Which topics are typically included in the California CSLB Law and Business portion for the C-60 exam?

• A. Licensing requirements, contract documents, bidding and project management, liens and stop notices, wages and hours, workers’ compensation, insurance and bonding, and business ethics.
• B. Licensing requirements and contract documents only.
• C. Wages and hours, workers’ compensation, and insurance only.
• D. Contract documents and bidding and project management only.

Answer: (A)

This portion tests understanding of the laws, financial protections, and professional standards that govern operating as a California contracting business. It covers licensing basics, what contract documents must include, and how bidding and project management are conducted under state rules. It also reviews payment protections and wage-related responsibilities—mechanics’ liens, stop notices, wages and hours, and workers’ compensation—along with the required insurance and bonding. Ethical and professional conduct is included because staying compliant and acting honestly is a core part of managing a construction business in California. Because these areas combine legal requirements with practical, real‑world business practices, they’re all included together in the CSLB Law and Business portion. These topics together give you a foundation for lawful operation, risk management, and fair dealing on projects.