FLORIDA GENERAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSE EXAM| COMPLETE EXAM BANK
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND EXPERT
RATIONALES
What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building
Code?
A. Standardize construction safety and performance
B. Set real estate prices
C. Regulate insurance premiums
D. Control labor unions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Florida Building Code establishes
minimum standards for safe construction statewide.
Which contract type pays actual costs plus a fee?
A. Lump-sum
B. Cost-plus
C. Unit price
D. Time-only
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Cost-plus reimburses costs and adds a
contractor fee.
What must be obtained before starting structural
work?
A. Certificate of occupancy
B. Building permit
C. Warranty deed
D. Lien waiver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A building permit authorizes construction
to begin.
What does workers’ compensation insurance cover?
A. Property damage to owner
B. Injuries to employees on the job
C. Design errors
D. Flood losses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Workers’ compensation pays benefits for
job-related injuries.
,What is a change order?
A. Verbal instruction on site
B. Written modification to the contract
C. Daily report
D. Safety inspection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Change orders formally revise scope,
price, or time.
What is the purpose of a lien?
A. Guarantee quality of work
B. Secure payment for labor or materials
C. Transfer property ownership
D. Approve design plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liens provide a legal claim against
property for unpaid work.
What document releases lien rights after payment?
A. Notice to owner
B. Lien waiver
C. Building permit
, D. Surety bond
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lien waiver confirms payment and
releases claims.
What is a surety bond’s function?
A. Protect contractor from taxes
B. Guarantee contractor performance
C. Replace insurance
D. Set project schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surety bonds protect owners if
contractors default.
What is the role of OSHA on a jobsite?
A. Approve designs
B. Enforce safety standards
C. Issue building permits
D. Set wages
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA regulates workplace safety
requirements.
LICENSE EXAM| COMPLETE EXAM BANK
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND EXPERT
RATIONALES
What is the primary purpose of the Florida Building
Code?
A. Standardize construction safety and performance
B. Set real estate prices
C. Regulate insurance premiums
D. Control labor unions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Florida Building Code establishes
minimum standards for safe construction statewide.
Which contract type pays actual costs plus a fee?
A. Lump-sum
B. Cost-plus
C. Unit price
D. Time-only
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Cost-plus reimburses costs and adds a
contractor fee.
What must be obtained before starting structural
work?
A. Certificate of occupancy
B. Building permit
C. Warranty deed
D. Lien waiver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A building permit authorizes construction
to begin.
What does workers’ compensation insurance cover?
A. Property damage to owner
B. Injuries to employees on the job
C. Design errors
D. Flood losses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Workers’ compensation pays benefits for
job-related injuries.
,What is a change order?
A. Verbal instruction on site
B. Written modification to the contract
C. Daily report
D. Safety inspection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Change orders formally revise scope,
price, or time.
What is the purpose of a lien?
A. Guarantee quality of work
B. Secure payment for labor or materials
C. Transfer property ownership
D. Approve design plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liens provide a legal claim against
property for unpaid work.
What document releases lien rights after payment?
A. Notice to owner
B. Lien waiver
C. Building permit
, D. Surety bond
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lien waiver confirms payment and
releases claims.
What is a surety bond’s function?
A. Protect contractor from taxes
B. Guarantee contractor performance
C. Replace insurance
D. Set project schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surety bonds protect owners if
contractors default.
What is the role of OSHA on a jobsite?
A. Approve designs
B. Enforce safety standards
C. Issue building permits
D. Set wages
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA regulates workplace safety
requirements.
