NASCLA Exam Questions
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1. A contractor signs a contract to complete a project in 180 days. Due to weather
delays, the project runs 30 days over schedule. The contract did not include a
weather-delay clause. Who is responsible for the delay?
A. The contractor
B. The owner
C. Both the contractor and owner
D. No one
Answer: A. The contractor
Explanation: Without a specific clause, the contractor bears the risk of delays,
including weather.
2. What type of bond guarantees both completion of the project and payment to
subcontractors and suppliers?
A. Bid bond
B. Performance bond
,C. Payment bond
D. Combined performance and payment bond
Answer: D. Combined performance and payment bond
Explanation: A combined bond covers both completion obligations and financial
obligations.
3. According to OSHA, at what height is fall protection required in the construction
industry for general work?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
Answer: B. 6 feet
Explanation: OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction work.
4. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to file a mechanic’s lien?
A. Non-payment for labor
B. Non-payment for materials
C. Project completion delays
D. Unpaid subcontractor work
,Answer: C. Project completion delays
Explanation: Liens secure payment for labor, services, or materials—not delays.
5. When calculating overhead and profit for a bid, which of the following is typically
included in overhead?
A. Direct labor costs
B. Subcontractor quotes
C. Office rent and utilities
D. Materials purchased for the project
Answer: C. Office rent and utilities
Explanation: Overhead includes indirect business expenses, not project-specific
costs.
6. A contractor receives a notice of noncompliance from OSHA. How many days do
they have to contest the citation?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
Answer: C. 15 days
Explanation: Contractors have 15 working days to file a contest.
, 7. A contract clause that protects the contractor from price increases in materials is
called:
A. Liquidated damages clause
B. Escalation clause
C. Force majeure clause
D. Termination for convenience clause
Answer: B. Escalation clause
Explanation: Escalation clauses allow adjustments for material or labor cost
increases.
8. What is the maximum allowable slope for a trench excavation without shoring, in
Type C soil?
A. 1/2 : 1
B. 1 : 1
C. 1.5 : 1
D. 2 : 1
Answer: C. 1.5 : 1
Explanation: OSHA requires a slope of 1.5:1 (34 degrees) for Type C soil.
9. Which financial statement shows a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a
specific point in time?
With 100% Correct!!
1. A contractor signs a contract to complete a project in 180 days. Due to weather
delays, the project runs 30 days over schedule. The contract did not include a
weather-delay clause. Who is responsible for the delay?
A. The contractor
B. The owner
C. Both the contractor and owner
D. No one
Answer: A. The contractor
Explanation: Without a specific clause, the contractor bears the risk of delays,
including weather.
2. What type of bond guarantees both completion of the project and payment to
subcontractors and suppliers?
A. Bid bond
B. Performance bond
,C. Payment bond
D. Combined performance and payment bond
Answer: D. Combined performance and payment bond
Explanation: A combined bond covers both completion obligations and financial
obligations.
3. According to OSHA, at what height is fall protection required in the construction
industry for general work?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
Answer: B. 6 feet
Explanation: OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction work.
4. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to file a mechanic’s lien?
A. Non-payment for labor
B. Non-payment for materials
C. Project completion delays
D. Unpaid subcontractor work
,Answer: C. Project completion delays
Explanation: Liens secure payment for labor, services, or materials—not delays.
5. When calculating overhead and profit for a bid, which of the following is typically
included in overhead?
A. Direct labor costs
B. Subcontractor quotes
C. Office rent and utilities
D. Materials purchased for the project
Answer: C. Office rent and utilities
Explanation: Overhead includes indirect business expenses, not project-specific
costs.
6. A contractor receives a notice of noncompliance from OSHA. How many days do
they have to contest the citation?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
Answer: C. 15 days
Explanation: Contractors have 15 working days to file a contest.
, 7. A contract clause that protects the contractor from price increases in materials is
called:
A. Liquidated damages clause
B. Escalation clause
C. Force majeure clause
D. Termination for convenience clause
Answer: B. Escalation clause
Explanation: Escalation clauses allow adjustments for material or labor cost
increases.
8. What is the maximum allowable slope for a trench excavation without shoring, in
Type C soil?
A. 1/2 : 1
B. 1 : 1
C. 1.5 : 1
D. 2 : 1
Answer: C. 1.5 : 1
Explanation: OSHA requires a slope of 1.5:1 (34 degrees) for Type C soil.
9. Which financial statement shows a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a
specific point in time?
