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ARIZONA CR-8 FLOOR COVERING
CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM —
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ARIZONA REGULATORY FRAMEWORK &
LICENSING
**1. Which Arizona state agency issues and regulates the CR-8
Floor Covering contractor license?**
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
C. Arizona Department of Commerce
D. Arizona State Licensing Board
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
issues and regulates all contractor licenses in Arizona,
including the CR-8 Floor Covering license. The ROC operates
under the authority of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10, and the
Arizona Administrative Code Title 4, Chapter 9 .
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**2. According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-102, which
of the following best describes the scope of work authorized
under a CR-8 Floor Covering contractor license?**
A. Installation of roofing and siding materials only
B. Electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings
C. Preparation of surfaces, and installation and repair of floor
covering materials including carpet, floor tile, wood, linoleum,
vinyl, asphalt, rubber, and concrete coatings
D. Structural steel fabrication and erection
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The CR-8 Floor Covering classification allows the
licensee to prepare a surface as required to install and repair
floor covering materials, including carpet, floor tile, wood,
linoleum, vinyl, asphalt, rubber, and concrete coatings. Options
A, B, and D describe scopes belonging to other specialty
classifications .
**3. What is the minimum passing score required for the
Arizona CR-8 Floor Covering Contractor Exam?**
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
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D. 75%
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** A minimum score of 70% (35 correct answers out
of 50) is required to pass the CR-8 exam. This passing
standard applies to both the trade examination and the
separate Business Management examination required for
licensure .
**4. How many questions are on the Arizona CR-8 Floor
Covering Contractor trade exam, and what is the time limit?**
A. 30 questions; 60 minutes
B. 40 questions; 90 minutes
C. 50 questions; 120 minutes
D. 60 questions; 150 minutes
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The CR-8 exam consists of 50 multiple-choice
questions with a 2-hour (120-minute) time limit. The exam is
closed-book and administered by PSI on behalf of the Arizona
ROC .
ARIZONA CR-8 FLOOR COVERING
CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM —
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ARIZONA REGULATORY FRAMEWORK &
LICENSING
**1. Which Arizona state agency issues and regulates the CR-8
Floor Covering contractor license?**
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
C. Arizona Department of Commerce
D. Arizona State Licensing Board
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
issues and regulates all contractor licenses in Arizona,
including the CR-8 Floor Covering license. The ROC operates
under the authority of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10, and the
Arizona Administrative Code Title 4, Chapter 9 .
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**2. According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-9-102, which
of the following best describes the scope of work authorized
under a CR-8 Floor Covering contractor license?**
A. Installation of roofing and siding materials only
B. Electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings
C. Preparation of surfaces, and installation and repair of floor
covering materials including carpet, floor tile, wood, linoleum,
vinyl, asphalt, rubber, and concrete coatings
D. Structural steel fabrication and erection
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The CR-8 Floor Covering classification allows the
licensee to prepare a surface as required to install and repair
floor covering materials, including carpet, floor tile, wood,
linoleum, vinyl, asphalt, rubber, and concrete coatings. Options
A, B, and D describe scopes belonging to other specialty
classifications .
**3. What is the minimum passing score required for the
Arizona CR-8 Floor Covering Contractor Exam?**
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
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D. 75%
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** A minimum score of 70% (35 correct answers out
of 50) is required to pass the CR-8 exam. This passing
standard applies to both the trade examination and the
separate Business Management examination required for
licensure .
**4. How many questions are on the Arizona CR-8 Floor
Covering Contractor trade exam, and what is the time limit?**
A. 30 questions; 60 minutes
B. 40 questions; 90 minutes
C. 50 questions; 120 minutes
D. 60 questions; 150 minutes
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The CR-8 exam consists of 50 multiple-choice
questions with a 2-hour (120-minute) time limit. The exam is
closed-book and administered by PSI on behalf of the Arizona
ROC .
