Florida Contractors Manual Exam | Verified Exam Questions and
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Question:
15. D. construction contract-
ing, electrical and alarm
septic tank contracting
A. subcontractors and contractors
16. Which of the following must be true for a person to
D. be of good moral char- A. be a resident of the state of Florida acter, be at least 18 years B. be a
minimum on 21 years of age
17. Which of the following licenses and/or certifications
Answer:
Florida Statutes (Chapter 489) provides for the licen-
systems contracting, and sure and regulation of all types of contractors in Flori-
da and are divided into:
B. residential contractors, building contractors, and general contractors C. building construction
contracting, electrical con- tracting and plumbing contracting D. construction contracting, electrical and
alarm sys- tems contracting, and septic tank contracting
qualify for a state certification of competency?
of age and pass an exam- C. be of good moral character and submit a financial statement ination D. be of
good moral character, be at least 18 years of age and pass an examination
is necessary to engage in the business of installation, improvement, repair or maintenance of any tubing,
pipe or similar conduit used to transport gas for med- ical purposes?
C. a plumbing contractor A. a plumbing contractor B. a mechanical contractor with medical gas certifica-
C. a plumbing contractor with medical gas certifica- tion tion
D. a mechanical contractor with medical gas certifica- tion
18. B. public liability and All certified contractors must carry and maintain what property damage in the
type of insurance in order to work in the state of
amounts as set by the Florida?
board A. fire, builder's risk, workers' compensation B. public liability and property damage in the
amounts as set by the board C. liability, property damage and completed opera- tions in the amounts as
set by the board D. auto, independent contractor's liability, completed operations
19. As a prerequisite to initial licensure or the renewal of a license as certified or registered contractor,
general
C. $300,000 liabili-
ty/$50,000 property dam-
age and building contractors must carry a minimum insur-
ance amount of:
A. $100,000 liability/$25,000 property damage
,B. $250,000 liability/$75,000 property damage
C. $300,000 liability/$50,000 property damage
D. $500,000 liability/$100,000 property damage
20. C. $100,000 What is the minimum allowable liability insurance pol-
icy for plumbing contractors?
A. $25,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $300,000
Question:
21. C. 14 Every certified and registered contractor must com-
A. 3
B. 7
C. 14
D. 1622. Contractors licensed pursuant to Chapter 489, must maintain complete financial and business
records
A.1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years23.
489.103 of the Florida Statutes? C. persons performing A. persons performing work of a casual or incon-
with a contract price of $1,000
D. highway, street, road, bridge or railway contractors24.
Answer:
plete a minimum of hours of continuing education during every two-year license cycle.
C. 3 years kept in the regular course of business for the immedi- ately preceding
According to the Contractors Manual, which of the following is required to be licensed under Chapter
small remodeling jobs sequential nature with a contract price of less than
B. registered architects or engineers acting within the less than $2,500 scope of their practice C. persons
performing small remodeling jobs with a contract price of less than $2,500
D. service stations
Which of the following construction projects requires a licensed general contractor?
A. bridges
B. railroads
C. bank (A bank is not C. streets
gov- ernment property D. service stations25. and re- quires a licensed Which of the following
construction projects requires a licensed contractor? contrac- tor for the job)
A. state university
B. federal courthouse
C. bank D. air conditioning D. post office26. duct- work Which of the following must be subcontracted
by a state certified general contractor, unless a general contractor holds a state certificate of competency
or license in that area?
,A. footing construction
B. concrete placement
C. structural steel work
D. air conditioning ductwork27. According to Chapter 489 of the licensing law, what B. fiberglass
shingle roof- work can a licensed general contractor do on new ing buildings?
A. electrical
B. fiberglass shingle roofing
C. plumbing
D. air conditioning28. A. the general contractor Which of the following is true regarding a general con-
may do the work himself tractor who is constructing the main sanitary sewer collection system, the storm
collection system, or the water distribution system on new site development work, but not including
continuation of utility lines?
