WISCONSIN UTILITY CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Licensing, Code Administration and Business Law
OSHA Safety and Excavation Standards (29 CFR 1926
Subpart P)
Utility Installation Methods and Materials
Underground Utility Location and Marking (One-Call
Systems)
Erosion Control and Environmental Compliance
Contract and Project Management
Introduction
This examination assesses the knowledge and competency
required of Utility Contractors in Wisconsin. The exam
evaluates understanding of Wisconsin DSPS licensing
requirements, excavation safety, utility installation,
underground locating, and environmental compliance. Items
,are presented in multiple-choice format with scenario-based
questions designed to simulate real-world construction
decision-making. Emphasis is placed on regulatory
compliance, jobsite safety, and the application of Wisconsin
statutes and administrative codes. The examination
challenges candidates to apply Wisconsin Administrative
Code and OSHA standards to practical utility contracting
situations.
Section One: Questions 1–80
1. Which Wisconsin statutory and administrative
authorities most directly govern the Utility Contractor
credential?
A. Wis. Stat. ch. 101 and SPS 301
B. Wis. Stat. ch. 145 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 305
C. Wis. Stat. ch. 201 and DNR ch. 500
D. Wis. Stat. ch. 401 and COMM 20
🟢 B. Wis. Stat. ch. 145 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 305
🔴 RATIONALE: Wisconsin utility contractor licensing is
addressed through the plumbing statutes in ch. 145 and the
licensing rules in ch. SPS 305, including SPS 305.97 .
,2. Under SPS 305.97(1), how may a person obtain a Utility
Contractor license?
A. By completing a one-day orientation only
B. By taking and passing the Utility Contractor license
examination
C. By holding any out-of-state license for 30 days
D. By purchasing a business permit
🟢 B. By taking and passing the Utility Contractor license
examination
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(1) states that a person may
obtain the license by taking and passing the Utility
Contractor license examination .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the
Utility Contractor examination?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
, 🟢 B. 18 years old
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(3) requires applicants to be at
least 18 years old to apply for the utility contractor license
examination .
4. What is the passing score for the Wisconsin Utility
Contractor exam?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
🟢 B. 70%
🔴 RATIONALE: The exam is open-book, and the passing
score is 70%. Candidates must achieve this score to qualify
for licensure .
5. How many hours of continuing education are required
to renew a Utility Contractor license?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Licensing, Code Administration and Business Law
OSHA Safety and Excavation Standards (29 CFR 1926
Subpart P)
Utility Installation Methods and Materials
Underground Utility Location and Marking (One-Call
Systems)
Erosion Control and Environmental Compliance
Contract and Project Management
Introduction
This examination assesses the knowledge and competency
required of Utility Contractors in Wisconsin. The exam
evaluates understanding of Wisconsin DSPS licensing
requirements, excavation safety, utility installation,
underground locating, and environmental compliance. Items
,are presented in multiple-choice format with scenario-based
questions designed to simulate real-world construction
decision-making. Emphasis is placed on regulatory
compliance, jobsite safety, and the application of Wisconsin
statutes and administrative codes. The examination
challenges candidates to apply Wisconsin Administrative
Code and OSHA standards to practical utility contracting
situations.
Section One: Questions 1–80
1. Which Wisconsin statutory and administrative
authorities most directly govern the Utility Contractor
credential?
A. Wis. Stat. ch. 101 and SPS 301
B. Wis. Stat. ch. 145 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 305
C. Wis. Stat. ch. 201 and DNR ch. 500
D. Wis. Stat. ch. 401 and COMM 20
🟢 B. Wis. Stat. ch. 145 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 305
🔴 RATIONALE: Wisconsin utility contractor licensing is
addressed through the plumbing statutes in ch. 145 and the
licensing rules in ch. SPS 305, including SPS 305.97 .
,2. Under SPS 305.97(1), how may a person obtain a Utility
Contractor license?
A. By completing a one-day orientation only
B. By taking and passing the Utility Contractor license
examination
C. By holding any out-of-state license for 30 days
D. By purchasing a business permit
🟢 B. By taking and passing the Utility Contractor license
examination
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(1) states that a person may
obtain the license by taking and passing the Utility
Contractor license examination .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the
Utility Contractor examination?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
, 🟢 B. 18 years old
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(3) requires applicants to be at
least 18 years old to apply for the utility contractor license
examination .
4. What is the passing score for the Wisconsin Utility
Contractor exam?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
🟢 B. 70%
🔴 RATIONALE: The exam is open-book, and the passing
score is 70%. Candidates must achieve this score to qualify
for licensure .
5. How many hours of continuing education are required
to renew a Utility Contractor license?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
