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Free Contractor License Practice Test
Take our free contractor license practice test with 20 questions covering business law, estimating, and building codes. See your score instantly.
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This free contractor license practice test includes 20 multiple-choice questions covering the core subject areas of the general contractor licensing exam. Topics include business and law (Florida Statutes, lien law, workers' compensation, OSHA), construction estimating, and Florida Building Code compliance.
After you submit, you will see your score, the correct answer for each question, and a plain-English explanation covering the underlying statute, code section, or business principle.
These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions. ExamsLib is not an official licensing authority. Passing this practice test does not guarantee a passing score on your state licensing exam.
These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.
Question 1
Question 2
A contractor purchases lumber for $4,000 and sells it to the client at $5,000. What is the markup percentage applied to the cost?
Question 3
A jurisdiction adopts a model building code 'by reference.' A contractor discovers a detail on the project plans that conflicts with a provision of the adopted code. Which governs?
Question 4
A two-story residential building requires at least two means of egress from the upper floor. Which of the following arrangements MOST directly satisfies that requirement?
Question 5
In an estimate, 'direct costs' typically include which of the following?
Question 6
A contractor is framing an exterior load-bearing wall in a Florida coastal county with a high design wind speed. Which framing practice MOST directly addresses the uplift forces that high wind speeds impose on the roof-to-wall connection?
Question 7
A contractor who performs work on a property and is not paid may file a legal claim against the property itself to secure payment. What is this claim called?
Question 8
Workers' compensation insurance is primarily designed to cover which of the following?
Question 9
A general contractor hires a worker and classifies him as an independent contractor rather than an employee. Which of the following factors would MOST support a finding that the worker is actually an employee?
Question 10
A contractor's annual overhead costs total $150,000. The company projects $600,000 in direct labor costs for the year. What overhead rate should the contractor apply to direct labor when pricing each job?
Question 11
In building code terminology, what does 'means of egress' refer to?
Question 12
Under general building code principles, a 'fire-resistance rating' for an assembly such as a wall or floor is expressed in hours. What does a two-hour fire-resistance rating mean?
Question 13
A contractor wants a 15% gross margin (margin on selling price) on a job whose total direct cost is $85,000. What must the selling price be?
Question 14
An owner files a claim against a contractor's payment bond after a subcontractor records a lien and the contractor fails to resolve it. The bonding company pays the subcontractor $22,000 to discharge the lien. Under standard surety principles, what right does the surety typically have against the contractor?
Question 15
A contractor is pricing concrete flatwork. The total area is 2,700 square feet at 4 inches thick. Concrete is priced at $135 per cubic yard. What is the estimated material cost? (1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.)
Question 16
Before starting most new construction or major renovation work, a contractor must obtain which of the following from the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)?
Question 17
A Florida licensed general contractor allows his license to be used by a second company he does not actively supervise. Work performed under that license results in a defective roof causing $80,000 in water damage. Which of the following BEST describes the contractor's exposure?
Question 18
Which type of business entity provides its owners with personal liability protection while allowing profits and losses to pass directly to the owners' personal tax returns?
Question 19
A contractor uses a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The estimated project cost is $200,000 and the fixed fee is $20,000. Actual costs come in at $240,000 due to unforeseen conditions. What does the contractor receive in total compensation?
Question 20
A Florida general contractor who hires a subcontractor must verify which of the following before work begins to protect against workers' compensation liability?
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this contractor practice test cover?
The practice test covers business and law (contractor licensing statutes, lien law, workers' compensation, OSHA), construction estimating (quantity takeoffs, overhead, profit, markup), and Florida Building Code compliance.
Is this the same as the real Florida contractor exam?
No. These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions from Prometric or the CILB. ExamsLib is not an official licensing authority. This practice test is a study tool, not a certification.
How many questions are on the free practice test?
This free practice test has 20 multiple-choice questions. A passing practice score is 70 percent or better (14 out of 20 correct).
Can I use this to study for both the business and law and project management sections?
Yes. Questions in this test are drawn from all three topic areas: business and law, estimating, and building codes. This mirrors the content spread across both sections of the Florida general contractor exam.
Is the practice test free?
Yes. All ExamsLib practice tests are currently free. No account, credit card, or subscription is required.
