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Download Florida Contractors Manual 1, 2, 3 & 4 All Exams New Latest Versions and more Exams Engineering management in PDF only on Docsity! Florida Contractors Manual 1, 2, 3 & 4 All Exams New Latest Versions with All Questions from Actual Exams and 100% Correct Answers Manual Exam 1 All of the following must follow the OSHA standards except __________. A. Religious establishments B. General contractor with one employee C. Landscape contractors D. Equipment rental businesses -------- Correct Answer --------- A 7-7 The minimum number of employees that will require a contractor to obtain workmen's compensation insurance is __________ employee(s). A. One B. Three C. Four D. Ten -------- Correct Answer --------- A 6-5 The type of bond that guarantees that the contractor will perform the work in accordance with the contract is known as a __________ bond. A. Bid B. Payment C. Performance D. Stipulated -------- Correct Answer --------- C 4-14 A short-term project schedule is a detailed explanation of the next two weeks of construction activities and should be developed and/or reviewed by all of the following except __________. A. Superintendent B. Architect C. Subcontractors D. Project engineer -------- Correct Answer --------- B 10-64 The __________ usually prepares the project schedule. A. Architect B. Owner C. Project Manager D. Engineer -------- Correct Answer --------- C 10-63 In order to provide adequate control, the project schedule should be formally reviewed and updated __________. A. At the project commencement B. At least once every 30 days C. At least once every 6 months D. At the project closeout -------- Correct Answer --------- B 10-63 A contract will not be enforced if it is __________. A. Oral B. Illegal C. No work is accomplished for 90 days D. All of the above -------- Correct Answer --------- B 8-7 According to the Statute of Frauds, a contract need not be in writing and still be enforceable in Florida if less than __________ and __________. A. $500 in value and less than 2 years in length B. $1,000 in value and less than 1 year in length C. $2,500 in value and less than 1 year in length D. $500 in value and less than 1 year in length -------- Correct Answer --------- D 8-6 The _________ has the duty to record and post a Notice of Commencement to improve real property A. Owner B. Agent C. Contractor D. Any of above -------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 9-12 2017: 9-11 A subcontractor started work on his contract with the General Contractor on August 1, 2021. The owner made the final payment to the general Contractor on September 13, 2021. The latest date the subcontractor can serve Notice to Owner to preserve his claim under the Construction Lien Law is __________, 2021. A. Sept. 16th B. Sept. 15th C. Sept. 13th D. Sept. 12th -------- Correct Answer --------- D 2021: 9-22 2017: 9-21 The type of contract where in the contractor agrees to carry out a stipulated job in exchange for a fixed sum of money is a __________ contract. A. Cost plus fixed B. Lump sum C. GMP D. Cost plus -------- Correct Answer --------- B 3-78, 10-34 When a contractor has to perform extra work for a subcontractor, he will recover the cost in the form of a __________. A. Change order B. Back charge D. Owner of the company -------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 2-22, 2-78: ยง489.1195(2)(e) 2017: 2-21, 2-89: ยง489.1195(2)(e) In the event of the death of the qualifying agent, __________ may finish an existing project that is under contract with the deceased qualifier. A. Anyone B. Secondary qualifier C. Wife of the contractor D. No one -------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 2-78: ยง489.121 2017: 2-89: ยง489.121 Manual Exam 2 A citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall include all of the following, except __________. A. A brief description of the violation B. The name of the code enforcement officer C. The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the penalty or contest the violation D. The name of the person who filed the complaint --------- Correct Answer --------- D 2021: 2-81: ยง489.127(5)(b) 2017: 2-92: ยง489.127(5)(b) The type of contract that is best from the owner's perspective is where there is the least variation in the contract price. This type of contract is known as a __________ contract. A. Time and material B. Lump sum C. Unit price D. Cost-plus --------- Correct Answer --------- B 3-78, 10-34 Which of the following may or may not be a non-recordable work-related injury according to OSHA? A. Cutting away dead skin B. Tetanus shot C. Treatment of infection D. Butterfly dressing in lieu of sutures --------- Correct Answer --------- B 7-23, 7-24, 7-25 For a labor (manpower) estimate, there are various factors which affect production and would include all of the following, except __________. A. Size of the crew B. Skill and experience of crafts workers C. Supervision available on site D. Site accessibility --------- Correct Answer --------- C 10-30, 10-31 The type of insurance that covers the contractor for losses of material in transit to the job site is known as __________. A. Liability insurance B. Builders Risk C. Auto liability D. Fidelity bond --------- Correct