ALABAMA GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which document is used to formally request clarification from the
architect during a project?
A. Submittal
B. Change order
C. RFI
D. Punch list
Answer: C
An RFI (Request for Information) is used to ask for clarification on plans
or specs.
2. Which bond guarantees that a contractor will complete a project
according to contract terms?
A. Bid bond
B. Payment bond
C. Performance bond
D. License bond
Answer: C
A performance bond ensures the contractor fulfills all contract
obligations.
,3. Who is responsible for verifying site soil load-bearing capacity
before foundation work?
A. Contractor
B. Structural engineer
C. Building inspector
D. Owner
Answer: B
The structural engineer determines soil bearing capacity
recommendations.
4. Which schedule type shows activities, durations, and
dependencies?
A. Cost schedule
B. Bar chart/Gantt chart
C. Network/CPM schedule
D. Submittal schedule
Answer: C
A CPM schedule shows relationships and critical path activities.
5. Which contract type provides a fixed total price for the entire
project?
A. Unit price
B. Cost-plus
C. GMP
D. Lump sum
Answer: D
Lump-sum contracts specify one fixed price.
, 6. The Alabama General Contractor license is required for projects
costing:
A. Over $25,000
B. Over $50,000
C. Any amount
D. Over $100,000
Answer: A
Alabama requires licensing for jobs exceeding $25,000.
7. Retainage in construction contracts is typically:
A. 1–2%
B. 5–10%
C. 15–20%
D. 20–30%
Answer: B
Standard retainage ranges from 5–10%.
8. A subcontractor agreement is between:
A. Owner and subcontractor
B. Contractor and subcontractor
C. Architect and subcontractor
D. Supplier and subcontractor
Answer: B
Subs contract directly with the general contractor.
9. What document defines the quality of materials and workmanship?
A. Drawings
B. Specs
C. Change orders
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which document is used to formally request clarification from the
architect during a project?
A. Submittal
B. Change order
C. RFI
D. Punch list
Answer: C
An RFI (Request for Information) is used to ask for clarification on plans
or specs.
2. Which bond guarantees that a contractor will complete a project
according to contract terms?
A. Bid bond
B. Payment bond
C. Performance bond
D. License bond
Answer: C
A performance bond ensures the contractor fulfills all contract
obligations.
,3. Who is responsible for verifying site soil load-bearing capacity
before foundation work?
A. Contractor
B. Structural engineer
C. Building inspector
D. Owner
Answer: B
The structural engineer determines soil bearing capacity
recommendations.
4. Which schedule type shows activities, durations, and
dependencies?
A. Cost schedule
B. Bar chart/Gantt chart
C. Network/CPM schedule
D. Submittal schedule
Answer: C
A CPM schedule shows relationships and critical path activities.
5. Which contract type provides a fixed total price for the entire
project?
A. Unit price
B. Cost-plus
C. GMP
D. Lump sum
Answer: D
Lump-sum contracts specify one fixed price.
, 6. The Alabama General Contractor license is required for projects
costing:
A. Over $25,000
B. Over $50,000
C. Any amount
D. Over $100,000
Answer: A
Alabama requires licensing for jobs exceeding $25,000.
7. Retainage in construction contracts is typically:
A. 1–2%
B. 5–10%
C. 15–20%
D. 20–30%
Answer: B
Standard retainage ranges from 5–10%.
8. A subcontractor agreement is between:
A. Owner and subcontractor
B. Contractor and subcontractor
C. Architect and subcontractor
D. Supplier and subcontractor
Answer: B
Subs contract directly with the general contractor.
9. What document defines the quality of materials and workmanship?
A. Drawings
B. Specs
C. Change orders
