FLORIDA CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
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Core Domains
* Bidding and Estimating
* Contract Law and Obligations
* Construction Lien Law
* Project Scheduling and Management
* Risk Management and Insurance
* Occupational Safety and Health
* Florida Building Code Compliance
* Business Finance and Accounting
Introduction
*The purpose of this examination is to evaluate the technical competence and professional knowledge of
Section One: Questions 1–100
Under Florida Statute Chapter 713, what is the deadline for a contractor to record a Claim of Lien
after final furnishing of labor or materials?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
,🟢 C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida construction lien law requires that a Claim of Lien be recorded no later
than 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services, or materials to the project site.
Which type of insurance policy provides coverage for the contractor against claims of bodily injury or
property damage arising out of the contractor's operations?
🟢 A. Commercial General Liability (CGL)
B. Workers' Compensation
C. Builder's Risk
D. Professional Liability
🔴 RATIONALE: Commercial General Liability insurance is designed to protect the business from
third-party claims involving bodily injury or property damage.
A contractor discovers a discrepancy between the architectural plans and the structural
specifications. What is the most appropriate initial action?
A. Proceed with the more stringent requirement
B. Proceed with the cheaper option to save costs
🟢 C. Submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the design professional
D. Ask the subcontractor to make the decision
🔴 RATIONALE: When discrepancies occur in contract documents, the contractor must seek formal
clarification from the architect or engineer of record via an RFI to avoid liability.
If a contract contains a "Time is of the Essence" clause, what does this imply regarding the project
schedule?
A. Delays are permitted if weather is poor
🟢 B. Any failure to complete on time is a material breach of contract
C. Substantial completion is optional
, D. The owner is responsible for all scheduling delays
🔴 RATIONALE: This clause indicates that timely performance is a critical element of the contract,
and failure to meet the schedule constitutes a serious breach.
Which bond guarantees that the contractor will complete the project according to the contract
terms?
A. Bid bond
🟢 B. Performance bond
C. Payment bond
D. Maintenance bond
🔴 RATIONALE: A performance bond ensures the project owner that the contractor will fulfill their
contractual obligations and complete the work as specified.
What is the primary purpose of a Notice to Owner (NTO) in Florida?
A. To notify the owner that the project is complete
B. To request a progress payment
🟢 C. To preserve lien rights for those not in privity with the owner
D. To terminate a contract
🔴 RATIONALE: The NTO alerts the property owner that a party not in direct privity of contract is
performing work and may have the right to place a lien on the property if unpaid.
When utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), what does "float" represent?
A. The total cost of the project
B. The number of workers assigned to a task
🟢 C. The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date
D. The time required for permit approval
🔴 RATIONALE: Float (or slack) is the flexibility in a schedule; it is the time a specific task can be
delayed before it impacts the overall project completion date.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
* Bidding and Estimating
* Contract Law and Obligations
* Construction Lien Law
* Project Scheduling and Management
* Risk Management and Insurance
* Occupational Safety and Health
* Florida Building Code Compliance
* Business Finance and Accounting
Introduction
*The purpose of this examination is to evaluate the technical competence and professional knowledge of
Section One: Questions 1–100
Under Florida Statute Chapter 713, what is the deadline for a contractor to record a Claim of Lien
after final furnishing of labor or materials?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
,🟢 C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida construction lien law requires that a Claim of Lien be recorded no later
than 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services, or materials to the project site.
Which type of insurance policy provides coverage for the contractor against claims of bodily injury or
property damage arising out of the contractor's operations?
🟢 A. Commercial General Liability (CGL)
B. Workers' Compensation
C. Builder's Risk
D. Professional Liability
🔴 RATIONALE: Commercial General Liability insurance is designed to protect the business from
third-party claims involving bodily injury or property damage.
A contractor discovers a discrepancy between the architectural plans and the structural
specifications. What is the most appropriate initial action?
A. Proceed with the more stringent requirement
B. Proceed with the cheaper option to save costs
🟢 C. Submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the design professional
D. Ask the subcontractor to make the decision
🔴 RATIONALE: When discrepancies occur in contract documents, the contractor must seek formal
clarification from the architect or engineer of record via an RFI to avoid liability.
If a contract contains a "Time is of the Essence" clause, what does this imply regarding the project
schedule?
A. Delays are permitted if weather is poor
🟢 B. Any failure to complete on time is a material breach of contract
C. Substantial completion is optional
, D. The owner is responsible for all scheduling delays
🔴 RATIONALE: This clause indicates that timely performance is a critical element of the contract,
and failure to meet the schedule constitutes a serious breach.
Which bond guarantees that the contractor will complete the project according to the contract
terms?
A. Bid bond
🟢 B. Performance bond
C. Payment bond
D. Maintenance bond
🔴 RATIONALE: A performance bond ensures the project owner that the contractor will fulfill their
contractual obligations and complete the work as specified.
What is the primary purpose of a Notice to Owner (NTO) in Florida?
A. To notify the owner that the project is complete
B. To request a progress payment
🟢 C. To preserve lien rights for those not in privity with the owner
D. To terminate a contract
🔴 RATIONALE: The NTO alerts the property owner that a party not in direct privity of contract is
performing work and may have the right to place a lien on the property if unpaid.
When utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), what does "float" represent?
A. The total cost of the project
B. The number of workers assigned to a task
🟢 C. The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date
D. The time required for permit approval
🔴 RATIONALE: Float (or slack) is the flexibility in a schedule; it is the time a specific task can be
delayed before it impacts the overall project completion date.
