Pass your contractor exam the first time.
Practice questions written to each exam's official outline, study notes, flashcards and timed simulations, plus a Readiness Score that tells you when you're ready to book. NASCLA, California, Florida, North Carolina, Arizona and more.
Which exams do you need?
Pick your state. We'll show the exams you'll face and a free practice test for each.
Study in the time you actually have
You run jobs all day. ContractorConquer turns 20 minutes at lunch or after dinner into real progress, and tells you what to do next.
- A "Today" list, every dayFlashcards due, mistakes to re-test and the next topic to drill, already lined up.
- Answers you can verifyEvery explanation names the OSHA section, statute or code chapter, so you learn where to look on open-book exams.
- Works on your phonePick up on your laptop exactly where you left off on your phone.
Nine study tools. One goal: your license.
Most courses give you a question bank and wish you luck. We give you a system.
Full question bank
600+ exam-style questions written to each official outline. Every answer explained, with the rule it comes from.
Timed exam simulator
Real question counts and time limits, so test day feels like practice day.
Exam Readiness Score
One 0 to 100 number that tells you when you're ready to book. Reach 80 and you're covered by our Pass Guarantee.
Flashcards + spaced repetition
530+ cards that come back right before you'd forget them. Five minutes a day keeps every number fresh.
Key study notes
Each topic boiled down to the 5 to 7 facts that get tested, with the statute or code section.
Mind maps
See the whole exam on one screen: every topic and the facts under it.
Mistakes bank
Every question you miss is saved and re-tested until you get it right twice in a row.
Detailed reports
Accuracy by topic, simulation history and daily activity, so you know exactly what to study next.
Video lessons
Short lessons for each topic, added to your plan as they release at no extra cost.
Stop guessing whether you're ready
Your score combines accuracy, coverage of the bank, timed simulation results and flashcard mastery into one number from 0 to 100.
- Below 70: keep drilling the weak topics your report shows.
- 70 to 79: almost there. Take full simulations and clear your mistakes bank.
- 80 and up: book your exam. You're covered by the Pass Guarantee.
Every major contractor exam
Start with a free 15-question test. No card. Save your results with a free account.
NASCLA Commercial General Building Exam
One commercial trade exam accepted by licensing boards in 17 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
Contractor Business & Law Exam
The business, tax, labor and lien-law exam almost every state requires alongside the trade exam.
California CSLB Law & Business Exam
Every California applicant takes Law & Business plus the trade exam for their classification.
California CSLB Class B General Building Trade Exam
The trade exam for California's most popular license class.
Florida Business & Financial Management Exam
Part one of every Florida Division I license (General, Building, Residential) and required for Division II trades too.
Florida General Contractor Contract Administration Exam
One of the two Division I trade parts for Florida General, Building and Residential contractors.
Florida General Contractor Project Management Exam
The second Division I trade part.
North Carolina Building Contractor Exam
North Carolina's commercial Building classification exam.
North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam
For builders of homes and residential units under the North Carolina Residential Code.
Arizona ROC Statutes & Rules Exam (SRE)
Every Arizona license applicant must pass the Statutes and Rules Exam, delivered online by GMetrix, plus a trade exam for their class (the ROC accepts NASCLA for some commercial classes).
Construction Math & Estimating Practice Test
Takeoff and estimating questions show up on every contractor exam, open or closed book.
OSHA Construction Safety Practice Test (29 CFR 1926)
Every contractor exam includes job-site safety.
From "where do I start?" to licensed
Take a free diagnostic
15 real-format questions. Your score by topic in about 10 minutes.
Follow your daily plan
Notes, flashcards and drills on your weakest topics, picked for you every day.
Hit 80, then book
Timed simulations push your Readiness Score to 80. Then you book with a guarantee behind you.
One payment. No subscription.
Try any exam free first. Upgrade when you're ready.
Single Exam
- Full question bank for one exam
- Timed exam simulations
- Study notes, flashcards & mind maps
- Spaced repetition + mistakes bank
- Readiness Score & detailed reports
- Video lessons as they release
- 5 bonuses: formula sheet, tabbing guide, study planner and more
- Pass Guarantee + 7-day refund
All-Access
- All 12 exams, including state Business & Law
- Full question banks + timed simulations
- Study notes, flashcards & mind maps
- Spaced repetition + mistakes bank
- Readiness Score & detailed reports
- Video lessons as they release
- New exams added during your access
- 5 bonuses: formula sheet, tabbing guide, study planner and more
- Pass Guarantee + 7-day refund
Included free with every plan
Construction Math Formula Sheet
Every formula contractor exams test, on one printable page.
