FLORIDA CERTIFIED CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE | UPDATED 2026/2027
Examiner/Administrator: Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation (DBPR) – Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
FLORIDA CERTIFIED CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAMINATION
2026/2027 EDITION
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM
120 MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Questions 1–30 included in this
installment)
Passing Score: 70%
Testing Time: 300 Minutes
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Florida Laws, Rules & Licensing Requirements
2. OSHA Safety & Risk Management
3. Site Preparation & Earthwork
4. Concrete Materials & Mix Design
5. Reinforcing Steel & Structural Components
6. Formwork, Placement & Finishing
7. Curing, Quality Control & Testing
,8. Equipment, Estimating & Project Management
9. Repairs, Troubleshooting & Specialty Concrete
10. Professional Practice & Construction Standards
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION (DBPR) |
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD (CILB) | ALIGNED WITH CURRENT
FLORIDA LICENSING BLUEPRINTS | CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS |
PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDE | 100% ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS |
COMPREHENSIVE LICENSING PREPARATION | PREPARED FOR STATE LICENSING
EXAMINATION USE | UPDATED 2026/2027 EDITION
Florida Laws, Rules & Safety (Questions 1–8)
QUESTION 1.
A contractor is awarded a commercial concrete foundation project. Before
mobilization, the owner requests that work begin immediately while the permit
application is still under review. What is the contractor's most appropriate response?
A. Begin excavation since concrete has not yet been placed.
B. Begin all work because the owner assumes responsibility.
C. Wait until all required permits have been issued before commencing permitted
work.
D. Start work after notifying neighboring property owners.
Correct Answer: C. Wait until all required permits have been issued before
commencing permitted work.
Explanation: Obtaining required permits before regulated construction activities begin
is a fundamental legal responsibility. Beginning work without permits can result in
stop-work orders, penalties, and disciplinary action. Owner authorization does not
,replace permitting requirements, excavation may also require permits, and notifying
neighbors has no bearing on permit compliance.
QUESTION 2.
During a concrete placement, workers are installing reinforcing steel adjacent to an
unprotected floor opening. Which OSHA requirement is the highest priority?
A. Increasing concrete slump
B. Providing fall protection for exposed employees
C. Painting reinforcing bars
D. Increasing curing time
Correct Answer: B. Providing fall protection for exposed employees.
Explanation: OSHA requires protection from falls where employees are exposed to
dangerous elevations. Fall hazards consistently rank among the leading causes of
construction fatalities. The remaining options do not address the immediate life safety
hazard.
QUESTION 3.
Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring employees receive hazard
communication training regarding concrete admixtures and curing compounds?
A. Material supplier
B. Building inspector
C. Employer
D. Project architect
Correct Answer: C. Employer.
, Explanation: Employers are responsible for implementing OSHA Hazard
Communication requirements, including employee training, Safety Data Sheet
availability, and proper labeling. Suppliers provide information, but employers must
ensure workers understand associated hazards.
QUESTION 4.
An inspector identifies an excavation with unstable soil lacking protective systems.
Which corrective action best complies with OSHA requirements?
A. Continue work during daylight only.
B. Install an approved protective system before workers enter.
C. Reduce crew size.
D. Increase concrete delivery frequency.
Correct Answer: B. Install an approved protective system before workers enter.
Explanation: Excavations meeting regulatory thresholds require sloping, benching,
shielding, or shoring depending on site conditions. Worker exposure must not continue
until an approved protective system is in place.
QUESTION 5.
Which document establishes the contractual scope of concrete work when conflicts
arise during construction?
A. Equipment rental agreement
B. Daily weather report
C. Construction contract documents
D. Payroll records
Correct Answer: C. Construction contract documents.
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE | UPDATED 2026/2027
Examiner/Administrator: Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation (DBPR) – Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
FLORIDA CERTIFIED CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAMINATION
2026/2027 EDITION
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM
120 MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Questions 1–30 included in this
installment)
Passing Score: 70%
Testing Time: 300 Minutes
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Florida Laws, Rules & Licensing Requirements
2. OSHA Safety & Risk Management
3. Site Preparation & Earthwork
4. Concrete Materials & Mix Design
5. Reinforcing Steel & Structural Components
6. Formwork, Placement & Finishing
7. Curing, Quality Control & Testing
,8. Equipment, Estimating & Project Management
9. Repairs, Troubleshooting & Specialty Concrete
10. Professional Practice & Construction Standards
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION (DBPR) |
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD (CILB) | ALIGNED WITH CURRENT
FLORIDA LICENSING BLUEPRINTS | CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS |
PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDE | 100% ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS |
COMPREHENSIVE LICENSING PREPARATION | PREPARED FOR STATE LICENSING
EXAMINATION USE | UPDATED 2026/2027 EDITION
Florida Laws, Rules & Safety (Questions 1–8)
QUESTION 1.
A contractor is awarded a commercial concrete foundation project. Before
mobilization, the owner requests that work begin immediately while the permit
application is still under review. What is the contractor's most appropriate response?
A. Begin excavation since concrete has not yet been placed.
B. Begin all work because the owner assumes responsibility.
C. Wait until all required permits have been issued before commencing permitted
work.
D. Start work after notifying neighboring property owners.
Correct Answer: C. Wait until all required permits have been issued before
commencing permitted work.
Explanation: Obtaining required permits before regulated construction activities begin
is a fundamental legal responsibility. Beginning work without permits can result in
stop-work orders, penalties, and disciplinary action. Owner authorization does not
,replace permitting requirements, excavation may also require permits, and notifying
neighbors has no bearing on permit compliance.
QUESTION 2.
During a concrete placement, workers are installing reinforcing steel adjacent to an
unprotected floor opening. Which OSHA requirement is the highest priority?
A. Increasing concrete slump
B. Providing fall protection for exposed employees
C. Painting reinforcing bars
D. Increasing curing time
Correct Answer: B. Providing fall protection for exposed employees.
Explanation: OSHA requires protection from falls where employees are exposed to
dangerous elevations. Fall hazards consistently rank among the leading causes of
construction fatalities. The remaining options do not address the immediate life safety
hazard.
QUESTION 3.
Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring employees receive hazard
communication training regarding concrete admixtures and curing compounds?
A. Material supplier
B. Building inspector
C. Employer
D. Project architect
Correct Answer: C. Employer.
, Explanation: Employers are responsible for implementing OSHA Hazard
Communication requirements, including employee training, Safety Data Sheet
availability, and proper labeling. Suppliers provide information, but employers must
ensure workers understand associated hazards.
QUESTION 4.
An inspector identifies an excavation with unstable soil lacking protective systems.
Which corrective action best complies with OSHA requirements?
A. Continue work during daylight only.
B. Install an approved protective system before workers enter.
C. Reduce crew size.
D. Increase concrete delivery frequency.
Correct Answer: B. Install an approved protective system before workers enter.
Explanation: Excavations meeting regulatory thresholds require sloping, benching,
shielding, or shoring depending on site conditions. Worker exposure must not continue
until an approved protective system is in place.
QUESTION 5.
Which document establishes the contractual scope of concrete work when conflicts
arise during construction?
A. Equipment rental agreement
B. Daily weather report
C. Construction contract documents
D. Payroll records
Correct Answer: C. Construction contract documents.
