KANSAS BUSINESS AND LAW
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026/2027 TEST
BANK | CONTRACTOR
BUSINESS & LAW
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Kansas Contractor Licensing & Regulation
1. Which governmental entities commonly establish contractor
licensing requirements in Kansas?
A. Only the federal government
B. Only the Kansas Department of Labor
C. Cities and counties
D. Only the Kansas Secretary of State
Kansas generally does not have one universal statewide contractor
license for every contractor classification; cities and counties may
establish contractor licensing requirements.
2. A contractor planning to work in a Kansas municipality should
first determine:
A. The customer's credit score
B. The contractor's federal tax bracket
,C. Whether that jurisdiction requires a contractor license or
registration
D. The contractor's preferred supplier
Local jurisdictions may have different licensing requirements, so
contractors should verify requirements before beginning work.
3. Kansas statutes concerning general, building, and residential
contractor examinations are primarily found in:
A. Chapter 44
B. Chapter 58
C. K.S.A. 12-1556 through 12-1558
D. Chapter 79
Article 15 of Chapter 12 addresses licensure and examination of
certain contractors.
4. Under K.S.A. 12-1557, a municipality using the designated
contractor examination generally establishes what minimum
passing score?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 90%
The statute provides for a minimum examination score of 75%.
5. A certificate of competency obtained by successfully passing a
designated examination may serve as:
A. A federal contractor license
B. Proof of competency for licensing in qualifying Kansas
,jurisdictions
C. A substitute for all building permits
D. A substitute for insurance
The Kansas statute provides that a certificate of competency from the
designated examination can serve as proof of competency for
licensing in jurisdictions requiring contractor licensure.
6. Which statement about Kansas contractor licensing is most
accurate?
A. Every contractor receives one state license valid everywhere in
Kansas.
B. Licensing requirements may differ by city or county.
C. Contractors never need examinations.
D. Municipalities cannot regulate contractors.
Kansas Business One Stop specifically warns that cities and counties
can have different licensing requirements.
7. A contractor obtains a license based on an examination that is
not the designated examination under K.S.A. 12-1556. That license
generally:
A. Automatically applies throughout the United States
B. Automatically applies throughout Kansas
C. Is limited to the jurisdiction unless a reciprocal agreement
applies
D. Applies only to federal projects
Alternative examinations authorized by local jurisdictions generally
limit the resulting license to that jurisdiction unless reciprocity
applies.
, 8. Which organization should a contractor contact to determine a
particular city's licensing requirements?
A. The customer's bank
B. The applicable city or county licensing authority
C. The IRS
D. The contractor's material supplier
Local licensing authorities are the appropriate source for jurisdiction-
specific requirements.
9. Why should a contractor verify local requirements before
bidding?
A. Local requirements can affect whether the contractor is legally
authorized to perform the work.
B. It determines the contractor's personal credit limit.
C. It eliminates the need for a written contract.
D. It determines federal income tax rates.
Answer: A
Licensing, permits, insurance, and examination requirements may
differ among jurisdictions.
10. Which trades may have additional local licensing requirements?
A. Only painting
B. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other regulated construction
trades
C. Only landscaping
D. None
Kansas Business One Stop notes that specific licenses may be required
for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other construction trades.
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026/2027 TEST
BANK | CONTRACTOR
BUSINESS & LAW
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Kansas Contractor Licensing & Regulation
1. Which governmental entities commonly establish contractor
licensing requirements in Kansas?
A. Only the federal government
B. Only the Kansas Department of Labor
C. Cities and counties
D. Only the Kansas Secretary of State
Kansas generally does not have one universal statewide contractor
license for every contractor classification; cities and counties may
establish contractor licensing requirements.
2. A contractor planning to work in a Kansas municipality should
first determine:
A. The customer's credit score
B. The contractor's federal tax bracket
,C. Whether that jurisdiction requires a contractor license or
registration
D. The contractor's preferred supplier
Local jurisdictions may have different licensing requirements, so
contractors should verify requirements before beginning work.
3. Kansas statutes concerning general, building, and residential
contractor examinations are primarily found in:
A. Chapter 44
B. Chapter 58
C. K.S.A. 12-1556 through 12-1558
D. Chapter 79
Article 15 of Chapter 12 addresses licensure and examination of
certain contractors.
4. Under K.S.A. 12-1557, a municipality using the designated
contractor examination generally establishes what minimum
passing score?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 90%
The statute provides for a minimum examination score of 75%.
5. A certificate of competency obtained by successfully passing a
designated examination may serve as:
A. A federal contractor license
B. Proof of competency for licensing in qualifying Kansas
,jurisdictions
C. A substitute for all building permits
D. A substitute for insurance
The Kansas statute provides that a certificate of competency from the
designated examination can serve as proof of competency for
licensing in jurisdictions requiring contractor licensure.
6. Which statement about Kansas contractor licensing is most
accurate?
A. Every contractor receives one state license valid everywhere in
Kansas.
B. Licensing requirements may differ by city or county.
C. Contractors never need examinations.
D. Municipalities cannot regulate contractors.
Kansas Business One Stop specifically warns that cities and counties
can have different licensing requirements.
7. A contractor obtains a license based on an examination that is
not the designated examination under K.S.A. 12-1556. That license
generally:
A. Automatically applies throughout the United States
B. Automatically applies throughout Kansas
C. Is limited to the jurisdiction unless a reciprocal agreement
applies
D. Applies only to federal projects
Alternative examinations authorized by local jurisdictions generally
limit the resulting license to that jurisdiction unless reciprocity
applies.
, 8. Which organization should a contractor contact to determine a
particular city's licensing requirements?
A. The customer's bank
B. The applicable city or county licensing authority
C. The IRS
D. The contractor's material supplier
Local licensing authorities are the appropriate source for jurisdiction-
specific requirements.
9. Why should a contractor verify local requirements before
bidding?
A. Local requirements can affect whether the contractor is legally
authorized to perform the work.
B. It determines the contractor's personal credit limit.
C. It eliminates the need for a written contract.
D. It determines federal income tax rates.
Answer: A
Licensing, permits, insurance, and examination requirements may
differ among jurisdictions.
10. Which trades may have additional local licensing requirements?
A. Only painting
B. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other regulated construction
trades
C. Only landscaping
D. None
Kansas Business One Stop notes that specific licenses may be required
for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other construction trades.
