of a claim for damages under a construction defect?
- By suing the contractor in a court of law
- By sending an email listing the issues
- By submitting a claim in writing, sent using certified mail (correct)
- By contacting the local homeowner’s association
What is the simplest way for a contractor to verify that a subcontractor has a valid contractor’s license?
What is the simplest way for a contractor to verify that a subcontractor has a valid contractor’s license?
- Visit the CSLB website to verify the license status (correct)
- Ask for written documentation from the CSLB
- Inspect the pocket card for authenticity
- Contact the subcontractor’s insurance company
Which of the following individuals will be required to pass the qualifying examination to obtain a contractor’s license?
Which of the following individuals will be required to pass the qualifying examination to obtain a contractor’s license?
- A person who currently is the qualifier on a license who is applying for a new license as a Responsible Managing Employee
- A person who passed the qualifying examination two years ago, but did not ever receive a license
- A person who is listed as a partner on a license for the past four years and has been engaged in that business’ construction operations (correct)
- A person who was the Responsible Managing Employee for another license three years ago
How many hours will an RME have to work in order to be a qualifying individual?
How many hours will an RME have to work in order to be a qualifying individual?
Can a responsible managing employee (RME) have a separate contracting business from the one for which he is the qualifying individual for?
Can a responsible managing employee (RME) have a separate contracting business from the one for which he is the qualifying individual for?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of disciplinary action by the board?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of disciplinary action by the board?
Which of the following is not a form of advertising?
Which of the following is not a form of advertising?
How does a contractor change his or her contractor’s license from a sole proprietorship to a corporation?
How does a contractor change his or her contractor’s license from a sole proprietorship to a corporation?
Which of the following requires a home improvement salesperson registration?
Which of the following requires a home improvement salesperson registration?
If an employee is injured when the contractor’s license is suspended or revoked, then what happens to the contractor?
If an employee is injured when the contractor’s license is suspended or revoked, then what happens to the contractor?
If a contractor is operating as a partnership and obtains a federal tax ID number, to whom should the contractor send the number?
If a contractor is operating as a partnership and obtains a federal tax ID number, to whom should the contractor send the number?
Which of the following does not require a contractor’s license?
Which of the following does not require a contractor’s license?
If a Responsible Managing Employee is fired from a company, how much time does the company get to replace the RME with another qualified individual?
If a Responsible Managing Employee is fired from a company, how much time does the company get to replace the RME with another qualified individual?
Which of the following is NOT true of an inactive license?
Which of the following is NOT true of an inactive license?
James wishes to qualify for more than one active license at a time. According to the Contractors’ License Law, he must own at least ____ of the equity for each business where he serves as the qualifying individual.
James wishes to qualify for more than one active license at a time. According to the Contractors’ License Law, he must own at least ____ of the equity for each business where he serves as the qualifying individual.
Which of the following circumstances means the cancellation of a license?
Which of the following circumstances means the cancellation of a license?
How often should a contractor renew their license?
How often should a contractor renew their license?
Which of the following statements about advertising is correct?
Which of the following statements about advertising is correct?
Which of the following are grounds for disciplinary action by the CSLB?
Which of the following are grounds for disciplinary action by the CSLB?
If the CSLB determines that a contractor committed a serious violation, what is the penalty?
If the CSLB determines that a contractor committed a serious violation, what is the penalty?
A contractor receives a citation from the registrar. How many days does the contractor have to appeal the citation?
A contractor receives a citation from the registrar. How many days does the contractor have to appeal the citation?
Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of the contractor’s license law?
Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of the contractor’s license law?
What must a licensee do if the qualifying individual disassociates from the business?
What must a licensee do if the qualifying individual disassociates from the business?
If Bob is a licensed general builder and Frank is Bob’s friend, when is Frank allowed to use Bob’s contractor’s license as his own?
If Bob is a licensed general builder and Frank is Bob’s friend, when is Frank allowed to use Bob’s contractor’s license as his own?
In addition to the building and zoning departments, what authority has jurisdiction for projects along the California Coastline?
In addition to the building and zoning departments, what authority has jurisdiction for projects along the California Coastline?
The contractor is given ___ months to complete the application process and pass the examination.
The contractor is given ___ months to complete the application process and pass the examination.
If the contractor obtains their contractor’s license on April 7, 2010, when will the license need to be renewed?
If the contractor obtains their contractor’s license on April 7, 2010, when will the license need to be renewed?
Which of the following will potentially require a business license?
Which of the following will potentially require a business license?
Which of the following is not a requirement to renew a license?
Which of the following is not a requirement to renew a license?
When is a contractor allowed to inactivate their contractor’s license?
When is a contractor allowed to inactivate their contractor’s license?
What does SWIFT mean?
What does SWIFT mean?
What is the penalty for the willful misclassification of individuals as independent contractors?
What is the penalty for the willful misclassification of individuals as independent contractors?
Which of the following is a general building contractor NOT allowed to do?
Which of the following is a general building contractor NOT allowed to do?
When is a licensed contractor subject to disciplinary action?
When is a licensed contractor subject to disciplinary action?
A contractor held a contractor’s license in California for five years. Which of the following states is not reciprocal with California?
A contractor held a contractor’s license in California for five years. Which of the following states is not reciprocal with California?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Responsible Managing Employee?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Responsible Managing Employee?
A four-person group obtains a contractor’s license as a partnership. After five years one partner, who did not serve as the qualifying individual for the license, disassociates from the partnership. In this situation, which of the following is false?
A four-person group obtains a contractor’s license as a partnership. After five years one partner, who did not serve as the qualifying individual for the license, disassociates from the partnership. In this situation, which of the following is false?
A contractor’s license will be valid if:
A contractor’s license will be valid if:
An expired license may be renewed anytime within _____ after its expiration date.
An expired license may be renewed anytime within _____ after its expiration date.
An individual may qualify for as many as three separate licenses if they own at least _____ of the equity of each business for which they serve as the qualifying individual.
An individual may qualify for as many as three separate licenses if they own at least _____ of the equity of each business for which they serve as the qualifying individual.
The CSLB requires licensees to submit name change or address within __days.
The CSLB requires licensees to submit name change or address within __days.
How long does a contractor have to renew their license after the expiration date without retaking the license exam?
How long does a contractor have to renew their license after the expiration date without retaking the license exam?
Which of the following would cause a contractor’s license to be suspended or revoked?
Which of the following would cause a contractor’s license to be suspended or revoked?
