CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION CLEAN-UP
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM (C-61/D-63) ACTUAL
PREP QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS - LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS.
1. What type of test must a C-61 Construction Clean-Up applicant pass?
A. Only a trade exam
B. Only a practical skills test
C. Both trade and practical exam
D. Law & Business exam only
The C-61 does not have a separate trade exam; you must pass Law &
Business. CSLB
2. Which of the following is within the scope of a Construction Clean-Up
contractor?
A. Framing new walls
B. Removing debris from construction sites
C. Installing electrical wiring
D. Painting interior finishes
Construction Clean-Up contractors remove debris from sites after
construction. Contractors License School
3. What does CSLB stand for?
A. California Safety & Labor Board
B. Contractors State License Board
C. Construction Standards Licensing Bureau
D. California Structural Law Board
CSLB is the agency that licenses contractors in California. CSLB
5. A contractor’s license applicant must be at least:
, A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Minimum age requirement is 18. Contractors License Schools
6. Which of the following is covered on the Law & Business exam?
A. Code compliance only
B. Business management and construction law
C. Materials estimating only
D. Heavy equipment operation
Law & Business covers business management and law. CSLB
7. What kind of contract must be in writing when the total price is $500 or
more?
A. Oral agreement
B. Verbal guarantee
C. Written contract
D. Handshake deal
California law requires written contracts for $500+. CSLB
8. Which of the following is not generally the responsibility of a clean-up
contractor?
A. Removing concrete rubble
B. Clearing dirt and scrap lumber
C. Installing drywall
D. Cleaning paint from fixtures
Installing drywall is trade work outside clean-up. Contractors License
School
9. What is a “stop notice”?
, A. A safety meeting notice
B. A notice to withhold funds until subcontractor is paid
C. Termination letter
D. Inspection failure notice
Stop notices are used to secure payment. california.ustradetest.com
4. How many years of experience are generally required to qualify for a
contractor license?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
Applicants must document 4 years of journeyman-level experience.
Contractors License Schools
10.A surety bond that guarantees job completion and payment is:
A. Bid bond
B. Contract bond
C. Payment bond
D. Performance bond
Performance bonds guarantee completion. california.ustradetest.com
11.An unconditional lien release means the subcontractor:
A. Can demand more money
B. Cannot ask anything more from the party released
C. Can still file a lien
D. Can pause work
Unconditional release waives further claims. california.ustradetest.com
, 12.What must every employer keep records of for federal payroll taxes?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 10 years
Federal recordkeeping standards require ~4 years. california.ustradetest.com
13.What is consideration in contract law?
A. Sympathy
B. Credit score
C. Something of value exchanged
D. Insurance policy
Consideration is required for a valid contract.
14.How long does a contractor have to renew an expired license before it
becomes void? A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
California allows 5 years to renew before voiding. Quizlet
15.What is required before beginning any construction clean-up work?
A. No permit needed
B. Oral authorization
C. Valid CSLB license
D. City council approval
Contracting work requires a valid license.
16.Which document sets out contractor responsibilities and scope?
A. Employee handbook
B. Contract agreement
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM (C-61/D-63) ACTUAL
PREP QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS - LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS.
1. What type of test must a C-61 Construction Clean-Up applicant pass?
A. Only a trade exam
B. Only a practical skills test
C. Both trade and practical exam
D. Law & Business exam only
The C-61 does not have a separate trade exam; you must pass Law &
Business. CSLB
2. Which of the following is within the scope of a Construction Clean-Up
contractor?
A. Framing new walls
B. Removing debris from construction sites
C. Installing electrical wiring
D. Painting interior finishes
Construction Clean-Up contractors remove debris from sites after
construction. Contractors License School
3. What does CSLB stand for?
A. California Safety & Labor Board
B. Contractors State License Board
C. Construction Standards Licensing Bureau
D. California Structural Law Board
CSLB is the agency that licenses contractors in California. CSLB
5. A contractor’s license applicant must be at least:
, A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Minimum age requirement is 18. Contractors License Schools
6. Which of the following is covered on the Law & Business exam?
A. Code compliance only
B. Business management and construction law
C. Materials estimating only
D. Heavy equipment operation
Law & Business covers business management and law. CSLB
7. What kind of contract must be in writing when the total price is $500 or
more?
A. Oral agreement
B. Verbal guarantee
C. Written contract
D. Handshake deal
California law requires written contracts for $500+. CSLB
8. Which of the following is not generally the responsibility of a clean-up
contractor?
A. Removing concrete rubble
B. Clearing dirt and scrap lumber
C. Installing drywall
D. Cleaning paint from fixtures
Installing drywall is trade work outside clean-up. Contractors License
School
9. What is a “stop notice”?
, A. A safety meeting notice
B. A notice to withhold funds until subcontractor is paid
C. Termination letter
D. Inspection failure notice
Stop notices are used to secure payment. california.ustradetest.com
4. How many years of experience are generally required to qualify for a
contractor license?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
Applicants must document 4 years of journeyman-level experience.
Contractors License Schools
10.A surety bond that guarantees job completion and payment is:
A. Bid bond
B. Contract bond
C. Payment bond
D. Performance bond
Performance bonds guarantee completion. california.ustradetest.com
11.An unconditional lien release means the subcontractor:
A. Can demand more money
B. Cannot ask anything more from the party released
C. Can still file a lien
D. Can pause work
Unconditional release waives further claims. california.ustradetest.com
, 12.What must every employer keep records of for federal payroll taxes?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 10 years
Federal recordkeeping standards require ~4 years. california.ustradetest.com
13.What is consideration in contract law?
A. Sympathy
B. Credit score
C. Something of value exchanged
D. Insurance policy
Consideration is required for a valid contract.
14.How long does a contractor have to renew an expired license before it
becomes void? A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
California allows 5 years to renew before voiding. Quizlet
15.What is required before beginning any construction clean-up work?
A. No permit needed
B. Oral authorization
C. Valid CSLB license
D. City council approval
Contracting work requires a valid license.
16.Which document sets out contractor responsibilities and scope?
A. Employee handbook
B. Contract agreement
