CSLB - PRACTICE EXAM 2 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADE.
Which of the following payroll taxes does not have a limit - CORRECT ANSWER -FIT
If a contractor discovers a serious code violation on an approved set of plans, which of the following stat
ement is correct - CORRECT ANSWER -
Work must stop until the contractor reports the violation and has the plans corrected
Using money from a current job to pay for unrelated project is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Diversion
An owner is having a difficult time making progress payments on time what should a contractor do to pro
tect herself - CORRECT ANSWER -The contractor should ask the owner to open an escrow account.
Which funds does the stop notice block? - CORRECT ANSWER -from the owner to the prime contractor
What is the best way for a contractor to ensure the materials were delivered at the right time to a job sit
e? - CORRECT ANSWER --Follow the critical path method
WhatYfederal forms are giving to a newly hired employee - CORRECT ANSWER -W-4 and I-9
AYclient wants the house painted and carpet installed what license classifications are/is required for this
work - CORRECT ANSWER -Painting and decoration C-33 and flooringYand floor covering C-15
classifications
An RME may act as the qualifier for no more than firms in any one-year period. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Three
Your bid on a job was accepted but you in inadvertently left out a part of that job. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The contractor is responsible for the work
Of the following which is usually the most difficult item to estimate - CORRECT ANSWER -labor
, Except in an emergency, you must notify the regional, underground service alert, notification center no l
ess than Nor more than StartingYexcavation work - CORRECT ANSWER -
at least 2 days before and no more than 14 days before starting excavation work.
Excavators must clearly mark the boundaries of a work area, usually with paint. - CORRECT
ANSWER- white
Who furnishes MSDS sheets? - CORRECT ANSWER -supplier
If a contractor has temporary, cash flow problems, what is a good way to get through the crisis -
CORRECT ANSWER -Use funds from a pre-established line of credit.
Although, usually the largest single item in a bid, can be fairly accurately determined - CORRECT
ANSWER - Materials
WhatYis the best way to monitor labor cost - CORRECT ANSWER -
Figure out the hours from detailed time cards.
Unsafe and faulty equipment is found on a job site. What should be done - CORRECT
ANSWER - ItYis the contractors responsibility to correct the problem
How often should safety supervisor be at the job site? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It depends on the work being done.
A contractor has been turned into DOSH by an employee for safety violation. The contractor wants to fin
d out who reported the violation and asked DOSH for employees name. what will DOSH likely do -
correct answer-
Unless requested otherwise DOSH will keep confidential the name of any person making a complaint, an
d no relation may be directed atYthe employee if the employees identity is discovered
Who is responsible that safety equipment is actually put to use on the job site - CORRECT ANSWER -
Contractor
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADE.
Which of the following payroll taxes does not have a limit - CORRECT ANSWER -FIT
If a contractor discovers a serious code violation on an approved set of plans, which of the following stat
ement is correct - CORRECT ANSWER -
Work must stop until the contractor reports the violation and has the plans corrected
Using money from a current job to pay for unrelated project is called - CORRECT ANSWER -Diversion
An owner is having a difficult time making progress payments on time what should a contractor do to pro
tect herself - CORRECT ANSWER -The contractor should ask the owner to open an escrow account.
Which funds does the stop notice block? - CORRECT ANSWER -from the owner to the prime contractor
What is the best way for a contractor to ensure the materials were delivered at the right time to a job sit
e? - CORRECT ANSWER --Follow the critical path method
WhatYfederal forms are giving to a newly hired employee - CORRECT ANSWER -W-4 and I-9
AYclient wants the house painted and carpet installed what license classifications are/is required for this
work - CORRECT ANSWER -Painting and decoration C-33 and flooringYand floor covering C-15
classifications
An RME may act as the qualifier for no more than firms in any one-year period. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Three
Your bid on a job was accepted but you in inadvertently left out a part of that job. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The contractor is responsible for the work
Of the following which is usually the most difficult item to estimate - CORRECT ANSWER -labor
, Except in an emergency, you must notify the regional, underground service alert, notification center no l
ess than Nor more than StartingYexcavation work - CORRECT ANSWER -
at least 2 days before and no more than 14 days before starting excavation work.
Excavators must clearly mark the boundaries of a work area, usually with paint. - CORRECT
ANSWER- white
Who furnishes MSDS sheets? - CORRECT ANSWER -supplier
If a contractor has temporary, cash flow problems, what is a good way to get through the crisis -
CORRECT ANSWER -Use funds from a pre-established line of credit.
Although, usually the largest single item in a bid, can be fairly accurately determined - CORRECT
ANSWER - Materials
WhatYis the best way to monitor labor cost - CORRECT ANSWER -
Figure out the hours from detailed time cards.
Unsafe and faulty equipment is found on a job site. What should be done - CORRECT
ANSWER - ItYis the contractors responsibility to correct the problem
How often should safety supervisor be at the job site? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It depends on the work being done.
A contractor has been turned into DOSH by an employee for safety violation. The contractor wants to fin
d out who reported the violation and asked DOSH for employees name. what will DOSH likely do -
correct answer-
Unless requested otherwise DOSH will keep confidential the name of any person making a complaint, an
d no relation may be directed atYthe employee if the employees identity is discovered
Who is responsible that safety equipment is actually put to use on the job site - CORRECT ANSWER -
Contractor
