Test 1 Flashcards by Victor Mendez

When are employees allowed to view their own personnel files?

A. never

B. when they have a court order

C. whenever they request to view them

D. only during employee evaluations

C. whenever they request to view them

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As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all employees hired on or after November 6, 1986, must complete Form _____ to verify their employment eligibility status.

A. I-9

B. W-4

C. US-99

D. N-14

A. I-9

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By law, a “hard laborer” may not be younger than _____ years old.

A. 14

B. 15

C. 16

D. 17

C. 16

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Ms. Gomez applies for a job. Of the following, the only reason an employer may lawfilly deny her employment is:

A. she is over 50 years of age.

B. she is Hispanic and everyone else is African-American or Caucasian.

C. lifting is involved and she is a woman.

D. she has no work experience or Social Security number.

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A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and equipment from job sites. When conducting job interviews, may the contractor ask prospective employees about their arrest records?

A. It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.

B. It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.

C. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to convictions, but it would not be legal for city or county agencies to ask about such arrests.

D. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to convictions, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to do so.

B. It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.

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Who must sign a joint control addendum to a home improvement contract?

A. contractor only

B. owner and contractor

C. owner, contractor, and Notary Public

D. owner, contractor, and joint control officer

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A contractor entered into a home improvement contract for more than $500 with Mrs. Swenson to remodel her kitchen and bathroom. The contract calls for a down payment before work is to begin. According to the Business and Professions Code, how much may the contractor accept from Mrs. Swenson as down payment for the work?

A. The contractor may accept as much as Mrs. Swenson agrees to pay.

B. The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.

C. The contractor may require enough of a down payment to cover the total cost of materials,
but not labor costs.

D. Nothing: The contractor must wait until the work is completed to accept any payment.

B. The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.

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When should you let your attorney see a construction contract?

A. Before you let your client see the contract.

B. After the contract is prepared, but before it is signed by you and your client.

C. After the building permit is obtained.

D. After the contract is signed by you and your client.

B. After the contract is prepared, but before it is signed by you and your client.

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If a sales presentation is made in Spanish, the home solicitation contract:

A. must be in Spanish.

B. may be in English if the writing is plain and simple.

C. must be co-signed by an English-speaking person if the contract is in English.

D. must be translated into English and notarized.

A. must be in Spanish.

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A contractor and a homeowner sign a home solicitation contract. If the owner lawfully cancels the contract, how long does the contractor have to pick up unused materials that were delivered to the owner’s property?

A. within 24 hours after cancellation

B. within 10 days after cancellation

C. within 20 days after cancellation

D. It’s too late: If the materials are delivered to the property before a notice of cancellation is received, the materials become the property of the owner.

C. within 20 days after cancellation

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Of the following, which is best for determining the number of hours required for different phases of a project and for making sure the job is on schedule?

A. bar graph and chart

B. cash analysis chart

C. review plans

D. critical path method

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Who is responsible for checking the site before the building inspector arrives?

A. contractor

B. owner

C. foreperson

D. architect

A. contractor

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Who would be held responsible if a contractor completes a project according to plans and later discovers that there is a building code violation?

A. contractor

B. architect

C. both the contractor and the architect

D. owner

C. both the contractor and the architect

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After a job is completed, the owner decides to have additional work done. How should the contractor proceed?

A. Write a new contract and ask the owner to sign it.

B. Make an oral agreement with the owner.

C. Do the additional work for free.

D. Get the owner to sign a change order.

A. Write a new contract and ask the owner to sign it.

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You have been awarded a job. It requires two days for site preparation and one day for clean-up. The contract involves two separate tasks–one lasting seven days and the other 10 days. If the two tasks can be done simultaneously, for how many days should you schedule the job?

A. 7 days

B. 13 days

C. 15 days

D. 20 days

B. 13 days

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For which of the following would you not obtain a short-term loan?

A. wages

B. bid bond

C. job materials

D. office rent

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As part of the safety training process, contractors’ supervisors are required to conduct “toolbox’ or “tailgate” safety metings. How often must these meetings be held?

A. daily

B. at least once every ten working days

C. at least once a month

D. at least once a quarter

B. at least once every ten working days

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DOSH must investigate a complaint charging a serious violation of health or safety standards
within:

A. one working day

B. two working days

C. three working days

D. five calendar days

C. three working days

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Every employer of ____ or more full- or part-time employees must keep written health and safety records for ____ years.