A. the general contractor may do the work himself B. the general contractor must hire a plumbing sub-
contractor C. the general contractor must hire a specialty subcon- tractor D. the general contractor must
hire an underground utility subcontractor
29. B. 60 days When the sole qualifying agent leaves the employ of a business organization, the
organization must replace the qualifying agent within:
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. is legally qualified to act D. 120 days for the business in all mat-
30. A qualifying agent for a business organization: ters connected with con- A. must notify the
Construction Licensing board of any tracting change of status within 90 days of such changes B. is not
legally qualified to act for the business in all mailers connected with its contracting business
C. must notify the Department of Business Regula-
tion of any change of status within 90 days of such changes D. is legally qualified to act for the business
in all matters connected with contracting
B. the supervision of field
31. A secondary qualifying agent is responsible for: work at sites where the
agent's license was used A. the financial mailers of the company B. the supervision of field work at sites
where the to obtain the building per- agent's license was used to obtain the building per- mit mit C. the
supervision and financial mailers of the compa- ny where the agent's license was used to obtain the
building permit D. the supervision of all operations of the business organization and for all field work
Question:
32. D. remuneration
define independent contractors?
A. behavioral
B. financial
C. relationship
D. remuneration
33.
A. first degree misdemeanor
, B. third degree misdemeanor
Answer:
Which of the following is NOT an IRS category used to
A. first degree misde- Engaging in contracting services or holding oneself meanor out to be a contractor
without first obtaining a license is a violation of Florida law and is considered a for a first offense.
C. first degree felony
D. triple the amount of D. third degree felony34. The maximum amount of compensation that a con-
damages, plus attorney's sumer is entitled to if injured on a job site due to an fees unlicensed contractor's
negligence is:
A. twice the amount of damages
B. twice the amount of damages, plus attorney's fees
C. triple the amount of damages
D. triple the amount of damages, plus attorney's fees35. B. 45 A business organization must inform the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation by mail of any change in the information required
to be submitted within days following the change.
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
A. free yellow page ads D. 9036. A contractor's license number must appear in all of the following
advertisements concerning the contrac- tor except:
A. free yellow page ads
B. business cards
C. business proposals
D. coupon offerings
37. B. $3,000 The licensing board can impose an administrative fine
of up to on a contractor for proceeding on
any job without obtaining applicable local building permits and inspections. Assume the building permit
was applied for late.
A. $1,000
B. $3,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,00038. C. $5,000 A fine of up to can be imposed on a contractor for proceeding and completing
any job without ob- taining applicable local building permits.
A. $1,000
B. $3,000
C. $5,000
C. 25% D. $10,00039. A maximum of of the required continuing education hours can be fulfilled by the
performance of pro bono services to the indigent or to underserved populations within the state where the
licensee prac- tices.
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. 50%40. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 455, the Board shall keep an accurate record of each
Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
15. D. construction contract-
ing, electrical and alarm
septic tank contracting
A. subcontractors and contractors
16. Which of the following must be true for a person to
D. be of good moral char- A. be a resident of the state of Florida acter, be at least 18 years B. be a
minimum on 21 years of age
17. Which of the following licenses and/or certifications
Answer:
Florida Statutes (Chapter 489) provides for the licen-
systems contracting, and sure and regulation of all types of contractors in Flori-
da and are divided into:
B. residential contractors, building contractors, and general contractors C. building construction
contracting, electrical con- tracting and plumbing contracting D. construction contracting, electrical and
alarm sys- tems contracting, and septic tank contracting
qualify for a state certification of competency?
of age and pass an exam- C. be of good moral character and submit a financial statement ination D. be of
good moral character, be at least 18 years of age and pass an examination
is necessary to engage in the business of installation, improvement, repair or maintenance of any tubing,
pipe or similar conduit used to transport gas for med- ical purposes?
C. a plumbing contractor A. a plumbing contractor B. a mechanical contractor with medical gas certifica-
C. a plumbing contractor with medical gas certifica- tion tion
D. a mechanical contractor with medical gas certifica- tion
18. B. public liability and All certified contractors must carry and maintain what property damage in the
type of insurance in order to work in the state of
amounts as set by the Florida?
board A. fire, builder's risk, workers' compensation B. public liability and property damage in the
amounts as set by the board C. liability, property damage and completed opera- tions in the amounts as
set by the board D. auto, independent contractor's liability, completed operations
19. As a prerequisite to initial licensure or the renewal of a license as certified or registered contractor,
general
C. $300,000 liabili-
ty/$50,000 property dam-
age and building contractors must carry a minimum insur-
ance amount of:
A. $100,000 liability/$25,000 property damage
,B. $250,000 liability/$75,000 property damage
C. $300,000 liability/$50,000 property damage
D. $500,000 liability/$100,000 property damage
20. C. $100,000 What is the minimum allowable liability insurance pol-
icy for plumbing contractors?
A. $25,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $300,000
Question:
21. C. 14 Every certified and registered contractor must com-
A. 3
B. 7
C. 14
D. 1622. Contractors licensed pursuant to Chapter 489, must maintain complete financial and business
records
A.1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years23.
