CSLB CONTRACTORS LAW PRACTICE TEST
PART TWO STUDY GUIDE 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: How many years do consumers have to file a complaint with
the CSLB regarding a faulty project?
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: How many years is the contractor liable for patent defects
(obvious or visible defects)?
⩥ 10 years.
Answer: How many years is the contractor liable for Latent (structural)
defects?
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: The CSLB has how long to investigate unlicensed contractors
from the date of the illegal act?
⩥ C) The work must be completed in less than 2 weeks.
Answer: Which of these does not apply for Service & Repair contracts?
,A) Total amount must be for $750 or less
B) The buyer must initiate contact with the contractor
C) The work must be completed in less than 2 weeks
D) No payment is due until the work is completed
⩥ Only before the contractor starts work and before they receive/sign
the contract..
Answer: When can a consumer cancel a Service & Repair contract?
⩥ 10-pt or larger (Anything regarding CSLB must be 12 or larger).
Answer: Unless otherwise specified, how large should font be in
contracts?
⩥ Within 14 days.
Answer: According to the Prompt Payment Act, payments for
construction projects must be received how long after an invoice has
been issued?
⩥ 7 days.
Answer: Subcontractors must be paid within ___ days after a prime
contractor has received payment.
⩥ Lien.
, Answer: A method of securing payments for any unpaid labor or
materials that have been used to improve a property by contractors and
material suppliers.
⩥ Material Breach.
Answer: A major failure by any party, to perform according to the agreed
upon contract terms.
⩥ Immaterial Breach or Partial Breach.
Answer: This violates minor details in a construction contract, and does
not affect the overall agreement or void the contract.
⩥ 90 days.
Answer: How long does a contractor have to report a small claims or
civil court decision to the CSLB?
⩥ Appellate Court.
Answer: If the defendant files an appeal, the lawsuit moves from
superior court to...
⩥ County Clerk's Office.
Answer: Small claims are filed at the...
⩥ Limited civil lawsuit (filed at the local superior court).
PART TWO STUDY GUIDE 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: How many years do consumers have to file a complaint with
the CSLB regarding a faulty project?
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: How many years is the contractor liable for patent defects
(obvious or visible defects)?
⩥ 10 years.
Answer: How many years is the contractor liable for Latent (structural)
defects?
⩥ 4 years.
Answer: The CSLB has how long to investigate unlicensed contractors
from the date of the illegal act?
⩥ C) The work must be completed in less than 2 weeks.
Answer: Which of these does not apply for Service & Repair contracts?
,A) Total amount must be for $750 or less
B) The buyer must initiate contact with the contractor
C) The work must be completed in less than 2 weeks
D) No payment is due until the work is completed
⩥ Only before the contractor starts work and before they receive/sign
the contract..
Answer: When can a consumer cancel a Service & Repair contract?
⩥ 10-pt or larger (Anything regarding CSLB must be 12 or larger).
Answer: Unless otherwise specified, how large should font be in
contracts?
⩥ Within 14 days.
Answer: According to the Prompt Payment Act, payments for
construction projects must be received how long after an invoice has
been issued?
⩥ 7 days.
Answer: Subcontractors must be paid within ___ days after a prime
contractor has received payment.
⩥ Lien.
, Answer: A method of securing payments for any unpaid labor or
materials that have been used to improve a property by contractors and
material suppliers.
⩥ Material Breach.
Answer: A major failure by any party, to perform according to the agreed
upon contract terms.
⩥ Immaterial Breach or Partial Breach.
Answer: This violates minor details in a construction contract, and does
not affect the overall agreement or void the contract.
⩥ 90 days.
Answer: How long does a contractor have to report a small claims or
civil court decision to the CSLB?
⩥ Appellate Court.
Answer: If the defendant files an appeal, the lawsuit moves from
superior court to...
⩥ County Clerk's Office.
Answer: Small claims are filed at the...
⩥ Limited civil lawsuit (filed at the local superior court).
