Hawaii Business and Law (PSI©) Course

Upon enrollment, the student receives an email with their ID and password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as necessary until all licensing exams are passed. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on real exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and KEY CONCEPTS. Courses can be completed entirely online.

The Business and Law Exam for Hawaii is a challenging test for most contractors. Make sure to thoroughly prepare before signing up for it.

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
• Testing Company: PSI©
• Number of Questions: 80
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 75%
• Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
  • Business Organization (3)
  • Contract Management (12)
  • Estimating and Bidding (10)
  • Financial Management (7)
  • Labor Laws (5)
  • Licensing (7)
  • Lien Law (5)
  • Project Management (9)
  • Risk Management (8)
  • Safety - OSHA (6)
  • Tax Laws (5)
  • Public Works Laws (3)
• PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline

Course Description: This course can be taken through morning, afternoon, and evening classes, every week. You will be able to choose from all available times and dates at the time of your registration (first come, first served).  Once you register for the course, you will be contacted to set up your training sessions according to your schedule. The subjects covered in this training will reflect material specific to this exam (no generic material). You can access the live classes from any computer and talk to your professor (one-on-one) in real time. You will also receive access to practice questions and training material to complete before taking the exam, after the live training sessions. An email with all instructions will be sent to the student’s email address, immediately after registration. Please continue scrolling down this page for a detailed list of books and subjects involved in this exam. 

It is necessary to pass the Business and Law exam, as well as the corresponding trade exam, in order to get the following licenses in Hawaii:

• General Engineering (A)
• General Building (B)
• Acoustical and Insulation (C-1)
• Mechanical Insulation (C-2)
• Asphalt Paving (C-3)
• Asphalt Concrete Patching, Sealing, and Striping (C-3a)
• Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting (C-4)
• Cabinet, Millwork, and Carpentry Remodeling and Repairs (C-5)
• Siding Application (C-5b)
• Carpentry Framing (C-6)
• Carpet Laying (C-7)
• Cesspool (C-9)
• Drywall (C-12)
• Electrical (C-13)
• Sign (C-14)
• Electronic Systems (C-15)
• Fire and Burglar Alarm (C-15a)
• C-15b Telecommunications
• Elevator (C-16)
• Conveyor Systems (C-16a)
• Excavating, Grading, and Trenching (C-17)
• Fire Protection (C-20)
• Dry Chemical Fire Repressant Systems (C-20a)
• Flooring (C-21)
• Glazing (C-22)
• Gunite (C-23)
• Landscaping (C-27)
• Tree Trimming and Removal (C-27b)
• Masonry (C-31)
• Cement Concrete (C-31a)
• Stone Masonry (C-31b)
• Ornamental, Guardrail, and Fencing (C-32)
• Painting and Decorating (C-33)
• Pile Driving, Pile and Caisson Drilling, and Foundation (C-35)
• Plastering (C-36)
• Plumbing (C-37)
• Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler Systems (C-37b)
• Refrigeration (C-40)
• Reinforcing Steel (C-41)
• Roofing (C-42)
• Wood Shingles and Shakes (C-42b)
• Composition Shingle (C-42d)
• Sewer, Sewage Disposal, Drain, and Pipe Laying (C-43)
• Reconditioning and Repairing Pipelines (C-43a)
• Sheet Metal (C-44)
• Structural Steel (C-48)
• Swimming Pool (C-49)
• Swimming Pool Service (C-49a)
• Tile (C-51)
• Ventilating and Air Conditioning (C-52)
• Waterproofing (C-55)
• Welding (C-56)
• Well (C-57)
• Solar Power Systems (C-60)
• Solar Energy Systems (C-61)
• Pole and Line (C-62)
• High Voltage Electrical (C-63)
• Elevator Mechanic
• Maintenance Electrician
• Supervising Electrician
• Supervising Industrial Electrician
• Supervising Specialty Electrician