Florida Residential Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Florida Residential Contractor Exam
250 Practice Questions with Rationales
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing & Regulatory Agency – The Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation (DBPR) and the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) regulate
contractor licensing under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes .
2. License Types – The Certified Residential Contractor license is obtained by passing a
state examination and is valid statewide. The Registered Residential Contractor license
is obtained through local authorities and is valid only in specific jurisdictions .
3. Eligibility Requirements – Applicants must be 18 years of age, of good moral character,
and have 4 years of active experience (or a combination of education and experience).
The application must be submitted within 4 years of passing the exam .
4. Exam Structure – The exam consists of two parts: the Business and Finance exam and
the Trade Knowledge exam. It is an open-book exam using CILB-approved reference
materials . The exam includes sections on Contract Administration, Project Management,
and Business/Finance .
5. Exam Content – The exam covers the Florida Building Code (Residential, Building, Energy
Conservation), OSHA 29 CFR 1926, AIA contract documents (A201, A401, A701), business
law, estimating, and project management .
6. Application & Fees – Applicants must submit a completed application, credit report
(FICO score 660 or higher or a bond), proof of insurance, and fingerprints. Application
fees are required, with waivers available for military veterans .
7. Insurance & Bonding – Contractors must attest to having public liability and property
damage insurance in amounts set by Board rule and must obtain workers'
compensation insurance or an exemption within 30 days of licensure .
8. Reciprocity & Endorsement – Florida offers limited reciprocity with certain states.
NASCLA exam passers may be exempt from the Trade Knowledge exam but must still
pass the Florida Business and Finance exam . Endorsement requirements are stringent
and rarely approved .
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9. License Renewal – Residential contractor licenses must be renewed every 2 years and
require 14 hours of continuing education per renewal period .
10. Scope of Work – A Residential Contractor's services are limited to construction,
remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family
residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable
story .
QUESTIONS 1-250
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS (Questions 1-40)
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for licensing residential contractors?
A) Florida Department of Transportation
B) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the
Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) jointly administer contractor licensing. Chapter
489, Florida Statutes, governs the licensing and regulation of contractors .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Certified Residential Contractor license in
Florida?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
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C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 489.111(2)(a) requires that a person be at least 18 years of age to be
eligible for licensure by examination . This is a statutory requirement for all contractor license
applicants .
3. What is the minimum experience requirement for a Certified Residential Contractor
license?
A) 1 year of experience
B) 2 years of experience
C) 4 years of experience
D) 5 years of experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must have a total of at least 4 years of active experience, which can be a
combination of skilled worker experience, foreman experience, and college credits. At least 1
year must be as a foreman .
4. A person with a 4-year college degree in building construction must have how many years
of experience to qualify for a Florida Residential Contractor license?
A) 0 years
B) 1 year
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C) 2 years
D) 4 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A person with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited 4-year college in
engineering, architecture, or building construction qualifies with 1 year of proven experience in
the category in which they seek to qualify .
5. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Florida Residential Contractor licensure?
A) Being of good moral character
B) Submitting a credit report
C) Completing 14 hours of pre-licensure education
D) Passing the state certification examination
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pre-licensure education is not a statutory requirement; however, 14 hours of
continuing education are required for license renewal. Licensure requirements include being 18
years of age, good moral character, passing the examination, and submitting a credit report .
6. How long does an applicant have to obtain their license after passing the state certification
examination?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years