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Hawaii's General Excise Tax is fundamentally different from a typical sales tax because:

It applies to the contractor's gross income (including the tax itself), not just the sales price of materials

It only applies to government projects

It is lower than all mainland sales taxes

It only applies to imported goods

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Key Facts: HI General Contractor Exam

70%

Passing Score

State Board

80 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

3 hrs

Exam Time

State Board

Not Accepted

NASCLA

State Board

4 years

Experience Required

State Board

Hawaii requires general contractors to pass a state Business & Law exam. The exam covers HI licensing law, contract law, lien law, bonds, insurance, safety codes, and business management.

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1In Hawaii, which state agency regulates contractor licensing?

A.Hawaii Department of Labor

B.Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Contractors License Board

C.Hawaii Department of Health

D.Hawaii Department of Transportation

Explanation: The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), through the Contractors License Board within the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) Division, regulates all contractor licensing in the state.

2What are the two main general contractor license classifications in Hawaii?

A.Residential and Commercial

B.A (General Engineering) and B (General Building)

C.Class 1 and Class 2

D.Master and Journeyman

Explanation: Hawaii issues two main general contractor classifications: A (General Engineering) for infrastructure, utilities, and heavy civil work, and B (General Building) for building construction including commercial and residential projects. Numerous C specialty classifications also exist.

3What is the minimum supervisory experience required for a Hawaii contractor license?

A.1 year within the past 5 years

B.2 years within the past 7 years

C.4 years within the past 10 years

D.6 years within the past 15 years

Explanation: Hawaii requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time supervisory experience within the past 10 years for contractor licensing. This experience must be documented through a Chronological Project History and verified by references.

4Hawaii contractor licensing examinations are administered by which testing service?

A.Pearson VUE

B.Professional Testing Inc.

C.PSI (via Prometric)

D.The DCCA directly

Explanation: Hawaii's contractor licensing examinations are administered by Prometric (previously referenced as PSI). Applicants, upon Board approval, receive examination registration forms to mail directly to Prometric with the appropriate fees.

5How many parts does the Hawaii contractor licensing examination consist of?

A.One: Trade only

B.Two: Part I (Business & Law) and Part II (Trade)

C.Three: Business, Law, and Trade

D.Four: Business, Law, Trade, and Safety

Explanation: The Hawaii contractor examination consists of two parts: Part I covering Business and Law (Hawaii contractor laws and rules) and Part II covering the Trade (specific to the classification sought). Both parts must be passed to qualify for licensure.

6What is the examination fee per part for Hawaii contractor licensing?

A.$50

B.$75

C.$100

D.$150

Explanation: The Hawaii contractor licensing examination fee is $75 per part. Since most classifications require two parts (Business & Law and Trade), the total examination cost is $150. These fees are paid directly to Prometric, the testing service provider.

7What is the minimum project value that requires a contractor to be licensed in Hawaii?

A.$500

B.$1,000

C.$2,500

D.$5,000

Explanation: In Hawaii, anyone who constructs, alters, or performs work on buildings or structures must be licensed if the project requires a building permit or has a total cost (labor, materials, and taxes) of $1,000 or more. Projects below $1,000 not requiring a building permit are exempt.

8Hawaii contractor licenses must be renewed every:

A.1 year

B.2 years (biennially, by September 30 of even-numbered years)

C.3 years

D.5 years

Explanation: Hawaii contractor licenses are renewed biennially (every 2 years) by September 30 of every even-numbered year. All licenses regardless of issuance date are subject to this renewal cycle. Licenses not renewed by the expiration date render the holder unlicensed.

9What is the renewal fee for an active Hawaii contractor entity license?

A.$150

B.$208

C.$338

D.$500

Explanation: The on-time renewal cost for an active contractor entity (corporation, LLC, etc.) in Hawaii is $338. For sole proprietors, it is also $338. Responsible Managing Employees (RMEs) have a separate renewal fee of $208.

10What is a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) in Hawaii contractor licensing?

A.Any employee of the company

B.A licensed individual employed by a contracting entity who is responsible for the entity's construction operations

C.The company's accountant

D.The company's insurance agent

Explanation: A Responsible Managing Employee (RME) is a licensed individual employed by a contracting entity who is designated as responsible for supervising the entity's construction operations. Every licensed contractor entity must have an RME who holds a valid individual license.

About the HI General Contractor Exam

The Hawaii general contractor exam covers state licensing law, construction contract law, mechanics lien law, bonding and insurance requirements, OSHA safety, building codes, project management, and business practices.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$230 (Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division)

HI General Contractor Exam Content Outline

30%

Business & Law

Hawaii licensing statutes, contractor law, lien law, bonds, insurance, penalties

25%

Contract Law

Construction contracts, change orders, disputes, subcontractor agreements

20%

Safety & Codes

OSHA requirements, building codes, permits, inspections

15%

Project Management

Scheduling, estimating, supervision, quality control

10%

Financial

Accounting, taxes, payroll, financial statements, insurance

How to Pass the HI General Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: $230

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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HI General Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Hawaii's contractor licensing laws and regulations

2Study mechanics lien law — filing deadlines and requirements are heavily tested

3Know bond types: bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds

4Review OSHA safety requirements and penalties

5Understand construction contract terms and change order procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hawaii general contractor exam cover?

The HI GC exam covers state contractor licensing law, construction contracts, mechanics lien law, bonding, insurance, OSHA safety, building codes, and business management.

What is the passing score for the HI GC exam?

A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Hawaii general contractor licensing exam.

Does Hawaii accept the NASCLA exam?

Hawaii does not currently accept the NASCLA accredited exam. You must take the Hawaii-specific contractor licensing exam.

What experience is needed for a Hawaii contractor license?

Hawaii typically requires 4 years of verifiable construction experience before applying for a general contractor license.