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Georgia General Contractor Practice Test

Free Georgia general contractor practice test with 20 questions on business and law, estimating, and building codes. Instant scoring and explanations.

These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.

Question 1

1

In Georgia, a contractor license is generally required when the total value of residential or general contracting work exceeds what amount?

Question 2

2

Which of the following is a license classification issued by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors?

Question 3

3

What minimum net worth must an applicant demonstrate for an unlimited Georgia General Contractor license?

Question 4

4

What distinguishes the Georgia General Contractor Limited Tier license from the unlimited General Contractor license?

Question 5

5

What is the primary purpose of a mechanics lien in construction?

Question 6

6

What is the key difference between workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability insurance for a contractor?

Question 7

7

What is the scope of work permitted under a Georgia Residential-Basic Contractor license?

Question 8

8

Which of the following satisfies the experience and education requirement for a Georgia unlimited General Contractor license?

Question 9

9

What examinations must a candidate pass for a Georgia commercial general contractor license?

Question 10

10

A Georgia general contractor misses the June 30 renewal deadline in an even-numbered year. What happens under the board's renewal rules?

Question 11

11

What is the continuing education requirement for a Georgia unlimited or Limited Tier General Contractor under the board's renewal rule?

Question 12

12

Under common-law and IRS tests, which factor most strongly indicates that a worker is an employee rather than an independent contractor?

Question 13

13

A contractor passed the NASCLA-accredited commercial GC exam in another state and now applies in Georgia. What does Georgia still require?

Question 14

14

A construction contract includes a liquidated damages clause of $500 per day for late completion. When will a court generally enforce such a clause?

Question 15

15

Which building codes form the basis of construction regulation in Georgia?

Question 16

16

Under the residential code, what is the minimum clear width required for the main egress door of a dwelling?

Question 17

17

Where does the residential code require smoke alarms to be installed in a new dwelling?

Question 18

18

Under the residential code, what are the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth for a stairway?

Question 19

19

A contractor pours a foundation and covers underground plumbing before the required inspection. What is the likely consequence under the building code?

Question 20

20

Under the residential code, when is a guard required at a raised walking surface, and what is its minimum height?

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