Florida Contractor Administration Exam #4 Review 2026 |
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. In a project where several glazed fenestration products lack U-factors, what
steps should a contractor take to ensure compliance with Florida's energy
efficiency regulations?
Use the products without any modifications.
Request new U-factors from the manufacturers for all products.
Discard all products without U-factors.
Assign default factors to the products and document them
appropriately.
2. Who is primarily accountable for ensuring that shop drawings meet the
construction criteria?
Subcontractor
Contractor
Architect
Engineer
3. In a scenario where a subcontractor needs to modify their work due to
unforeseen conditions, what steps should the contractor take according to
AIA guidelines?
The building official must be consulted before any changes are
documented.
The subcontractor can directly inform the architect to make changes.
The contractor should issue a change order to document and
authorize the modifications.
, The contractor must seek approval from the owner before any
changes can be made.
4. In which phase of a construction project is the identification of material lead
time crucial?
Scheduling
Estimating
Planning
Networking
5. If a contractor is planning to install electrical service to a new playground,
what steps should they take to ensure compliance with Florida's permit
requirements?
The contractor should only notify the local authorities after the
installation is complete.
The contractor should apply for the necessary electrical permit
before starting the installation.
The contractor should only focus on obtaining permits for structural
elements.
The contractor can proceed without a permit if the project is small.
6. Which type of project is exempt from requiring a local building permit in
Florida?
Being done by the property owner personally
That does not affect public health or safety
Contract for less than $2,500
On state-owned property
,7. If a contractor enters into an oral contract for a project expected to take 400
days, what legal issues might arise in Florida?
The contractor will receive an automatic extension for the project
duration.
The contractor can legally complete the project without any issues.
There are no legal implications for exceeding the time limit.
The contractor may face legal challenges due to exceeding the 365-
day limit for oral contracts.
8. What action can the building official take if work is NOT proceeding to code?
Issue a Stop Work Order
Suspend the contractor's license
Revoke the permit
Arrest the contractor
9. If an owner fails to allow the contractor time to inspect and correct defects
before filing a lawsuit, what potential consequence might they face?
The owner may be required to pay additional fees.
The Building Department may impose fines on the owner.
The lawsuit may be dismissed due to failure to follow proper
procedure.
The contractor may be penalized for not fixing the defect.
10. Describe the primary purpose of the Labor Management Relations Act
(LMRA) in relation to contractors.
, The LMRA focuses on immigration control for workers in the
construction industry.
The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) regulates labor
relations and protects the rights of employers and employees in
industries affecting interstate commerce.
The LMRA is concerned with the issuance of building permits.
The LMRA provides guidelines for safety regulations in construction.
11. What is the primary purpose of a permitted site plan in construction?
To guide the contractor in starting the construction process.
To specify the safety regulations for the site.
To outline the financial terms of the contract.
To provide a list of required building permits.
12. A contractor license is required when the total cost, including materials, is
more than
1,000
100
10,000
100,000
13. Which of the following falls under passive design strategy for buildings?
Geometry of the building should allow materials with high heat
capacity to store solar energy during the day and release it in the
evening
Locate the short side of a building on an east-west axis to minimize
solar loads during summer
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. In a project where several glazed fenestration products lack U-factors, what
steps should a contractor take to ensure compliance with Florida's energy
efficiency regulations?
Use the products without any modifications.
Request new U-factors from the manufacturers for all products.
Discard all products without U-factors.
Assign default factors to the products and document them
appropriately.
2. Who is primarily accountable for ensuring that shop drawings meet the
construction criteria?
Subcontractor
Contractor
Architect
Engineer
3. In a scenario where a subcontractor needs to modify their work due to
unforeseen conditions, what steps should the contractor take according to
AIA guidelines?
The building official must be consulted before any changes are
documented.
The subcontractor can directly inform the architect to make changes.
The contractor should issue a change order to document and
authorize the modifications.
, The contractor must seek approval from the owner before any
changes can be made.
4. In which phase of a construction project is the identification of material lead
time crucial?
Scheduling
Estimating
Planning
Networking
5. If a contractor is planning to install electrical service to a new playground,
what steps should they take to ensure compliance with Florida's permit
requirements?
The contractor should only notify the local authorities after the
installation is complete.
The contractor should apply for the necessary electrical permit
before starting the installation.
The contractor should only focus on obtaining permits for structural
elements.
The contractor can proceed without a permit if the project is small.
6. Which type of project is exempt from requiring a local building permit in
Florida?
Being done by the property owner personally
That does not affect public health or safety
Contract for less than $2,500
On state-owned property
,7. If a contractor enters into an oral contract for a project expected to take 400
days, what legal issues might arise in Florida?
The contractor will receive an automatic extension for the project
duration.
The contractor can legally complete the project without any issues.
There are no legal implications for exceeding the time limit.
The contractor may face legal challenges due to exceeding the 365-
day limit for oral contracts.
8. What action can the building official take if work is NOT proceeding to code?
Issue a Stop Work Order
Suspend the contractor's license
Revoke the permit
Arrest the contractor
9. If an owner fails to allow the contractor time to inspect and correct defects
before filing a lawsuit, what potential consequence might they face?
The owner may be required to pay additional fees.
The Building Department may impose fines on the owner.
The lawsuit may be dismissed due to failure to follow proper
procedure.
The contractor may be penalized for not fixing the defect.
10. Describe the primary purpose of the Labor Management Relations Act
(LMRA) in relation to contractors.
, The LMRA focuses on immigration control for workers in the
construction industry.
The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) regulates labor
relations and protects the rights of employers and employees in
industries affecting interstate commerce.
The LMRA is concerned with the issuance of building permits.
The LMRA provides guidelines for safety regulations in construction.
11. What is the primary purpose of a permitted site plan in construction?
To guide the contractor in starting the construction process.
To specify the safety regulations for the site.
To outline the financial terms of the contract.
To provide a list of required building permits.
12. A contractor license is required when the total cost, including materials, is
more than
1,000
100
10,000
100,000
13. Which of the following falls under passive design strategy for buildings?
Geometry of the building should allow materials with high heat
capacity to store solar energy during the day and release it in the
evening
Locate the short side of a building on an east-west axis to minimize
solar loads during summer
