Contractor License Blog
Welcome to the best contractor licensing blog in the industry, enjoy the content, and if you have any questions, just ask. You have many questions about your license and we have the answers. Contractor Campus was founded in 2009 and our mission was and still is to empower contractors through information, so below is a little knowledge base we have put together to make you are a more knowledgeable contractor. If your answer is not listed, please call and ask, that's our mission!
Common Licensing Questions
- Can another individual take the contractors exam for me?
- How can I prove that I have experience?
- Can I have a felony on my background, and still get a contractors license?
- Is there a book within my bookset that is more important?
- Is there a specific order in which I have to take the exams?
- How do I prove that I have experience?"
- Can I use experience from another state for my Florida Contractors License?
- Do I have to take Online Classes?
- Is there a sponsorship for the State?
- How much money do I need to have in the bank to get my license?
- What are the steps to get a Contractors License?
- Do I apply for my license before taking the exam?
- Is continuing edcation required?
- Is there a study guide to prepare for the exam?
- How do Florida Lien Laws apply to a Contractor
- What's the difference between the testing companies?
- What Can a Handyman Legally Do in Florida?
- Are the books available as pdfs?
- How can I Icorporate my Florida Business?
- Can a Felony Prevent me from getting a Contractor License?
- Mold Remediation in Florida
- Can I do Roofing as a General Contractor?
- General Contractor Experience
- Is there a Handyman License
- How do I convert my County License to a State License?
- Do I need to take the business exam again if I have a license already?
- If I have a license in another state, can I come to Florida to build a single project?
- What is the difference between a Registered and a Certified Contractor?
- How to get a Alabama Contractors License?
- Do Subcontractors need a license in Alabama?
- Does Alabama have reciprocity agreements with other states?
- Are there any Financial Requirements to hold an Alabama General Contractor License?
- How do I get a subcontractor license in Alabama?
- How to get an Alaska Contractor's License?
- I'm a handyman in Alaska, do I need a professional license?
- What are the Amounts of Bonding Required of Contractors in Alaska?
- When do I need a Construction Contractor License in Alaska?
- What are the Bond and Insurance Requirements for Contractors in Alaska?
- Do I need a License to be a Handyman in Arizona?
- Who needs a Contractor's License in Arizona?
- Is Bankruptcy a Reason to Deny an Application for a Contractors License in Arizona?
- Are there any Bond Requirements for a Contractor's License in Arizona?
- How to get a Georgia Contractor's License?
- Are there any Project size Limitations based upon the contract amount of the Project within each Category of Licensure in Georgia?
- Should I apply as an "Individual in his or her own behalf" or as an "Individual acting as a qualifying agent for a Georgia business organization"?
- Can an Individual qualify for more than one company in Georgia?
- What are the Insurance Requirements for Contractor Licenses under the new law in Georgia?
- How to get an Arizona Contractor's License?
- What are the Bond and Insurance Requirements for Contractors in Alaska?
Requirements & Information for the General Contractor Exam 2020
As of January 1st of 2020, the General Contractor's Test became more difficult than it already was. The Project Management and Contract Administration parts (the two parts which make up the trade test) only allow 12 books out of the 18 which were originally allowed into the testing center. This represents a shift in how many trade knowledge (non-lookup / closed-book) questions you are asked. This means, to the average test taker, it is time to hit the books and brush up on some key construction concepts. Below are some important articles that will really help.
- Updated General Contractor License Exam Test Books and Tabs for 2020
- Sign up for the General Contractor's Exam in Florida
- Tabbed Books for your Contractor Exams
- General Contractor Classes in Fort Myers
- General Contractor Classes in Tampa
- General Contractor Classes in Orlando
- General Contractor Classes in Miami
- General Contractor Classes in Fort Lauderdale
- General Contractor Classes in Jacksonville
- Highlighting for the General Contractor Exam
- Which books to bring to the General Contractor Exam
- General Contractor Requirements for All States
- Can I rent my General Contractor Books?
- What are the steps to get a General Contractor License?
- General Contractor School
Business Exam Questions for Contractors
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Application Processing
Applying for the license is difficult, you need to satisfy the licensing requirements of the board issuing your license. The authority having jurisdiction over your licensing process is determined by the trade and geographical scopes of your license.
Fingerprinting
Application Process Questions
Electrical Contractor Exam Trade Knowledge Questions
- Electrical Formulas
- True, Reactive, and Apparent Power
- Voltage Drop Calculation
- Capacitance
- Distribution Systems
- Electrical Exam Glossary
- Inductance
- Impedance
- Reactance
- Efficiency Ratio
- Understanding Relays
- Power Factor
- Amperes
- Horsepower
- Power Loss
- 1-Phase VS 3-Phase
- Mixe Circuit Calculations
- Parallel Circuit Calculations
- Series Circuit Calculations
- Power
- Ohm's Law
- Common Formulas
Roofing Contractor Exam Questions - Trade Knowledge
- Calculating Shingle Courses
- Calculating Roof Area
- Calculating Hip, Valley, and Rafters
- Slope-to-Degree Conversions
- Calculating Shingle Quantities
- Underlayment Take-Offs
- Calculating Ridge Lenghts
- Slope and Pitch Problems
- Roofing Test Glossary
