1. A CONTRACTORS COACH Chapter 1
Of the nearly 1,000 complaints received by the CCB annually, most of the complaints involve all of the issues below EXCEPT:
Poor workmanship
Safety violations
Law violations
Poor business practices
b) Safety violations

2. How many members make up the Construction Contractors Board?4 5 7 9
d) 9

3. A CONTRACTORS COACH Chapter 1
The laws governing construction contractors in Oregon are:
ORS Chapter 456
ORS Chapter 651
ORS Chapter 701
ORS Chapter 812
c) ORS Chapter 701

4. A sole proprietor’s wife who does not work for the business may act as RMI for the company.
True or False?
False. The RMI must be an owner or an employee and have management or supervisory authority over construction activities of the business.

5. All of the following are true regarding the RMI EXCEPT:
The RMI is the person who is liable for construction debt of the company
The RMI is the person who completes the training and testing
The RMI is named at the time of application
The RMI exercises management or supervisory authority over construction activities of the business
a) The RMI is the person who is liable for construction debt of the company

6. Contractors Exempt from Licensing – Additional Information (p. 1-2):
An owner, contracting with licensed contractors, can flip up to three existing units the owner owns without having a license as long as the work is cosmetic in nature (no building permit required) and the owner uses licensed contractors to do the work.
If the work requires a building permit, the owner must contract with a licensed, residential general contractor or be a licensed, residential general contractor.

7. All of the following must be licensed as a contractor EXCEPT:
An irrigation installer
A handyman working under a contract for $1,000
An apartment owner’s employee
A deck installer
c. An apartment owner’s employee

8. Which of the following is TRUE about an independent contractor?
An independent contractor works under the direction and control of the owner
To be considered an independently established business, an independent contractor must meet five requirements
A general contractor is not an independent contractor
An independent contractor is financially responsible for work performed by the business
d) An independent contractor is financially responsible for work performed by the business. Financial responsibility is in the form of bond, insurance and possibly, liability.

9. As part of a contractor’s licensing process, a bond must be submitted to obtain a license with the CCB.
What type of bond is required?
A surety bond

10. Which of the following is NOT required to be submitted when applying for a contractor’s license?
a) Copy of Driver License
b) Insurance Certificate
c) Original Bond
d) Fee
a) Copy of Driver License – Note: One additional item that must be submitted with a contractor’s license application is a copy of the RMI’s test score report. The designated RMI should keep the original test score report with other important documents.

11. Which of the following would NOT be considered an appurtenance to a residential structure?
Deck
Lumber to add a bedroom to an existing house
Barn
Fence
b) Lumber to add a bedroom to an existing house

12. Further explanation regarding a Small Commercial Structure (Page 1-3):
A small commercial structure is a nonresidential structure of not more than 20’ tall with a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less
The 20’ tall is measured from the lowest interior finish of the structure to the highest interior finish (floor to ceiling, no roof line)

13. Services provided by the CCB include all of the following EXCEPT:
Education
Mediation
Licensing
Issuing judgments against contractors
d) Issuing judgments against contractors – See Appendix A: Useful Links
Remember, questions can be asked about any area in the manual!

14. How often does a contractor’s license need renewal?
Annually
Every two years
Every three years
Every five years
b) Every two years

15. How many hours of initial training are required to obtain a contractor’s license?
Up to 80 hours
b) 16 hours

16. A contractor using workers from a worker leasing company is considered:
Exempt from the requirement to carry workers compensation insurance
Non-exempt, meaning coverage is required
b) Non-exempt. The contractor must provide a worker’s compensation compliance number. The contractor must either use the worker leasing company’s compliance number or contractor’s company must provide it’s own compliance number.

17. With which agency does one file an Assumed Business Name (ABN)?
Oregon Secretary of State

18. When a contractor hires employees, which of the following numbers is NOT required:
Worker’s compensation compliance number
BIN
FEIN
ABN registry number
d) ABN registry number

19. Regarding CCB license endorsements, construction of a five-story apartment complex is considered:
A residential structure
A commercial structure
Either
Both
b) A commercial structure

20. A contractor who builds an 8,000 s. f
A contractor who builds an 8,000 s.f. convenience store may hold which license endorsement:
Residential
Commercial
Either residential or commercial
Small commercial
c) Either residential or commercial. Both endorsements cover small commercial projects.

21. A residential property owner hires a contractor to build a 60’ x 50’ metal shop on the residential property. The height of the structure is 24’ tall and the contract price is $340,000. Which license endorsement does the contractor need to build this structure?
Residential
Commercial
a) Residential. This is an appurtenance to the home.

