CBC Study Guide 2026

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๐Ÿ“‹ CBC Exam Format at a Glance

110
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

๐Ÿ“š CBC Topics to Study (37)

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement ยท 7 cardsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement ยท 7 cardsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement ยท 7 cardsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement ยท 7 cardsMechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Systems ยท 7 cardsMechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Systems ยท 7 cardsMechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Systems ยท 7 cardsProfessional Ethics & Standards ยท 7 cardsProfessional Ethics & Standards ยท 7 cardsProfessional Ethics & Standards ยท 7 cardsProfessional Ethics & Standards ยท 7 cardsQuality Assurance & Compliance ยท 7 cardsQuality Assurance & Compliance ยท 7 cardsQuality Assurance & Compliance ยท 7 cardsQuality Assurance & Compliance ยท 7 cardsRisk Management & Mitigation ยท 7 cardsRisk Management & Mitigation ยท 7 cardsRisk Management & Mitigation ยท 7 cardsRisk Management & Mitigation ยท 7 cardsBuilding Codes & Regulatory Compliance ยท 6 cardsBuilding Codes & Regulatory Compliance ยท 6 cardsCBC Contract Law & Legal Responsibilities ยท 6 cardsCBC Contract Law & Legal Responsibilities ยท 6 cardsCBC Contract Law & Legal Responsibilities ยท 6 cardsCBC Financial Management & Estimating ยท 6 cardsCBC Financial Management & Estimating ยท 6 cardsCBC Financial Management & Estimating ยท 6 cardsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement ยท 6 cardsConstruction Planning & Project Management ยท 6 cardsConstruction Planning & Project Management ยท 6 cards

โœ๏ธ Sample CBC Questions & Answers

1. What is the purpose of a 'risk register' in a broadcast captioning operation?
โœ“ A documented inventory of identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and assigned mitigations

A risk register is a structured tool for tracking known risks, their probability and severity, and the controls in place to manage them.

2. What does a contractor's 'profit margin' represent?
โœ“ Net profit as a percentage of total revenue

Profit margin is calculated by dividing net profit by total revenue and expressing the result as a percentage, indicating overall profitability.

3. How long must a video programming owner/distributor retain records of captioning complaints under FCC rules?
โœ“ 2 years

FCC rules require that records related to captioning complaints be retained for a period of two years.

4. A client asks a captioner to submit captions with a timestamp delay so that errors can be corrected before the file is archived. The captioner should:
โœ“ Clarify whether the workflow violates ADA live captioning requirements before agreeing

Captioners must consider whether delayed submission workflows violate FCC or ADA live-access requirements before agreeing to such arrangements.

5. Which Florida statute governs prompt payment obligations on private construction projects?
โœ“ Florida Statute ยง715 (Prompt Payment Act for private projects)

Florida's Prompt Payment Act for private construction projects (ยง715.12, F.S.) establishes mandatory payment timelines and interest penalties for late payments.

6. In Florida, a contractor must serve a Notice to Owner (NTO) within how many days of first furnishing labor or materials to preserve lien rights?
โœ“ 45 days

Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, contractors not in privity with the owner must serve a Notice to Owner within 45 days of first furnishing to preserve lien rights.

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