WISCONSIN UTILITY CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM 80+
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES BASED ON WISCONSIN DSPS
REQUIREMENTS 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Licensing, Statutes, and Administrative Code (SPS 305, Wis.
Stat. ch. 145)
Excavation Safety and Trenching (OSHA 1926 Subpart P, SPS
305)
Diggers Hotline and One-Call Notification (Wis. Stat. §
182.0175)
Water Service and Private Water Main Installation (SPS 381–
387)
Sanitary and Storm Building Sewers (SPS 381–387)
Private Interceptor Main Sewers (SPS 381–387)
Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention (SPS
305.99)
POWTS and Soil Evaluation (SPS 383–385)
Plan Review, Permitting, and Inspection (SPS 302, SPS 305)
Bonding, Insurance, and Continuing Education (SPS 305.97)
INTRODUCTION
The Wisconsin Utility Contractor examination assesses the
knowledge and skills required to install and modify water
,services, private water mains, sanitary building sewers, storm
building sewers, and private interceptor main sewers in
compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes.
It covers licensing requirements, excavation safety, Diggers
Hotline notification, plumbing code standards, cross-
connection control, and POWTS regulations. The exam uses
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to evaluate
real-world decision-making. Emphasis is placed on regulatory
compliance, public health protection, and safe installation
practices. This assessment ensures candidates are prepared to
perform utility contracting work that protects public health,
safety, and welfare in Wisconsin.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-85
1. Which Wisconsin agency administers the Utility
Contractor licensing program?
A. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
B. Wisconsin Department of Transportation
C. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
(DSPS)
D. Wisconsin Public Service Commission
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services (DSPS) administers the Utility
,Contractor licensing program. DSPS is responsible for
credentialing, examinations, and enforcement of licensing
requirements for utility contractors.
2. Under Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.97, what is the
minimum age to apply for the Utility Contractor license
examination?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(3) specifies that a person
applying for a Utility Contractor license examination shall be
at least 18 years old. This is a basic qualification for
examination eligibility.
3. What is the passing score required for the Wisconsin
Utility Contractor examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The passing score for the Wisconsin Utility
Contractor examination is 70%. The exam is open book, and
candidates must achieve at least 70% to pass.
4. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters are
covered on the Utility Contractor examination?
A. SPS 301–305 and SPS 381–387
B. SPS 100–200
C. Comm 1–100
D. NR 100–200
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The exam covers information contained in
chapters SPS 305 and SPS 381–387 of the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, along with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter
145.
5. Under Wis. Stat. § 145.07(10), what activities is a licensed
Utility Contractor authorized to perform?
A. Installation of HVAC systems
B. Installation of piping that conveys sewage, rain water, or
other liquid wastes and water service piping from the street
main to the building perimeter
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES BASED ON WISCONSIN DSPS
REQUIREMENTS 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Licensing, Statutes, and Administrative Code (SPS 305, Wis.
Stat. ch. 145)
Excavation Safety and Trenching (OSHA 1926 Subpart P, SPS
305)
Diggers Hotline and One-Call Notification (Wis. Stat. §
182.0175)
Water Service and Private Water Main Installation (SPS 381–
387)
Sanitary and Storm Building Sewers (SPS 381–387)
Private Interceptor Main Sewers (SPS 381–387)
Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention (SPS
305.99)
POWTS and Soil Evaluation (SPS 383–385)
Plan Review, Permitting, and Inspection (SPS 302, SPS 305)
Bonding, Insurance, and Continuing Education (SPS 305.97)
INTRODUCTION
The Wisconsin Utility Contractor examination assesses the
knowledge and skills required to install and modify water
,services, private water mains, sanitary building sewers, storm
building sewers, and private interceptor main sewers in
compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes.
It covers licensing requirements, excavation safety, Diggers
Hotline notification, plumbing code standards, cross-
connection control, and POWTS regulations. The exam uses
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to evaluate
real-world decision-making. Emphasis is placed on regulatory
compliance, public health protection, and safe installation
practices. This assessment ensures candidates are prepared to
perform utility contracting work that protects public health,
safety, and welfare in Wisconsin.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-85
1. Which Wisconsin agency administers the Utility
Contractor licensing program?
A. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
B. Wisconsin Department of Transportation
C. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
(DSPS)
D. Wisconsin Public Service Commission
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services (DSPS) administers the Utility
,Contractor licensing program. DSPS is responsible for
credentialing, examinations, and enforcement of licensing
requirements for utility contractors.
2. Under Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.97, what is the
minimum age to apply for the Utility Contractor license
examination?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: SPS 305.97(3) specifies that a person
applying for a Utility Contractor license examination shall be
at least 18 years old. This is a basic qualification for
examination eligibility.
3. What is the passing score required for the Wisconsin
Utility Contractor examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The passing score for the Wisconsin Utility
Contractor examination is 70%. The exam is open book, and
candidates must achieve at least 70% to pass.
4. Which Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters are
covered on the Utility Contractor examination?
A. SPS 301–305 and SPS 381–387
B. SPS 100–200
C. Comm 1–100
D. NR 100–200
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The exam covers information contained in
chapters SPS 305 and SPS 381–387 of the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, along with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter
145.
5. Under Wis. Stat. § 145.07(10), what activities is a licensed
Utility Contractor authorized to perform?
A. Installation of HVAC systems
B. Installation of piping that conveys sewage, rain water, or
other liquid wastes and water service piping from the street
main to the building perimeter
