Florida General Contractor Florida General Contractor MCQ 2

Question 1

Which Florida board is responsible for licensing and regulating general contractors?

Accepted Answer

Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

Answer

The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under the DBPR licenses and regulates Florida general contractors.

Question 2

A certified general contractor in Florida is authorized to work in which geographic area?

Accepted Answer

Statewide anywhere in Florida

Answer

A certified license allows work anywhere in the state, unlike a registered (local) license.

Question 3

What is the minimum general liability insurance required to obtain a Florida general contractor certification?

Accepted Answer

$300,000 public liability and $100,000 property damage

Answer

Florida requires $300,000 public liability and $50,000+ property damage; the closest correct combination is $300,000/$100,000.

Question 4

Under Florida law, a construction lien claim must generally be recorded within how many days after the last furnishing of labor or materials?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

A claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days after final furnishing of labor, services, or materials.

Question 5

A Notice to Owner in Florida must be served on the owner within how many days of first furnishing labor or materials?

Accepted Answer

45 days

Answer

Lienors not in privity with the owner must serve a Notice to Owner within 45 days of first furnishing.

Florida General Contractor Practice Test