Chapter 5 Construction Exam

The type of insurance that covers claims made after the policy expires or is canceled is

Occurrence

Which of the following types of business organization is associated with double taxation?

C- Corporation

Which of the following policies will increase the coverage limits and expands coverage of a Commercial General Liability Policy?

Umbrella Policy

Which of the following is not a current asset?

Accounts Payable

Working Capital is

Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities

Cost of Sales on an income statement would not include

Office Rent

The Current Ratio is used to measure?

Liquidity

Sam is a general contractor who owns Sam's Remodeling. Sam is currently operating a sole ownership. Sam is planning on retiring at the end of the year. Which of the following statements is true?

Sam's license will be cancelled

Which of the following summarizes revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses over a period of time?

P & L Statement

Which of the following financial ratios is the strictest measure of liquidity?

quick ratio

Your employee does not follow building codes and damages plumbing pipes that cause tens of thousands of dollars in property damage. What is your best course of action?

Claim the damage on your general liability insurance

The best way to minimize insurance cost without increasing risk is too

Compare premiums and coverage annually

If a contractor has temporary cash-flow problem, what is a good way to get through the crisis?

Use funds from a pre-established line of credit

In reference to the balance sheet, current liabilities are debts that become due within

1 year

Of the following which is the best description for accounts receivable?

Money due from customers who have purchased goods or services

The bottom line of the Income Statement shows

Net Profit or Loss

To whom do you report and pay Use tax?

Board of Equalization

Which of the following are the best examples of fixed expenses?

rent, truck payment and insurance

Current liabilities on a balance sheet are debts that become due within

1 year

An income statement shows

Revenues and expenses over an extended period of time

In the cash system of accounting, a transaction is recorded or posted

When the cash changes hands

Which of the following is a correct statement about budgets?

A budget should allow leeway for month to month variations

If a contractor has a temporary cash-flow problem, what is a good way to get through the crisis?

Use funds from a pre-established line of credit

Greg is looking to purchase an insurance policy. He is calling different companies to obtain different quotes. What is the best way to choose among different companies?

Coverage and Cost

The bottom line of the P & L statement shows

Net Profit or Loss

A licensed contractor wants to do construction projects with an unlicensed individual. Of the following, which is a legal alternative?

They may form a corporation and obtain a corporate license

A contractor wants to change a sole ownership license to a corporate license. The contractor must

Apply for a new license with an exam waiver with the CSLB after incorporating

Which of the following best describes operating capital?

Total current assets - total current liabilities

Which of the following methods of accounting is not recommend for contractors?

Cash Basis of accounting

A contractor is looking for an insurance policy to cover a high degree of exposure to risk. Of the following, which policy would be best for this purpose?

Umbrella Policy

Which of the following financial ratios includes your inventory value?

current ratio

Frank is going to his nearest branch to open a bank account. The representative is asking him for an EIN. Where can Frank obtain his EIN?

Internal Revenue Service

Once a budget is finalized, the

The contractor should try and stay within his budget

Which of the following is not considered a direct cost?

Marketing Expenses

LLC are required to post a bond of

$100,000