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SBA Small Business Certification Mastery Exam

SBA — The U.S. Small Business Administration does not administer a single standardized 'Certified Business' licensing exam; rather, it administers eligibility-based certification programs (8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, and SDVOSB) evaluated via application review. This is an original comprehensive VIP practice set covering SBA certification eligibility rules, size standards, federal small-business set-aside contracting, SBA loan programs, and regulatory compliance — all topics tested on related federal procurement credentials such as the NCMA CFCM and SBA's own certification application assessments.

55
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 55👑 VIP

Apex Manufacturing LLC has applied for the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. The company is 51% owned and controlled by Maria, a U.S. citizen of Hispanic descent. Maria's personal net worth is $850,000, excluding her primary residence and her equity in the firm. The SBA reviewer is evaluating economic disadvantage. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding Maria's eligibility?

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