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Arizona C-38 Signs Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona C-38 Signs Contractor Exam: Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE IN POINTS FORM
1. License Scope & Definition – C-38 Signs license authorizes the installation, repair, and
maintenance of commercial and industrial signage, including structural supports,
electrical wiring for illuminated signs, and related work . Work is defined under Arizona
Administrative Code R4-9-102 (Commercial license classifications) .
2. Governing Agency & Statute – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) issues and
regulates contractor licenses, including the C-38 classification. The governing law is
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10 .
3. Responsible Managing Employee (RME) – An RME for a C-38 license must pass the
Arizona licensing exam to demonstrate knowledge of licensing requirements, laws, and
technical aspects of sign installation . A minimum of 4 years of experience in the trade is
required to qualify as an RME .
4. Permitting & Inspections – All illuminated signs and signs with more than $1,000 in
valuation require a licensed C-38 contractor and an active City of Tucson business license
(and similar requirements in other municipalities). Inspectors verify compliance with
electrical connections and structural safety before issuing final permits .
5. Zoning & Setback Requirements – Local zoning ordinances specify allowable sign
heights, setbacks from property lines, and maximum sizes. Signs exceeding height limits
require a zoning variance permit . Setbacks for illuminated signs are typically defined by
municipal code .
6. Structural & Wind Load Calculations – Outdoor signs must be designed for regional
wind speeds (commonly 90 mph in Arizona high-wind zones) . Dead load (the sign's own
weight) and live loads (wind or snow) must be calculated . Soil conditions determine
foundation depth—weak soils require deeper footings .
7. National Electrical Code (NEC) – Illuminated signs must comply with NEC Article 600
(Signs and Outline Lighting) for wiring methods . Low-voltage LED systems are governed
by NEC definitions (≤30 volts for low voltage) . Grounding provides a path for fault
current, reducing shock hazard .
8. Materials & Fasteners – Common sign face materials include aluminum (lightweight,
corrosion-resistant) and polycarbonate (impact-resistant, ideal for illuminated signs) .
Stainless steel bolts and anchors are used for mounting to steel structures . Structural
frames are commonly welded using MIG welding .
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9. ADA Compliance – ADA-compliant signs require minimum 2-inch character height for
viewing at 60 inches . Braille characters are required for visually impaired users on
certain signage types .
10. Safety & OSHA Standards – Fall protection (OSHA 1926.501) is required for work at
heights of 6 feet or more . Aerial lifts must be on level ground and properly stabilized
before use .
100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
SECTION 1: LICENSE SCOPE & AUTHORITY
QUESTION 1
Which type of signs is a C-38 licensed contractor in Arizona primarily authorized to install?
A) Electrical substations
B) Commercial and industrial signage
C) Highway guardrails
D) Residential window tinting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The C-38 license specifically authorizes work on commercial and industrial signs. The
classification is defined under Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-102 as a specialty commercial
contracting classification for signs . It does not authorize work on residential signs (which fall
under R-38), highway guardrails, or unrelated infrastructure . The C-38 scope includes sign
installation, structural supports, and related electrical wiring .
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QUESTION 2
What Arizona statute governs the regulation of contractor licensing including the C-38 Signs
classification?
A) Arizona Building Code
B) Uniform Electrical Code
C) Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10
D) Arizona Procurement Code
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractor licensing and classifications like C-38 are defined under Title 32, Chapter
10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes . The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) administers this
statute and issues all contractor licenses in the state .
QUESTION 3
Which entity in Arizona is responsible for issuing and regulating contractor licenses, including
the C-38 Signs license?
A) Arizona Department of Business Services
B) Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
C) Arizona Department of Commerce
D) Arizona State Board of Building Regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is the state agency responsible for issuing,
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regulating, and enforcing contractor licenses, including C-38 Sign Contractor licenses . The ROC
ensures that contractors meet legal and professional standards .
QUESTION 4
To qualify as a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for a C-38 sign contractor license, what is
required?
A) Have at least 2 years of experience in the sign industry
B) Pass the Arizona C-38 licensing exam
C) Own at least 10% of the company
D) Have a bachelor's degree in business
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An RME must pass the Arizona C-38 licensing exam to demonstrate knowledge of
licensing requirements, laws, and technical aspects of sign installation and repair . The RME
must also have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the trade. A basic requirement of the
RME is to be "reasonably familiar with the provisions of the license law and rules" governing the
trade .
QUESTION 5
A contractor performing both residential and commercial sign work in Arizona must hold which
type of license?
