NORTH CAROLINA IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION LEVEL I
200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensing & Regulatory 30 2
Compliance (NCGS Chapter
89G)
II Water Efficiency & 50 5
Conservation
III Hydraulics & Pipe Sizing 30 10
IV Irrigation Design & 35 13
Components
V Irrigation Installation & 30 18
Construction
VI Basic Business Skills 25 22
,SECTION I: LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
(NCGS Chapter 89G)
1. Under North Carolina law, which activity generally falls within the
definition of irrigation contracting when performed for compensation?
A. Selling landscape plants only
B. Installing, servicing, repairing, or constructing irrigation systems
C. Mowing lawns without irrigation work
D. Selling gardening tools at retail
Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigation contracting includes installing, servicing, repairing,
or constructing irrigation systems for compensation, as defined under
NCGS § 89G-2.
2. What is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Irrigation
Contractors' Licensing Board (NCICLB)?
A. To sell irrigation equipment to contractors
B. To regulate and license irrigation contractors to protect public health
and water resources
C. To design irrigation systems for homeowners
D. To provide free training to all landscapers
Answer: B
,Rationale: The NCICLB was established to regulate the irrigation
contracting industry, ensuring contractors meet competency standards
to protect public health and water resources.
3. Which of the following is NOT a core subject area tested on the
NCICLB licensing examination?
A. Water efficiency and conservation
B. Proper methods of irrigation construction
C. Landscape architecture and plant identification
D. Basic business skills
Answer: C
Rationale: The four core areas identified by the Board are water
efficiency/conservation, irrigation contracting/construction, irrigation
scheduling, and basic business skills.
4. How many times per calendar year may a candidate take the NCICLB
exam?
A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Unlimited
Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates may take the NCICLB exam a maximum of four
times per calendar year, with no required wait time between attempts.
, 5. What is the passing score required for each section of the NCICLB
exam?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Rationale: All three sections require a passing score of 70%. Once a
section is passed, it does not need to be retaken.
6. Which of the following is true regarding the NCICLB exam format?
A. It is a closed-book exam
B. Electronic references are allowed
C. It is an open-book exam administered on paper
D. It is a take-home exam
Answer: C
Rationale: The exam is open-book, administered on paper (pen/paper),
and electronic references such as laptops and tablets are not allowed.
7. What must a candidate do before sitting for the NCICLB exam?
A. Pass a physical fitness test
B. Purchase the NCICLB study guide and submit an application to the
Board
200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensing & Regulatory 30 2
Compliance (NCGS Chapter
89G)
II Water Efficiency & 50 5
Conservation
III Hydraulics & Pipe Sizing 30 10
IV Irrigation Design & 35 13
Components
V Irrigation Installation & 30 18
Construction
VI Basic Business Skills 25 22
,SECTION I: LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
(NCGS Chapter 89G)
1. Under North Carolina law, which activity generally falls within the
definition of irrigation contracting when performed for compensation?
A. Selling landscape plants only
B. Installing, servicing, repairing, or constructing irrigation systems
C. Mowing lawns without irrigation work
D. Selling gardening tools at retail
Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigation contracting includes installing, servicing, repairing,
or constructing irrigation systems for compensation, as defined under
NCGS § 89G-2.
2. What is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Irrigation
Contractors' Licensing Board (NCICLB)?
A. To sell irrigation equipment to contractors
B. To regulate and license irrigation contractors to protect public health
and water resources
C. To design irrigation systems for homeowners
D. To provide free training to all landscapers
Answer: B
,Rationale: The NCICLB was established to regulate the irrigation
contracting industry, ensuring contractors meet competency standards
to protect public health and water resources.
3. Which of the following is NOT a core subject area tested on the
NCICLB licensing examination?
A. Water efficiency and conservation
B. Proper methods of irrigation construction
C. Landscape architecture and plant identification
D. Basic business skills
Answer: C
Rationale: The four core areas identified by the Board are water
efficiency/conservation, irrigation contracting/construction, irrigation
scheduling, and basic business skills.
4. How many times per calendar year may a candidate take the NCICLB
exam?
A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Unlimited
Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates may take the NCICLB exam a maximum of four
times per calendar year, with no required wait time between attempts.
, 5. What is the passing score required for each section of the NCICLB
exam?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Rationale: All three sections require a passing score of 70%. Once a
section is passed, it does not need to be retaken.
6. Which of the following is true regarding the NCICLB exam format?
A. It is a closed-book exam
B. Electronic references are allowed
C. It is an open-book exam administered on paper
D. It is a take-home exam
Answer: C
Rationale: The exam is open-book, administered on paper (pen/paper),
and electronic references such as laptops and tablets are not allowed.
7. What must a candidate do before sitting for the NCICLB exam?
A. Pass a physical fitness test
B. Purchase the NCICLB study guide and submit an application to the
Board
