North Carolina Landscape Contractor Practice Exam –
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Introduction
This comprehensive practice exam is designed for candidates preparing for the North
Carolina Landscape Contractor Licensing Exam, administered by the North Carolina
Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB) . The exam consists of three
mandatory sections :
1. Landscape Design Section – multiple-choice questions on interpreting a landscape
plan
2. General Knowledge Section – multiple-choice questions on horticulture practice,
landscape construction, and NC business practices and licensing law
3. Plant Identification Section – identification of plants and pests from photographs
Key Licensing Requirements :
Minimum age: 18 years
$10,000 surety compliance bond or irrevocable letter of credit
5 letters of reference (3 personal, 2 professional)
Exam must be passed within one year of application approval
7 hours of continuing education annually (3 technical, 2 business)
Section 1: Licensing Laws & Regulations (Questions 1-40)
,1. What is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Landscape Contractors'
Licensing Board (NCLCLB)?
A. Promote the sale of native North Carolina plants
B. Regulate the practice of landscape contracting and protect the public
C. Issue building permits for residential landscaping projects
D. Provide continuing education courses to landscape professionals
The NCLCLB ensures only qualified individuals practice landscape contracting, protecting
public welfare and maintaining industry standards .
2. According to North Carolina General Statute Chapter 89G, what is the minimum
dollar threshold for a landscape project that legally requires an individual to hold an
active Landscape Contractor license?
A. $1,500
B. $2,500
C. **$5,000**
D. $10,000
Under NC General Statutes Chapter 89G, no person may engage in landscape contracting
for any single project valued at $5,000 or more unless they are legally licensed by the
NCLCLB .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a landscape contractor license
in North Carolina?
,A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Applicants for licensure must be at least 18 years of age according to N.C. Gen. Stat. §
89D-16(a)(1) .
4. A licensed North Carolina landscape contractor must complete how many hours of
approved Continuing Education (CE) each year to maintain an active license status?
A. 5 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
The NCLCLB requires all licensees to complete 7 hours of approved continuing education
annually, which must include at least 3 hours of technical landscape trade education and up
to 4 hours of business education .
5. What is the minimum statutory dollar amount required for the compliance surety
bond that a North Carolina licensed landscape contractor must maintain?
A. $5,000
B. **$10,000**
C. $15,000
D. $25,000
, North Carolina law mandates that licensees maintain a $10,000 surety bond or an
irrevocable letter of credit to protect consumers against structural or financial default on
contracting agreements .
6. How many reference letters are required for a landscape contractor license
application?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five (3 personal and 2 professional)
D. Seven
Applicants must include with their application five letters of reference: three personal and
two professional .
7. A landscape contractor's license is valid for how long?
A. 6 months
B. One year (August 1st through July 31st)
C. Two years
D. Three years
Licenses are valid for one year, from August 1st of the current year through July 31st of the
following year .
8. Which of the following is NOT a component of a landscape contractor's scope of
work under North Carolina law?
250 Questions Latest 2026 Update | NCLCLB-Aligned |
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Introduction
This comprehensive practice exam is designed for candidates preparing for the North
Carolina Landscape Contractor Licensing Exam, administered by the North Carolina
Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB) . The exam consists of three
mandatory sections :
1. Landscape Design Section – multiple-choice questions on interpreting a landscape
plan
2. General Knowledge Section – multiple-choice questions on horticulture practice,
landscape construction, and NC business practices and licensing law
3. Plant Identification Section – identification of plants and pests from photographs
Key Licensing Requirements :
Minimum age: 18 years
$10,000 surety compliance bond or irrevocable letter of credit
5 letters of reference (3 personal, 2 professional)
Exam must be passed within one year of application approval
7 hours of continuing education annually (3 technical, 2 business)
Section 1: Licensing Laws & Regulations (Questions 1-40)
,1. What is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Landscape Contractors'
Licensing Board (NCLCLB)?
A. Promote the sale of native North Carolina plants
B. Regulate the practice of landscape contracting and protect the public
C. Issue building permits for residential landscaping projects
D. Provide continuing education courses to landscape professionals
The NCLCLB ensures only qualified individuals practice landscape contracting, protecting
public welfare and maintaining industry standards .
2. According to North Carolina General Statute Chapter 89G, what is the minimum
dollar threshold for a landscape project that legally requires an individual to hold an
active Landscape Contractor license?
A. $1,500
B. $2,500
C. **$5,000**
D. $10,000
Under NC General Statutes Chapter 89G, no person may engage in landscape contracting
for any single project valued at $5,000 or more unless they are legally licensed by the
NCLCLB .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a landscape contractor license
in North Carolina?
,A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Applicants for licensure must be at least 18 years of age according to N.C. Gen. Stat. §
89D-16(a)(1) .
4. A licensed North Carolina landscape contractor must complete how many hours of
approved Continuing Education (CE) each year to maintain an active license status?
A. 5 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
The NCLCLB requires all licensees to complete 7 hours of approved continuing education
annually, which must include at least 3 hours of technical landscape trade education and up
to 4 hours of business education .
5. What is the minimum statutory dollar amount required for the compliance surety
bond that a North Carolina licensed landscape contractor must maintain?
A. $5,000
B. **$10,000**
C. $15,000
D. $25,000
, North Carolina law mandates that licensees maintain a $10,000 surety bond or an
irrevocable letter of credit to protect consumers against structural or financial default on
contracting agreements .
6. How many reference letters are required for a landscape contractor license
application?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five (3 personal and 2 professional)
D. Seven
Applicants must include with their application five letters of reference: three personal and
two professional .
7. A landscape contractor's license is valid for how long?
A. 6 months
B. One year (August 1st through July 31st)
C. Two years
D. Three years
Licenses are valid for one year, from August 1st of the current year through July 31st of the
following year .
8. Which of the following is NOT a component of a landscape contractor's scope of
work under North Carolina law?