A) Residential-only license
Arizona C-38 Signs Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona C-38 Signs Contractor Exam: Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE IN POINTS FORM
1. License Scope & Definition – C-38 Signs license authorizes the installation, repair, and
maintenance of commercial and industrial signage, including structural supports,
electrical wiring for illuminated signs, and related work . Work is defined under Arizona
Administrative Code R4-9-102 (Commercial license classifications) .
2. Governing Agency & Statute – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) issues and
regulates contractor licenses, including the C-38 classification. The governing law is
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10 .
3. Responsible Managing Employee (RME) – An RME for a C-38 license must pass the
Arizona licensing exam to demonstrate knowledge of licensing requirements, laws, and
technical aspects of sign installation . A minimum of 4 years of experience in the trade is
required to qualify as an RME .
4. Permitting & Inspections – All illuminated signs and signs with more than $1,000 in
valuation require a licensed C-38 contractor and an active City of Tucson business license
(and similar requirements in other municipalities). Inspectors verify compliance with
electrical connections and structural safety before issuing final permits .
5. Zoning & Setback Requirements – Local zoning ordinances specify allowable sign
heights, setbacks from property lines, and maximum sizes. Signs exceeding height limits
require a zoning variance permit . Setbacks for illuminated signs are typically defined by
municipal code .
6. Structural & Wind Load Calculations – Outdoor signs must be designed for regional
wind speeds (commonly 90 mph in Arizona high-wind zones) . Dead load (the sign's own
weight) and live loads (wind or snow) must be calculated . Soil conditions determine
foundation depth—weak soils require deeper footings .
7. National Electrical Code (NEC) – Illuminated signs must comply with NEC Article 600
(Signs and Outline Lighting) for wiring methods . Low-voltage LED systems are governed
by NEC definitions (≤30 volts for low voltage) . Grounding provides a path for fault
current, reducing shock hazard .
8. Materials & Fasteners – Common sign face materials include aluminum (lightweight,
corrosion-resistant) and polycarbonate (impact-resistant, ideal for illuminated signs) .
Stainless steel bolts and anchors are used for mounting to steel structures . Structural
frames are commonly welded using MIG welding .
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9. ADA Compliance – ADA-compliant signs require minimum 2-inch character height for
viewing at 60 inches . Braille characters are required for visually impaired users on
certain signage types .
10. Safety & OSHA Standards – Fall protection (OSHA 1926.501) is required for work at
heights of 6 feet or more . Aerial lifts must be on level ground and properly stabilized
before use .
100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
SECTION 1: LICENSE SCOPE & AUTHORITY
QUESTION 1
Which type of signs is a C-38 licensed contractor in Arizona primarily authorized to install?
A) Electrical substations
B) Commercial and industrial signage
C) Highway guardrails
D) Residential window tinting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The C-38 license specifically authorizes work on commercial and industrial signs. The
classification is defined under Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-102 as a specialty commercial
contracting classification for signs . It does not authorize work on residential signs (which fall
under R-38), highway guardrails, or unrelated infrastructure . The C-38 scope includes sign
installation, structural supports, and related electrical wiring .
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QUESTION 2
What Arizona statute governs the regulation of contractor licensing including the C-38 Signs
classification?
A) Arizona Building Code
B) Uniform Electrical Code
C) Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10
D) Arizona Procurement Code
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractor licensing and classifications like C-38 are defined under Title 32, Chapter
10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes . The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) administers this
statute and issues all contractor licenses in the state .
QUESTION 3
Which entity in Arizona is responsible for issuing and regulating contractor licenses, including
the C-38 Signs license?
A) Arizona Department of Business Services
B) Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
C) Arizona Department of Commerce
D) Arizona State Board of Building Regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is the state agency responsible for issuing,
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regulating, and enforcing contractor licenses, including C-38 Sign Contractor licenses . The ROC
ensures that contractors meet legal and professional standards .
QUESTION 4
To qualify as a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for a C-38 sign contractor license, what is
required?
A) Have at least 2 years of experience in the sign industry
B) Pass the Arizona C-38 licensing exam
C) Own at least 10% of the company
D) Have a bachelor's degree in business
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An RME must pass the Arizona C-38 licensing exam to demonstrate knowledge of
licensing requirements, laws, and technical aspects of sign installation and repair . The RME
must also have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the trade. A basic requirement of the
RME is to be "reasonably familiar with the provisions of the license law and rules" governing the
trade .
QUESTION 5
A contractor performing both residential and commercial sign work in Arizona must hold which
type of license?
A) Residential-only license
