Mississippi (MS) Sign Erection Practice Exam
200 Questions with Correct Answers and
Explanations in Italics.
Based on the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) licensing requirements for
the Sign Erection specialty exam, administered by PSI. The exam covers four core areas:
structural safety (foundation design and wind load calculations), electrical requirements
(NEC Article 600 and UL 48), OSHA safety regulations (fall protection and crane
operations), and Mississippi state codes (Title 49, Chapter 23) .
Exam Details:
Provider: PSI Services LLC
Exam Type: OPEN BOOK
Allowed References: NEC 2020, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Engineering Sign Structures
(Benjamin Jones), Neon Installation Guide (NSSA)
Part 1: Mississippi State Regulations & Licensing
Question 1
Which Mississippi law primarily governs outdoor advertising and signage
regulations along state-controlled routes?
A) Mississippi Building Code
B) Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
C) Mississippi Transportation Safety Act
D) The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Correct Answer: B) Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
,Explanation: This chapter specifically addresses the legislative intent to control outdoor
advertising to protect public investment in highways and preserve natural beauty .
Question 2
What is the primary legislative intent behind Mississippi's regulation of outdoor
advertising signs?
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
Correct Answer: C) To protect public investment in highways, promote safety, and
preserve natural beauty
Explanation: The Mississippi Legislature declares that controlling outdoor advertising
protects highway investment, promotes travel safety, and preserves natural beauty .
Question 3
Which Mississippi state agency issues the Specialty Sign Contractor license?
A) Mississippi Department of Revenue
B) Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
C) Mississippi Department of Safety and Homeland Security
D) Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Correct Answer: B) Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
Explanation: The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is responsible for issuing and
regulating contractor licenses, including the Specialty Sign Contractor license .
Question 4
Under the Mississippi Sign Non-Electrical Specialty classification, which of the
following activities is NOT permitted?
,A) Installing billboard structures
B) Fabricating sign letters on site
C) Performing electrical wiring for illuminated signs
D) Securing sign foundations
Correct Answer: C) Performing electrical wiring for illuminated signs
Explanation: The specialty non-electrical classification excludes any electrical work; wiring
illuminated signs requires an electrical license .
Question 5
What is the maximum monetary limit for a sign erection contractor license
according to Mississippi State Board rules?
A) $25,000
B) $50,000
C) $75,000
D) $100,000
Correct Answer: B) $50,000
Explanation: The Mississippi State Board limits a sign erection contractor license to
$50,000 in contract value, ensuring contractors operate within a scope appropriate for
public safety and financial responsibility .
Question 6
Mississippi has reciprocity agreements for sign contractor licensing with which of
the following states?
A) Texas, Georgia, Florida
B) Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
C) Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
D) North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Correct Answer: B) Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
Explanation: The Mississippi Board of Contractors recognizes licenses from neighboring
states Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana for reciprocity .
, Question 7
Which local government body is primarily responsible for regulating sign permits
within local jurisdictions in Mississippi?
A) Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
B) Local city or county governments
C) Federal Highway Administration
D) Mississippi State Police
Correct Answer: B) Local city or county governments
Explanation: Local jurisdictions such as cities and counties regulate sign permits through
zoning ordinances and local permit processes .
Question 8
Which factor is generally considered in local zoning ordinances affecting sign
placement?
A) Sign color preferences
B) Sign type, size, height, and placement
C) Sign owner's business reputation
D) Sign's influence on nearby property values only
Correct Answer: B) Sign type, size, height, and placement
Explanation: Zoning ordinances regulate sign type, size, height, and placement to ensure
compatibility with land use and community standards .
Question 9
When applying for a sign permit in Mississippi, what documentation is typically
required?
A) Personal identification only
B) Site plans, engineering calculations, and proof of insurance
C) Only proof of ownership of the property
D) A notarized statement of advertising rates
Correct Answer: B) Site plans, engineering calculations, and proof of insurance
200 Questions with Correct Answers and
Explanations in Italics.