A. 1…3

B. 7…4

C. 10 …3

D. 11 …5

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If required safety devices are missing from tools, what should an employee do?

A. Notify the contractor, who is responsible for safety.

B. Notify the property owner, who is responsible for safety.

C. Safety devices are the employee’s responsibility.

D. Call Cal/OSHA

A. Notify the contractor, who is responsible for safety.

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Which would NOT have to be reported to DOSH immediately or within 24 hours?

A. death from a three-story fall

B. drunken crane operator hits a high-voltage power line

C. car accident in which an employee steps onto a public road, gets hit by a car, and suffers a concussion

D. employee falls off forklift and suffers a severe back injury

C. car accident in which an employee steps onto a public road, gets hit by a car, and suffers a concussion

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When purchasing insurance, what is the best way to choose among different companies?

A. referral

B. cost and coverage

C. location of the company

D. word-of-mouth

B. cost and coverage

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Insured employers must report every work-related illness or injury to their workers’ compensation carrier within _________ of the incident.

A. 24 hours

B. 2 days

C. 5 days

D. 10 days

C. 5 days

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Your employee sets a cabinet wrong. The cabinet falls from the wall and damages the client’s countertop. What should you do?

A. Claim the damage on your general liability insurance policy.

B. Require the employee to pay for the damage to the counter top.

C. Tell the client to claim the damaged counter top on his or her homeowner’s insurance policy.

D. No action is required: The client must assume the risk of damage.

A. Claim the damage on your general liability insurance policy.

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A contractor is looking for an insurance policy to cover a high degree of exposure to risk. Of the following, which policy would be best for this purpose? A. property B. general liability C. builder's risk D. umbrella

D. umbrella

John Meyers a general contracfo, had a contract with Mr. and Mrs. Barnes to construct a gazebo and deck in their back yard: John was behind schedule and hired his 18-year-old son, Bart, to help on a part time day. fier working on the project for a weck, Bart slipped on a plank that John had laid -time basis ok bet did no nail securely. As a result of the fall Bart broke his leg. John is insured for workers compensation, but Bart wants to sue his father for negligence in a cit action. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. John is not liable for damages in a civil action because the injured employee is his son. B. John is liable for damages in a civil action and must prove that the injury did not result from his negligence. C. In a civil action, John may use the defense that the injury was the result of the contributory negligence of his son. D. A civil action is not a possibility when the dispute involves a job-related injury, unless the employer is not insured for workers' compensation.

D. A civil action is not a possibility when the dispute involves a job-related injury, unless the employer is not insured for workers' compensation.

A prime contractor entered into a construction contract with a subcontractor. An emplovee of the subcontractor was injured, but unfortunately the subcontractor had not secured workers' compensation coverage. Which of the following statements best describes the situation, except in cases of fraud? A. The subcontractor is guilty, but the prime contractor is not responsible. B. The prime contractor is guilty, but the subcontractor is not responsible. C. Neither the prime contractor nor the subcontractor are responsible. D. The subcontractor is guilty, but the prime contractor must take responsibility for the injuries.

D. The subcontractor is guilty, but the prime contractor must take responsibility for the injuries.

Your accountant advises you to set up a cost management system. What does this system do? A. It gives a cost history to analyze labor, material, and overhead costs. B. It shows where profits and losses are. C. It shows costs of materials only. D. It compares what others are charging for subcontracted work.

A. It gives a cost history to analyze labor, material, and overhead costs.

An employee works 60 hours in one week. If the hourly wage rate is $18, what are the gross wages? A. $1,080 B. $1,260 C. $1,320 D. $1,425

B. $1,260

A(n) _______________ represents a company's financial position on a specified date. A. balance sheet B. income statement C. cash flow statement D. profit plan

A. balance sheet

A(n) _______________ summarizes revenues, cost of sales, and operating expenses over a period of time. A. profit plan B. balance sheet C. cash fow statement D. income statement

D. income statement

An employer must furnish an employee with a completed IRS Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) by: A. January 1 B. January 31 C. April 15 D. the final day of employment

B. January 31

Which of the following financial ratios is the strictest measure of liquidity? A. quick ratio B. current ratio C. profitability ratio D. leverage ratio