Answer --------- B 4-7 A general contractor may do which of the following according to the license law requirements on a residential project? A. Construct a main sewer collection system B. Install clay tiles on a roof C. Install all mechanical equipment D. Place all pool lines and equipment at the pool --------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 2-69: ยง489.113(3)(d) 2017: 2-78: ยง489.113(3)(d) Drug free workplace programs are generally implemented by an employer to help improve their safety record. If an employer wishes to institute a drug free workplace program, he must provide __________ days' notice to all existing employees prior to beginning any testing. A. 0 B. 60 C. 45 D. 30 --------- Correct Answer --------- B 2021: 6-81: ยง440.102(3)(12)(b) 2017: 6-98: ยง440.102(3)(12)(b) According to the Contractors Manual, if at all possible, keep sling angles greater than __________ degrees. A. 25 B. 45 C. 60 D. 90 --------- Correct Answer --------- B 7-90 An employee is paid a gross weekly amount of $900.00 for the first week of the year. For FUTA tax, how much will the total payment be? Assume no state tax credit. A. $45.42 B. $54.00 C. $55.80 D. $108.00 --------- Correct Answer --------- B 2021: 3-191 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-186 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-182 FUTA Tax Rate = 6% $900 x .06 = $54.00 If a subcontractor is officially terminated from a contract, his equipment and materials should remain on the site until the __________. A. Date of official termination B. Date of letter of notice from the owner C. Subcontractor's work is complete D. Project is complete --------- Correct Answer --------- C 10-69 In CSI-MASTERFORMAT, Specifications are typically divided into __________ specific divisions to provide a standard reference. A. 10 B. 50 C. 36 D. 12 --------- Correct Answer --------- B 10-7 Long lead items needed for a project should be __________. A. Purchased prior to bid date B. Handled as a substitution C. Identified & ordered early D. Included on material checklist --------- Correct Answer --------- C 10-24 Employee Linda was paid a gross total wage of $63,500 last year. What was the total amount withheld from her pay for Medicare and Social Security? Choose closest answer. A. $4,295 B. $4,403 C. $4,858 D. $5,002 --------- Correct Answer --------- C 2021: 3-178 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-175 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-171 Medicare Tax Rate = 1.45% Social Security Tax Rate = 6.2% $63,500 x .062 = $3,937.00 $63,500 x .0145 = $920.75 $3,937.00 + $920.75 = $4,857.75 Round to $4,858.00 A cost-plus contract can best be described as a contract that is __________. A. Negotiated and open-ended B. Fixed sum contract C. Stipulated maximum price D. Based on unit bid prices --------- Correct Answer --------- A 10-34 Which of the following is a concern of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? A. Age discrimination B. Child labor B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 7 years ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 7-16 An unfair labor practice charge must be received by the regional office with jurisdiction over the area where this alleged unfair labor practice occurred. What is the time limit to file this charge? A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 1 ยฝ years D. 3 years ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 5-14 A contractor must serve a copy of the claim of lien on the owner and lender (if any) within how many days of the date the claim of lien is recorded? A. 15 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90 ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 9-31 2017: 9-30 Which of the following must be true for a person to qualify for a state certification of competency? A. Be a resident of the state of Florida B. Be a minimum on 21 years of age C. Be of good moral character and submit a financial statement D. Be of good moral character, be at least 18 years of age and pass an examination ---- ------ Correct Answer --------- D 2021: 2-68: ยง489.111 2017: 2-76: ยง489.111 What type of insurance must all certified contractors carry and maintain to work in the state of Florida? A. Fire, builder's risk, worker's compensation B. Public liability and property damage in the amounts as set by the board C. Liability, property damage and completed operations in the amounts as set by the board D. Auto, independent contractor's liability, completed operations ---------- Correct Answer --------- B 2021: 2-16 2017: 2-19 According to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, if a contractor acquires a business from someone else who was an employer liable for FUTA tax, you __________. A. May count the wages that employer paid to the employees who continue to work for you when you figure the wage limit B. Must pay a tax rate based on the premise that you are a new employer with new employees C. You may pay taxes based on percentage of days in balance of fiscal year D. May count the wages that employer paid to up to three employees who continue to work for you when you figure the wage limit ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 3- 193 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-186 