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CONTRACTORS LAW EXAM CA PRACTICE
TEST 1 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file?
a. never
b. when they have a court order
c. whenever they wish
d. during employee evaluations - correct answer- c. when ever
they wish
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired
on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form ______ to
verify their employment eligibility status.
a. I-9
b. W-4
c. US- 99
d.N-14 - correct answer- a. I-9
By law, a "hard laborer" may not be younger than _____ years
old.
a. 14
b. 15
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c. 16
d. 17 - correct answer- c. 16 years of age
Ms. Gomez applies for a job. Of the following, the only reason
an employer may lawfully deny her employment is:
a. she is over 50 years of age
b. she is Hispanic and everyone else is African-American or
Caucasian.
c. lifing is involved and she is a woman
d. she has no work experience or Social Security number -
correct answer- d. she has no work experience or Social
Security number
A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools
and equipment from job sites. When conducting job interviews,
may the contractor ask prospective employees about their
arrest records?
a. It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not
leading to convictions.
b. It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not
leading to convictions.
c. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not
leading to convictions, but it would not be legal for city or
county agencies to ask about such arrests.
d. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading
to convictions, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or
local public agency to do so. - correct answer- b. It is not legal
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to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
Who must sign a joint control addendum to a home
improvement contract?
a. contractor only
b. owner and contractor
c. owner, contractor and Notary Public
d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer - correct answer-
d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer
A contractor entered into a home improvement contract for
more than $500 with Mrs. Swenson to remodel her kitchen and
bathroom. The contract calls for a down payment before work is
to begin. According to the Business and Professions Code, how
much may the contractor accept from Mrs. Swenson as down
payment for the work?
a. The contractor may accept as much as Mrs. Swenson
agrees to pay.
b. The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total
price, whichever is less.
c. The contractor may require enough of a down payment to
cover the total cost of materials, but not labor costs.
d. Nothing. The contractor must wait until the work is completed
to accept any payment. - correct answer- b. The down payment
is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.
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When should you let an attorney see a construction contract?
a. Before you let your client see the contract.
b. After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
c. After the building permit is obtained.
d. After the contract is signed by you and your client. - correct
answer- b. After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
If a sales presentation is made in Spanish, the home solicitation
contract:
a. must be in Spanish
b. may be in English if the writing is plain and simple
c. must be co-signed by an English-speaking person if the
contract is in English
d. must be translated into English and notarized - correct
answer- a. must be in Spanish
A contractor and a homeowner sign a home solicitation
contract. If the owner lawfully cancels the contract, how long
does the contractor have to pick up unused materials that were
delivered to the owner's property?
a. within 24 hours after cancellation
b. within 10 days after cancellation
c. within 20 days after cancellation
CONTRACTORS LAW EXAM CA PRACTICE
TEST 1 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file?
a. never
b. when they have a court order
c. whenever they wish
d. during employee evaluations - correct answer- c. when ever
they wish
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired
on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form ______ to
verify their employment eligibility status.
a. I-9
b. W-4
c. US- 99
d.N-14 - correct answer- a. I-9
By law, a "hard laborer" may not be younger than _____ years
old.
a. 14
b. 15
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c. 16
d. 17 - correct answer- c. 16 years of age
Ms. Gomez applies for a job. Of the following, the only reason
an employer may lawfully deny her employment is:
a. she is over 50 years of age
b. she is Hispanic and everyone else is African-American or
Caucasian.
c. lifing is involved and she is a woman
d. she has no work experience or Social Security number -
correct answer- d. she has no work experience or Social
Security number
A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools
and equipment from job sites. When conducting job interviews,
may the contractor ask prospective employees about their
arrest records?
a. It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not
leading to convictions.
b. It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not
leading to convictions.
c. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not
leading to convictions, but it would not be legal for city or
county agencies to ask about such arrests.
d. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading
to convictions, but it would not be legal for a federal, state, or
local public agency to do so. - correct answer- b. It is not legal
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to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to
convictions.
Who must sign a joint control addendum to a home
improvement contract?
a. contractor only
b. owner and contractor
c. owner, contractor and Notary Public
d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer - correct answer-
d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer
A contractor entered into a home improvement contract for
more than $500 with Mrs. Swenson to remodel her kitchen and
bathroom. The contract calls for a down payment before work is
to begin. According to the Business and Professions Code, how
much may the contractor accept from Mrs. Swenson as down
payment for the work?
a. The contractor may accept as much as Mrs. Swenson
agrees to pay.
b. The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total
price, whichever is less.
c. The contractor may require enough of a down payment to
cover the total cost of materials, but not labor costs.
d. Nothing. The contractor must wait until the work is completed
to accept any payment. - correct answer- b. The down payment
is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.
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When should you let an attorney see a construction contract?
a. Before you let your client see the contract.
b. After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
c. After the building permit is obtained.
d. After the contract is signed by you and your client. - correct
answer- b. After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
If a sales presentation is made in Spanish, the home solicitation
contract:
a. must be in Spanish
b. may be in English if the writing is plain and simple
c. must be co-signed by an English-speaking person if the
contract is in English
d. must be translated into English and notarized - correct
answer- a. must be in Spanish
A contractor and a homeowner sign a home solicitation
contract. If the owner lawfully cancels the contract, how long
does the contractor have to pick up unused materials that were
delivered to the owner's property?
a. within 24 hours after cancellation
b. within 10 days after cancellation
c. within 20 days after cancellation
