Chapter 1: CCB Laws and Regulations Flashcards

1
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  1. Of the nearly 1,000 complaints received by the CCB annually, most of the complaints involve all of the issues below EXCEPT:

Poor Workmanship

Safety violations

Law Violations

Poor Business Practices

A

Safety violations

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2
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How many members make up the CCB?

A

9

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3
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The laws governing construction contractors in Oregon are:

A

ORS Chapter 701

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4
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All of the following must be a licensed contractor except:

An irrigation installer

A handyman working under a contract for $1,000

An apartment owner’s employee

A deck installer

A

An apartment owner’s employee

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5
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Services provided by the CCB include all of the following Except:

Education

Mediation

Licensing

Issuing judgements against contractors

A

Issuing judgements against contractors

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6
Q

When a contractor hires employees, which of the following numbers is NOT required:

Worker’s compensation compliance number

BIN

FEIN

ABN registry number

A

ABN registry number

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7
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Which of the following contractors with a special endorsement, license or certification is not required to complete the 16 hour training and testing requirement?

Residential Locksmith Services contractor

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Home Inspection Services contractor

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Home Energy Performance Score contractor

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Home Services contractor

A

Home services contractor

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8
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A manufactured dwelling installer is an example of which type of contractor?

A

Residential specialty

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9
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Lead based paint activities include all of the following EXCEPT:

Lead abatement

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Lead risk assessment

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Lead paint renovation

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Lead inspection

A

Lead paint renovation

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10
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Which of the following special license or certification is good for more than one year?

Home Energy Assessor

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Lead based paint renovation license

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Certified Home Inspector

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Lead abatement contractor license

A

certified home inspector

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11
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How long before the CCB suspends a contractor’s license after a bond has been canceled?

A

30 days

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12
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How long may a business operate with a temporary RMI?

A

14 days

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13
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A CCB license number is issued to all of the following businesses EXCEPT:

A Sole Proprietorship

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A C-Corporation

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A Limited Liability Company

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An S-Corp

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A sole proprietorship

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14
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On what date did the RMI requirement, which allowed contractors to be “grandfathered,” begin?

A

July 1, 2000

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15
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How frequently must a contractor fulfill continuing education requirements to renew their CCB license?

A

Every 2 years

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16
Q

The name of the pamphlet that must be given prior to renovation on target housing or child-occupied facilities is:

A

The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right

17
Q

What are the three consumer notices that a contractor must provide when working directly with a residential property owner and the contract is more than $2,000?

A

Notice of procedure
Consumer Protection Notic
Information Notice to Owner About Construction Leans

18
Q

What is a Notice of Procedure?

A

This notice describes the procedures customers must follow to notify contractors about defective work before compelling arbitration, beginning a court action or filing accb complaint against a contractor.

19
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What is a Consumer Protection Notice?

A

This notice explains how consumers can protect themselves during a construction procress. It covers licensing, bond and insurance requirements, warrenties, etc.

20
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What is a Notice of Compliance with Homebuyers Protection Act (HPA)?

A

Required for property sales and remodels over $50,000 that is completed within 3 months of the sale of the remodeled or improved property. This notice indicates how the contractor will protect the buyer against any leins and must be provided by the date of sale of the property.

21
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A contractor must offer a warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all of the following structures EXCEPT:

A “spec” home

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A pre-sold single family home

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A new, retail storefront

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A pre-sold townhome

A

A new, retail storefront (basically not required for small commercial)

22
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A contractor builds a spec home and because of market conditions, can’t sell it for 14 months after substantial completion. The owner buys the house and moves in immediately. How much longer after the owner moves in can the owner file a complaint against the contractor?

A

10 months (the owner can file a complaint for up to 2 years after substantial completion)

23
Q

Prime contractor complaints are complaints filed by the general contractor against:

A

A subcontractor