Florida Contractors Manual-2

Question 1

1. A citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall include all of the following, except
   .
   A. A brief description of the violation
   B. The name of the code enforcement officer
   C. The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the penalty or contest the violation
   D. The name of the person who filed the complaint

Answer 1

1. D 2021: 2-81: §489.127(5)(b)
   2017: 2-92: §489.127(5)(b)

Question 2

2. The type of contract that is best from the owner’s perspective is where there is the least variation in the
   contract price. This type of contract is known as a contract.
   A. Time and material
   B. Lump sum
   C. Unit price
   D. Cost-plus

Answer 2

2. B 3-78, 10-34

Question 3

3. Which of the following may or may not be a non-recordable work-related injury according to OSHA?
   A. Cutting away dead skin
   B. Tetanus shot
   C. Treatment of infection
   D. Butterfly dressing in lieu of sutures

Answer 3

3. B 7-23, 7-24, 7-25

Question 4

4. For a labor (manpower) estimate, there are various factors which affect production and would include all
   of the following, except .

A. Size of the crew
B. Skill and experience of crafts workers
C. Supervision available on site
D. Site accessibility

Answer 4

4. C 10-30, 10-31

Question 5

5. The type of insurance that covers the contractor for losses of material in transit to the job site is known
   as .

A. Liability insurance
B. Builders Risk
C. Auto liability
D. Fidelity bond

Answer 5

5. B 4-7

Question 6

6. A general contractor may do which of the following according to the license law requirements on a
   residential project?

A. Construct a main sewer collection system
B. Install clay tiles on a roof
C. Install all mechanical equipment
D. Place all pool lines and equipment at the pool

Answer 6

6. A 2021: 2-69: §489.113(3)(d)
   2017: 2-78: §489.113(3)(d)

Question 7

7. Drug free workplace programs are generally implemented by an employer to help improve their safety
   record. If an employer wishes to institute a drug free workplace program, he must provide days’
   notice to all existing employees prior to beginning any testing.
   A. 0
   B. 60
   C. 45
   D. 30

Answer 7

7. B 2021: 6-81: §440.102(3)(12)(b)
   2017: 6-98: §440.102(3)(12)(b)

Question 8

8. According to the Contractors Manual, if at all possible, keep sling angles greater than
   degrees.
   A. 25
   B. 45
   C. 60
   D. 90

Answer 8

8. B 7-90

Question 9

9. An employee is paid a gross weekly amount of $900.00 for the first week of the year. For FUTA tax,
   how much will the total payment be? Assume no state tax credit.
   A. $45.42
   B. $54.00
   C. $55.80
   D. $108.00

Answer 9

9. B 2021: 3-191 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E)
   2021: 3-186 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E)
   2017: 3-182
   FUTA Tax Rate = 6%
   $900 x .06 = $54.00

Question 10

10. If a subcontractor is officially terminated from a contract, his equipment and materials should remain on
    the site until the .

A. Date of official termination
B. Date of letter of notice from the owner
C. Subcontractor’s work is complete
D. Project is complete

Answer 10

10. C 10-69

Question 11

11. In CSI-MASTERFORMAT, Specifications are typically divided into specific divisions to
    provide a standard reference.
    A. 10
    B. 50
    C. 36
    D. 12

Answer 11

11. B 10-7

Question 12

12. Long lead items needed for a project should be .
    A. Purchased prior to bid date
    B. Handled as a substitution
    C. Identified & ordered early
    D. Included on material checklist

Answer 12

12. C 10-24

Question 13

13. Employee Linda was paid a gross total wage of $63,500 last year. What was the total amount withheld
    from her pay for Medicare and Social Security? Choose the closest answer.
    A. $4,295
    B. $4,403
    C. $4,858
    D. $5,002

Answer 13

13. C 2021: 3-178 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E)
    2021: 3-175 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E)
    2017: 3-171
    Medicare Tax Rate = 1.45% Social Security Tax Rate = 6.2%
    $63,500 x .062 = $3,937.00
    $63,500 x .0145 = $920.75
    $3,937.00 + $920.75 = $4,857.75
    Round to $4,858.00

Question 14

14. A cost-plus contract can best be described as a contract that is .
    A. Negotiated and open-ended
    B. Fixed sum contract
    C. Stipulated maximum price
    D. Based on unit bid prices

Answer 14

14. A 10-34

Question 15

15. Which of the following is a concern of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
    A. Age discrimination
    B. Child labor
    C. Vacation time
    D. Job safety

Answer 15

15. B 5-11

Question 16

16. Which of the following is not a method of scheduling within the Network Analysis Technique?
    A. RSM
    B. CPM
    C. PERT
    D. CPA

Answer 16

16. A 10-57

Question 17

17. A contract encourages cost savings as well as value engineering by returning money to
    both the contractor and owner.

A. Guaranteed maximum price
B. Lump sum
C. Cost plus-fee
D. None of the above

Answer 17

17. A 10-35

Question 18

18. Of the following, whose lien will be paid first?
    A. Architect
    B. General Contractor
    C. Supplier of a Supplier
    D. Laborer

Answer 18

18. D 2021: 9-75: §713.06(4)(a)
    2017: 9-81: §713.06(4)(a)

Question 19

19. Which of the following oral contracts is enforceable?
    A. A job for $400 to last eighteen months
    B. A job for $475 to last 180 days
    C. A job for $512 to last 14 days
    D. Oral contracts are not enforceable

Answer 19

19. B 8-6

Question 20

20. A procedure in which progress billings are accelerated by assigning higher values to contract portions to
    be completed in the early stages of a contract is known as
    .
    A. Accelerated billings
    B. Bid rigging
    C. Bid balancing
    D. Front end loading

Answer 20

20. D 10-74, 10-75

Question 21

21. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection must be notified working days in
    advance of a demolition for a project where no asbestos is present.
    A. 10
    B. 5
    C. 21
    D. Does not apply

Answer 21

21. A 10-97

Question 22

22. The maximum allowable civil penalty that can be imposed by OSHA for each willful or repeated
    violation is .
    A. $70,000
    B. $124,709
    C. $125,000
    D. $134,937

Answer 22

22. D 2021: 7-31
    B 2017: 7-37

Question 23

23. Which of the following would have jurisdiction over dredging or excavation of navigable waters and
    wetlands?

A. U.S. Department of the Interior
B. Florida Department of State
C. Florida Department of Transportation
D. U.S Army Corps of Engineers

Answer 23

23. D 2021: 1-24
    2017: 1-16

Question 24

24. In the event the qualifying agent resigns from the employment of a contractor, the contractor must
    replace the qualifier within days.
    A. 120
    B. 90
    C. 60
    D. 30

Answer 24

24. C 2021: 2-22
    2017: 2-20

Question 25

25. When employing a resident alien, which of the following taxes must be paid? A. Medicare and Social Security B. Income Tax C. FUTA D. All of the above

Answer 25

25. D 2021: 3-193 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-188 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-184