FLORIDA ELECTRICAL BUSINESS
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: Under Florida Statute Chapter 489, what is the primary di�erence between a "certi�ed contractor" and a "registered contractor"?
Choices:
1) A) A certi�ed contractor operates only within a speci�c county, while a registered contractor can work statewide.2) B) A certi�ed contractor holds a statewide license, while a registered contractor operates under local jurisdiction approval without a state exam.3) C) A certi�ed contractor is exempt from continuing education, whereas a registered contractor must complete 14 hours biennially.4) D) A registered contractor must pass both a business and �nance section and a trade knowledge section of an exam, unlike a certi�ed contractor.
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: B) A certi�ed contractor holds a statewide license, while a registered contractor operates under local jurisdiction approval without a state exam. Explanation: Certi�ed contractors must pass the state exam and receive statewide licensure. Registered contractors operate under local jurisdiction approval without a state exam. A contractor seeking to move from registered to certi�ed status must satisfy the full state exam requirement.
Question 2: According to Florida Statute Chapter 489, what is the penalty for a �rst o�ense of unlicensed contracting?
Choices:
1) A) A second-degree misdemeanor.2) B) A �rst-degree misdemeanor.3) C) A third-degree felony.4) D) A civil �ne not exceeding $1,000.
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: B) A �rst-degree misdemeanor. Explanation: The penalty for unlicensed contracting in Florida is a �rst-degree misdemeanor for the �rst o�ense, and a third-degree felony for repeat o�enses under Chapter 489.
Question 3: Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 489, how long must contractors
maintain complete �nancial and business records kept in the regular course of business?
Choices:
1) A) 1 year 2) B) 2 years 3) C) 3 years 4) D) 4 years
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: C) 3 years Explanation: Contractors licensed pursuant to Chapter 489, must maintain complete �nancial and business records kept in the regular course of business for the immediately preceding 3 years.
Question 4: Every certi�ed and registered contractor in Florida must complete a minimum number of continuing education hours during each two-year license cycle, as stipulated by Florida Statute Chapter 489. What is this minimum requirement?
Choices:
1) A) 7 hours 2) B) 10 hours 3) C) 14 hours 4) D) 16 hours
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: C) 14 hours Explanation: Every certi�ed and registered contractor must complete a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education during every two-year license cycle.Question 5: To qualify for a Certi�ed Electrical Contractor license in Florida, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of how many years of experience in the electrical trade, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity?
Choices:
1) 2 years 2) 3 years 3) 4 years 4) 6 years
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: C) 4 yearsExplanation: The ECLB requires applicants for Certi�ed Electrical Contractor status to demonstrate a minimum of 4 years of experience in the electrical trade, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.