California CSLB C10 Electrical Exam
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overhead
The costs of running your business, including office expenses, etc.
Stop notice
A document given for the purpose of stopping, intercepting, or freezing funds that have not yet
been paid on a construction project in an attempt to ensure payment.
What is required to for a stop notice to take effect?
20-day preliminary notice must have been sent in order for a Stop Payment Notice to take effect.
What is a Preliminary notice?
A preliminary notice is a document sent at the beginning of a construction job to inform the GC
and property owner of their work on the project. California requires subcontractors and suppliers
to send preliminary notice in order to preserve their right to file a mechanics lien if they don't
receive payment.
What is the purpose of a I-9?
A new-hire will fill out an I-9 form to verify their employment eligibility status..
DE-1 forum
What is a US-99
A record that an entity or person paid you. The payer fills out the 1099 form and sends copies to
you and the IRS. There are several kinds of 1099 forms.
If an employee quits, wages are due within ___ hours.
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Employment Development Department (EDD)
California government agency that supports state activities and benefit programs by collecting
and administering employment-related taxes such as employer-financed unemployment
insurance; also provides other services to employers and employees
Franchise Tax Board
, CA tax agency that collects and enforces state income tax assessment and collection. In many
situations, the FTB operates similarly to the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal agency responsible for collecting income taxes
Home-Improvement Contract
An agreement between the contractor and homeowner that contains all of the terms of the
improvement project. Must adhere to state laws and spell out each party's responsibilities in
detail.
Who does NOT need a California Contractor's State License?
Sale or installation of finished products that do not become a fixed part of the structure.
When must the prime contractor pay a subcontractor?
10-days after Prime-contractor received payment.
Prime contractor
Any contractor on a project who has a contract directly with the owner.
sub-contractor
a person such as a plumber or electrician who performs one part of the entire construction project
Contractors Surety Bond
$12,500.00
How long will the California Contractors State License Board hold a contractor
responsible for observable defects?
4 years
When must a licensed contractor provide their license number?
On all contracts, advertising and 20-Day Preliminary Notices
Responsible Managing Employee
Full time employee works at least 32 hours or 80% of operating time of biz, whichever is
less.May be used to qualify for individual, partnership, or corp license.Never more than 3
licensees at one time.Can only act as qualifier for 1 license at a time unless either: 1) other
licensee is subsidiary 2) he/she owns at least 20% of licensee 3) majority of officers/partners of
other one also are those of 1st
State Disability Insurance is paid by
Employees only.
Questions with A-graded Answers, Latest
Edition
overhead
The costs of running your business, including office expenses, etc.
Stop notice
A document given for the purpose of stopping, intercepting, or freezing funds that have not yet
been paid on a construction project in an attempt to ensure payment.
What is required to for a stop notice to take effect?
20-day preliminary notice must have been sent in order for a Stop Payment Notice to take effect.
What is a Preliminary notice?
A preliminary notice is a document sent at the beginning of a construction job to inform the GC
and property owner of their work on the project. California requires subcontractors and suppliers
to send preliminary notice in order to preserve their right to file a mechanics lien if they don't
receive payment.
What is the purpose of a I-9?
A new-hire will fill out an I-9 form to verify their employment eligibility status..
DE-1 forum
What is a US-99
A record that an entity or person paid you. The payer fills out the 1099 form and sends copies to
you and the IRS. There are several kinds of 1099 forms.
If an employee quits, wages are due within ___ hours.
72
Employment Development Department (EDD)
California government agency that supports state activities and benefit programs by collecting
and administering employment-related taxes such as employer-financed unemployment
insurance; also provides other services to employers and employees
Franchise Tax Board
, CA tax agency that collects and enforces state income tax assessment and collection. In many
situations, the FTB operates similarly to the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal agency responsible for collecting income taxes
Home-Improvement Contract
An agreement between the contractor and homeowner that contains all of the terms of the
improvement project. Must adhere to state laws and spell out each party's responsibilities in
detail.
Who does NOT need a California Contractor's State License?
Sale or installation of finished products that do not become a fixed part of the structure.
When must the prime contractor pay a subcontractor?
10-days after Prime-contractor received payment.
Prime contractor
Any contractor on a project who has a contract directly with the owner.
sub-contractor
a person such as a plumber or electrician who performs one part of the entire construction project
Contractors Surety Bond
$12,500.00
How long will the California Contractors State License Board hold a contractor
responsible for observable defects?
4 years
When must a licensed contractor provide their license number?
On all contracts, advertising and 20-Day Preliminary Notices
Responsible Managing Employee
Full time employee works at least 32 hours or 80% of operating time of biz, whichever is
less.May be used to qualify for individual, partnership, or corp license.Never more than 3
licensees at one time.Can only act as qualifier for 1 license at a time unless either: 1) other
licensee is subsidiary 2) he/she owns at least 20% of licensee 3) majority of officers/partners of
other one also are those of 1st
State Disability Insurance is paid by
Employees only.