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-182 Automobile insurance rates are filed based on which factors? A. Different size vehicles, distance of travel, various uses of the vehicles B. Age and condition of vehicles, distance of travel, various uses of the vehicles C. Different size vehicles, condition of vehicles, various uses of the vehicles D. Various uses of the vehicles, different size vehicles, age of vehicles ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 4-12 A proposed short-term project schedule should be reviewed by all the following except __________. A. In-house staff B. Subcontractors C. Critical material vendors D. Building department officials ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 10-64 Florida's right-to-work laws prohibit: A. Union Shop Agreements B. Agency Shop Agreements C. Maintenance of Membership Agreements D. All of the above ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 5-14, 5-15 Which of the following statements concerning surety bonding is true? A. Losses are not contemplated in surety bonds B. Surety bonding is a two-party agreement C. Surety bonding uses the principal of indemnity to spread the losses among policy holders D. Surety bonding uses the law of large numbers to determine premiums ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 4-13 Which of the following would require a license/certification/registration number? A. Pencils with the company name used as advertising B. Vehicles with the company name on the outside C. Business stationary D. Articles of clothing with the company name ---------- Correct Answer --------- B 2021: 2-77: ยง489.119 (5)(c) & (d) 2017: 2-87: ยง489.119 (5)(c) & (d) The project schedule of a construction contract will state that the work is to begin at which of the following specific times? A. The permit issuance date B. A particular calendar date C. The notice of commencement of the work D. A start date often described by a milestone ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 8-13 Claims arising from damages that resulted from a contractor's work that already has been finished would be covered by a __________. A. Completion bond B. Commercial general liability policy C. Builder's risk insurance policy D. Manufacturer's and contractor's liability policy ---------- Correct Answer --------- B 4-10 - 4-11 Insurance premiums on Worker's Compensation are based on employer's classification code, and per __________ of payroll. A. $1.00 B. $50.00 C. $100.00 D. $1,000.00 ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 6-15 According to the Statute of Limitations in the Contractors Manual, how long does a person have to bring action on a wage recovery claim? A. 2 years B. 5 years C. 7 years D. 10 years ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 8-23 According to Contractors Manual, "categories on the income statement" include all the following except __________. A. Revenues B. Expenses C. Inventory D. Income ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 3-30 What is a disadvantage of a network analysis? A. It is a tedious and exacting task if attempted manually B. It prevents any deviation from the scheduling being noticed quickly C. It prohibits splitting up the project into activities D. It prevents determining the shortest length of time for completion ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 10-58 Registration form SS-4 "Application for Employer Identification Number" must be filed (when applicable) on or before the __________. A. 7th day after the date on which business begins B. 14th day after the date on which business begins C. 30th day after the date on which business begins D. 60th day after the date on which business begins ---------- Correct Answer --------- A 2021: 1-15 The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants from taking a lie detector test unless the testing of an employee is __________. A. In connection with the consumption of alcohol on the job site B. In connection with the use of drugs or alcohol at the workplace C. In connection with an ongoing investigation involving economic loss to the employer's business D. In connection with the misappropriation of funds by the employee ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 2021: 5-51 2017: 5-50 Which of the following items is not included as part of General Conditions? A. Substitutions B. Workmanship and materials C. Bid bond D. Shop drawings ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 10-10 Under the "completed contract" method of revenue recognition, which one the following determines if the project is complete enough to recognize profit? A. The final inspection date has been set B. Billings totaling in excess of 98% to 99% of contract value been approved C. The architect has issued a Certificate of Payment of Substantial Completion D. The lending institution has rolled the construction loan into a permanent loan ---------- Correct Answer --------- B 3-80 According to Contractors Manual, a lawsuit to enforce an oral contract must be brought within __________ years. