Contractors Law Exam CA Practice Test 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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Contractors license
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Contractors License
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file?
a. never
b. when they have a court order
c. whenever they wish
d. during employee evaluations - ANSWER c. when ever they wish
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must complet...
Contractors Law Exam CA Practice Test 1
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file?
a. never
b. when they have a court order
c. whenever they wish
d. during employee evaluations - ANSWER c. when ever they wish
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must
complete Form ______ to verify their employment eligibility status.
a. I-9
b. W-4
c. US- 99
d.N-14 - ANSWER a. I-9
By law, a "hard laborer" may not be younger than _____ years old.
a. 14
b. 15
c. 16
d. 17 - ANSWER c. 16 years of age
Ms. Gomez applies for a job. Of the following, the only reason an employer may lawfully deny her
employment is:
a. she is over 50 years of age
b. she is Hispanic and everyone else is African-American or Caucasian.
c. lifing is involved and she is a woman
,d. she has no work experience or Social Security number - ANSWER d. she has no work experience or
Social Security number
A contractor has had a problem with employees stealing tools and equipment from job sites. When
conducting job interviews, may the contractor ask prospective employees about their arrest records?
a. It is legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
b. It is not legal to ask prospective employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
c. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests not leading to convictions, but it would not be
legal for city or county agencies to ask about such arrests.
d. It is legal for a private employer to ask about arrests leading to convictions, but it would not be legal
for a federal, state, or local public agency to do so. - ANSWER b. It is not legal to ask prospective
employees about arrests not leading to convictions.
Who must sign a joint control addendum to a home improvement contract?
a. contractor only
b. owner and contractor
c. owner, contractor and Notary Public
d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer - ANSWER d. owner, contractor, and joint control officer
A contractor entered into a home improvement contract for more than $500 with Mrs. Swenson to
remodel her kitchen and bathroom. The contract calls for a down payment before work is to begin.
According to the Business and Professions Code, how much may the contractor accept from Mrs.
Swenson as down payment for the work?
a. The contractor may accept as much as Mrs. Swenson agrees to pay.
b. The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.
c. The contractor may require enough of a down payment to cover the total cost of materials, but not
labor costs.
d. Nothing. The contractor must wait until the work is completed to accept any payment. - ANSWER b.
The down payment is limited to $1,000 or 10% of the total price, whichever is less.
When should you let an attorney see a construction contract?
a. Before you let your client see the contract.
, b. After the contract is prepared, but before you sign it.
c. After the building permit is obtained.
d. After the contract is signed by you and your client. - ANSWER b. After the contract is prepared, but
before you sign it.
You have been awarded a job. It requires two days for site preparation and one day for clean-up. The
contract involves two seaparate tasks - one lasting seven days and the other 10 days. If the two tasks can
be done simultaneously, for how many days do you schedule the job?
a. 7 days
b. 13 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days. - ANSWER b. 13 days
For which of the following would you not obtain a short-term loan?
a. wages
b. bid bond
c. job materials
d. office rent - ANSWER d. office rent
As part of the safety training process, contractors' supervisors are required to conduct "toolbox" or
"tailgate" safety meetings. How often must these meetings be held?
a. daily
b. at least once every ten working days
c. at least once a month
d. at least once a quarter - ANSWER b. at least once every ten working days
DOSH must investigate a complaint charging a serious violation of health or safety standards within:
a. one working day
b. two working days
c. three working days
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