Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

What defines a commercial specialty contractor level 1?

1. They undertake small residential projects only

2. They work with multiple unrelated business trades

3. They perform work in small or large commercial structures with limited unrelated trades

4. They focus exclusively on large commercial structures

The correct answer is: They perform work in small or large commercial structures with limited unrelated trades

A commercial specialty contractor level 1 is defined by their ability to perform work in both small and large commercial structures, while typically limiting their involvement to a select number of related trades. This designation allows them to engage in projects that require a range of specialized skills or services, but not necessarily across many unrelated trades. The focus on commercial structures, whether small or large, highlights their adaptability to different project sizes while maintaining a specialization that aligns with the needs of commercial clients. This characteristic distinguishes them from contractors who may only focus on residential projects or those who work with unrelated trades. The limited specialization with some unrelated trades ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks while emphasizing expertise within their defined scope. Other options describe characteristics that don't align with the definition of a commercial specialty contractor level 1. For instance, focusing exclusively on large commercial structures would limit their versatility, while undertaking only small residential projects would shift their classification altogether. Working with multiple unrelated business trades would also conflict with the need for a defined specialization that the level 1 contractor maintains.