C33 Public Works 5

Question 1

A painting contractor on a public works project wants to subcontract 60% of the total painting work. Under California's Public Contract Code, this is:

Accepted Answer

Generally prohibited; a contractor may not subcontract more than 50% of the original contract price

Answer

California Public Contract Code Section 4111 generally prohibits a prime contractor from subcontracting more than 50% of the original contract price without consent.

Question 2

Which document submitted at bid time guarantees that a public works painting contractor will enter into the contract if awarded the job?

Accepted Answer

Bid bond

Answer

A bid bond guarantees that the contractor will enter into the contract and provide required bonds if awarded; it is forfeited if the contractor withdraws after bid award.

Question 3

When a public works contractor is found to have underpaid workers, the penalty assessed under California Labor Code Section 1775 is up to how much per worker per day of violation?

Accepted Answer

$200

Answer

Labor Code Section 1775 allows a penalty of up to $200 per worker per calendar day of underpayment, in addition to wage restitution.

Question 4

On a public works project, a painting contractor uses a worker classified as an 'owner-operator' to avoid paying prevailing wages. California law would likely treat this as:

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage violation, as classification is based on the nature of the work performed

Answer

California prevailing wage law looks at the nature of the work performed, not the worker's business structure, to determine if prevailing wages apply.

Question 5

A C-33 contractor receives a public works contract with an 'escalation clause.' This clause is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Allow automatic contract price adjustments for significant material cost increases

Answer

An escalation clause allows the contract price to adjust if material costs rise significantly, protecting both parties from extreme market volatility.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 Public Works 5