NORTH CAROLINA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR LICENSING
EXAMINATION 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I NC Landscape Contractors' Act (G.S. 30 2
89D) & Board Rules
II Horticultural Knowledge & Plant 30 6
Identification
III Landscape Design Principles & Site 25 11
Planning
IV Landscape Construction Techniques 25 15
V Irrigation Systems & Water 20 19
Management
VI Business Management, Contracts & 25 22
Liens
VII Safety & Regulatory Compliance 20 26
VIII Environmental Stewardship & Best 15 29
Practices
IX Client Communication & 10 31
Documentation
Total 200
,SECTION I: NC LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS' ACT (G.S. 89D) & BOARD
RULES
(Questions 1–30)
1. The North Carolina Landscape Contractor Licensing Board was
established to:
A. Promote agricultural education
B. Regulate the practice of landscape contracting and protect the public
C. Issue building permits for contractors
D. Manage environmental assessments
Answer: B
Rationale: The NCLCLB ensures only qualified individuals practice
landscape contracting, protecting public welfare and maintaining
standards.
2. Under G.S. Chapter 89D, a landscape contractor license is required
for projects valued at:
A. $10,000 or more
B. $20,000 or more
C. $30,000 or more
D. $50,000 or more
Answer: C
Rationale: The license threshold is required for projects valued at
$30,000 or more per G.S. 89D-11.
,3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a NC Landscape
Contractor license?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for
licensure.
4. How many letters of reference must accompany a license
application?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer: C
Rationale: Five letters of reference are required: three personal and two
professional.
5. What is the required surety bond amount for a NC Landscape
Contractor license?
A. $5,000
B. $10,000
, C. $15,000
D. $25,000
Answer: B
Rationale: An original, signed $10,000 NC Landscape Contractor's
Surety Compliance Bond is required with the application.
6. How many continuing education hours must a licensed landscape
contractor complete annually?
A. 3 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 10 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: All licensed landscape contractors must complete seven
hours of Board-approved continuing education per year.
7. Of the required 7 continuing education hours, how many must be
"landscape (technical)" credits?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
EXAMINATION 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I NC Landscape Contractors' Act (G.S. 30 2
89D) & Board Rules
II Horticultural Knowledge & Plant 30 6
Identification
III Landscape Design Principles & Site 25 11
Planning
IV Landscape Construction Techniques 25 15
V Irrigation Systems & Water 20 19
Management
VI Business Management, Contracts & 25 22
Liens
VII Safety & Regulatory Compliance 20 26
VIII Environmental Stewardship & Best 15 29
Practices
IX Client Communication & 10 31
Documentation
Total 200
,SECTION I: NC LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS' ACT (G.S. 89D) & BOARD
RULES
(Questions 1–30)
1. The North Carolina Landscape Contractor Licensing Board was
established to:
A. Promote agricultural education
B. Regulate the practice of landscape contracting and protect the public
C. Issue building permits for contractors
D. Manage environmental assessments
Answer: B
Rationale: The NCLCLB ensures only qualified individuals practice
landscape contracting, protecting public welfare and maintaining
standards.
2. Under G.S. Chapter 89D, a landscape contractor license is required
for projects valued at:
A. $10,000 or more
B. $20,000 or more
C. $30,000 or more
D. $50,000 or more
Answer: C
Rationale: The license threshold is required for projects valued at
$30,000 or more per G.S. 89D-11.
,3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a NC Landscape
Contractor license?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for
licensure.
4. How many letters of reference must accompany a license
application?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer: C
Rationale: Five letters of reference are required: three personal and two
professional.
5. What is the required surety bond amount for a NC Landscape
Contractor license?
A. $5,000
B. $10,000
, C. $15,000
D. $25,000
Answer: B
Rationale: An original, signed $10,000 NC Landscape Contractor's
Surety Compliance Bond is required with the application.
6. How many continuing education hours must a licensed landscape
contractor complete annually?
A. 3 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 10 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: All licensed landscape contractors must complete seven
hours of Board-approved continuing education per year.
7. Of the required 7 continuing education hours, how many must be
"landscape (technical)" credits?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
