Florida contractors exam test
questions EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | UPDATED
2026/2027 STUDY GUIDE
According to the AIA, what is the warranty that a contractor shall
provide for his workmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER -One year
According to AIA A201, within how many days must the contractor
notify the architect after they notice a hidden condition that varies
material from what was specified in the contract documents? -
CORRECT ANSWER -14 days
,After contract negotiations concluded between the owner and
architect, the architect performs the required site inspections and
presents bill for $750 for his services. The owner then request an
additional inspection to be performed at the site. The architect
presents an additional bill for $750 for performance of the additional
inspection. During the additional inspection, the architect finds a
failure of compliance. How much does GC reimburse? - CORRECT
ANSWER -$1500. The contractors responsible to pay all related cost
of tests and approvals as required by the contract documents and is
thus responsible for the $750 fee. However, the cost for any test that
is requested once contract negotiations between the owner and
contractors completed is a responsibility of the owner. Because the
contractor failed the test the additional $750 fee is the responsibility
of the contractor.
In a project where architects, engineers, contractors, and
subcontractors are involved, who is generally responsible for the
building permits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Contractor
What are shop drawings, product data and samples considered,
according to the AIA? - CORRECT ANSWER -Not contract documents
, According to the AIA, what is a construction change directive? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Written order, prepared by the architect and
signed by the owner and architect
According to the AIA 201, Blank will not be included by the architect
for the cost of a change directive? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hand tool
rental cost
According to the AIA documents, when can the contractor see
payment for his retainage amount? - CORRECT ANSWER -Upon
issuance of the certificate of substantial completion
If a contractor is required to provide submittals in accordance with
the contract documents, then the contractor shall not perform that
portion of the work until Blank? - CORRECT ANSWER -The submittal
has been approved by the architect
Which of the following is not a cause for an architect to withhold a
certificate of payment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Damage done by the
owner to the contractor
questions EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | UPDATED
2026/2027 STUDY GUIDE
According to the AIA, what is the warranty that a contractor shall
provide for his workmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER -One year
According to AIA A201, within how many days must the contractor
notify the architect after they notice a hidden condition that varies
material from what was specified in the contract documents? -
CORRECT ANSWER -14 days
,After contract negotiations concluded between the owner and
architect, the architect performs the required site inspections and
presents bill for $750 for his services. The owner then request an
additional inspection to be performed at the site. The architect
presents an additional bill for $750 for performance of the additional
inspection. During the additional inspection, the architect finds a
failure of compliance. How much does GC reimburse? - CORRECT
ANSWER -$1500. The contractors responsible to pay all related cost
of tests and approvals as required by the contract documents and is
thus responsible for the $750 fee. However, the cost for any test that
is requested once contract negotiations between the owner and
contractors completed is a responsibility of the owner. Because the
contractor failed the test the additional $750 fee is the responsibility
of the contractor.
In a project where architects, engineers, contractors, and
subcontractors are involved, who is generally responsible for the
building permits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Contractor
What are shop drawings, product data and samples considered,
according to the AIA? - CORRECT ANSWER -Not contract documents
, According to the AIA, what is a construction change directive? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Written order, prepared by the architect and
signed by the owner and architect
According to the AIA 201, Blank will not be included by the architect
for the cost of a change directive? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hand tool
rental cost
According to the AIA documents, when can the contractor see
payment for his retainage amount? - CORRECT ANSWER -Upon
issuance of the certificate of substantial completion
If a contractor is required to provide submittals in accordance with
the contract documents, then the contractor shall not perform that
portion of the work until Blank? - CORRECT ANSWER -The submittal
has been approved by the architect
Which of the following is not a cause for an architect to withhold a
certificate of payment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Damage done by the
owner to the contractor
