Mississ ippi Sign Erection Practice Exam Actual
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1. Which Mississippi state agency issues the Specialty Sign
Contractor license?
A. Mississippi Department of Revenue
B. Mississippi Department of Transportation
C. Mississippi State Board of Contractors
D. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Answer: C
Rationale: The Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
is responsible for issuing and regulating all contractor licenses in
Mississippi, including the Specialty Sign Contractor license .
2. Under the Mississippi Sign Non-Electrical Specialty
classification, which activity is NOT permitted?
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A. Installing billboard structures
B. Fabricating sign letters on site
C. Performing electrical wiring for illuminated signs
D. Securing sign foundations
Answer: C
Rationale: The non-electrical specialty classification explicitly
excludes electrical work; wiring illuminated signs requires a
separate electrical license or working with a licensed electrician .
3. Which Mississippi law primarily governs outdoor
advertising and signage regulations?
A. Mississippi Building Code
B. Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
C. Mississippi Transportation Safety Act
D. Mississippi Environmental Protection Act
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
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specifically addresses outdoor advertising and signage
regulations, setting legal standards for sign erection and
maintenance along state-controlled routes .
4. Mississippi has reciprocity agreements for sign contractor
licensing with which states?
A. Texas, Georgia, Florida
B. Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
C. Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
D. North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Answer: B
Rationale: The Mississippi Board of Contractors recognizes
licenses from neighboring states Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee,
and Louisiana for reciprocity, requiring applicants to have held a
license in these states for at least three consecutive years .
5. What is the primary legislative intent behind Mississippi's
regulation of outdoor advertising signs?
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A. To maximize revenue for the state through permit fees
B. To promote local businesses over national chains
C. To protect public investment in highways, promote safety,
and preserve natural beauty
D. To standardize the size of all billboards nationwide
Answer: C
Rationale: The Mississippi Legislature declares that controlling
outdoor advertising protects highway investment, promotes travel
safety, and preserves natural beauty along state highways .
6. What is the minimum financial net worth requirement for a
Specialty Sign Contractor license in Mississippi?
A. $10,000
B. $15,000
C. $20,000
D. $50,000