OREGON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS CCB
TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the possible consequences that a contractor may face if he or she fails to
provide the information to the Owner About Construction Liens when required?
- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended - ANS-- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended
Withheld taxes are considered to be " " funds that do not belong to the
business and cannot be used for any other purpose. - ANS-Trust
The major purpose of the building exterior shell is to: - ANS-Provide protection for the
building at its exterior boundaries and to enclose a suitable interior environment
A project manager can be involved in more than one construction project at the same
time. - ANS-True
The building exterior shell may consist of:
- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies - ANS-- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANS-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANS-Annual office staff salaries
,True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing
machines, and clothes dryers. - ANS-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is
complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANS-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANS-Posting formal
notice of the site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
" " - ANS-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANS-Licensed
plumbing and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by committees. - ANS-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of
years of experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANS-8
A small commercial structure is:
- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and
the unit is not more than 20 feet tall - ANS-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and
the unit is not more than 20 feet tall
True or False
,A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). -
ANS-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANS-Registered
architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANS-Is
free from direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the
desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANS-A person who
for money cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANS-Failure to
complete a job on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANS-One year after the date the
structure was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANS-- All of
these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a
licensed contractor for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANS-True
True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. - ANS-
False
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to
whether the employees are family members. - ANS-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
, - None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck - ANS-- None of these are required to
have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck
A residential contractor who has been licensed for four years must take a total of
hours of training which may include construction business practices, safety
and codes. - ANS-16
A contractor who performs work for an owner of a residential structure must have a
written contract with the owner if the contract price is more than: - ANS-$2000
A CCB surety bond is: - ANS-A promise by bonding agency to provide limited payment
to a consumer if a contractor fails to pay a CCB determination
True or False
A licensed contractor is required to maintain insurance for third parties. - ANS-True
A Responsible Managing Individual is: - ANS-Either an owner or the business that is
applying for the licesne or an employee that is designated by the applicant.
A sole proprietor may have: - ANS-1 Owner
The different forms of business entities available to structure your business include:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies - ANS-- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies
A person who engages in a business or activity that involves construction new water
wells must possess a license from the: - ANS-Oregon Water Resource Department
(OWRD)
True or False
Prompt billing and prompt collections make for a healthier cash flow. - ANS-True
Oregon OSHA consultants WILL NOT: - ANS-Issue citations or propose penalties for
violations of OSHA standards.
2) Questions to answer when preparing your project schedule include all of these
except:
TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the possible consequences that a contractor may face if he or she fails to
provide the information to the Owner About Construction Liens when required?
- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended - ANS-- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended
Withheld taxes are considered to be " " funds that do not belong to the
business and cannot be used for any other purpose. - ANS-Trust
The major purpose of the building exterior shell is to: - ANS-Provide protection for the
building at its exterior boundaries and to enclose a suitable interior environment
A project manager can be involved in more than one construction project at the same
time. - ANS-True
The building exterior shell may consist of:
- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies - ANS-- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANS-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANS-Annual office staff salaries
,True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing
machines, and clothes dryers. - ANS-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is
complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANS-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANS-Posting formal
notice of the site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
" " - ANS-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANS-Licensed
plumbing and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by committees. - ANS-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of
years of experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANS-8
A small commercial structure is:
- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and
the unit is not more than 20 feet tall - ANS-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the
structure is not more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and
the unit is not more than 20 feet tall
True or False
,A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). -
ANS-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANS-Registered
architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANS-Is
free from direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the
desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANS-A person who
for money cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANS-Failure to
complete a job on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANS-One year after the date the
structure was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANS-- All of
these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work
period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a
licensed contractor for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANS-True
True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. - ANS-
False
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to
whether the employees are family members. - ANS-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
, - None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck - ANS-- None of these are required to
have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
- A licensed landscape contractor building a deck
A residential contractor who has been licensed for four years must take a total of
hours of training which may include construction business practices, safety
and codes. - ANS-16
A contractor who performs work for an owner of a residential structure must have a
written contract with the owner if the contract price is more than: - ANS-$2000
A CCB surety bond is: - ANS-A promise by bonding agency to provide limited payment
to a consumer if a contractor fails to pay a CCB determination
True or False
A licensed contractor is required to maintain insurance for third parties. - ANS-True
A Responsible Managing Individual is: - ANS-Either an owner or the business that is
applying for the licesne or an employee that is designated by the applicant.
A sole proprietor may have: - ANS-1 Owner
The different forms of business entities available to structure your business include:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies - ANS-- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- All of these forms are available
- Limited Liability Companies
A person who engages in a business or activity that involves construction new water
wells must possess a license from the: - ANS-Oregon Water Resource Department
(OWRD)
True or False
Prompt billing and prompt collections make for a healthier cash flow. - ANS-True
Oregon OSHA consultants WILL NOT: - ANS-Issue citations or propose penalties for
violations of OSHA standards.
2) Questions to answer when preparing your project schedule include all of these
except:
