"Pass the CSLB Exam: 100 Questions Based
on the Contractor License Law & Reference
Book
1. In California, anyone who constructs or alters any project costing $500 or more in labor and materials
must hold a contractor's license.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: California law requires a contractor's license for any project where the combined cost of labor
and materials is $500 or more.
---
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a contractor's license in California?
A) 16 years of age
B) 18 years of age
C) 21 years of age
D) 25 years of age
,Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a contractor's license in California.
---
3. Which of the following is NOT required to obtain a California contractor's license?
A) Passing the Law and Business exam
B) Passing a trade-specific exam
C) Having a college degree in construction management
D) Demonstrating qualifying work experience
Answer: C
Rationale: A college degree is not required. Applicants must pass both the Law and Business exam and a
trade exam, and demonstrate work experience. The C-61 Limited Specialty classification is exempt from
the trade exam.
---
4. What is the total fee required to obtain a contractor license in California (processing fee + initial
license fee)?
A) $250
B) $350
C) $480
D) $600
Answer: C
Rationale: The non-refundable processing fee is $300 and the two-year initial license fee is $180, for a
total of $480.
---
,5. A contractor license in California is valid for how many years before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: California contractor licenses are issued for a two-year term.
---
6. Does California recognize contractor licenses from other states?
A) Yes, all states are recognized
B) Yes, but only Arizona, Louisiana, and Nevada
C) No, never
D) Only for residential work
Answer: B
Rationale: California has reciprocity agreements with Arizona, Louisiana, and Nevada for certain license
classifications.
---
7. What is the "qualifying individual" requirement for a contractor's license?
A) Any employee of the company can qualify
B) A specific individual must pass the exams and demonstrate experience
C) The company owner must have a college degree
D) No individual qualification is needed
, Answer: B
Rationale: The qualifying individual is the person designated to meet the experience and examination
requirements for the license.
---
8. A Joint Venture license in California:
A) Is not recognized
B) Requires a separate application and license
C) Can use one partner's existing license
D) Does not require a bond
Answer: B
Rationale: Joint ventures must apply for a separate joint venture license.
---
9. Which of the following is a condition for a waiver of the examination?
A) Having a college degree
B) Meeting specific criteria reviewed during application processing
C) Having 20 years of experience
D) Being over 50 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Final determination of examination waiver eligibility is made during the application review
process.
---
on the Contractor License Law & Reference
Book
1. In California, anyone who constructs or alters any project costing $500 or more in labor and materials
must hold a contractor's license.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: California law requires a contractor's license for any project where the combined cost of labor
and materials is $500 or more.
---
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a contractor's license in California?
A) 16 years of age
B) 18 years of age
C) 21 years of age
D) 25 years of age
,Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a contractor's license in California.
---
3. Which of the following is NOT required to obtain a California contractor's license?
A) Passing the Law and Business exam
B) Passing a trade-specific exam
C) Having a college degree in construction management
D) Demonstrating qualifying work experience
Answer: C
Rationale: A college degree is not required. Applicants must pass both the Law and Business exam and a
trade exam, and demonstrate work experience. The C-61 Limited Specialty classification is exempt from
the trade exam.
---
4. What is the total fee required to obtain a contractor license in California (processing fee + initial
license fee)?
A) $250
B) $350
C) $480
D) $600
Answer: C
Rationale: The non-refundable processing fee is $300 and the two-year initial license fee is $180, for a
total of $480.
---
,5. A contractor license in California is valid for how many years before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: California contractor licenses are issued for a two-year term.
---
6. Does California recognize contractor licenses from other states?
A) Yes, all states are recognized
B) Yes, but only Arizona, Louisiana, and Nevada
C) No, never
D) Only for residential work
Answer: B
Rationale: California has reciprocity agreements with Arizona, Louisiana, and Nevada for certain license
classifications.
---
7. What is the "qualifying individual" requirement for a contractor's license?
A) Any employee of the company can qualify
B) A specific individual must pass the exams and demonstrate experience
C) The company owner must have a college degree
D) No individual qualification is needed
, Answer: B
Rationale: The qualifying individual is the person designated to meet the experience and examination
requirements for the license.
---
8. A Joint Venture license in California:
A) Is not recognized
B) Requires a separate application and license
C) Can use one partner's existing license
D) Does not require a bond
Answer: B
Rationale: Joint ventures must apply for a separate joint venture license.
---
9. Which of the following is a condition for a waiver of the examination?
A) Having a college degree
B) Meeting specific criteria reviewed during application processing
C) Having 20 years of experience
D) Being over 50 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Final determination of examination waiver eligibility is made during the application review
process.
---
