Based on official RBQ contractor licence administration competency requirements in Quebec
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About the examination
In Quebec, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) requires every general and specialized construction contractor to designate a qualified supervisor (répondant) in administration. Passing this examination qualifies the enterprise across all licence subcategories.
ExamHub's free practice exam contains 200 comprehensive questions covering financial statements, working capital, break-even analysis, PODC management, Act R-20 labour relations, CCQ compliance, the Building Act, and construction contract law.
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Why: The general ledger is the central accounting record that consolidates transactions from all auxiliary modules (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll) to prepare financial statements.
Why: Clear executive role division prevents operational confusion, while a unanimous shareholder agreement establishes ownership governance, voting rules, dispute resolution, buy-sell clauses, and exit strategies.
Why: A comprehensive site orientation verifies credentials (CCQ, ASP card), explains specific jobsite hazards, outlines emergency response protocols, reviews required PPE, and establishes clear supervisory contacts under CNESST regulations.
Why: An apprentice is classified according to, among other things, the hours worked as an apprentice and reported under Regulation R-20, r. 11 (the employer's monthly report) (r. 8, s. 15, para. 2); the CCQ enters those hours in the apprenticeship booklet (s. 17).
Why: A sole proprietor has no legal personality distinct from their own: all their property, personal and business, is charged with the performance of their obligations and forms the common pledge of their creditors (art. 2644 C.c.Q.).
FAQ
Under the Building Act (CQLR c. B-1.1), any individual acting as the qualifying supervisor (répondant) in administration for a general contractor or specialized contractor licence in Quebec must pass the RBQ administration exam, unless exempted by recognized equivalent education or prior supervisory experience.
The official RBQ administration exam lasts 3 hours (180 minutes), consists of multiple-choice questions with a single correct answer, and requires a 60% passing mark. It is a closed-book examination with calculators and writing materials provided on-site.
A qualifying supervisor who passes the administration competency exam qualifies the contractor enterprise for administration across all general and specialized licence subcategories held by the company.
In the event of failure or absence, candidates have 30 days from receiving notice to apply for a retake. If the retake is failed or the 30-day window is missed, a mandatory 4-month waiting period applies before reapplying.
The licensee must notify the RBQ in writing within 30 days of the qualifying supervisor's departure or death (sec. 65.2), and has a 90-day grace period to appoint and qualify a replacement (sec. 65.3).