Based on the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) licensing requirements for
the Sign Erection specialty exam, administered by PSI. The exam covers four core areas:
structural safety (foundation design and wind load calculations), electrical requirements
(NEC Article 600 and UL 48), OSHA safety regulations (fall protection and crane
operations), and Mississippi state codes (Title 49, Chapter 23) .
Exam Details:
Provider: PSI Services LLC
Exam Type: OPEN BOOK
Allowed References: NEC 2020, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Engineering Sign Structures
(Benjamin Jones), Neon Installation Guide (NSSA)
Part 1: Mississippi State Regulations & Licensing
Question 1
Which Mississippi law primarily governs outdoor advertising and signage
regulations along state-controlled routes?
A) Mississippi Building Code
B) Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
C) Mississippi Transportation Safety Act
D) The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Correct Answer: B) Title 49, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code
,Explanation: This chapter specifically addresses the legislative intent to control outdoor
advertising to protect public investment in highways and preserve natural beauty .
Question 2
What is the primary legislative intent behind Mississippi's regulation of outdoor
advertising signs?
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
Correct Answer: C) To protect public investment in highways, promote safety, and
preserve natural beauty
Explanation: The Mississippi Legislature declares that controlling outdoor advertising
protects highway investment, promotes travel safety, and preserves natural beauty .
Question 3
Which Mississippi state agency issues the Specialty Sign Contractor license?
A) Mississippi Department of Revenue
B) Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
C) Mississippi Department of Safety and Homeland Security
D) Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Correct Answer: B) Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
Explanation: The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is responsible for issuing and
regulating contractor licenses, including the Specialty Sign Contractor license .
Question 4
Under the Mississippi Sign Non-Electrical Specialty classification, which of the
following activities is NOT permitted?
,A) Installing billboard structures
B) Fabricating sign letters on site
C) Performing electrical wiring for illuminated signs
D) Securing sign foundations
Correct Answer: C) Performing electrical wiring for illuminated signs
Explanation: The specialty non-electrical classification excludes any electrical work; wiring
illuminated signs requires an electrical license .
Question 5
What is the maximum monetary limit for a sign erection contractor license
according to Mississippi State Board rules?
A) $25,000
B) $50,000
C) $75,000
D) $100,000
Correct Answer: B) $50,000
Explanation: The Mississippi State Board limits a sign erection contractor license to
$50,000 in contract value, ensuring contractors operate within a scope appropriate for
public safety and financial responsibility .
Question 6
Mississippi has reciprocity agreements for sign contractor licensing with which of
the following states?
A) Texas, Georgia, Florida
B) Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
C) Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
D) North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Correct Answer: B) Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
Explanation: The Mississippi Board of Contractors recognizes licenses from neighboring
states Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana for reciprocity .
, Question 7
Which local government body is primarily responsible for regulating sign permits
within local jurisdictions in Mississippi?
A) Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
B) Local city or county governments
C) Federal Highway Administration
D) Mississippi State Police
Correct Answer: B) Local city or county governments
Explanation: Local jurisdictions such as cities and counties regulate sign permits through
zoning ordinances and local permit processes .
Question 8
Which factor is generally considered in local zoning ordinances affecting sign
placement?
A) Sign color preferences
B) Sign type, size, height, and placement
C) Sign owner's business reputation
D) Sign's influence on nearby property values only
Correct Answer: B) Sign type, size, height, and placement
Explanation: Zoning ordinances regulate sign type, size, height, and placement to ensure
compatibility with land use and community standards .
Question 9
When applying for a sign permit in Mississippi, what documentation is typically
required?
A) Personal identification only
B) Site plans, engineering calculations, and proof of insurance
C) Only proof of ownership of the property
D) A notarized statement of advertising rates
Correct Answer: B) Site plans, engineering calculations, and proof of insurance
