Arizona Contractors License Practice Exam

To obtain a license, what must a person not have experienced within the year prior to application?

1. A suspended license

2. Their license refused or revoked

3. A criminal charge

4. A trade test failure

The correct answer is: Their license refused or revoked

To obtain a contractor’s license, an applicant must demonstrate a history of responsible and lawful conduct. Not having their license refused or revoked within the year prior to application is critical because it reflects on the applicant's trustworthiness and compliance with legal standards governing the profession. A refusal or revocation indicates serious issues, such as non-compliance with licensing laws or professional regulations, which raises concerns about the individual’s capability to operate safely and effectively within the industry. While having a suspended license, a criminal charge, or a failed trade test may also play roles in assessing an applicant’s qualifications, these situations do not necessarily disqualify a person from obtaining a license as directly as a refused or revoked license does. Having a license refused or revoked signifies a definitive action taken against an individual, suggesting that regulatory bodies found significant violations, which disqualifies them from licensure for a set period.