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Key Facts: UT General Contractor Exam

70%

Cut Score

Prov Examination Handbook

60 Q

Exam Questions

Prov Examination Handbook

2 hours

Time Limit

Prov Examination Handbook

$85

Fee Per Attempt

Prov Examination Handbook

4,000 hrs

Experience Required

Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-302b

25 + 5 hrs

Prelicensure Courses

Utah Code § 58-55-302(1)(e)

Utah requires the qualifier for a general building (B100), residential and small commercial (R100), or general engineering (E100) contractor license to pass the state Business and Law exam administered by Prov. The open-book exam has 60 questions in 2 hours with a 70% cut score and costs $85 per attempt.

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1Which agency oversees contractor licensing in Utah?
A.Utah Department of Commerce
B.Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
C.Utah Department of Labor
D.Utah Building Commission
Explanation: The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), part of the Department of Commerce, oversees contractor licensing in Utah, including the Construction Trades Bureau.
2At what project value threshold must a contractor hold a valid Utah license?
A.$1,000
B.$2,000
C.$3,000
D.$5,000
Explanation: Utah mandates that any individual or business performing construction work valued at $3,000 or more must hold a valid contractor's license issued by DOPL.
3What is the classification code for a Utah General Building Contractor?
A.R100
B.B100
C.E100
D.P200
Explanation: B100 is the classification code for a Utah General Building Contractor. R100 is Residential/Small Commercial, E100 is General Engineering, and P200 is General Plumbing.
4What is the classification code for a Utah Residential/Small Commercial Contractor?
A.B100
B.R100
C.E200
D.S100
Explanation: R100 is the classification code for a Utah Residential and Small Commercial Building Contractor. This is distinct from the B100 General Building Contractor classification.
5Does Utah accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors?
A.No, only the Utah state exam is accepted
B.Yes, passing the NASCLA exam satisfies the 2-year experience requirement
C.Only for electrical contractors
D.Only for plumbing contractors
Explanation: As of 2019, Utah no longer requires trade exams for general contractors but accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination to satisfy the 2-year experience requirement for general contractors.
6What exam is required for all Utah contractor license applicants?
A.NASCLA exam only
B.Utah Contractor Business and Law Exam
C.PSI trade exam only
D.No exam is required
Explanation: The Utah Contractor Business and Law Exam is required for all contractor license applicants as the qualifier for their contracting company. This exam covers state-specific business and legal requirements.
7Under what condition can a Utah contractor be exempt from the Business and Law exam?
A.Having 5 years of experience in Utah
B.Having at least 1 year of licensed experience in another state with an active license in good standing
C.Being over 50 years old
D.Having a college degree
Explanation: If an applicant has at least 1 year of LICENSED experience in another state, and the license is currently active and in good standing in a similar scope of practice, the Utah Business and Law exam is not required.
8How many years of experience are required for a Utah B100 General Building Contractor license?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.5 years
Explanation: Utah requires 2 years (at least 4,000 hours) of paid work experience in the construction industry for a B100 General Building Contractor or R100 Residential/Small Commercial license.
9For B100 and R100 classifications in Utah, what portion of the required experience must be in a supervisory or managerial position?
A.None
B.At least 6 months
C.At least 1 year
D.All 2 years
Explanation: Under R156-55a-302b(2)(a), one of the required two years of experience for B100 and R100 classifications must be in a supervisory or managerial position.
10What alternative can satisfy the Utah experience requirement for general contractors besides work experience?
A.Taking an online course
B.A 4-year bachelor's or 2-year associate's degree in Construction Management
C.A high school diploma
D.A first aid certification
Explanation: A person holding a 4-year bachelor's degree or a 2-year associate's degree in Construction Management can have one year credited toward the supervisory or managerial experience requirement.

About the UT General Contractor Exam

The Utah Contractor Business and Law exam administered by Prov covers state licensing statutes, business organization, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, labor laws, lien laws and the State Construction Registry, financial management, risk management and bonding, tax laws, and UOSH/OSHA safety.

Exam sponsor: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (exam delivered by Prov, Inc.). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$85 per attempt (Prov)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

17%

Licensing

10 of 60 items on the Prov exam

10%

Estimating and Bidding

6 of 60 items on the Prov exam

10%

Contract Management

6 of 60 items on the Prov exam

10%

Labor Laws

6 of 60 items on the Prov exam

10%

Financial Management

6 of 60 items on the Prov exam

8%

Project Management

5 of 60 items on the Prov exam

8%

Risk Management

5 of 60 items on the Prov exam

8%

Tax Laws

5 of 60 items on the Prov exam

7%

Business Organization

4 of 60 items on the Prov exam

7%

Safety

4 of 60 items on the Prov exam

5%

Lien Laws

3 of 60 items on the Prov exam

Preparing for the UT General Contractor Exam

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $85 per attempt (Prov) Official sources

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UT General Contractor: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Utah's contractor licensing statutes under Title 58, Chapter 55 and Rule R156-55a, including the $7,000 minor-work ceiling and the $3,000 insurance-affirmation trigger
2Thoroughly study Utah lien law deadlines: the 20-day SCR preliminary notice, the 5-day late-filing rule, and the 180-day and 90-day construction lien recording windows
3Know the formula for converting markup to margin and practice percentage-of-completion calculations
4Review UOSH and OSHA standards for fall protection trigger heights (6 ft) and excavation protection (5 ft)
5Understand Utah sales and use tax rules treating real property contractors as the final consumers of materials under Rule R865-19S-58
6Practice with the reference books you will bring to the open-book exam and tab them; the six in-exam online references are R156-1, Title 58 Ch 55, R156-55a, Title 34A Ch 2, Title 35A Ch 7, and Title 38 Ch 1a

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Utah general contractor exam cover?

The Prov examination handbook publishes exact item counts for eleven subjects across the 60-question Utah Contractor Business and Law exam: Licensing 10, Estimating and Bidding 6, Contract Management 6, Labor Laws 6, Financial Management 6, Project Management 5, Risk Management 5, Tax Laws 5, Business Organization 4, Safety 4, and Lien Laws 3.

What is the format and passing score for the UT GC exam?

The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions administered by Prov, Inc. Candidates get 2 hours and must reach a cut score of 70%, which is 42 correct answers. The exam is open book and costs $85 each time it is taken, whether it is a first attempt or a retake.

Does Utah require a trade exam for general building contractors?

No. Utah Code § 58-55-302(1)(c)(ii) states that the Business and Law examination is the only division-administered examination required for B100 General Building, R100 Residential and Small Commercial, or E100 General Engineering licensure. Among the general classifications only H100 HVAC carries a separate written trade exam.

What pre-licensure education is required in Utah?

Utah Code § 58-55-302(1)(e)(iii) requires a 25-hour prelicensure course from a DOPL-approved provider, and § 58-55-302(1)(e)(iv) adds a separate 5-hour Business and Law course for general and primary classifications. A Construction Management degree, an active Utah professional engineer license, current qualifier status on an active Utah contractor license, or licensure by endorsement can satisfy the requirement instead.

What is the Utah State Construction Registry (SCR)?

The SCR is Utah's centralized electronic filing system for construction notices, created by Utah Code § 38-1a-201 inside Title 38, Chapter 1a. A claimant who does not contract directly with the owner must file a preliminary notice within 20 days of commencing construction work to preserve lien rights back to the first day of work. Title 38, Chapter 1b applies the parallel rules to government projects.

How can I retake the Utah Business and Law exam if I fail?

Prov requires a 30-day wait before retaking a failed exam. After three failed attempts the wait increases to 180 days before each subsequent attempt, and the $85 fee applies to every attempt.