Utah Contractor Practice Exam

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What type of bond protects the owner from potential financial losses if a contractor defaults?

Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Bid Bond
All of the above

The correct answer is: Performance Bond

A performance bond specifically protects the owner from potential financial losses if a contractor defaults on their obligations outlined in the contract. This type of bond ensures that if the contractor fails to complete the project or does not meet the terms of the contract, the bond issuer will cover the costs necessary to complete the work or compensate the owner for any financial losses incurred. While the other bonds mentioned serve important functions—such as ensuring that subcontractors and suppliers are paid (payment bond) or that the contractor will honor their bid (bid bond)—these do not directly protect the owner from contractor performance issues. The performance bond is specifically designed to address concerns over the contractor's ability to fulfill their commitments, making it the correct choice for this situation.