FLORIDA (36-FL-BM) BUILDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
Total Questions: 100
Question Types: Multiple Choice
Format: Question + Answer Key + Explanation
References: 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition), Florida Statutes Chapter 489, 455,
2020 NEC (Florida Amendments), Florida Fire Prevention Code, ADA Standards
Q1. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 489, who is required to hold a Florida Certified
Building Contractor license?
A) Anyone working in construction
B) Contractors performing building construction over $2,500
C) Only contractors working on commercial projects
D) Only contractors working on residential projects over $100,000
Answer: B
Explanation: FS 489.105(3)(a) requires licensure for contractors whose business involves
undertakings over $2,500.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building Code (FBC)?
A) To establish minimum requirements for building construction
B) To provide maximum standards for luxury construction
C) To regulate construction pricing
D) To standardize architectural styles
Answer: A
Explanation: The FBC establishes minimum requirements for building construction to
safeguard public health, safety, and welfare.
Q3. Under Florida law, what must a building contractor include in all written contracts?
,A) The contractor's license number
B) A detailed scope of work
C) Start and completion dates
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: FS 489.119 requires all contracts to include license number, scope,
start/completion dates, and total price.
Q4. Which Florida statute governs the construction lien law?
A) Chapter 713
B) Chapter 455
C) Chapter 489
D) Chapter 83
Answer: A
Explanation: Florida's Construction Lien Law is contained in Chapter 713, Part I.
Q5. According to the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum required design wind
speed for Miami-Dade County?
A) 120 mph
B) 140 mph
C) 150 mph
D) 170 mph
Answer: C
Explanation: FBC Table 1604.3 shows 150 mph (Risk Category II) for Miami-Dade in the
High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Q6. What is required for a Notice of Commencement in Florida?
,A) Filed before starting any construction over $2,500
B) Posted at the jobsite
C) Published in a local newspaper
D) Both A and B
Answer: D
Explanation: FS 713.13 requires filing and posting Notice of Commencement for projects
over $2,500.
Q7. The Florida Building Code is updated every:
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B
Explanation: Florida updates the building code on a 3-year cycle, with the current edition
being 2023 (8th Edition).
Q8. What is the minimum required flood elevation for new construction in Florida Coastal A
Zones?
A) Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
B) BFE + 1 foot
C) BFE + 2 feet
D) BFE + 3 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: FBC R322.3.2 requires residential construction to be elevated BFE + 1 foot in
Coastal A Zones.
, Q9. According to Florida law, when must a contractor provide a sworn statement of
account?
A) Within 30 days of project completion
B) Upon request by owner
C) With each payment application
D) Only if there is a dispute
Answer: B
Explanation: FS 713.16(2) requires contractors to provide sworn statement of account
within 30 days of owner's request.
Q10. What is the primary purpose of the Product Approval System in Florida?
A) To regulate product prices
B) To approve building products for wind resistance
C) To certify all construction materials
D) To create a state purchasing system
Answer: B
Explanation: The Florida Building Commission's Product Approval System evaluates
products for compliance with wind resistance requirements.
Q11. The maximum allowable span for a 2x10 floor joist at 16" o.c. with 40 PSF live load
according to FBC is:
A) 14 feet 6 inches
B) 16 feet
C) 18 feet 2 inches
D) 19 feet 1 inch
Answer: B
Total Questions: 100
Question Types: Multiple Choice
Format: Question + Answer Key + Explanation
References: 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition), Florida Statutes Chapter 489, 455,
2020 NEC (Florida Amendments), Florida Fire Prevention Code, ADA Standards
Q1. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 489, who is required to hold a Florida Certified
Building Contractor license?
A) Anyone working in construction
B) Contractors performing building construction over $2,500
C) Only contractors working on commercial projects
D) Only contractors working on residential projects over $100,000
Answer: B
Explanation: FS 489.105(3)(a) requires licensure for contractors whose business involves
undertakings over $2,500.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building Code (FBC)?
A) To establish minimum requirements for building construction
B) To provide maximum standards for luxury construction
C) To regulate construction pricing
D) To standardize architectural styles
Answer: A
Explanation: The FBC establishes minimum requirements for building construction to
safeguard public health, safety, and welfare.
Q3. Under Florida law, what must a building contractor include in all written contracts?
,A) The contractor's license number
B) A detailed scope of work
C) Start and completion dates
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: FS 489.119 requires all contracts to include license number, scope,
start/completion dates, and total price.
Q4. Which Florida statute governs the construction lien law?
A) Chapter 713
B) Chapter 455
C) Chapter 489
D) Chapter 83
Answer: A
Explanation: Florida's Construction Lien Law is contained in Chapter 713, Part I.
Q5. According to the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum required design wind
speed for Miami-Dade County?
A) 120 mph
B) 140 mph
C) 150 mph
D) 170 mph
Answer: C
Explanation: FBC Table 1604.3 shows 150 mph (Risk Category II) for Miami-Dade in the
High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Q6. What is required for a Notice of Commencement in Florida?
,A) Filed before starting any construction over $2,500
B) Posted at the jobsite
C) Published in a local newspaper
D) Both A and B
Answer: D
Explanation: FS 713.13 requires filing and posting Notice of Commencement for projects
over $2,500.
Q7. The Florida Building Code is updated every:
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B
Explanation: Florida updates the building code on a 3-year cycle, with the current edition
being 2023 (8th Edition).
Q8. What is the minimum required flood elevation for new construction in Florida Coastal A
Zones?
A) Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
B) BFE + 1 foot
C) BFE + 2 feet
D) BFE + 3 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: FBC R322.3.2 requires residential construction to be elevated BFE + 1 foot in
Coastal A Zones.
, Q9. According to Florida law, when must a contractor provide a sworn statement of
account?
A) Within 30 days of project completion
B) Upon request by owner
C) With each payment application
D) Only if there is a dispute
Answer: B
Explanation: FS 713.16(2) requires contractors to provide sworn statement of account
within 30 days of owner's request.
Q10. What is the primary purpose of the Product Approval System in Florida?
A) To regulate product prices
B) To approve building products for wind resistance
C) To certify all construction materials
D) To create a state purchasing system
Answer: B
Explanation: The Florida Building Commission's Product Approval System evaluates
products for compliance with wind resistance requirements.
Q11. The maximum allowable span for a 2x10 floor joist at 16" o.c. with 40 PSF live load
according to FBC is:
A) 14 feet 6 inches
B) 16 feet
C) 18 feet 2 inches
D) 19 feet 1 inch
Answer: B
