RBQ Practice Quiz – 15 Questions with Answers

Preparing for your RBQ license exam in Quebec? Test your knowledge with this free 15-question quiz. Each question covers common topics from safety regulations, project management, and construction law. Answers are provided at the end of the quiz, so you can check your progress.

Quiz Questions

1. What does RBQ stand for?
   a) Régie du bâtiment du Québec
   b) Régie des bâtisseurs du Québec
   c) Réglementation du bâtiment du Québec
   d) Réseau du bâtiment du Québec


2. Which of the following requires an RBQ license?
   a) Installing kitchen cabinets
   b) Painting interior walls
   c) Building a new home
   d) Laying down carpets


3. Who is responsible for construction site safety?
   a) The client
   b) The contractor
   c) The city inspector
   d) The supplier


4. Which document proves your business registration in Quebec?
   a) NEQ (Numéro d’entreprise du Québec)
   b) NAS (Numéro d’assurance sociale)
   c) Permis de travail
   d) Certificat de naissance


5. Which type of license allows you to subcontract most trades?
   a) Specialized contractor license
   b) General contractor license
   c) Temporary permit
   d) Home improvement permit


6. Which of these is part of the RBQ exam content?
   a) Marketing strategies
   b) Administration and financial management
   c) Gardening techniques
   d) Vehicle maintenance


7. What is the minimum age to apply for an RBQ license?
   a) 16
   b) 18
   c) 19
   d) 21


8. Which law governs workplace health and safety in Quebec?
   a) Code civil du Québec
   b) Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (LSST)
   c) Loi sur les normes du travail
   d) Code de la route


9. Before applying for an RBQ license, you must:
   a) Register your business with the REQ
   b) Open a construction site
   c) Pass a safety inspection
   d) Hire 10 employees


10. Which type of work requires a specialized license?
    a) Plumbing
    b) Roofing
    c) Electrical
    d) All of the above


11. Which exam section tests project management skills?
    a) Administration exam
    b) Technical exam
    c) Safety exam
    d) Estimation exam


12. What happens if you operate without an RBQ license?
    a) Nothing, it’s optional
    b) You risk fines and penalties
    c) You can subcontract under another license
    d) You only need a license if clients request it


13. Which document is often required when bidding on public contracts?
    a) RBQ license
    b) Driver’s license
    c) Utility bill
    d) Social insurance number


14. Which of the following best describes a general contractor?
    a) Someone who does only electrical work
    b) Someone who oversees the entire project and hires subcontractors
    c) Someone who paints walls
    d) Someone who only works in plumbing


15. Where can you find official RBQ requirements?
    a) RenoGiants.com
    b) City hall
    c) RBQ government website
    d) Classified ads

Quiz Answers

1. a) Régie du bâtiment du Québec
2. c) Building a new home
3. b) The contractor
4. a) NEQ (Numéro d’entreprise du Québec)
5. b) General contractor license
6. b) Administration and financial management
7. b) 18
8. b) Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (LSST)
9. a) Register your business with the REQ
10. d) All of the above
11. b) Technical exam
12. b) You risk fines and penalties
13. a) RBQ license
14. b) Someone who oversees the entire project and hires subcontractors
15. c) RBQ government website

Ready to Prepare for Your RBQ Exam?

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For official details and requirements, visit the RBQ government website.