A. quick ratio

The federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is issued by the: A. Franchise Tax Board B. Board of Equalization C. Internal Revenue Service D. Employment Development Department

C. Internal Revenue Service

35. An employer remits State income tax and State disability taxes withheld from an employees wages to the: A. Internal Revenue Service B. Employment Development Department C. Franchise Tax Board D. Board of Equalization

B. Employment Development Department

Who pays FICA? A. employer B. employee C. 50% employer and 50% employee D. 90% employer and 10% employee

C. 50% employer and 50% employee

How often are FICA taxes reported and paid? A. weekly B. monthly C. quarterly D. yearly

C. quarterly

Who pays FUTA? A. employer B. employee C. 50% employer and 50% employee D. 90% employer and 10% employee

A. employer

What happens after an employee's taxable wages exceed $7,000? A. After $7,000, the FUTA rate increases. B. After $7,000, the FUTA rate decreases by 50%. C. After $7,000, the employer stops paying FUTA. D. Nothing: FUTA is not subject to a wage limit.

C. After $7,000, the employer stops paying FUTA.

Which of the following may not be deducted from an employee's paycheck? A. SDI B. FICA C. Medicare tax D. workers' compensation insurance premiums

D. workers' compensation insurance premiums

To whom do you report and pay sales tax? A. County Tax Collector B. Internal Revenue Service C. Board of Equalization D. Franchise Tax Board

C. Board of Equalization

How often are you required to pay sales tax? A. monthly B. quarterly C. annually D. It depends on the expected amount of taxable sales.

D. It depends on the expected amount of taxable sales.

When balancing the accounts receivable, which of the following would have no effect? A. Posting to the wrong accounts-receivable account. B. Crediting instead of debiting the accounts-receivable account. C. Debiting instead of crediting the accounts-receivable account. D. Posting a receivable to an accounts-payable account.

A. Posting to the wrong accounts-receivable account.

What kind of discount do lumber yards and other suppliers offer to contractors who pay their bills promptly? A. 1/2% - 1% B. 1% - 2% C. 4% - 8% D. 10% - 12%

B. 1% - 2%

If a newly hired employee does not have an SSN, what should be done? A. The employee must apply for an SSN. B. The employer must apply on behalf of the employee for an SSN. C. If a W-2 is provided, an SSN is not needed D. Call the police.

A. The employee must apply for an SSN.

Once a budget is finalized, the: A. contractor should stick to the budget no matter what happens B. contractor should do the best possible job of staying within the budget C. budget should be revised each month D. budget should be referred to onlv if the business has cash flow problems

B. contractor should do the best possible job of staying within the budget

Which of the following procedures BEST ensures error-free bids? A. working with an attorney B. having another person draft the bid C. discussing details of the bid with the supplier D. rechecking the bid before submitting it to the client

D. rechecking the bid before submitting it to the client

Direct costs are $37,000, overhead is 12%, and profit is 5%. What is the selling price? A. $39,272.47 B. $41,373.45 C. $43,383.37 D. $44,578.32

D. $44,578.32

What is the most likely reason to lose a bid? A. 10% added to profit B. vague specifications C. prices from subs were not exact D. costs of materials were not obtained

B. vague specifications

You are bidding on a job with plans drawn by the owner. You notice a code violation and bring it to the attention of the owner. The owner declines to remedy the code violation and tells you not to worry. What should vou do? A. Bid on the job as though it were to code. B. Bid on the job as though it were to code, but ask the owner to sign a release of your responsibility. C. Bid on the job with the corrections in mind, and perform the corrections yourself to bring the work up to code. D. Decline to bid on the work.

D. Decline to bid on the work.

After you have read the plans and specifications, what is the next important step in writing a bid? A. Talk to and select subs. B. Walk the job. C. Call about materials, price, and availability. D. Talk to the crew leader about labor.

