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FLORIDA CGC CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED- VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
NEWEST EXAM 2025-2026
Construction Management / Business Law, Civil Engineering
/Contract Administration
The user’s document is a study guide or question bank for the Florida
Certified General Contractor (CGC) exam, specifically the Contract
Administration portion. Based on its content—which covers Florida
Statutes (Chapters 489, 713, 255), contract types, lien law, bidding,
estimating, project scheduling (CPM), risk management, insurance,
bonds, and safety
Questions
Part 1: Florida Statutes & Regulatory Framework
Which Florida statute regulates the licensing and discipline of
construction contractors?
A. Chapter 212
B. Chapter 489 ✓
C. Chapter 558
D. Chapter 720
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part I (Construction Contracting) sets licensing,
qualifying agent, and disciplinary rules for all Florida contractors.
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Under Florida law, a contract entered into by an unlicensed contractor is:
A. Voidable by the owner only
B. Unenforceable by the unlicensed contractor ✓
C. Enforceable if the owner benefited
D. Valid after payment of a $1,000 fine
Rationale: Section 489.128, Florida Statutes, makes unlicensed
contractor contracts unenforceable.
Before awarding any construction contract, state or municipal officers
must determine compliance with:
A. Chapter 713 (Lien Law)
B. Section 255.05 (Public works bonds)
C. Part I of Chapter 489 ✓
D. DBPR Rule 61G4-15
Rationale: Section 489.131(1) requires compliance with Part I of Chapter
489 before contract award.
Which entity adopts the Florida Building Code?
A. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B. The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C. The Florida Building Commission ✓
D. The local building official
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Rationale: The Florida Building Commission is statutorily charged with
adopting and updating the Florida Building Code.
What is the minimum retainage that may be withheld from progress
payments on a Florida public works project?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10% ✓
D. 15%
Rationale: Section 255.078, Florida Statutes, permits up to 10%
retainage on public works progress payments.
Which Florida Administrative Code rule governs the exam content and
licensing of registered contractors?
A. Rule 61G4-15.030 ✓
B. Rule 61-35.001
C. Rule 69B-220.051
D. Rule 12A-1.097
Rationale: Rule 61G4-15.030 prescribes the two-hour business/finance
and six-hour trade knowledge exams for Division I categories.
How long must a Florida contractor retain construction records
(including financial and project data)?
A. 1 year
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B. 3 years
C. 5 years ✓
D. 10 years
Rationale: Industry standard and DBPR rules generally require record
retention for at least 5 years to support audits and claims.
A contractor whose license expires without renewal becomes:
A. Suspended
B. Revoked
C. Delinquent ✓
D. Voidable
Rationale: Failure to renew before expiration results in delinquent
license status under CILB rules.
Which Florida statute provides the purpose of regulating the
construction industry?
A. 489.101 ✓
B. 713.001
C. 255.05
D. 440.02
Rationale: Section 489.101 declares that regulation is necessary for
public health, safety, and welfare.
FLORIDA CGC CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED- VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
NEWEST EXAM 2025-2026
Construction Management / Business Law, Civil Engineering
/Contract Administration
The user’s document is a study guide or question bank for the Florida
Certified General Contractor (CGC) exam, specifically the Contract
Administration portion. Based on its content—which covers Florida
Statutes (Chapters 489, 713, 255), contract types, lien law, bidding,
estimating, project scheduling (CPM), risk management, insurance,
bonds, and safety
Questions
Part 1: Florida Statutes & Regulatory Framework
Which Florida statute regulates the licensing and discipline of
construction contractors?
A. Chapter 212
B. Chapter 489 ✓
C. Chapter 558
D. Chapter 720
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part I (Construction Contracting) sets licensing,
qualifying agent, and disciplinary rules for all Florida contractors.
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Under Florida law, a contract entered into by an unlicensed contractor is:
A. Voidable by the owner only
B. Unenforceable by the unlicensed contractor ✓
C. Enforceable if the owner benefited
D. Valid after payment of a $1,000 fine
Rationale: Section 489.128, Florida Statutes, makes unlicensed
contractor contracts unenforceable.
Before awarding any construction contract, state or municipal officers
must determine compliance with:
A. Chapter 713 (Lien Law)
B. Section 255.05 (Public works bonds)
C. Part I of Chapter 489 ✓
D. DBPR Rule 61G4-15
Rationale: Section 489.131(1) requires compliance with Part I of Chapter
489 before contract award.
Which entity adopts the Florida Building Code?
A. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B. The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C. The Florida Building Commission ✓
D. The local building official
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Rationale: The Florida Building Commission is statutorily charged with
adopting and updating the Florida Building Code.
What is the minimum retainage that may be withheld from progress
payments on a Florida public works project?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10% ✓
D. 15%
Rationale: Section 255.078, Florida Statutes, permits up to 10%
retainage on public works progress payments.
Which Florida Administrative Code rule governs the exam content and
licensing of registered contractors?
A. Rule 61G4-15.030 ✓
B. Rule 61-35.001
C. Rule 69B-220.051
D. Rule 12A-1.097
Rationale: Rule 61G4-15.030 prescribes the two-hour business/finance
and six-hour trade knowledge exams for Division I categories.
How long must a Florida contractor retain construction records
(including financial and project data)?
A. 1 year
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B. 3 years
C. 5 years ✓
D. 10 years
Rationale: Industry standard and DBPR rules generally require record
retention for at least 5 years to support audits and claims.
A contractor whose license expires without renewal becomes:
A. Suspended
B. Revoked
C. Delinquent ✓
D. Voidable
Rationale: Failure to renew before expiration results in delinquent
license status under CILB rules.
Which Florida statute provides the purpose of regulating the
construction industry?
A. 489.101 ✓
B. 713.001
C. 255.05
D. 440.02
Rationale: Section 489.101 declares that regulation is necessary for
public health, safety, and welfare.