Free with an accountOpen-Book Tabbing Guide
How to tab and index your references so every lookup takes under a minute.
Exam-Day Checklist
What to bring, what to leave, and how to pace the clock.
4- and 8-Week Study Planner
A day-by-day plan that fits around a full work week.
After You Pass: Business Setup Checklist
From license in hand to your first legal job.
Pass, or get 100% of your money back.
We're confident in the system, so we put our money on it. Do the work, and if you still don't pass, you don't pay.
- Readiness Score of 80 or higher on the exam you sit (shown on your dashboard)
- Answered at least 80% of that exam's question bank
- Completed at least 2 full timed simulations
- Took the official exam while your access was active
- Email your official score report within 30 days of your exam date
Every exam for less than most courses charge for one
| ContractorConquer All-Access | Typical online course | Course + book bundle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $147 once | $349 to $395 per exam | $2,000+ |
| Exams included | All 12 | 1 | 1 to 3 |
| Free test before you pay | Yes, every exam | Rarely | No |
| Explanation for every answer | Yes, with the rule cited | Varies | Varies |
| Flashcards with spaced repetition | Yes | Rarely | No |
| Readiness Score | Yes | No | No |
| Timed exam simulation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works on your phone | Yes | Varies | Mostly print |
| Guarantee | Pass or 100% refund | Some | Some |
Competitor prices are from public listings for NASCLA and Florida prep courses, checked October 2026.
Licensing guides, written for the trade
How to get a contractor license in Arizona (2026)
To get a contractor license in Arizona, you apply to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) with a qualifying party who has the required experience (four years for general classes like B, B-1 and B-2) and has passed the Statutes and Rules Exam plus a trade exam.
How to Get a Contractor License in California (2026)
To get a California contractor license, you need at least four years of journey-level experience in the last 10 years, a $450 application to the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and passing scores on the Law and Business exam plus a trade exam for most classifications.
How to Get a Contractor License in Florida (2026)
To get a statewide Florida contractor license, you prove 4 years of experience (or a mix of college and experience), pass the state exams, and apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) through DBPR with a credit report, insurance, workers' comp and fingerprints.
How to get a general contractor license in North Carolina (2026)
In North Carolina you need a general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) for any project that costs $40,000 or more.
How to Pass an Open-Book Contractor Exam: A Step-by-Step Study Plan
You pass an open-book contractor exam by finding answers fast, not by memorizing the books.
NASCLA Commercial exam: states that accept it and how to pass (2026)
The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is one open-book trade exam that 20 licensing agencies in 17 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands accept in place of their own commercial trade exam.
Questions, answered
Are these real exam questions?
No one can legally sell the actual exam questions. Ours are original questions written to match each exam's official content outline, format and difficulty, with an explanation and a reference for every answer, so you can check our work.
Which exam do I need?
It depends on your state and license class. Use the state finder on the home page, then confirm with your state board's candidate bulletin. If you're licensing in a NASCLA state, you'll usually take NASCLA plus that state's Business & Law exam.
What does All-Access include?
Every exam on the site for 12 months: full question banks, timed simulations, study notes, flashcards with spaced repetition, mind maps, video lessons as they release, your mistakes bank, detailed reports, the Readiness Score, all 5 bonuses and every exam we add during your access.
How does the Pass Guarantee work?
Reach a Readiness Score of 80, answer 80% of the question bank and finish 2 timed simulations, then sit your exam. If you don't pass, email us your score report within 30 days and we refund 100%. Separately, you can get a full refund within 7 days of purchase for any reason.
What's the Readiness Score?
A 0 to 100 score on your dashboard that combines your accuracy, how much of the bank you've covered, your timed simulation results and your flashcard mastery. Reaching 80 takes consistent above-pass-mark work across the whole bank, which is why it is the bar for our guarantee.
What do I get with a free account?
Your saved free-test results, a starter Readiness Score, the first study-notes topic and flashcards for every exam, the mind map outline, your mistakes bank and the Construction Math Formula Sheet. Upgrade any time to unlock everything.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay once. There are no renewals and no hidden fees.
Do you include the reference books?
No. Open-book exams require the official references (you buy or rent those separately). Our explanations tell you where each answer lives so you learn to find it fast.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Everything works on phone, tablet and computer, and your progress syncs to your account.
Are you affiliated with NASCLA, CSLB or any state board?
No. ContractorConquer is an independent exam-prep company. Exam names are trademarks of their owners, used only to describe what we help you prepare for.
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