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CSLB Law & Business Exam ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential property after
paying the full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien. - ANSWER-so the
prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien.
QUESTION: A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
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10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased - ANSWER-10 days after work is completed
QUESTION: An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the Contractors' State
License Board, dated October 1, that the applicant passed the written exams. To receive an
active license, the applicant must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan - ANSWER-30-Dec
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QUESTION: Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace striking
employees?
Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 30
days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of
90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal action. - ANSWER-No.
The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90
days.
QUESTION: When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public agency
considers the subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
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an employee of the prime contractor
a subcontractor of the prime contractor - ANSWER-an employee of the prime contractor
Q; How long does a client have to cancel a contract for repairs that are the result of an event
for which a State of Emergency was declared?
5 business days
5 calendar days
7 business days
7 calendar days - ANSWER-7 Business Days
QUESTION: How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after being issued a
workers' compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
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CSLB Law & Business Exam ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: An owner should request waiver of lien rights for work on residential property after
paying the full contract amount:
only if a lender is involved.
to activate the home warranty.
so the prime contractor will not file a lien.
so the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien. - ANSWER-so the
prime contractor, subcontractors, and other claimants will not file lien.
QUESTION: A notice of completion must be recorded within:
10 days after work is completed
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10 days after work has ceased
30 days after work is completed
60 days after work has ceased - ANSWER-10 days after work is completed
QUESTION: An applicant for a contractor's license receives a notice from the Contractors' State
License Board, dated October 1, that the applicant passed the written exams. To receive an
active license, the applicant must file a license bond and fee no later than:
31-Oct
29-Oct
30-Dec
1-Jan - ANSWER-30-Dec
2
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QUESTION: Is it legal for a contractor to hire professional strikebreakers to replace striking
employees?
Yes. It is legal to hire professional strikebreakers.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 30
days.
No. The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of
90 days.
The contractor has not committed a crime but may be subject to legal action. - ANSWER-No.
The contractor is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 90
days.
QUESTION: When a subcontractor does work on a public works contract, the public agency
considers the subcontractor to be:
an employee of the agency
a subcontractor of the agency
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an employee of the prime contractor
a subcontractor of the prime contractor - ANSWER-an employee of the prime contractor
Q; How long does a client have to cancel a contract for repairs that are the result of an event
for which a State of Emergency was declared?
5 business days
5 calendar days
7 business days
7 calendar days - ANSWER-7 Business Days
QUESTION: How many days does a contractor have to notify the Registrar after being issued a
workers' compensation insurance policy?
5 days
10 days
30 days
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