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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
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 3
What is the primary purpose of a certificate of occupancy (CO)?
Question 4
A contractor installs electrical wiring without scheduling a required rough electrical inspection and then closes the walls with drywall. What action is the building department MOST likely to require?
Question 5
Which business entity structure gives all owners (members) limited personal liability for business debts while still allowing pass-through taxation by default?
Question 6
Workers' compensation insurance is primarily designed to cover which of the following?
Question 7
A contractor submits a bid with a 20% gross profit margin built on estimated direct costs of $50,000. After the project, actual costs came in $5,000 over estimate. What is the contractor's actual gross profit?
Question 8
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 9
A 'setback' requirement in local zoning and building regulations refers to:
Question 10
A contractor is building a two-story wood-frame structure. The architect's plans call for a load-bearing wall to be removed on the ground floor to create an open floor plan. Which is the MOST critical structural consideration?
Question 11
A contractor purchases materials for $4,000 and applies a 25% markup on cost. What is the selling price charged to the owner?
Question 12
A performance bond on a construction project primarily protects the owner against which risk?
Question 13
A subcontractor completes rough framing on a commercial project. The general contractor then verbally requests additional blocking that was not in the original contract. The subcontractor completes the extra work. Under standard contract law, which document should the subcontractor have obtained BEFORE starting the extra work?
Question 14
Which type of lien waiver releases lien rights only up to the amount of a specific progress payment and retains rights for future unpaid amounts?
Question 15
A contractor enters a fixed-price contract with a force majeure clause. A prolonged material shortage caused by a regional natural disaster delays project completion by 90 days, causing the owner to suffer economic losses. If the force majeure clause is properly drafted and the shortage qualifies as a covered event, what is the most likely outcome?
Question 16
A job's total direct costs (labor + materials + subs) are $80,000. The contractor applies a 25% overhead allocation and wants a 10% profit on the selling price (a 10% gross margin). What should the bid price be?
Question 17
A contractor's income statement shows: Revenue $500,000; Cost of Goods Sold $350,000; Operating Overhead $80,000. What is the net profit margin as a percentage of revenue?
Question 18
A worker earns a base wage of $25.00 per hour. The employer's labor burden (payroll taxes, workers' comp, benefits) adds 35% to the base wage. What is the fully burdened hourly cost to the employer?
Question 19
A contractor's annual overhead costs total $180,000 and projected annual revenue is $900,000. A specific job has a direct cost (labor + materials) of $40,000. Using the overhead-as-a-percentage-of-direct-cost method, what overhead amount should be allocated to this job?
Question 20
A laborer earns a base wage of $20.00 per hour. The employer pays 7.65% for FICA taxes, 3% for workers' compensation insurance, and $1.50 per hour for fringe benefits. What is the fully-burdened labor cost per hour?
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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.
