Oregon Construction Contractors CCB Test 2025
Newest Questions and Answers () (Verified
Answers)
A person who engages in a business or activity that involves construction new water wells must
possess a license from the: - ANSWER-Oregon Water Resource Department (OWRD)
True or False
Prompt billing and prompt collections make for a healthier cash flow. - ANSWER-True
Oregon OSHA consultants WILL NOT: - ANSWER-Issue citations or propose penalties for violations of
OSHA standards.
1) Questions to answer when preparing your project schedule include all of these except:
- All of these are questions to ask
- What equipment will be needed?
- How long will each task take to complete?
- What type of crew will be needed to complete the activity? - ANSWER-- All of these are questions to
ask
- What equipment will be needed?
- How long will each task take to complete?
- What type of crew will be needed to complete the activity?
For Notice of Right Lien purpose, a commercial improvement is defined as: - ANSWER-A structure that
is not used or intended for use as a residential building
I am the residential original contractor and I provide labor and materials for the project. Who do I
need to give a notice of Right to Lien to? - ANSWER-Mortgagee
A quantity survey is also referred to as a: - ANSWER-Take Off
Tagout involves placing a warning tag: - ANSWER-On an energy-isolation device
Other than Take Off, other common construction estimate types include all, except: - ANSWER-
Ballpark Estimates
True or False
An on-site of host employer is responsible for ensuring a safe place of employment for leased or
temporary workers. - ANSWER-True
The state unemployment tax rate varies base on: - ANSWER-The history of unemployment claims
against the employer.
Stop work order violations can result in: - ANSWER-- Any of these could be the result of failure to
comply with a stop work order.
- Court action
- Permit or license revocation
- Civil penalties
The ___________________ gives an overview of the project, deadlines, and general requirements. -
ANSWER-Invitation to Bid
,"Job Logic" refers to: - ANSWER-The sequence of work
True or False
Self-employment taxes apply to all forms of business entities. - ANSWER-False
- Money earned and money spent are accounted for in the year they are received or paid, respectively.
- ANSWER-In the Cash Method
The Itemized Summary is the basis for: - ANSWER-A complete and accurate estimate of project costs
and lists all major items of work in the order they are to be performed.
A major difference between the EIN and the BIN is: - ANSWER-One is federal and one is state
Poor construction and storage practices can result in _________________ inside the structure walls. -
ANSWER-Molds and fungus
Builders now must use corrosion-resistance flashing in these specified locations, except: - ANSWER-
Surrounding all interior bedroom doors.
Compliance with environmental regulations can protect a contractor from:
- All of these are correct
- Private party lawsuits
- Criminal and civil penalties
- Liability claims - ANSWER-- All of these are correct
- Private party lawsuits
- Criminal and civil penalties
- Liability claims
Using the Quantity Take-Off method for estimating, you begin by estimating the cost of
_________________ for each individual task. - ANSWER-Labor and materials
Contractors must apply for permits through: - ANSWER-Their local building department
A cost effective method for managing material costs and keeping inventory costs down is the: -
ANSWER-JIT - Just In Time
These are materials prohibited form open burning in Oregon except for: - ANSWER-Unpainted and
untreated scrap wood
An owner-seller may comply with the Homebuyers Protection Act (HPA) by:
- Doing any of these
- Purchasing title insurance that does not exclude filed or unfiled claims of lien,
- Obtaining lien waivers or releases
- Retaining at least 25% of the sales price in escrow - ANSWER-- Doing any of these
- Purchasing title insurance that does not exclude filed or unfiled claims of lien,
- Obtaining lien waivers or releases
- Retaining at least 25% of the sales price in escrow
What are the possible consequences that a contractor may face if he or she fails to provide the
information to the Owner About Construction Liens when required?
- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended - ANSWER-- All of these are correct
,- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended
Withheld taxes are considered to be "_____________" funds that do not belong to the business and
cannot be used for any other purpose. - ANSWER-Trust
The major purpose of the building exterior shell is to: - ANSWER-Provide protection for the building at
its exterior boundaries and to enclose a suitable interior environment
A project manager can be involved in more than one construction project at the same time. -
ANSWER-True
The building exterior shell may consist of:
- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies - ANSWER-- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANSWER-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANSWER-Annual office staff salaries
True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing machines,
and clothes dryers. - ANSWER-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANSWER-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
_______________ is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANSWER-Posting formal notice of the
site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
"______________" - ANSWER-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANSWER-Licensed plumbing
and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by _____ committees. - ANSWER-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of _______ years of
experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANSWER-8
A small commercial structure is:
, - All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the structure is not
more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the unit is not
more than 20 feet tall - ANSWER-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the structure is not
more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the unit is not
more than 20 feet tall
True or False
A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). - ANSWER-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANSWER-Registered architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANSWER-Is free from
direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANSWER-A person who for money
cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANSWER-Failure to complete a job
on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANSWER-One year after the date the structure
was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANSWER-- All of these
are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a licensed contractor
for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANSWER-True
True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. - ANSWER-False
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to whether the
employees are family members. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
- None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
Newest Questions and Answers () (Verified
Answers)
A person who engages in a business or activity that involves construction new water wells must
possess a license from the: - ANSWER-Oregon Water Resource Department (OWRD)
True or False
Prompt billing and prompt collections make for a healthier cash flow. - ANSWER-True
Oregon OSHA consultants WILL NOT: - ANSWER-Issue citations or propose penalties for violations of
OSHA standards.
1) Questions to answer when preparing your project schedule include all of these except:
- All of these are questions to ask
- What equipment will be needed?
- How long will each task take to complete?
- What type of crew will be needed to complete the activity? - ANSWER-- All of these are questions to
ask
- What equipment will be needed?
- How long will each task take to complete?
- What type of crew will be needed to complete the activity?
For Notice of Right Lien purpose, a commercial improvement is defined as: - ANSWER-A structure that
is not used or intended for use as a residential building
I am the residential original contractor and I provide labor and materials for the project. Who do I
need to give a notice of Right to Lien to? - ANSWER-Mortgagee
A quantity survey is also referred to as a: - ANSWER-Take Off
Tagout involves placing a warning tag: - ANSWER-On an energy-isolation device
Other than Take Off, other common construction estimate types include all, except: - ANSWER-
Ballpark Estimates
True or False
An on-site of host employer is responsible for ensuring a safe place of employment for leased or
temporary workers. - ANSWER-True
The state unemployment tax rate varies base on: - ANSWER-The history of unemployment claims
against the employer.
Stop work order violations can result in: - ANSWER-- Any of these could be the result of failure to
comply with a stop work order.
- Court action
- Permit or license revocation
- Civil penalties
The ___________________ gives an overview of the project, deadlines, and general requirements. -
ANSWER-Invitation to Bid
,"Job Logic" refers to: - ANSWER-The sequence of work
True or False
Self-employment taxes apply to all forms of business entities. - ANSWER-False
- Money earned and money spent are accounted for in the year they are received or paid, respectively.
- ANSWER-In the Cash Method
The Itemized Summary is the basis for: - ANSWER-A complete and accurate estimate of project costs
and lists all major items of work in the order they are to be performed.
A major difference between the EIN and the BIN is: - ANSWER-One is federal and one is state
Poor construction and storage practices can result in _________________ inside the structure walls. -
ANSWER-Molds and fungus
Builders now must use corrosion-resistance flashing in these specified locations, except: - ANSWER-
Surrounding all interior bedroom doors.
