Florida Electrical Business Exam Evaluation – Florida
Department of Business and Professional
Section I: Licensing Requirements & Application Process
1. A person applying for certification as an electrical contractor in Florida must
demonstrate which of the following experience requirements?
A. At least 2 years of management experience within the last 4 years
B. At least 3 years of proven management experience within the last 6 years
C. At least 5 years of supervisory experience within the last 10 years
D. At least 1 year of experience as a journeyman electrician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statutes §489.511(1)(b) requires applicants to demonstrate
at least 3 years of proven management experience in the trade within the 6 years
immediately preceding the application. Alternative qualifications include 4 years
of supervisor experience within 8 years, or 6 years of comprehensive training
within 12 years .
2. Which form must be submitted to apply for the Certified Electrical Contractor
Examination?
A. DBPR ECLB 1
B. DBPR ECLB 5
C. DBPR ECLB 8
D. DBPR ECLB 13
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form DBPR ECLB 8 is the Certified Electrical Contractor Exam
Application. Form ECLB 1 is for initial certification after passing the exam, ECLB 5
is for designating qualifying agents, and ECLB 13 is for grandfathering
applications .
,3. What is the maximum age of exam scores when applying for initial
certification in Florida?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exam scores must be valid for no more than 3 years from the date
of examination when applying for initial certification. Scores older than this are no
longer acceptable for licensure purposes .
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the business financial
qualification for a Certified Electrical Contractor license?
A. Business Credit Report
B. Business Financial Statement showing $10,000 net worth
C. Business bank account with minimum $5,000 balance
D. Verification of Supervising Employee Status if not an officer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The DBPR requires a Business Credit Report, a Business Financial
Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000, and Verification of
Supervising Employee Status. There is no specific minimum bank account balance
requirement stated in the licensing regulations .
5. A person applying for certification by endorsement must demonstrate which
of the following?
A. Hold a license from any U.S. state
B. Hold a license from another state and have passed an exam substantially
similar to Florida's
C. Have at least 10 years of experience in the trade
D. Be a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endorsement is available to individuals who hold a substantially
equivalent license in another state and have passed an exam deemed
substantially similar to the Florida exam. The Board reviews and maintains an
endorsement list of approved states .
6. Which form is used to designate primary and secondary qualifying agents for
an electrical contracting business?
A. DBPR ECLB 1
B. DBPR ECLB 3
C. DBPR ECLB 5
D. DBPR ECLB 7
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form DBPR ECLB 5 is specifically titled "Designation of Primary and
Secondary Qualifying Agents" and is used when changing the designation of these
key personnel in a contracting business .
7. A Registered Electrical Contractor license in Florida allows the holder to:
A. Work anywhere in Florida
B. Work only in specified local jurisdictions
C. Work in any state with reciprocity
D. Work only on residential projects
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Registered Electrical Contractor license restricts the licensee to
specific local jurisdictions, while a Certified license offers statewide coverage .
8. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a business applying for
electrical contractor certification?
, A. $5,000
B. $10,000
C. $25,000
D. $50,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Business Financial Statement must show a net worth of at
least $10,000 to qualify for licensing .
9. Which Florida statute section contains the definition of "electrical
contractor"?
A. Section 489.505(12)
B. Section 489.511
C. Section 553.88
D. Section 489.516
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Florida Statutes §489.505(12) defines "electrical contractor" as a
person who conducts business in the electrical trade field with the experience,
knowledge, and skill to install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring,
fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and related components .
10. A person with 4 years of experience as a supervisor in electrical work with
the United States Armed Forces:
A. Must still complete 2 additional years of civilian experience
B. Meets the experience requirement for certification
C. Must have a degree in electrical engineering
D. Can only apply for registration, not certification
Correct Answer: B
Department of Business and Professional
Section I: Licensing Requirements & Application Process
1. A person applying for certification as an electrical contractor in Florida must
demonstrate which of the following experience requirements?
A. At least 2 years of management experience within the last 4 years
B. At least 3 years of proven management experience within the last 6 years
C. At least 5 years of supervisory experience within the last 10 years
D. At least 1 year of experience as a journeyman electrician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statutes §489.511(1)(b) requires applicants to demonstrate
at least 3 years of proven management experience in the trade within the 6 years
immediately preceding the application. Alternative qualifications include 4 years
of supervisor experience within 8 years, or 6 years of comprehensive training
within 12 years .
2. Which form must be submitted to apply for the Certified Electrical Contractor
Examination?
A. DBPR ECLB 1
B. DBPR ECLB 5
C. DBPR ECLB 8
D. DBPR ECLB 13
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form DBPR ECLB 8 is the Certified Electrical Contractor Exam
Application. Form ECLB 1 is for initial certification after passing the exam, ECLB 5
is for designating qualifying agents, and ECLB 13 is for grandfathering
applications .
,3. What is the maximum age of exam scores when applying for initial
certification in Florida?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exam scores must be valid for no more than 3 years from the date
of examination when applying for initial certification. Scores older than this are no
longer acceptable for licensure purposes .
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the business financial
qualification for a Certified Electrical Contractor license?
A. Business Credit Report
B. Business Financial Statement showing $10,000 net worth
C. Business bank account with minimum $5,000 balance
D. Verification of Supervising Employee Status if not an officer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The DBPR requires a Business Credit Report, a Business Financial
Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000, and Verification of
Supervising Employee Status. There is no specific minimum bank account balance
requirement stated in the licensing regulations .
5. A person applying for certification by endorsement must demonstrate which
of the following?
A. Hold a license from any U.S. state
B. Hold a license from another state and have passed an exam substantially
similar to Florida's
C. Have at least 10 years of experience in the trade
D. Be a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endorsement is available to individuals who hold a substantially
equivalent license in another state and have passed an exam deemed
substantially similar to the Florida exam. The Board reviews and maintains an
endorsement list of approved states .
6. Which form is used to designate primary and secondary qualifying agents for
an electrical contracting business?
A. DBPR ECLB 1
B. DBPR ECLB 3
C. DBPR ECLB 5
D. DBPR ECLB 7
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form DBPR ECLB 5 is specifically titled "Designation of Primary and
Secondary Qualifying Agents" and is used when changing the designation of these
key personnel in a contracting business .
7. A Registered Electrical Contractor license in Florida allows the holder to:
A. Work anywhere in Florida
B. Work only in specified local jurisdictions
C. Work in any state with reciprocity
D. Work only on residential projects
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Registered Electrical Contractor license restricts the licensee to
specific local jurisdictions, while a Certified license offers statewide coverage .
8. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a business applying for
electrical contractor certification?
, A. $5,000
B. $10,000
C. $25,000
D. $50,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Business Financial Statement must show a net worth of at
least $10,000 to qualify for licensing .
9. Which Florida statute section contains the definition of "electrical
contractor"?
A. Section 489.505(12)
B. Section 489.511
C. Section 553.88
D. Section 489.516
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Florida Statutes §489.505(12) defines "electrical contractor" as a
person who conducts business in the electrical trade field with the experience,
knowledge, and skill to install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring,
fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and related components .
10. A person with 4 years of experience as a supervisor in electrical work with
the United States Armed Forces:
A. Must still complete 2 additional years of civilian experience
B. Meets the experience requirement for certification
C. Must have a degree in electrical engineering
D. Can only apply for registration, not certification
Correct Answer: B