B. Walk the job.

On a time-and-materials job, you should: A. not charge for profit and overhead B. add profit and overhead to labor only C. add profit and overhead to materials only D. add profit and overhead to labor and materials

D. add profit and overhead to labor and materials

All of the following are causes for disciplinary action except: A. allowing your license to be used by an unlicensed contractor B. entering into a contract with another contractor who is not licensed C. during bankruptcy settling obligations incurred as a contractor for less than the full amount owed D. willful or deliberate failure to pay money when due for materials or services

C. during bankruptcy settling obligations incurred as a contractor for less than the full amount owed

The qualifying RME for a construction firm must work at least: A. 32 hr per week or 80% of the work week B. 30 hr per week or 70% of the work week C. 24 hr per week or 65% of the work week D. 12 hr per week or 51% of the work week

A. 32 hr per week or 80% of the work week

If a contractor forgets to renew his or her license on time, the expired license may be renewed any time within ___________ after its expiration without reapplying for a license and fulfilling the exam or waiver requirements again A. one year B. two years C. four years D. five years

D. five years

Business records must be kept and made available for inspection by the Registrar of Contractors for a period of __________ after completion of a construction project or operation. A. one year B. two years C. three years D. five years

D. five years

Construction or alteration of any building, highway, excavation, or other structure in the State of California requires a contractor's license if the total cost of one or more contracts on the project is: A. $150 or more in labor only B. $200 or more in materials only C. $500 or more in labor and materials D. $500 or more in labor only

C. $500 or more in labor and materials

When should a contractor renew the contractor's license bond? A. the day it expires B. 10 days before it expires C. 30 days before it expires D. within 30 days after it expires

C. 30 days before it expires

A contractor wants to change a sole ownership license to a corporate license. The contractor must: A. apply for a new license with an exam waiver after incorporating B. let the CSLB know within 90 days of incorporating C. apply for incorporation with the CSLB D. let the local building department know within 60 days

A. apply for a new license with an exam waiver after incorporating

A subcontractor who does not serve a preliminary notice: A. may not serve a stop notice but may file a mechanic's lien B. may not file a mechanic's lien but may serve a stop notice C. loses both stop notice and mechanic's lien rights D. loses nothing because subcontractors are not required to serve preliminary notices

C. loses both stop notice and mechanic's lien rights

Which agency should sole owners contact to obtain a fictitious business name (DBA) if they do not want to use their legal name for the construction business? A. CSLB B. Department of Consumer and Business Affairs C. Secretary of State D. city or county government

D. city or county government

What possible reason would an owner have for requiring an Unconditional Lien Release from a subcontractor? A. The lien release protects the prime contractor. B. Alien release informs the owner of progress on the job. C. Alien release provides for rights of cancellation. D. The owner's property covered by the release may not be liened.

D. The owner's property covered by the release may not be liened.

A job requires a building permit from the city. The contractor goes to the building department and signs the application for a permit. Is this allowed? A. No. Permit applications are only signed by the building department. B. Yes. The contractor may sign the permit application if he or she is licensed. C. No. Only the property owner may sign an application for a building permit. D. No. Both the contractor and the property owner must sign the permit application.

B. Yes. The contractor may sign the permit application if he or she is licensed

A contractor usually will not be held liable for a supplier going on strike, but if your supplier did go on strike what should you do? A. Contact the owner immediately. B. Contact the architect immediately. C. Contact the CSLB immediately. D. Continue work as usual.

A. Contact the owner immediately.

If a contractor unearths human remains or burial artifacts at a construction site during excavation, what must be done? A. Notify the owner of the property. B. Stop work and place a warning ribbon three fect from the remains around the perimeter of the excavation. C. Stop work at that site for 24 hours. D. Stop work immediately at that site and any other nearby area that may have remains.

D. Stop work immediately at that site and any other nearby area that may have remains.

If you are planning to dig, drill, or bore at a job site, you should notify before starting work A. DOSH B. the Environmental Protection Agency C. the County Engineer D. the regional Underground Service Alert Notification Center

D. the regional Underground Service Alert Notification Center

Before beginning work, an employer or contractor must inquire whether asbestos is present in any building constructed prior to: A. 1975 B. 1978 C. 1985 D. 1990

B. 1978

If an employee has a child support order, what is the maximum amount that may be withheld from the employee's paycheck? A. 50% B. 25% C. 15% D. 10%

A. 50%

Is it legal for a contractor to require employees to take lie detector tests? A. It is not legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests, but it would be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to require lie detector tests of their employees. B. It is not legal for any employer to require lie detector tests. C. It is only legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests of employees who have criminal records. D. It is legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to do so.

A. It is not legal for the contractor to require lie detector tests, but it would be legal for a federal, state, or local public agency to require lie detector tests of their employees.

