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Key Facts: OR General Contractor Exam

70%

Passing Score

State Board

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

3 hrs

Exam Time

State Board

Not Accepted

NASCLA

State Board

3 years

Experience Required

State Board

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

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1Which state agency is responsible for licensing contractors in Oregon?
A.Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
B.Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
C.Oregon Secretary of State
D.Oregon Department of Building Codes
Explanation: The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and regulating construction contractors in Oregon.
2What are the two main types of general contractor licenses in Oregon?
A.Residential and Commercial
B.General and Specialty only
C.Class A and Class B
D.Journeyman and Master
Explanation: Oregon has two main types of general contractor licenses: Residential (for residential structures) and Commercial (for commercial structures). Contractors can hold both through a dual license.
3What is the Residential General Contractor (RGC) endorsement in Oregon?
A.A license to construct, alter, or repair residential structures including homes and small commercial buildings
B.A license for commercial construction only
C.A license for electrical work only
D.A license for road construction
Explanation: The RGC endorsement authorizes contractors to work on residential structures. It also permits work on small commercial structures (non-residential structures 10,000 sq ft or less, not more than 20 feet high).
4How many hours of pre-license training must the Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) complete in Oregon?
A.16 hours of training on law and business practices
B.8 hours of safety training
C.40 hours of trade training
D.No pre-license training is required
Explanation: Oregon requires the Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) to complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training on law and business practices from an approved education provider before taking the licensing exam.
5What is a 'Responsible Managing Individual' (RMI) in Oregon contractor licensing?
A.An owner or employee of the business who manages construction activities and must complete training and pass the exam
B.A government inspector assigned to the company
C.The project architect
D.Any employee of the company
Explanation: The RMI is an owner or employee of the contracting business who manages or supervises its construction activities. The RMI must complete the 16-hour pre-license training and pass the CCB licensing exam.
6What is the surety bond requirement for a Residential General Contractor in Oregon?
A.$25,000
B.$15,000
C.$20,000
D.$10,000
Explanation: As of January 1, 2024, Oregon requires Residential General Contractors to maintain a $25,000 surety bond (increased from $20,000 under House Bill 2922).
7What is the surety bond requirement for a Commercial General Contractor Level 1 in Oregon?
A.$80,000
B.$75,000
C.$50,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: As of January 1, 2024, Commercial General Contractor Level 1 endorsement requires an $80,000 surety bond (increased from $75,000 under HB 2922).
8What minimum general liability insurance is required for a Residential General Contractor in Oregon?
A.$500,000 per occurrence
B.$300,000 per occurrence
C.$1,000,000 per occurrence
D.$100,000 per occurrence
Explanation: Oregon requires Residential General Contractors to maintain general liability insurance with a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence in bodily injury and property damage coverage.
9What insurance aggregate limit is required for a Commercial General Contractor Level 1 in Oregon?
A.$2,000,000 aggregate
B.$1,000,000 aggregate
C.$500,000 per occurrence
D.$3,000,000 aggregate
Explanation: Commercial General Contractor Level 1 endorsement requires $2,000,000 aggregate general liability insurance, reflecting the larger scale and higher risk of commercial construction projects.
10What is the license application fee for an Oregon contractor?
A.$400 for a two-year license (as of July 2025)
B.$325
C.$200
D.$500
Explanation: The Oregon CCB license application fee is $400 for a two-year license, effective July 2025 (increased from $325). This covers the license period from issuance.

About the OR General Contractor Exam

The Oregon 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.

Exam sponsor: Oregon Construction Contractors Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$175

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30%

Business & Law

Oregon 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

Preparing for the OR General Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $175 Official sources

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  • Work through all 100 available questions
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OR General Contractor: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Oregon'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 Oregon general contractor exam cover?

The OR 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 OR GC exam?

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

Does Oregon accept the NASCLA exam?

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

What experience is needed for a Oregon contractor license?

Oregon typically requires 3 years of verifiable construction experience before applying for a general contractor license.