C33 Business Organization 3

Question 1

A Responsible Managing Employee (RME) must meet which minimum work-hour requirement to qualify a California contractor's license?

Accepted Answer

At least 32 hours per week or 80% of the business's total hours of operation

Answer

The CSLB requires an RME to work at least 32 hours per week or 80% of the business's operating hours, whichever is less.

Question 2

Under what circumstances may an individual serve as Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) for more than one licensed contractor simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

With CSLB approval, when the businesses are under common ownership

Answer

The CSLB may permit one RMO to qualify multiple entities when they share common ownership and the RMO can demonstrate active management of construction activities for each.

Question 3

If the qualifying individual (RME or RMO) leaves a painting contracting company, how long does the contractor have to replace them before the license is suspended?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Under California Business and Professions Code, a contractor has 90 days after the qualifying individual disassociates to replace them before the license is automatically suspended.

Question 4

To obtain a C33 California Painting Contractor license, the qualifying individual must pass which examinations?

Accepted Answer

Both the trade (painting) exam and the law and business exam

Answer

The CSLB requires all qualifying individuals to pass both the trade-specific exam and the law and business exam, regardless of experience level.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the role of a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) in a painting contracting corporation?

Accepted Answer

A corporate officer who actively exercises management control over the company's contracting operations

Answer

An RMO must be a bona fide officer of the corporation who actively controls and supervises the construction operations, not merely a nominal title holder.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 Business Organization 3