489.103 of the Florida Statutes? C. persons performing A. persons performing work of a casual or incon-
with a contract price of $1,000
D. highway, street, road, bridge or railway contractors24.
Answer:
plete a minimum of hours of continuing education during every two-year license cycle.
C. 3 years kept in the regular course of business for the immedi- ately preceding
According to the Contractors Manual, which of the following is required to be licensed under Chapter
small remodeling jobs sequential nature with a contract price of less than
B. registered architects or engineers acting within the less than $2,500 scope of their practice C. persons
performing small remodeling jobs with a contract price of less than $2,500
D. service stations
Which of the following construction projects requires a licensed general contractor?
A. bridges
B. railroads
C. bank (A bank is not C. streets
gov- ernment property D. service stations25. and re- quires a licensed Which of the following
construction projects requires a licensed contractor? contrac- tor for the job)
A. state university
B. federal courthouse
C. bank D. air conditioning D. post office26. duct- work Which of the following must be subcontracted
by a state certified general contractor, unless a general contractor holds a state certificate of competency
or license in that area?
,A. footing construction
B. concrete placement
C. structural steel work
D. air conditioning ductwork27. According to Chapter 489 of the licensing law, what B. fiberglass
shingle roof- work can a licensed general contractor do on new ing buildings?
A. electrical
B. fiberglass shingle roofing
C. plumbing
D. air conditioning28. A. the general contractor Which of the following is true regarding a general con-
may do the work himself tractor who is constructing the main sanitary sewer collection system, the storm
collection system, or the water distribution system on new site development work, but not including
continuation of utility lines?
A. the general contractor may do the work himself B. the general contractor must hire a plumbing sub-
contractor C. the general contractor must hire a specialty subcon- tractor D. the general contractor must
hire an underground utility subcontractor
29. B. 60 days When the sole qualifying agent leaves the employ of a business organization, the
organization must replace the qualifying agent within:
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. is legally qualified to act D. 120 days for the business in all mat-
30. A qualifying agent for a business organization: ters connected with con- A. must notify the
Construction Licensing board of any tracting change of status within 90 days of such changes B. is not
legally qualified to act for the business in all mailers connected with its contracting business
C. must notify the Department of Business Regula-
tion of any change of status within 90 days of such changes D. is legally qualified to act for the business
in all matters connected with contracting
B. the supervision of field
31. A secondary qualifying agent is responsible for: work at sites where the
agent's license was used A. the financial mailers of the company B. the supervision of field work at sites
where the to obtain the building per- agent's license was used to obtain the building per- mit mit C. the
supervision and financial mailers of the compa- ny where the agent's license was used to obtain the
building permit D. the supervision of all operations of the business organization and for all field work
Question:
32. D. remuneration
define independent contractors?
A. behavioral
B. financial
C. relationship
D. remuneration
33.
A. first degree misdemeanor
, B. third degree misdemeanor
Answer:
Which of the following is NOT an IRS category used to
A. first degree misde- Engaging in contracting services or holding oneself meanor out to be a contractor
without first obtaining a license is a violation of Florida law and is considered a for a first offense.
C. first degree felony
D. triple the amount of D. third degree felony34. The maximum amount of compensation that a con-
damages, plus attorney's sumer is entitled to if injured on a job site due to an fees unlicensed contractor's
negligence is:
A. twice the amount of damages
B. twice the amount of damages, plus attorney's fees
C. triple the amount of damages
D. triple the amount of damages, plus attorney's fees35. B. 45 A business organization must inform the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation by mail of any change in the information required
to be submitted within days following the change.
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
A. free yellow page ads D. 9036. A contractor's license number must appear in all of the following
advertisements concerning the contrac- tor except:
A. free yellow page ads
B. business cards
C. business proposals
D. coupon offerings
37. B. $3,000 The licensing board can impose an administrative fine
of up to on a contractor for proceeding on
any job without obtaining applicable local building permits and inspections. Assume the building permit
was applied for late.
A. $1,000
B. $3,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,00038. C. $5,000 A fine of up to can be imposed on a contractor for proceeding and completing
any job without ob- taining applicable local building permits.
A. $1,000
B. $3,000
C. $5,000
C. 25% D. $10,00039. A maximum of of the required continuing education hours can be fulfilled by the
performance of pro bono services to the indigent or to underserved populations within the state where the
licensee prac- tices.
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. 50%40. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 455, the Board shall keep an accurate record of each