Sometimes contracts prove to be too vague to interpret without disagreement between owner and contractor. Which of the following steps would best prevent such problems? A. Walk the job site with the owner. B. Review the plans and specifications with the owner. C. Show the owner the critical path schedule. D. Include a payment schedule in the contract.

B. Review the plans and specifications with the owner.

Funds withheld to guarantee completion of a project and correction of defects are called a(n): A. remainder B. umbrage C. retention D. stipulation

C. retention

Which of the following statements about home improvement laws is not correct? A. A subcontractor may give a salesperson a bonus. B. A general contractor may give a salesperson a bonus. C. A subcontractor may not give the general contractor a bonus. D. The homeowner may give the salesperson a bonus.

D. The homeowner may give the salesperson a bonus.

When you receive an approved set of plans, what should you do first? A. Calculate the square footage. B. Call a material supplier C. Schedule the job. D. Read any notes from the building department.

D. Read any notes from the building department.

You are bidding as a prime contractor on a public works project. The work will not involve construction, improvement, or repair of streets, highways, or bridges. You will use subcontractors for part of the work. If you do not name a subcontractor for any part of the work: A. the contract is canceled. B. you will do that part of the work yourself. C. you may simply submit a name later. D. the awarding authority will choose a subcontractor for you.

B. you will do that part of the work yourself.

A contractor meets Mr. Tones at his home to discuss remodeling. The contractor and Mr. Jones Sign a contract that includes a three-day cancellation form. After the contractor leaves, Mr. Jones decides not to have the work done. Instead of using the cancellation form, Mr. Jones sends the contractor a letter by first-class mail stating that he is canceling the contract. Is Mr. Jones' cancellation effective? A. No. Mr. Jones did not return the contract with the letter. B. No. Mr. Jones did not sign and return the cancellation form. C. Yes. Mr. Jones' letter does cancel the contract because it indicates his intention not to be bound by the contract. D. No. However, the letter would have canceled the contract had it been sent by certified or registered mail.

C. Yes. Mr. Jones' letter does cancel the contract because it indicates his intention not to be bound by the contract.

A general contractor has obtained bids from several subcontractors for a private project. He notices that one bid is substantially lower than the rest. Is it ethical and a good business practice for this contractor to inform the subcontractor that the bid is substantially lower than the bids of the other subcontractors? A. No. It would be unethical for the contractor to inform any subcontractor that their bid is substantially lower than the other bids, even if the contractor believes that the subcontractor has made an error. B. Yes. If the contractor believes that the subcontractor has made an error in compiling his bid, the contractor should disclose the amounts of the other subcontractors' bids to the subcontractor, so the subcontractor can determine the extent of his error. C. Yes. If the contractor has reason to believe that the subcontractor has made an error in preparing his bid, the contractor should notify the subcontractor of the apparent error, but the contractor may not disclose the amounts of the other bids. D. None of the above.

C. Yes. If the contractor has reason to believe that the subcontractor has made an error in preparing his bid, the contractor should notify the subcontractor of the apparent error, but the contractor may not disclose the amounts of the other bids.

A contractor, on his own initiative, changed the design of a building and carried out the change. The owner rejected the change and stated that the building has lost market value. If the owner takes the contractor to court and obtains a favorable judgment, the owner is: A. due the cost of repairs or the loss of market value. B. due any loss of profits. C. entitled to a new building. D. due only the loss of market value

A. due the cost of repairs or the loss of market value.

What is operating capital? A. total assets plus total liabilities plus profit B. all assets and liabilities C. total current assets minus total current liabilities D. total long-term liabilities and net worth

C. total current assets minus total current liabilities

An applicant for an original contractor's license who has passed the qualifying exams is notified on October 1 that she must file the initial license fee and license bond. The fee and bond must be filed no later than: A. October 31 B. October 29 C. December 30 D. January 1

C. December 30

How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after being issued a workers' compensation insurance policy? A. 5 days B. 10 days C. 30 days D. 90 days

D. 90 days

How many times may you take the contractor's license exam before your original application is voided? A. as many times as necessary within 18 months B. three times if you conform to scheduling C. five times D. an unlimited number of times

A. as many times as necessary within 18 months

You are the qualifier for an active contractor's license. How do you inactivate the license? A. Write to the CSLB, requesting that the license be made inactive. B. Wait to receive the license renewal application and then do not pay the renewal fee. C. Cancel the contractor's license bond. D. Nothing: The license will automatically become inactive when the license term expires.

