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| How To Pass The General Contractors License Test Proven Strategies To Get Your Contractor License |
Even if you meet all the other requirements for your state and pay for the examination, you're still
going to need to take the General Contractor license test. These are the best strategies for passing the
test and coming out a licensed contractor. A little bit of time devoted to studying and knowing what you're
doing can make all the difference in the world when you take your test. Take the time to follow this advice
and you'll be glad you did in the end.
going to need to take the General Contractor license test. These are the best strategies for passing the
test and coming out a licensed contractor. A little bit of time devoted to studying and knowing what you're
doing can make all the difference in the world when you take your test. Take the time to follow this advice
and you'll be glad you did in the end.
1. Take classes to prepare for the test. If you want to get a contractor license, community college
classes are the key. In nearly all cities and counties in the United States, you'll be able to find a
community college that offers the classes you need to get ready for the test. Most are offered at night,
so they don't need to interrupt what you're already doing on the job.
2. Talk to other people. Networking can be extremely useful. Ask other people in your area who
already have their contractor licenses what they went through to get them. They can give you advice on
what your local test is like and help you be ready for the unexpected.
3. Practice taking the test. Old exam copies are often readily available for you to look through. They'll
tell you what kind of questions you can expect to see on the exam and how you'll need to answer. While
the test you take for your contractor license won't be exactly the same as this one, you can still learn a lot
by looking at older tests.
4. Find out what company administers the test and check them out for practice information.
The website of the company responsible for administering your local contractors license exams may
contain practice material and information that can be a big help in passing the real thing.
5. Develop a strategy. Using old exams and practice material, figure out what you need to do in order
to be able to take the test, pass it, and do so in the allotted amount of time. You can't let yourself get
bogged down with areas you don't understand. Sometimes it's necessary to skip a question. However,
if you practice and figure out the best way to take the test, you can avoid doing that unless you really
have to.
One possible strategy is to go through the test in passes. On the first time through, answer all the
questions you know the answers to off the top of your head. These are general knowledge questions
that need no research or calculation. On the second time through, go over all those questions quickly to
make sure you're sure about the answers, but be careful of second guessing yourself.
The third time through the test, answer all the questions about code. You can find keywords or
phrases in the code book to help you get this information. Once that's done, you can go on to the ones
that require calculation. To save time and prevent yourself from losing out on questions you know the
answers to, start with the easiest question and move on to harder ones in order.
Last, if you really don't know the answer to some questions, go through and guess. B and C
are the most common answers. If you've studied well, you won't have to do this, but sometimes it
happens anyway, and it's better to guess than to skip the question entirely. That way, you at least have
a chance of getting it right.
classes are the key. In nearly all cities and counties in the United States, you'll be able to find a
community college that offers the classes you need to get ready for the test. Most are offered at night,
so they don't need to interrupt what you're already doing on the job.
2. Talk to other people. Networking can be extremely useful. Ask other people in your area who
already have their contractor licenses what they went through to get them. They can give you advice on
what your local test is like and help you be ready for the unexpected.
3. Practice taking the test. Old exam copies are often readily available for you to look through. They'll
tell you what kind of questions you can expect to see on the exam and how you'll need to answer. While
the test you take for your contractor license won't be exactly the same as this one, you can still learn a lot
by looking at older tests.
4. Find out what company administers the test and check them out for practice information.
The website of the company responsible for administering your local contractors license exams may
contain practice material and information that can be a big help in passing the real thing.
5. Develop a strategy. Using old exams and practice material, figure out what you need to do in order
to be able to take the test, pass it, and do so in the allotted amount of time. You can't let yourself get
bogged down with areas you don't understand. Sometimes it's necessary to skip a question. However,
if you practice and figure out the best way to take the test, you can avoid doing that unless you really
have to.
One possible strategy is to go through the test in passes. On the first time through, answer all the
questions you know the answers to off the top of your head. These are general knowledge questions
that need no research or calculation. On the second time through, go over all those questions quickly to
make sure you're sure about the answers, but be careful of second guessing yourself.
The third time through the test, answer all the questions about code. You can find keywords or
phrases in the code book to help you get this information. Once that's done, you can go on to the ones
that require calculation. To save time and prevent yourself from losing out on questions you know the
answers to, start with the easiest question and move on to harder ones in order.
Last, if you really don't know the answer to some questions, go through and guess. B and C
are the most common answers. If you've studied well, you won't have to do this, but sometimes it
happens anyway, and it's better to guess than to skip the question entirely. That way, you at least have
a chance of getting it right.
6. Know as much as you can about the test. That means finding out roughly how many questions are
going to be on the contractor license exam you end up taking, and how many seconds or minutes you're
going to have with each question. Depending on the state, you could have to answer anywhere between
ninety and a hundred and fifty different questions.
7. Get used to computers. If you're not very comfortable with computer use when you take the test, you
could have problems and slow downs related to this discomfort. Since almost all contractors license tests are
done on the computer these days, you should spend some time with a friend or relative's computer to get you
used to how it works and what the best way to navigate through the test will be.
8. Learn good study habits so you'll get the most out of the time spend preparing on the test. Find out
where to get study materials, including the code book. You can get information from colleges, publishers and
even the state board of general contracting. Don't be afraid to do it.
9. While you're taking the test for your contractors license, make sure you read carefully and follow all
instructions. If you skip over something, it could lead to you answering questions incorrectly. Remember
that every question has the same value, so don't bog down on any, but do give each one equal attention.
10. Brush up on your basic math, and remember that you can use a calculator on the test. That can be
a big help. Don't rush and make easy mistakes that you wouldn't make on the job, and remember - it's an
open book test. You can look up any information you need in the code book and other resources.
going to be on the contractor license exam you end up taking, and how many seconds or minutes you're
going to have with each question. Depending on the state, you could have to answer anywhere between
ninety and a hundred and fifty different questions.
7. Get used to computers. If you're not very comfortable with computer use when you take the test, you
could have problems and slow downs related to this discomfort. Since almost all contractors license tests are
done on the computer these days, you should spend some time with a friend or relative's computer to get you
used to how it works and what the best way to navigate through the test will be.
8. Learn good study habits so you'll get the most out of the time spend preparing on the test. Find out
where to get study materials, including the code book. You can get information from colleges, publishers and
even the state board of general contracting. Don't be afraid to do it.
9. While you're taking the test for your contractors license, make sure you read carefully and follow all
instructions. If you skip over something, it could lead to you answering questions incorrectly. Remember
that every question has the same value, so don't bog down on any, but do give each one equal attention.
10. Brush up on your basic math, and remember that you can use a calculator on the test. That can be
a big help. Don't rush and make easy mistakes that you wouldn't make on the job, and remember - it's an
open book test. You can look up any information you need in the code book and other resources.
| Students at a Community College Studying for the contractors license |
| A General Contractor working with his customers |
| A Licensed General Contractor Reviewing Floor Plans |