CSLB C10 ACTUAL TEST PAPER FULL
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED APLUS
●● If a compliant is unresolved after notifying the contractor, what is
CSLB next step?
Answer: To initiate an investigation to determine if there has been a
violation of the contractor license law
●● what does CSLB attempt before recommending arbitration?
Answer: Mediation between the contractor and the complainant
●● What can CSLB issue for minor violations?
Answer: Notice to correct
●● What is the maximum civil penalty for most violation?
Answer: Maximum civil penalty violation is $8,000
●● Working without a contractors License can result in
Answer: A misdemeanor, up to 6 month in jail, second offenses result in
harsher punishment.
,●● If a citation is contested, what option does the licensee have?
Answer: Request an administrative hearing before the office of
administrative hearing (OAH) within 15 days of hearing the citation.
●● What does CSLB do for flagrant violations?
Answer: File a formal accusation that can lead to suspension or
revocation of contractor license
●● What is required for a licensee to operate during a suspension
period?
Answer: Operating with a suspended license is illegal and can result in
additional penalties. ( a disciplinary bond helps to continue work)
●● What is the purpose of a disciplinary bond?
Answer: Provide financial protection to consumers if a contractor with a
revoked or suspended license commits another violation
●● What is disclosed to the public regarding complaints?
Answer: Only complaints that result in formal disciplinary action.
●● How long are citation disclosed to the public?
Answer: Five years from the date of compliance
, ●● What action can CSLB take against unlicensed contractors?
Answer: Issue a citation, impose fines, and refer case for criminal
prosecution
●● What is the maximum civil penalty for unlicensed contracting ?
Answer: $15,000
●● What happened if an unlicensed contractor continues to operate after
receiving citation?
Answer: They are referred to criminal prosecution
●● Who can CSLB refer criminal cases to?
Answer: The District attorney
●● What is the role of an administrative law judge in CSLB cases?
Answer: Conduct a formal hearing and issue a proposed decision based
on evidence
●● What must accompany a public disclosure of complaints?
Answer: A statement that the compliant is an allegation and has not been
proven.
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED APLUS
●● If a compliant is unresolved after notifying the contractor, what is
CSLB next step?
Answer: To initiate an investigation to determine if there has been a
violation of the contractor license law
●● what does CSLB attempt before recommending arbitration?
Answer: Mediation between the contractor and the complainant
●● What can CSLB issue for minor violations?
Answer: Notice to correct
●● What is the maximum civil penalty for most violation?
Answer: Maximum civil penalty violation is $8,000
●● Working without a contractors License can result in
Answer: A misdemeanor, up to 6 month in jail, second offenses result in
harsher punishment.
,●● If a citation is contested, what option does the licensee have?
Answer: Request an administrative hearing before the office of
administrative hearing (OAH) within 15 days of hearing the citation.
●● What does CSLB do for flagrant violations?
Answer: File a formal accusation that can lead to suspension or
revocation of contractor license
●● What is required for a licensee to operate during a suspension
period?
Answer: Operating with a suspended license is illegal and can result in
additional penalties. ( a disciplinary bond helps to continue work)
●● What is the purpose of a disciplinary bond?
Answer: Provide financial protection to consumers if a contractor with a
revoked or suspended license commits another violation
●● What is disclosed to the public regarding complaints?
Answer: Only complaints that result in formal disciplinary action.
●● How long are citation disclosed to the public?
Answer: Five years from the date of compliance
, ●● What action can CSLB take against unlicensed contractors?
Answer: Issue a citation, impose fines, and refer case for criminal
prosecution
●● What is the maximum civil penalty for unlicensed contracting ?
Answer: $15,000
●● What happened if an unlicensed contractor continues to operate after
receiving citation?
Answer: They are referred to criminal prosecution
●● Who can CSLB refer criminal cases to?
Answer: The District attorney
●● What is the role of an administrative law judge in CSLB cases?
Answer: Conduct a formal hearing and issue a proposed decision based
on evidence
●● What must accompany a public disclosure of complaints?
Answer: A statement that the compliant is an allegation and has not been
proven.
