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FLORIDA ELECTRICAL BUSINESS AND
FINANCE EXAMINATION (36-FL-W)
COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND
REVISED
Question 1
Which agency regulates electrical contractors in Florida?
A. Florida Department of State
B. Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C. Department of Labor
D. Local building departments
Rationale: The Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation (DBPR) regulates electrical contractor licensing and
enforces licensing requirements through the Electrical Contractors'
Licensing Board. Local building departments enforce local codes but
do not regulate state licensing.
Question 2
Which Florida statute governs the licensing and regulation of electrical
contractors?
A. Chapter 455, Part I
B. Chapter 489, Part II
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C. Chapter 713, Part I
D. Chapter 440, Part I
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part II of the Florida Statutes governs the
licensing and regulation of electrical contractors. Chapter 455 covers
general provisions for professional regulation. Chapter 713 covers
construction liens, and Chapter 440 covers workers' compensation.
Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for an electrical
contractor's license in Florida?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. No age requirement
Rationale: Florida Statute 489.511 requires applicants to be at least 18
years old to qualify for an electrical contractor's license. Applicants
must also demonstrate good moral character and meet experience
requirements.
Question 4
How many hours of continuing education are required for Florida
electrical contractor license renewal?
A. 8 hours
B. 14 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 40 hours
Rationale: Florida requires 14 hours of approved continuing
education every two years for license renewal, including specific
required topics. This ensures contractors stay current with code
changes and industry standards.
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Question 5
What is the time limit for the Business & Finance portion of the Florida
electrical contractor exam?
A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours
Rationale: The Business & Finance Exam is 2.5 hours long and
contains 50 questions covering Florida construction law, lien law,
financial management, insurance requirements, and business
operations.
Question 6
What percentage of the overall exam covers Technical knowledge?
A. 33%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 75%
Rationale: The certification examination covers: Technical
knowledge, 60%; General Business knowledge, 33%; and Safety
knowledge, 7%.
Question 7
What is the passing score required for each part of the Florida electrical
contractor exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
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Rationale: Candidates must achieve a passing score of 75% on each
part (general average of not less than 75%). Both the Business &
Finance and Technical sections must be passed.
Question 8
Who must be certified to obtain an electrical contractor's license in
Florida?
A. Every employee of the electrical company
B. The qualifying agent
C. The company's accountant
D. The safety officer
Rationale: In Florida, the qualifying agent (often the owner or a
designated individual) must pass the exam and meet requirements to
obtain the license. This person is responsible for the company's
compliance with licensing laws.
Question 9
In Florida, an electrical contractor license is required for any project
where the contract price exceeds:
A. $1,000
**B. $2,500**
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Rationale: Florida requires an electrical contractor license for any
project where the contract price exceeds $2,500. This threshold applies
to electrical work performed in the state.
Question 10
Who is legally permitted to pull an electrical permit for a project in
Florida?
A. The property owner only
B. A licensed electrical contractor only
FLORIDA ELECTRICAL BUSINESS AND
FINANCE EXAMINATION (36-FL-W)
COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND
REVISED
Question 1
Which agency regulates electrical contractors in Florida?
A. Florida Department of State
B. Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C. Department of Labor
D. Local building departments
Rationale: The Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation (DBPR) regulates electrical contractor licensing and
enforces licensing requirements through the Electrical Contractors'
Licensing Board. Local building departments enforce local codes but
do not regulate state licensing.
Question 2
Which Florida statute governs the licensing and regulation of electrical
contractors?
A. Chapter 455, Part I
B. Chapter 489, Part II
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C. Chapter 713, Part I
D. Chapter 440, Part I
Rationale: Chapter 489, Part II of the Florida Statutes governs the
licensing and regulation of electrical contractors. Chapter 455 covers
general provisions for professional regulation. Chapter 713 covers
construction liens, and Chapter 440 covers workers' compensation.
Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for an electrical
contractor's license in Florida?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. No age requirement
Rationale: Florida Statute 489.511 requires applicants to be at least 18
years old to qualify for an electrical contractor's license. Applicants
must also demonstrate good moral character and meet experience
requirements.
Question 4
How many hours of continuing education are required for Florida
electrical contractor license renewal?
A. 8 hours
B. 14 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 40 hours
Rationale: Florida requires 14 hours of approved continuing
education every two years for license renewal, including specific
required topics. This ensures contractors stay current with code
changes and industry standards.
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Question 5
What is the time limit for the Business & Finance portion of the Florida
electrical contractor exam?
A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours
Rationale: The Business & Finance Exam is 2.5 hours long and
contains 50 questions covering Florida construction law, lien law,
financial management, insurance requirements, and business
operations.
Question 6
What percentage of the overall exam covers Technical knowledge?
A. 33%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 75%
Rationale: The certification examination covers: Technical
knowledge, 60%; General Business knowledge, 33%; and Safety
knowledge, 7%.
Question 7
What is the passing score required for each part of the Florida electrical
contractor exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
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Rationale: Candidates must achieve a passing score of 75% on each
part (general average of not less than 75%). Both the Business &
Finance and Technical sections must be passed.
Question 8
Who must be certified to obtain an electrical contractor's license in
Florida?
A. Every employee of the electrical company
B. The qualifying agent
C. The company's accountant
D. The safety officer
Rationale: In Florida, the qualifying agent (often the owner or a
designated individual) must pass the exam and meet requirements to
obtain the license. This person is responsible for the company's
compliance with licensing laws.
Question 9
In Florida, an electrical contractor license is required for any project
where the contract price exceeds:
A. $1,000
**B. $2,500**
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Rationale: Florida requires an electrical contractor license for any
project where the contract price exceeds $2,500. This threshold applies
to electrical work performed in the state.
Question 10
Who is legally permitted to pull an electrical permit for a project in
Florida?
A. The property owner only
B. A licensed electrical contractor only
