NASCLA Study Guide 2026
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📋 NASCLA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NASCLA Topics to Study (23)
✍️ Sample NASCLA Questions & Answers
1. If a property owner pays the general contractor in full but the general contractor fails to pay subcontractors, in most states:
In most states, unpaid subcontractors who properly preserved their lien rights can still lien the owner's property even if the owner paid the general contractor in full.
2. Which financial statement shows a company's revenues, expenses, and net profit over a period of time?
The income statement, also called a Profit and Loss statement, summarizes revenues and expenses over a specific period to show the company's net profit or loss.
3. A 'payment bond' on a construction project primarily protects which parties?
A payment bond guarantees that subcontractors and material suppliers will be paid for their work and materials, even if the general contractor fails to pay them.
4. What form must employers use to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States?
The I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form must be completed for all new hires to verify their identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
5. A contractor's 'markup' on a project covers which of the following?
Markup is the percentage added to direct project costs to cover the contractor's overhead expenses and desired profit margin, resulting in the final contract price.
6. Each employee on a scaffold more than ______ above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level.
Explanation: According to safety regulations, each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level. This protection typically involves the use of guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, or other appropriate fall protection measures. Understanding and adhering to safety regulations is crucial for contractors to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents on construction sites.