CSLB Law and Business Practice Test
This test follows the seven areas of the CSLB Law and Business Study Guide: business organisation and licensing, finances, employment, insurance and liens, contracts, public works and safety. Each attempt draws 15–20 questions and adapts to your last score.
Adaptive Practice Test
15–20 Questions Drawn From 156
Every attempt is a new test: questions are drawn at random and the answer order is shuffled. Score 80% or more and your next test moves up a level; score under 50% and it eases back. Your level is saved only in this browser.
Your Level Foundation
How This Practice Test Works
- Each attempt draws 15–20 questions at random from our pool of 156 and shuffles the answer order. Score 80% or more and the next test moves up a difficulty level; under 50% and it eases back.
- After every answer you see an explanation and the 2026 CSLB Law Book and Cal/OSHA Title 8 reference behind it.
- We use 70% as a practice target. CSLB does not publish the pass mark in its study guide, so aim for 70% or better here.
- There is no sign-up. Your level is saved only in this browser.
These are original questions written by our editorial team from the published 2026 CSLB Law Book and Cal/OSHA Title 8. They are not real exam questions. Questions are written from the 2026 CSLB Law Book and Cal/OSHA Title 8 text. Laws change, so check the current Law Book before you test. CSLB does not endorse Trade Exam Hub.
What the Question Pool Covers
Every question cites the rule behind its answer. Counting those references shows where the pool puts its weight:
| Reference | Questions |
|---|---|
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Workers' Compensation | 18 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Business Finance | 16 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Mechanics Liens | 13 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Home Improvement | 10 |
| B&P Code §7159 | 10 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Enforcement | 9 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Disputes | 8 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Forms of Business | 7 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Underground Service Alert | 7 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Bonds | 5 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Taxes and Permits | 3 |
| 8 CCR §1509 | 3 |
| 8 CCR §3395 | 3 |
| B&P Code §7068 | 2 |
| 16 CCR §825 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7154 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7071.6 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7071.19 | 2 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Insurance | 2 |
| B&P Code §7159.6 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7099.2 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7085 | 2 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Native American Remains | 2 |
| 8 CCR §1670 | 2 |
| B&P Code §7026 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7028 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7031.5 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7065 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7153 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7071.6.5 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7071.9 | 1 |
| 16 CCR §872 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7159.14 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7159.2 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7151.2 | 1 |
| B&P Code §7108.5 | 1 |
| CSLB Law Book 2026 – Wells | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1671 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1644 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1675 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1676 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1632 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1592 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1740 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1512 | 1 |
| 8 CCR §1724 | 1 |
Sample Questions With Worked Answers
A few questions from the pool with the answer and explanation, so you can see the style before you start.
Under the Contractors State License Law, the term "contractor" is synonymous with:
Answer: Builder. Section 7026 states that "contractor" is synonymous with "builder." Source text: “is synonymous with “builder”…”
Reference: B&P Code §7026
A first conviction for contracting without a license is punishable by:
Answer: A fine up to $5,000 and/or up to six months in county jail. Section 7028(b) sets a fine not exceeding $5,000, county jail not exceeding six months, or both. Source text: “punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months…”
Reference: B&P Code §7028
CSLB cites an unlicensed contractor. The civil penalty on that citation can be up to:
Answer: $15,000. The citation includes an order of abatement and a civil penalty of up to $15,000. Source text: “a civil penalty of up to $15,000…”
Reference: CSLB Law Book 2026 – Enforcement
Study Before You Test
- CSLB Law and Business Exam Guide
- CSLB Full Mock Exam
- OSHA 30 Practice Test