Mr. Smith has approached a contractor (Mr. Jones) asking for a bid on the construction of a building for which Smith has drawn plans. Jones has found numerous items in the plans that conflict with current building codes, but Smith has said that he wants the building to be built exactly as he has drawn the plans. Jones, a contractor, should therefore:

__________ of the contractor members shall be General Building Contractors.

__________ must be included in a contract.

__________ are not covered by a contractor’s insurance policies.

___________ on the ends of dimension lines limit each dimension on a print.

___________ which cause little or no profit on the job are often not figured by contractors.

“Fixed assets” are:

A  construction contract was written  containing  the following time estimates to complete the job.  It would take 2 days to ready the construction site and then the job itself would be done in 2 phases.  The first phase would take 10 days and the second would take 7 days, but these 2 phases could be at the same time.  In addition, it would take an additional 1 day at the end to clean up.  Actually, how many days would it take to complete this project?

A  contractor finished a job and found that it was not up to code.  Which of the following would be responsible for this problem?

A  contractor receives a notice from  the  Employment Development Department (EDD) that one of his  former employees has filed a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits against his reserve account.  He/she may:

A  Stop Notice, which is a claim for payment to  a subcontractor, inhibits payment from:

A “class 2” fire hazard means there is/are  ______ present.

A 20 day Public Works Preliminary Lien Notice:

A 5/8″ manila rope will break under a load of:

A 90 day Preliminary Lien Notice on a Public Works is:

A Balance Sheet will show:

A builder starts a construction company with $100,000 in cash and other assets.  A year later, the company’s income statement shows that sales were $85,000 & net profit was $9,500.  The return on investment was:

A C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor must furnish a ________ bond or cash to be kept on file with the Registrar in order to maintain a valid license.

A California Contractor’s License is required for any construction work that is done in this State for which the total cost of labor, services and materials (combined) is ___________ or more.

A capacity plate must be posted inside the car and ropes must be inspected and records kept. How often must the ropes be inspected?

A short term loan should not be obtained to cover which of the following?

A signed copy of the contract shall be furnished to the owner or tenant:

According to Cal/OSHA, the ground within ____ of buildings under construction should be kept reasonably free of irregularities wherever it is practicable.

After plans have been approved by the Building and Safety Department, the next thing to do is:

After the contract has been finished and the owner requests additional work, what should the contractor do?

After the filing of the “Notice of Completion” by the owner, the original contractors have:

After the filing of the “Notice of Completion” by the owner, the subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, etc. shall file their Mechanics’ Liens within:

A citation issued by the Registrar can include an order of correction, fixing a reasonable time for correction of the violation and may also contain:

A company has just purchased its own building; depreciation must be calculated using:

A competitive bid contract is:

A construction contract contained all the specifics that were basically necessary with the exception that there is wording that is somewhat vague.  Which of the following is MOST right?

A construction elevator, as well as stairways, are required for structures or buildings ____ feet or more below ground level or ____ feet above ground.

A construction permit is not required for the installation of a(n):

A construction superintendent should visit each jobsite that he/she supervises at least:

A contract to be awarded by the State Public Works authority which involves an amount of over $25,000 for the digging of a trench with a depth of 5 feet or more cannot be awarded until:

A contracting business needs:

A contractor accepts work on a time and materials basis.  His pricing should be based on:

A contractor bids for a job for an owner.  The owner has added “extra” items to be bid upon.  Receiving the bid, the owner claims it is too high and tells the contractor to lower the price.  What should the contractor do?

A contractor collects Sales Tax; how often does he have to prepare his return?

A contractor deliberately passes over a contracted portion of a job.  The resultant dispute with the owner goes to arbitration.  The finding is for the owner.  The contractor must:

A contractor does not have to have Workers’ Compensation if:

A contractor doing a remodeling job finds numerous code violations that were done prior to his/her work being started.  He/she should:

A contractor estimates the direct costs for a project at $17,000.  The project overhead expenses are generally 20 percent of the direct costs.  In order to make a 20 percent profit on this project,  the bid must be:

A contractor finds a 12″ discrepancy on a set of drawings for an office building.  The contractor should:

A contractor gets into a disagreement with the owner and walks off the job.  The owner sues for breach of contract and wins.  The owner is entitled to:

A contractor has a contract with the homeowner and the job is progressing along very well.  One day the homeowner comes up with six different changes, three small ones and three rather large ones which he would like done.  The contractor has four other jobs backed up waiting for him.   What should he do?

