North Carolina Contractors License Exams

North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor

Sample Questions for the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractors Exam

  1. Fountains that are installed in public swimming pools must be in an area of water depth exceeding:
    1. 15 inches
    2. 18 inches
    3. 24 inches
    4. 36 inches
  2. Which of the following is NOT included in the earthwork stage of construction?
    1. Excavation and filling to make way for the building
    2. Backfilling after the building has been built
    3. Grading preparatory to installing paving, walkways, lawns, and landscaping
    4. Removal of trees and vegetation
  3. A business which keeps accounting records separate from those of its owner but is not legally separate from its owner is called a what?
    1. corporation
    2. limited liability partnership
    3. franchise
    4. proprietorship
  4. How much notice must be given to an underground facility owner before a contractor begins to dig?
    1. 1 day
    2. 1 week
    3. 2 days
    4. 2 weeks
  5. Breaking down information by job is useful because:
    1. You have to report to the IRS by job on your tax return
    2. You can more readily identify variance trends and correct problems early
    3. Banks always require a lot of detail when you ask for a loan
    4. All of the above
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