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NC Landscape Contractor Exam Practice
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NC Landscape Contractor Exam Practice Questions
Exam Overview
The North Carolina Landscape Contractor licensing exam is administered by the North Carolina
Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB) . It consists of three sections, all of which
must be passed to obtain licensure :
Section Description
Landscape Design
Multiple-choice questions on interpreting a landscape plan
Section
General Knowledge Multiple-choice questions on horticulture practice, landscape construction, and NC
Section business practices and licensing law
Plant Identification
Identification of plants and pests from photographs
Section
Key Requirements :
• Minimum age: 18 years
• $10,000 surety compliance bond or irrevocable letter of credit
• 5 letters of reference (3 personal, 2 professional)
• Exam must be passed within one year of application approval
• 7 hours of continuing education annually (3 technical, 2 business)
Licensing & Regulatory Questions
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Question 1: According to North Carolina General Statute Chapter 89D, what is the minimum
dollar threshold for a landscape project (including labor and materials) that legally requires an
individual to hold an active Landscape Contractor license?
A) $1,500
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: C) $5,000
Under NC General Statutes Chapter 89D, no person may engage in landscape contracting for
any single project valued at $5,000 or more unless they are legally licensed by the NCLCLB .
Question 2: A licensed North Carolina landscape contractor must complete how many hours of
approved Continuing Education (CE) each year to maintain an active license status?
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A) 5 hours
B) 7 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 12 hours
Correct Answer: B) 7 hours
The NCLCLB requires all licensees to complete 7 hours of approved continuing education
annually, which must include at least 3 hours of technical landscape trade education and up to 4
hours of business education . Newly licensed contractors are exempt during their first licensing
period .
Question 3: What is the minimum statutory dollar amount required for the compliance surety
bond that a North Carolina licensed landscape contractor must maintain?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
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C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: B) $10,000
North Carolina law mandates that licensees maintain a $10,000 surety bond or an irrevocable
letter of credit to protect consumers against structural or financial default on contracting
agreements .
Question 4: How many letters of reference are required for a North Carolina landscape
contractor license application?
A) 2 letters
B) 3 letters
C) 4 letters
D) 5 letters (3 personal, 2 professional)
Correct Answer: D) 5 letters (3 personal, 2 professional)
NC Landscape Contractor Exam Practice
Questions & Answers VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NC Landscape Contractor Exam Practice Questions
Exam Overview
The North Carolina Landscape Contractor licensing exam is administered by the North Carolina
Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB) . It consists of three sections, all of which
must be passed to obtain licensure :
Section Description
Landscape Design
Multiple-choice questions on interpreting a landscape plan
Section
General Knowledge Multiple-choice questions on horticulture practice, landscape construction, and NC
Section business practices and licensing law
Plant Identification
Identification of plants and pests from photographs
Section
Key Requirements :
• Minimum age: 18 years
• $10,000 surety compliance bond or irrevocable letter of credit
• 5 letters of reference (3 personal, 2 professional)
• Exam must be passed within one year of application approval
• 7 hours of continuing education annually (3 technical, 2 business)
Licensing & Regulatory Questions
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Question 1: According to North Carolina General Statute Chapter 89D, what is the minimum
dollar threshold for a landscape project (including labor and materials) that legally requires an
individual to hold an active Landscape Contractor license?
A) $1,500
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: C) $5,000
Under NC General Statutes Chapter 89D, no person may engage in landscape contracting for
any single project valued at $5,000 or more unless they are legally licensed by the NCLCLB .
Question 2: A licensed North Carolina landscape contractor must complete how many hours of
approved Continuing Education (CE) each year to maintain an active license status?
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A) 5 hours
B) 7 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 12 hours
Correct Answer: B) 7 hours
The NCLCLB requires all licensees to complete 7 hours of approved continuing education
annually, which must include at least 3 hours of technical landscape trade education and up to 4
hours of business education . Newly licensed contractors are exempt during their first licensing
period .
Question 3: What is the minimum statutory dollar amount required for the compliance surety
bond that a North Carolina licensed landscape contractor must maintain?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
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C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: B) $10,000
North Carolina law mandates that licensees maintain a $10,000 surety bond or an irrevocable
letter of credit to protect consumers against structural or financial default on contracting
agreements .
Question 4: How many letters of reference are required for a North Carolina landscape
contractor license application?
A) 2 letters
B) 3 letters
C) 4 letters
D) 5 letters (3 personal, 2 professional)
Correct Answer: D) 5 letters (3 personal, 2 professional)