A contractor has a contract with Tom Jones to construct a room addition.  The contractor is required by the City to have a City License and he/she must obtain a building permit.  In order to get the permit he/she must provide his/her:

A contractor has advertised a job which requires heavy lifting as a job requirement.  A person 41 years old applies, but he/she can not do any heavy lifting; the contractor:

A contractor has asked for proof of insurance from one of his/her subs.  The sub is working on a very long-term job.  The best way that the contractor can insure that the subcontractor will have insurance coverage during the entire length of the project is:

A contractor has signed an agreement to construct a building on a State University campus.  Which of the following state agencies should the contractor contact for disabled access approval?

A contractor has to file a Stop Notice with a Preliminary Notice within:

A contractor hiring a person does not have to have Workers’ Compensation insurance if the employee is hired for pay less than:

A contractor is currently building an addition on an office building.  The building was built in 1976.  Which of the following statements is MOST true, according to the “Handicapped Access” Laws?

A contractor licensed as a General Building Contractor may advertise as a __________ if his B License is current and active.

A contractor may disregard an owner’s plans or specifications if:

A contractor may disregard plans and specifications if he knows a better method of construction, but only with the consent of the:

A contractor may purchase Workers’ Compensation Insurance from:

A contractor must keep a copy of these safety orders, those which apply to his own field of contracting, on the job at all times.

A contractor must pay Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) yearly to the IRS if:

A contractor must report all injuries or illnesses that are job-related to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier within _________ of the occurrence.

A contractor must start a job within ______ days of the specific date in the contract or be guilty of a misdemeanor unless there is a lawful excuse.

A contractor presents his lowest possible bid to a client. The client refuses to accept the bid claiming the price is too high. What should the contractor do?

A contractor sent a bill to his/her client which was due to be paid, according to their contract, by the 10th of the month. The bill has still not been paid and is now twenty days overdue. What is the best course of action, of those shown below, for the contractor to follow?

A contractor should do which of the following to guarantee that there will be enough capital to meet the expenses?

A contractor should include material, labor and direct costs, permits, profit and ___________, when bidding on a Home Improvement Contract.

A contractor should not seek a short term loan for:

A contractor should show the construction contract to his/her attorney:

A contractor should use his bookkeeping books for:

A contractor signs a Home Improvement Contract and accepts a down payment but never shows up to do the work. Which statement is correct concerning this action?

A contractor signs a home improvement contract for over $500 with Mr. Johnson to remodel a bathroom and kitchen. The contract includes a down payment, prior to work commencing. How much may the contractor require from Mr. Johnson as a down payment, according to the Business and Professions Code?

A client must submit a claim for service or repair of a defect on fit and finish items after a job completion by:

A contractor that fails to carry a valid policy of Workers’ Compensation Insurance cannot:

A contract can be cancelled when there is consent through duress or fraud by the other party.

A contractor, working for the Perez Construction Co., observed an employee putting tools belonging to the company in his/her tool box and leaving the office. The contractor followed him/her out and asked for an explanation. The employee could not give an explanation and was ultimately fired.   Is the employee entitled to unemployment benefits?

A contractor’s bid is correct if:

A contractor’s bid was accepted for a complete project, but he/she accidentally omitted a part of the job from his/her bid. He should, therefore:

A contractor’s gross profit for a project is determined by which of the following?

A contractor’s income taxes are based on:

A contractor’s license is not necessary if a job is priced less than _____ including labor, services and materials.

A contractor’s license may not be suspended or revoked for abandonment of a project if only _____ of the job remains to be finished.

A contractor’s license need not be displayed at the main place of business if:

A contractor’s most accurate method for scheduling the work to be done on a project is to:

A corporation pays Franchise Taxes on:

A CPA advises a contractor to set up a cost management system. What will this program provide?

A debit is:

A decrease in value of a fixed asset due to wear or passage of time is known as:

A developer purchases a small parcel of underdeveloped land for $750,000.00 according to the following terms: $100,000 in cash with a mortgage of $650,000 payable in full in 5 years, with interest at 10 percent payable quarterly. How much cash will this contract cost the purchaser,  when the contract is closed?

A drawing which is 1/48 actual size has a scale of:

A Federal Employer Identification Number is given to each employer by the:

As a Project Manager, which of the following is the single most important aspect of managing a job in the field?

To increase liabilities that are generally represented by credit balances, you would:

As shown on an invoice for materials, the term: 2 percent – 10th prog. net 15 means:

As the prime contractor on the job, what are three of the main requirements before hiring a subcontractor?

Bodily contact with the stream of abrasive material presents a constant danger. What other hazard exists for the workers using abrasive blasting?

Combustible dusts are present under operating conditions; which of the following classes best describes these conditions?

Double cleat ladders must not exceed ____ feet in length.

A fiscal year and a calendar year:

A fiscal year will start:

A Form I-9 must be filled out by which of the following employees?

A contractor, when starting work on any building that has been constructed prior to __________, must first ascertain whether there is asbestos present in the area in which the work will be performed.