Compliance with environmental regulations can protect a contractor from:
- All of these are correct
- Private party lawsuits
- Criminal and civil penalties
- Liability claims - ANSWER-- All of these are correct
- Private party lawsuits
- Criminal and civil penalties
- Liability claims
Using the Quantity Take-Off method for estimating, you begin by estimating the cost of
_________________ for each individual task. - ANSWER-Labor and materials
Contractors must apply for permits through: - ANSWER-Their local building department
A cost effective method for managing material costs and keeping inventory costs down is the: -
ANSWER-JIT - Just In Time
These are materials prohibited form open burning in Oregon except for: - ANSWER-Unpainted and
untreated scrap wood
An owner-seller may comply with the Homebuyers Protection Act (HPA) by:
- Doing any of these
- Purchasing title insurance that does not exclude filed or unfiled claims of lien,
- Obtaining lien waivers or releases
- Retaining at least 25% of the sales price in escrow - ANSWER-- Doing any of these
- Purchasing title insurance that does not exclude filed or unfiled claims of lien,
- Obtaining lien waivers or releases
- Retaining at least 25% of the sales price in escrow
What are the possible consequences that a contractor may face if he or she fails to provide the
information to the Owner About Construction Liens when required?
- All of these are correct
- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended - ANSWER-- All of these are correct
,- Contractor may be fined
- Contractor may lose lien rights
- Contractor may have CCB license suspended
Withheld taxes are considered to be "_____________" funds that do not belong to the business and
cannot be used for any other purpose. - ANSWER-Trust
The major purpose of the building exterior shell is to: - ANSWER-Provide protection for the building at
its exterior boundaries and to enclose a suitable interior environment
A project manager can be involved in more than one construction project at the same time. -
ANSWER-True
The building exterior shell may consist of:
- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies - ANSWER-- All of these are part of the building exterior shell
- Only windows and doors
- Only exterior wall assemblies
- Only roof assemblies
Who is responsible for preparing the SDS? - ANSWER-The chemical manufacturer
Project includes everything but: - ANSWER-Annual office staff salaries
True or False
"White goods" include water heater, refrigerator, kitchen stoves, dishwashers, washing machines,
and clothes dryers. - ANSWER-True
Under the completed contract method (CCM), these are deferred until the project is complete except:
- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs - ANSWER-- All of these are deferred until completion
- Profits of losses
- Revenue
- Costs
_______________ is not part of the Project Closeout process - ANSWER-Posting formal notice of the
site safety rules.
The income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet are your business's
"______________" - ANSWER-Report cards
Minor labels is a less expensive permitting process available only to: - ANSWER-Licensed plumbing
and electrical contractors.
The building Code Division is supported by _____ committees. - ANSWER-7
A commercial specialty contractor level 1 endorsement requires a minimum of _______ years of
experience / qualifying substitute education. - ANSWER-8
A small commercial structure is:
, - All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the structure is not
more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the unit is not
more than 20 feet tall - ANSWER-- All of these are small commercial structures
- Any appurtenance to a small commercial structure
- A nonresidential structure with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less and the structure is not
more than 20 feet tall
- A nonresidential unit in a large structure if the unit is 12,000 square feet or less and the unit is not
more than 20 feet tall
True or False
A license can change business entities without changing CCB license number(s). - ANSWER-False
Which of these is NOT a special entity license of certification: - ANSWER-Registered architect
A party is most likely to be considered an independent contractor if the party: - ANSWER-Is free from
direction and control, beyond the right of the service recipient to specify the desired result
Which of the following persons must have a contractor's license? - ANSWER-A person who for money
cleans chimneys
Which of these is not a violation subject to penalty from the CCB? - ANSWER-Failure to complete a job
on original deadline date
To file a complaint, an owner of a new structure has: - ANSWER-One year after the date the structure
was first occupied or two years after completion (whichever is first)
Complaints are accepted only when specific relationships exist, including:
- All of these are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer - ANSWER-- All of these
are qualifying relationships
- The respondent contractor must have been licensed during all or part of the work period
- A direct contract relationship between the party filing the complaint and the contractor
- An employment relationship between the complainant and the employer
True or False
A material or equipment supplier can file a complaint through the CCB against a licensed contractor
for non-payment of materials purchased. - ANSWER-True
True or False
The CCB will accept and determine damages against an unlicensed contractor. - ANSWER-False
True or False
AN exempt contractor may employ as many individuals as desired regardless as to whether the
employees are family members. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT required to have a contractor's license?
- None of these are required to have a contractor's license
- An owner who contracts for work to be performed by a licensed contractor
- A registered architect