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 8-23 If a contractor wants to insure construction materials completely, from the time the materials leave the place of shipment until the materials reach their destination and are installed, the contractor should purchase a(an) __________. A. Motor truck cargo owner's policy B. Transportation policy C. Contractor's equipment floater D. Installation floater ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 4-7 According to Contractors Manual, which party has lien rights? A. Sub-sub-subcontractor B. Laborer for sub-subcontractor C. Material supplier providing materials sold just for stock and not for direct delivery to the site D. Material man providing materials to another material man ---------- Correct Answer ---- ----- B 2021: 9-18 2017: 9-17 As a prerequisite to initial licensure or renewal of a license as certified or registered contractor, general and building contractors must carry which of the following minimum insurance amounts? A. $100,000 liability/$25,000 property damage B. $250,000 liability/$75,000 property damage C. $300,000 liability/$50,000 property damage D. $500,000 liability/$100,000 property damage ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 2021: 2-131 2017: 2-157 The Lien Laws require that any person who receives funds for constructing or altering improvement, use the funds to pay others for services and materials provided in connection with the project. A person who does not comply with this requirement may be __________. A. Subject to discipline under the Contractor Licensing Laws only B. Criminally prosecuted under the Lien Law for a misdemeanor and subjected to discipline under the Contractor Licensing Law C. Criminally prosecuted under the Lien Law for a misdemeanor only D. Criminally prosecuted under the Lien Law for felony and subjected to discipline under the Contractor Licensing Law ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 2021: 9-93, 9-94: ยง713.345(b) - Note all are felonies 2017: 9-120: ยง713.345(b) - Note all are felonies According to the Florida Statues, Chapter 489, a contractor was found guilty of allowing their certificate to be used by uncertified persons with intent to evade the provisions of Chapter 489. The Construction Industry Licensing Board may revoke the certificate of the contractor, require financial restitution to a consumer, and impose an administrative maximum fine of __________. A. $5,000 B. $5,000 or assess costs associated with investigation and prosecution C. $10,000 D. $10,000 or assess costs associated with investigation and prosecution ---------- Correct Answer --------- D 2021: 2-83: ยง489.129(1) 2017: 2-95: ยง489.129(1) Which is a possible penalty for knowingly making false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed as part of the OSHA requirements? A. Loss of license and 90 days in prison B. Maximum fine of $5,000 or one year in prison, or both C. A maximum fine of $10,000 or 6 months in prison, or both D. Maximum fine of $20,000 and loss of license ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 7-17 A joint venture is a profit-seeking combination of two or more parties that __________. A. Are registered with the Secretary of State for a specific purpose B. Are limited to construction of a project that does not exceed the equity deposits of all partners C. Must have at least one licensed partner D. Are generally limited to a specific project or undertaking ---------- Correct Answer ------ --- D 2021: 1-10, 1-11 2017: 1-12 A qualifying agent for a business organization __________. A. Must requalify the business the business every two years B. Is qualified to act for the business in all matters connected with contracting C. Has the obligation to notify the governor when his address changes D. Keeps the company president from having to visit the job sites ---------- Correct Answer --------- B 2021: 2-22 A contractor is filing Form 941 for taxes which were withheld from employees for the first quarter of the year (January, February, and March). All the taxes were deposited when they were due. According to Contractors Manual, what is the LATEST date (without penalty) that the contractor can file this return? A. April 15th B. April 30th C. May 10th D. May 15th ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 2021: 3-162 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-160 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-156 When does Form W-4 (Employee's Withholding allowance Certificate) expire? A. January 31st B. February 15th C. When the employee gives the employer a new Form W-4 D. February 16th ---------- Correct Answer --------- C 2021: 3-172 2017: 3-168 According to the Florida Construction Lien Law, one way an owner can minimize duties under the Construction Lien Law is for the owner to __________. A. Require that the contractor obtain a payment bond B. Post an irrevocable letter of credit C. Record a notice of commencement D. Require the contractor to provide him with a release of lien ---------- Correct Answer -- ------- A 2021: 9-47 2017: 9-46 According to Florida Contractors Manual, which is an advantage of leasing? A. Lower overall cash flows than purchasing B. Reduced front end cash outlays C. Generates depreciation for tax purposes D. Cheaper than owning in the long run --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 3-93 A secondary qualifier is never responsible for __________. A. Safety at the jobsite B. Permits they pulled C. The quality of work at the jobsite D. Financial matters --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 2021: 2-78: ยง489.1195 (2)(e) 2017: 2-89: ยง489.1195 (2)(e) All chains, being used as a sling, should be inspected once a __________ by a competent inspector. A. Day B. Week C. Month D. Year --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 7-89 Which of the following is NOT a prohibited agreement under Florida's Right to Work Law? A. Union shop agreements B. Agency shop agreements C. Federal enclaves' agreements D. Maintenance of membership agreements --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 5-14, 5- 15 Failure of a certificate holder or registrant to apply for renewal of an active certificate at the time of biennial renewal shall cause the certificate to become __________. A. Temporarily suspended B. Permanently suspended C. Voluntarily inactive D. Delinquent --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 2021: 2-74: ยง489.116 (4) 2017: 2-84: ยง489.116 (4) Claims arising from damages that resulted from a contractor's work that already has been finished would be covered by a __________. A. Completion bond B. Completed operations liability policy C. Builder's risk insurance policy D. Manufacturer's and contractor's liability policy --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 4-9 What is the purpose of the Lien Law payment bond? A. To exempt the contractor from construction liens B. To exempt the subcontractor from construction liens C. To protect the owner's property from construction liens D. To allow easy payments to subcontractors --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 2021: 4- 14, 9-47 2017: 4-14, 9-46 Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the maximum compensatory and punitive damages a plaintiff may recover from an employer of 95 people is __________. A. $24,000 B. $50,000 C. $100,000 D. $250,000 --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 5-35 According to National Council on Compensation Insurance, a contractor's worker's compensation premiums can be reduced by any of the following, except __________. A. Participating in a co-insurance program B. Joining an insurance pool C. Participating in a deductible program D. Requiring the employee to pay part of the premium --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 6-26 Under the Florida Human Rights Act of 1992, (Chapter 760, FL. Statue) back pay liability is limited to __________ months prior to filing of complaint. A. 6 B. 18 C. 24 D. 36 --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 5-36 According to Florida Contractors Manual, who has the responsibility to initiate safety programs? A. Only general contractor B. Employer C. Project engineer D. Safety engineer --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 7-36 How long after the subcontractor's final furnishing of labor, services, or material for a job does the subcontractor have for recording a valid Claim of Lien? A. 45 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. One year --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 2021: 9-76: ยง713.08(5) 2017: 9-84: ยง713.08(5) The quarterly Federal Tax Form 941 summarizes tax liability for the employer and includes __________. A. Liability insurance B. Federal income taxes withheld C. Workers compensation insurance D. Federal unemployment insurance tax --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 2021: 3-181 2017: 3-177 A properly registered fictitious name is valid for __________ year(s). A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 2021: 1-14 2017: 1-15 Which type of bond is a guarantee to the owner that the project will be completed according to the terms and conditions specified in the contract? A. Payment bond B. Bid bond C. Performance bond D. Completion bond --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 4-14 According to the Internal Revenue Service, employers must keep all employment tax records for at least how many years? A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 7 years --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 2021: 3-160 (2nd printing / 2021 IRS Circ. E) 2021: 3-158 (1st printing / 2016 IRS Circ. E) 2017: 3-154 For purposes of unemployment compensation, misconduct connected with work does not include __________. A. Wrongful intent or evil design B. Deliberate disregard of employee duties C. Deliberate disregard of behavior standards D. Isolated instances of negligence and poor judgment --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 2021: 5-300 2017: 5-302 Which of the following companies would be required to have Worker's Compensation Insurance? A. A company that is not in the construction business that leases 2 employees B. A company in the construction business that hires employees C. A corporation in the construction business with 2 employees who are both officers of the corporation and have certificates of election to be exempt D. A corporation that is not in the construction business with 2 employees who are both officers of the corporation and have certificates of election to be exempt --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 6-5 C. Obtaining major medical insurance for all employees D. Obtaining life insurance policies for all employees --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 6-9 How many employees must a contractor have for the Florida Workers' Compensation Act to be applicable? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 --------- Correct Answer ---------- A 6-5 A certified contractor operating as the qualifying agent and sole owner of a corporation was the low bidder on a project. The contractor died after the bid was awarded but before the work started. The executor of the contractor's estate is not a licensed contractor. Can the project legally be started by the deceased contractor's firm and administer by the executor? A. Yes, but only if the executor obtains a registered or certified qualifying agent within 30 days of the death of the contractor B. Yes, but only if the executor employs a registered or certified contractor as superintendent C. Yes, but only if the board approves it D. No --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 2021: 2-78: ยง489.121 2017: 2-89: ยง489.121 OSHA regulations require that injury and illness records be retained in each establishment for __________ calendar year(s) following the end of the year to which they relate. A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7 --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 7-16 Which activity is one of the most commonly followed preliminary project planning steps? A. Develop milestone check point list B. Obtain and review plans and specifications C. Relate project days to calendar days D. Scheduling the project --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 10-58 Which of the following statements is true? A. You must file a claim of lien within 45 days of the last day you furnish labor and supply materials B. If the contract is less than $1,500 and you are not in privity with the owner, you may still have lien rights C. Claim of lien must be served on the owner before or within 45 days after it is recorded D. If claim of lien of lien is from a non-privity lienor (sub-subcontractor), Notice to Owner must be served on both the owner and the contractor --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 2021: 9-72: ยง713.06 (2)(a) 2017: 9-75, 9-76: ยง713.06 (2)(a) When estimating the cost of transporting equipment to the job site, the estimator should use __________. A. The actual speed limits B. The average of the speed limits C. 30% to 40% of the speed limits D. 40% to 65% of the speed limits --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 10-27 Accounts receivable are classified as __________. A. Assets B. Credits C. Debits D. Liabilities --------- Correct Answer ---------- A 3-16 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Act applies to _______________. A. only disabled employees B. only public employees C. only employees working for the government D. all employees --------- Correct Answer ---------- D 5-34 A recorded Notice of Commencement will expire in 90 days unless __________. A. Notice to Owners are filed B. Work has commenced C. First payment to contractor is released D. First inspection is made --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 2021: 9-13 2017: 9-12 When making a claim of lien, you must send a sworn statement of account within __________. A. 90 days after demand of statement has been made B. 30 days after demand of statement has been made C. 45 days before demand of statement has been made D. 15 days before demand of statement has been made --------- Correct Answer ---------- B 2021: 9-83: ยง713.16 (2) 2017: 9-98: ยง713.16 (2) What are two types of manpower estimates? A. Comparative and historical B. Graphic and detailed C. Preliminary and detailed D. Preliminary and historical --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 10-28 Which of the following is NOT insurance? A. Surety Bonding B. Contractors Equipment Floater C. Transportation Policy D. Inland Marine Insurance --------- Correct Answer ---------- A 4-13 According to Florida Unemployment Compensation Laws, an employer who fails to file reports when due will be assessed a penalty of __________ per report for each month (or fraction thereof) that the report is delinquent. A. $25 B. $50 C. $75 D. $100 --------- Correct Answer ---------- A 5-53 An employer with 100 employees is cited by OSHA for a high severity, greater probability violation. The employer has had one other citation in the last 3 years. Using ONLY the information given, what would be the proposed penalty for this violation? (Select the closet answer) A. $5,000 B. $8,730 C. $10,795 D. $11,224 --------- Correct Answer ---------- C 2021: 7-32 - 7-33 high severity, greater probability = base penalty of $13,494 adjustment factor = -20% for 51 to 100 workers Note: there is no 10% reduction for good past history because there was one other violation in the last 3 years. Solution: $13,494 x .80 (100% - 20%) = $10,795.20 proposed penalty B 2017: 7-32 - 7-33 high severity, greater probability = base penalty of $12,471 adjustment factor = -30% for 26 to 100 workers Note: there is no 10% reduction for good past history because there was one other violation in the last 3 years. Solution: $12,471 x .70 (100% - 30%) = $8,729.70 proposed penalty