California Contractor’s Law & Business: Online Course

What this book covers

The Peerless California Law & Business Study Guide Book prepares you for the Law & Business Management examination that all California CSLB contractor license applicants must pass. The exam tests your knowledge of the rules, regulations, and business practices the state requires every licensed contractor to understand. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests. See the official CSLB classification.

Book chapters

1. Business organization
2. Financial management
3. Employment requirements
4. Bonds, insurance & liens
5. Contract requirements and execution
6. Licensing requirements
7. Safety requirements
8. Public works

Sample questions

1. What is the best way to "access the job" that you are bidding on?
   A. Have the building inspector check the job · B. You inspect the job ✓ · C. Ask your bookkeeper to inspect the job · D. Ask the architect to inspect the job
2. What is the most difficult item to estimate?
   A. Material · B. Labor ✓ · C. Accounting · D. Permits
3. The two basic types of construction contracts are:
   A. Limited Partnership · B. General Partnership · C. Competitive bid and negotiated ✓ · D. Hourly rates