Test 2 Flashcards
A construction company was hiring a new crew and asked each prospective employee for their name, address, and Social Security number. Several prospective employees remembered their Social Security numbers but did not have a card or other documentation. The practice of relying On memorized Social Security numbers is:
A. acceptable: A memorized Social Security number is sufficient.
B. acceptable: New employees do not have to provide documentation of their Social Security
number.
C. acceptable: Emplovees must show documentation of their Social Security number only if they are resident aliens working in this country.
D. unacceptable: The actual Social Security card should have been inspected.
A. acceptable: A memorized Social Security number is sufficient.
Who must pay for a pre-employment physical?
A. employer
B. employee
C. employer and employee
D. workers’ compensation insurer
A. employer
In the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, two employees filed a written complaint with DOSH because of unsafe working conditions. The contractor discovered who the employees were and fired them because of the complaint. What would probably happen if the employees appealed the termination?
A. Nothing: A contractor may fire any employee for any reason.
B. Nothing: There is no appeals board for such cases.
C. The contractor must reinstate the employees and reimburse them for lost wages and benefits.
D. The contractor must reinstate the employees but is not required to reimburse them for lost wages and benefits.
C. The contractor must reinstate the employees and reimburse them for lost wages and benefits.
A licensed contractor contracts with a building owner to do a $900 improvement. When applying for a building permit, the contractor checks the owner-builder box on the declaration form. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The contractor may check the box to avoid insurance charges.
B. The contractor should check the box so that the owner-builder verification will be mailed to the owner.
C. The contractor may check the box because the contractor is the owner’s employee.
D. The contractor may not check the owner-builder box because the owner contracted for the improvement.
D. The contractor may not check the owner-builder box because the owner contracted for the improvement.
A consumer may cancel a home solicitation contract at any time prior to midnight of the ______________________ after the date of the transaction.
A. 2nd business day
B. 3rd business day
C. 5th business day
D. 7th calendar day
B. 3rd business day
Which of the following methods of accounting is not recommended for contractors?
A. accrual
B. percentage of completion
C. completed contract
D. cash
D. cash
Where must a contractor include the “Mechanics Lien Warning?”
A. home improvement and service and repair contracts
B. home improvement contracts, including swimming pool contracts
C. home improvement, swimming pool, and service and repair contracts
D. public works contracts
B. home improvement contracts, including swimming pool contracts
When a joint control addendum is used, which of the following does not have to be included in a home improvement contract?
A. owner’s signature
B. schedule of payments
C. “Mechanics Lien Warning”
D. license number of the contractor
B. schedule of payments
Current liabilities on a balance sheet are debts that become due within:
A. one year.
B. 18 months.
C. two years.
D. it depends on the liability.
A. one year.
Within how many days must an employer make personnel records available for inspection by an employee after receiving a written request?
A. immediately
B. no later than 10 calendar days
C. no later than 30 calendar days
D. within 60 working days
C. no later than 30 calendar days
A contractor bus a construction firm from a person who is retiring. There is an existing collective bargaining agreement with a successor clause that is good for three years. As the new owner, is the contractor bound by the collective bargaining agreement?
A. No. The contractor never personally consented to the collective bargaining agreement.
B. No. A successor clause in a collective bargaining agreement is not binding on a successor for more than a year.
C. No. Successor clauses in collective bargaining agreements are illegal.
D. Yes. A successor clause in a collective bargaining agreement is binding on a successor for up to three vears.
D. Yes. A successor clause in a collective bargaining agreement is binding on a successor for up to three vears.
After the building plans are approved, what is the next step?
A. review the plans and estimate
B. hire employees
C. schedule the job
D. order materials
A. review the plans and estimate
Who is responsible for keeping track of change orders?
A. property owner
B. foreperson
C. general contractor
D. supervisor
C. general contractor
How often should a job supervisor or responsible managing employee visit the job site?
A. once a day
B. once a week
C. once a month
D. whenever they are near the job site
A. once a day
If you find that work done by a previous contractor is in violation of the local building code, what should you do?
A. Repair the violation immediately.
B. Report the violation to the owner with an estimate for the needed repairs.
C. Report the violation directly to the building department.
D. The contractor may ignore the violation.
B. Report the violation to the owner with an estimate for the needed repairs.
A contractor finds a 6 inch discrepancy on a set of plans. He or she should:
A. make the correction.
B. contact the owner.
C. ignore the discrepancy because it is minor.
D. contact the architect or the building designer.
D. contact the architect or the building designer.
What happens if the sole owner of a construction business dies?
A. Nothing.
B. The business is terminated and the contractor’s license cancelled.
C. The contractor’s license may be transferred to another business.
D. The business is terminated and the contractor’s license suspended.
B. The business is terminated and the contractor’s license cancelled.
Who is primarily responsible for safety at the jobsite?
A. contractor and lawyer
B. contractor and building inspector
C. employer and employees
D. Cal/OSHA and job superintendent
C. employer and employees
The required Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IPP) takes the form of:
A. a written plan.
B. oral safety talks supplemented by a written plan.
C. an oral or written plan approved by the contractor and an employee representative.
D. a written plan that includes procedures and that is put into practice and documented.
D. a written plan that includes procedures and that is put into practice and documented.
Which of the following injuries must be reported to DOSH?
A. Worker suffers a concussion and is unable to return to work for a full day.
B. Worker suffers a burn that requires first aid.
C. All job-related injuries must be reported.
D. Employers are not required to report injuries unless they are serious.
A. Worker suffers a concussion and is unable to return to work for a full day.
The purpose of a Preliminary Notice for a home improvement project is to:
A. obtain a building permit.
B. obtain financing for the project.
C. preserve a subcontractor’s or supplier’s right to file a lien if unpaid.
D. stop an unauthorized payment to a subcontractor or supplier.
C. preserve a subcontractor’s or supplier’s right to file a lien if unpaid.
How should the prime contractor determine whether a subcontractor has workers’ compensation insurance?
A. Subcontractors do not need workers compensation insurance.
B. The prime contractor should ask to see the expiration date on the sub’s certificate of insurance.
C. The prime contractor should periodically call the sub’s insurance agent to check on the sub’s policies.
D. The prime contractor should check with the Registrar’s office to see if the sub is insured.
B. The prime contractor should ask to see the expiration date on the sub’s certificate of insurance.
An employer who receives a citation for a serious violation of Cal/OSHA regulations can be assessed a penalty of up to _________ for each violation.
A. $1,000
B. $5,000
C. $10,000
D. $25,000
D. $25,000
Under proper circumstances, the CSLB will arbitrate home improvement contract disputes where the alleged damages are:
A. less than $50,000.
B. over $75,000.
C. less than $100,000.
D. in any amount.
A. less than $50,000.