Utah Contractor (B100) Exam — All Questions
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Which agency licenses general building contractors in Utah?
- a.The Utah State Tax Commission
- b.The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), Department of Commerce✓
- c.Each county's building department, with no state division
- d.The Utah Department of Transportation
Utah contractors are licensed by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) within the Department of Commerce, under the Construction Trades Licensing Act, Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 55.Utah Code Title 58, Ch. 55
Which exam(s) must a candidate pass for the Utah B100 General Building Contractor license?
- a.A Business and Law exam plus a separate trade exam
- b.A trade exam only
- c.Only the Business and Law exam — there is no separate trade exam for B100✓
- d.Three separate technical exams
Since 2019, the Utah B100 General Building Contractor classification requires only the Business and Law exam. There is no separate trade or technical exam for B100.Utah B100 classification; R156-55a
Which best describes the Utah B100 Business and Law examination?
- a.A closed-book exam of 110 questions
- b.A closed-book exam scored 81 of 115
- c.An oral interview before DOPL
- d.An open-book exam of 60 questions in 120 minutes, requiring 70% to pass✓
The Utah B100 Business and Law exam is open book, with 60 questions in 120 minutes, requiring 70% to pass. It is offered in English and Spanish and administered by ProV.Utah B100 examination structure (ProV)
Which testing vendor administers the Utah contractor licensing exam?
- a.ProV✓
- b.Prometric
- c.PSI
- d.Pearson VUE
Utah's contractor exam is administered by ProV, not Prometric or PSI. Candidates schedule the B100 Business and Law exam through ProV.Utah exam provider
A candidate passed the NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor exam. How does that count toward a Utah B100 license?
- a.It replaces the Utah Business and Law exam
- b.It can satisfy the experience requirement, but it does NOT replace the Utah Business and Law exam✓
- c.It grants an automatic Utah license
- d.It counts for nothing in Utah
In Utah, passing NASCLA can be used to satisfy the experience requirement, but it is not accepted in place of the Utah Business and Law exam. Every B100 applicant must still pass the Utah exam through ProV.NASCLA acceptance (Utah B&L)
Which references may a candidate use during the open-book Utah B100 exam?
- a.No references; the exam is closed book
- b.Only the federal International Building Code
- c.The Utah edition of the NASCLA Contractors Guide or the Utah HBA study book✓
- d.Any laptop with internet access
The Utah B100 exam is open book. Approved references include the Utah edition of the NASCLA Contractors Guide and the Utah Home Builders Association study book.Utah B100 open-book references
In which languages is the Utah B100 Business and Law exam offered?
- a.English only
- b.Spanish only
- c.English and French
- d.English and Spanish✓
The Utah B100 Business and Law exam is offered in both English and Spanish, broadening access for Utah's construction workforce.Utah B100 exam languages
What does the Utah B100 classification authorize?
- a.General building construction as a General Building Contractor✓
- b.Only electrical utility work
- c.Only plumbing work
- d.Only demolition of state buildings
The B100 classification is Utah's General Building Contractor license, authorizing general building construction. It is the broad building classification, which is why Utah relies on the Business and Law exam plus experience for it.Utah B100 scope
A candidate budgets time to study for a Utah B100 trade exam in addition to the Business and Law exam. What should the candidate know?
- a.There are actually three separate trade exams
- b.There is no separate B100 trade exam; only the Business and Law exam is required✓
- c.The trade exam is closed book and worth 110 questions
- d.The trade exam replaces the Business and Law exam
The Utah B100 path requires only the Business and Law exam. There is no separate trade exam for B100, so the candidate should focus preparation on the single open-book Business and Law exam plus the experience and course requirements.Utah B100 single-exam path