22. A painter contracts directly with the owner of a five-story building to paint the exterior of the building for a contract price of $210,000.
This is which type of structure?
Small commercial structure
(the contract price for all construction is less than $250,000 and therefore, meets criteria for small commercial structure) A small commercial structure must only meet one of the four listed criteria to be considered small commercial.

23. A painter subcontracts with a general contractor to paint the exterior of a five-story building for $210,000.
This is considered which type of structure?
Large commercial structure
(the general contractor’s contract price for all construction is more than $250,000 and the building is larger than a small commercial structure).

24. An painter who only paints and subcontracts no work is an example of which type of contractor?
Specialty
General
a) Specialty – does not perform or subcontract more than two unrelated trades on a project (two trades including the painter’s trade)

25. Just so you know…
What is the difference between work a Commercial General Level 1 Contractor or a Commercial General Level 2 Contractor can perform?
There is no difference in the work that can be done by these two contractors. A commercial general level 1 or 2 can perform work requiring the use of as many or as few unrelated trades and undertake or offer to undertake work in connection with small or large commercial structures for any contract amount.
The same is true of the Commercial Specialty Level 1 or Level 2.
A commercial specialty level 1 or 2 can perform work requiring the use of two or fewer unrelated trades and undertake or offer to undertake work in connection with small or large commercial structures for any contract amount.

26. Which of the following contractors with a special endorsement, license or certification is not required to complete the 16 hour training and testing requirement?
Residential Locksmith Services contractor
Home Inspection Services contractor
Home Energy Performance Score contractor
Home Services contractor
d) Home Services contractor

27. Which of the following contractors can perform work on residential or small commercial projects not exceeding $40,000 a year in gross volume and the projects can be no more than $5,000 per project, per site, per year?
Residential Locksmith Services Contractor
Residential Specialty Contractor
Residential Developer
Residential Limited Contractor
d) Residential Limited Contractor

28. All of the following special licenses and certifications can be added to a contractors standard license through the CCB EXCEPT:
Lead abatement contractor’s license
LBPR contractor’s license
Asbestos abatement license
EEAST certification
c) Asbestos abatement license

29. Lead based paint activities include all of the following EXCEPT:
Lead inspection
Lead paint renovation
Lead risk assessment
Lead abatement
b)Lead paint renovation

30. Which of the following special license or certification is good for more than one year?
Lead abatement contractor license
Certified Home Inspector
Lead based paint renovation license
EEAST certification
b) Certified Home Inspector – This certification is good for two years

31. Which of the following covers a contractor’s workmanship?
Surety bond
Commercial general liability insurance
Property damage insurance
Bodily injury insurance
a) Surety bond

32. If a bonding company cancels a contractor’s bond and the contractor is unable to reinstate or replace the bond, the CCB will suspend the contractor’s license ____________ after receiving notice from the bonding company?
72 hours
10 days
30 days
60 days
c) 30 days

33. Which one of the following is NOT required to register with the Oregon Corporation Division while the CCB license is inactive?
John J Smith Construction
Smith Construction LLC
Smith Construction Inc.
John J Smith Living Trust
John J Smith Construction (sole proprietor). As long as he works under his “real and true” name (first, middle name or initial, and last names), there is no need to have the ABN registered with Oregon Corporation Division.
Found in Appendix D-2, footnote

34. What name is commonly used to identify the Oregon Corporation Division?
Secretary of State

35. A CCB license number is issued to all of the following businesses EXCEPT:
An S-Corp
A Limited Liability Company
A Partnership
A Sole Proprietorship
d) A sole proprietorship
A sole proprietor’s license is issued in the person’s name. All other licenses are issued to the business.

36. On what date did the RMI requirement, which allowed contractors to be “grandfathered,” begin?
July 1, 2010
January 1, 2008
July 1, 2000
January 1, 2005
c) July 1, 2000 – see on p.1-13 (Final Inspection)

37. How frequently must a contractor fulfill continuing education requirements to renew their CCB license?
Every year
Every two years
Every six years
It depends how the contractor is endorsed
b) Every two years

38. To renew an active license with the CCB, an exempt contractor must submit all of the following to the CCB EXCEPT:
A bond
An insurance certificate
Worker’s compensation compliance number
RMI information
c) Worker’s compensation compliance number – the contractor is exempt. No worker’s compensation coverage is required.

39. A contractor contracting directly with a residential property owner to do work for $2,000 must have a written contract.
True or False?
False. A contractor doing work for a residential property owner for more than $2,000 (meaning $2, and up) must have a written contract.