A. Write to the CSLB, requesting that the license be made inactive.

The purpose of a Preliminary Notice for private work is to: A. notify the owner that a lien has been placed on the property. B. notify the owner that the person or firm who sent the notice has improved the property. C. make the owner aware of the provisions of the mechanics lien laws. D. waive the contractor's or subcontractor's lien rights.

B. notify the owner that the person or firm who sent the notice has improved the property.

A Notice of Cessation is only effective if labor has ceased for at least how many days prior to recording? A. 30 days B. 20 days C. 15 days D. 10 days

A. 30 days

A mechanics lien is a written document that must be signed and verified by the claimant. The first and third steps a contractor should take in filing a lien are listed below. Step 1: Obtain the exact legal description of the property. Step 2: Step 3: Find out if the person requesting the work of improvement is the owner. What is Step 2? A. Determine the amount of the lien claim. B. Find out the name of the legal owner of the property as well as the percent of ownership. C. List the attorney representing the contractor. D. List the attorney representing the owner.

B. Find out the name of the legal owner of the property as well as the percent of ownership.

When a Notice of Completion has been filed, the original contractor has ______ days to record a lien. A. 20 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90

C. 60

A subcontractor or material supplier has has been recorded. A. 10 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90

B. 30

What does it mean when a subcontractor signs a Waiver and Release form on a public works project? A. The subcontractor gives up the right to lien the real property. B. The subcontractor gives up the right to lien the construction funds. C. The subcontractor waives the right to lien the real property or the construction funds. D. The subcontractor is no longer responsible for correcting defective work.

B. The subcontractor gives up the right to lien the construction funds.

Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace striking employees? A. Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers. B. No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 30 days. C. No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90 days. D. The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal action.

C. No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90 days.

Is it legal for a contractor to pay employees in cash? A. Yes, if the contractor provides each employee with a wage deduction statement semimonthly or at the time of each wage payment. B. Yes, if the contractor provides each employee with Form W-2 at the end of the year. C. No, because an employee's wages must be paid by a check with a wage deduction statement attached. D. No, unless the contractor obtains a receipt from each employee showing the amount of gross wages received.

A. Yes, if the contractor provides each employee with a wage deduction statement semimonthly or at the time of each wage payment.

A contractor hires a subcontractor to demolish a concrete wall. Who is responsible for supplying safety goggles? A. Cal/OSHA B. subcontractor C. property owner D. contractor

B. subcontractor

Some counties have an additional sales tax added to the base rate. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding this additional tax? A. This additional tax does not apply to contractors. B. You do not have to pay this additional tax if your home office is in another county. C. You may pay the additional tax charged in your county if the rate is lower than the county where the materials were purchased. D. You must pay the additional tax in the county where the materials were purchased.

D. You must pay the additional tax in the county where the materials were purchased.

You are required to have workers' compensation insurance policy when you have: A. more than one employee. B. a C-39 Roofing license. C. a C-33 Painting and Decorating license. D. more than one workplace accident.

B. a C-39 Roofing license

How long does a client have to cancel a contract for repairs that resulted from an event for which a State of Emergency was declared? A. 5 business days B. 5 calendar days C. 7 business days D. 7 calendar days

C. 7 business days

Which of the following is considered a direct cost? A. office personnel B. monthly rent for construction office C. insurance policies D. field superintendent

D. field superintendent

An applicant who obtains and provides to another person any part of the qualifying exams administered by the CSLB is subject to: A. $500 fine. B. misdemeanor conviction. C. automatic exam failure and the applicant may not reapply for one year. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

When is the last day a customer may cancel a contract that was signed on Friday, December 21st? A. the following Friday B. the following Tuesday C. the following Wednesday D. the following Thursday

C. the following Wednesday

What is the maximum allowed travel distance from any point of a work area to a fire extinguisher? A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 150 feet

C. 75 feet

When may a client cancel a service and repair contract? A. when the repair or service is under $750 B. within three days of signing the contract C. before the contractor starts work D. at any time if the contract was initiated by the client

C. before the contractor starts work

When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public agency considers the subcontractor to be: A. an employee of the agency. B. a subcontractor of the agency. C. an employee of the prime contractor. D. a subcontractor of the prime contractor.

C. an employee of the prime contractor.