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  1. On a federally funded California public works project, which federal law may ALSO require payment of prevailing wages in addition to California's prevailing wage law?

    Answer: The Davis-Bacon Act

    The Davis-Bacon Act requires federal prevailing wage rates on federally funded or assisted construction projects, which may run alongside California's state requirements.

  2. A painting contractor is awarded a public works contract. Before beginning work, they must provide the awarding body with all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: A complete list of all employees' home addresses

    Employee home addresses are not a standard pre-work submittal; insurance, registration, and bonds are typical requirements.

  3. Under California law, a public works awarding body may withhold payment to a prime contractor if the contractor fails to:

    Answer: Submit certified payroll records as required

    Awarding bodies may withhold contract payments when a contractor fails to submit required certified payroll records under Labor Code Section 1776.

  4. A C-33 contractor completes a public works job and submits a final invoice. The awarding body has how many days to make the final payment once all conditions are met, under California's Prompt Payment Act?

    Answer: 30 days

    Under the California Prompt Payment Act (Public Contract Code Section 7107), awarding bodies must make final payment within 60 days after acceptance, though invoices are generally due within 30 days.

  5. Which of the following best describes a 'stop notice' in the context of a California public works painting project?

    Answer: A written demand to the public owner to withhold funds owed to a contractor who failed to pay a sub or supplier

    A stop notice is a statutory remedy allowing unpaid subcontractors or suppliers to demand that the public owner withhold undispersed contract funds.

  6. On a public works project, an apprentice painter may work at a lower wage rate only if they are:

    Answer: Enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program

    Apprentices must be enrolled in a California DAS-approved apprenticeship program to lawfully receive the apprentice prevailing wage rate.

  7. A public entity awards a painting contract to the lowest responsible bidder. 'Responsible' in this context means the contractor:

    Answer: Meets financial, technical, and legal qualifications to perform the contract

    'Responsible' means the bidder is qualified—financially solvent, technically capable, and legally compliant—not simply the one with the lowest price.