40. All of the following are true about renewing a CCB license EXCEPT:
A contractor renewing in inactive status does not need a bond or insurance
A sole proprietor must file an ABN with the Secretary of State
A contractor can find the expiration date of his/her license by visiting
The license fee is the same for an active or inactive license
b) A sole proprietor must file an ABN with the Secretary of State.
This is not necessary when the sole proprietor works under their real and true name.

41. A zero lot line dwelling is any of the following except:
Single family home on 10,000 square foot lot
Townhome
Rowhouse
Garden home
a) Single family home on 10,000 sq. ft. lot

42. When contracting directly with a residential property owner and the contract is more than $2,000, a contractor must include all of the following consumer notices EXCEPT:
Homebuyer Protection Act Notice
Information Notice to Owner About Construction Liens
Consumer Protection Notice
Notice of Procedure
a) Homebuyer Protection Act Notice – the HPA notice is required when contracting for work that is at least $50,000 and is completed within three months of the sale or remodel.

43. A contractor must offer a warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all of the following structures EXCEPT:
A pre-sold townhome
A new, retail storefront
A pre-sold single family home
A spec home
b) A new, retail storefront

44. All of the following complaints are accepted by the CCB EXCEPT:
General contractor complaints against a homeowner
Homeowner complaints against general contractor
General contractor complaints against the subcontractor
Employee complaints against a contractor
a) General contractor complaints against a homeowner

45. A contractor builds a spec home and because of market conditions, can’t sell it for 14 months after substantial completion. The owner buys the house and moves in immediately. How much longer after the owner moves in can the owner file a complaint against the contractor?
Eight months
10 months
One year
Two years
b) 10 months (the remainder of the two-year period).

46. Prime contractor complaints are complaints filed by the general contractor against:
A subcontractor
An owner
A supplier
An architect
a) A subcontractor

47. What is the fee the CCB charges an owner for filing a complaint against a residential contractor:
$250
$150
$100
$50
d) $50

48. Who is a complainant?
The person filing the complaint
The person against whom the complaint is filed
The attorney for the owner
The attorney for the contractor
a) The person filing the complaint

49. In which of the following complaints would the CCB have jurisdiction?
Mediating a large commercial contractor complaint
An employee who was not paid working for an unlicensed contractor
Mediation of a dispute between a homeowner and a residential contractor
A residential property owner dispute against a subcontractor
c) Mediation of a dispute between a homeowner and a residential contractor

50. Which type of complaint allows the CCB to include attorney’s fees in their determination?
Residential
Commercial
Both a & b
Neither a nor b
b) Commercial

51. In a complaint against a commercial contractor, the complainant is also referred to as the:
Defendant
Attorney
Plaintiff
Respondent
c) Plaintiff

52. The plaintiff, when filing a complaint in court against a commercial contractor, must also submit a copy of the court complaint to the CCB & the contractor’s bonding company within ___________.
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
c) 90 days

53. When the court makes judgment on a commercial contractor complaint against the contractor, the plaintiff must submit a copy of the judgment to both the CCB and the contractor’s bonding company within:
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
a) 30 days

54. The CCB will make/issue ______________ when it finds a contractor owes money.
A determination
An order
A judgment
A settlement
a) A determination

55. The highest civil penalty the CCB can assess per offense is?
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$5,000
d) $5,000

56. Of the following locations, is it NOT required for a contractor to display the contractor’s CCB number on ______________?
Business cards
Internet ads
Vehicles that display company information
Permanent company signs at contractor’s office
d) Permanent company signs at contractor’s office

57. All of the following contractor violations are grounds for an immediate license suspension EXCEPT?
Hiring of employees while exempt
Failure to pay a subcontractor, resulting in a lien being filed against an owner’s property
Failure to pay construction debt
Failure to maintain insurance and/or bond
b) Failure to pay a subcontractor, resulting in a lien being filed against an owner’s property

58. Notice of Intent, contested case hearing, and final order are all parts of which CCB process?
Dispute Resolution Process
Enforcement Process
Lien Process
Licensing Process
b) Enforcement Process

59. If a residential general contractor does not pay construction debt as required, a CCB sanction can be imposed. This can require the contractor to post a bond in an amount up to _____________.
$100,000
$250,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
a) $100,000 or up to five times the amount of the required (statutory) bond

60. Common administrative or enforcement actions taken by the CCB against contractors include all of the following EXCEPT:
Fines
Debarring contractors from public works contracts
Issuing a judgment against a contractor
Requiring increased bond
c) Issuing a judgment against a contractor

61. The law requiring the Notice of Compliance with Homebuyer Protection Act (HPA) is:
ORS
ORS
ORS
OAR
b) ORS