Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam

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Overview & Benefits

Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam Prep Services & Materials

Contractor Training Center offers everything you need to prepare for the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam, required for all Alabama Electrical Contractor license applicants. 

To prepare for the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam, you will need the required reference manuals and tabs, as well as our self-paced exam prep course. Save valuable hours with our pre-tabbed and highlighted reference materials, available with the purchase of our full-service exam prep package. This option saves you valuable hours otherwise spent highlighting information within the book yourself. 

Applicants are required to receive approval from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Licensing Board before they can schedule an exam with Prov. You can find the Alabama Electrical Contractor application here. 

Note: the application has to be on file 30 days prior to a Board meeting, which are held quarterly. 

What's on the Exam?

What's on the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam?

Number of Questions 40
Time Allowed 2 hours (120 minutes)
Subject Area # of Questions
Business Organization 4
Contracts 3
Estimating 4
Financial Management 4
Labor Laws 3
Licensing Laws 3
Lien Laws 3
Payroll and Employment Taxes 4
Project Management 3
Risk Management 4
Safety and Environmental 4

For more information about testing policies and scheduling, you can refer to the candidate information bulletin from ProV here.

Exam Preparation

Preparing for the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam

The Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam is designed to assess your knowledge of business and legal principles relevant to the electrical contracting industry in Alabama. 

The exam’s purpose is to ensure contractors understand and adhere to relevant laws and regulations. It is a two-hour open-book test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions covering various topics, including fundamental business law concepts such as contract law, lien laws, licensing requirements, business structures (sole proprietorship, LLC, etc.), insurance and bonding, as well as specific regulations governing the electrical contracting industry within Alabama. 

 

To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 75% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of provided study materials and relevant Alabama state codes. Exam prep courses like the packages available in the Contractor Training Center prepare you with all the tools you need to succeed on your exam! 

Alabama Electrical Business Law Exam Prep Course

This package includes access to our self-paced online course, and includes discussions of test-taking best practices, book-highlighting instructional videos, practice quizzes, learning modules, and an exam simulator that allows you to notate questions for review, which then helps you focus on the areas where you need to sharpen your knowledge.

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Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam Book Bundle

The Alabama Electrical Business Law exam is open book, and you may bring the approved reference manuals inside the exam. We offer a set of the approved references, which you will need for your studies as well as on test day.

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Tabs

Our exam prep tabs mark the sections most often referenced in exam questions, to help you navigate texts quickly during timed exams. You cannot use tabs such as sticky notes, as tabs must have permanent adhesive (per test vendor). Our permanent, pre-printed tabs are approved for use in Electrical Business Law exams. 

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License Requirements

License Requirements

The Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law exam is required for all AECB Electrical Contractor license applicants. Applicants are required to take the state business law exam even if they are waiving the trade exam requirement due to supplying equivalent exam transcripts (such as the NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam or through out-of-state license reciprocity). You can learn all about how to get your electrician license in Alabama in our blog here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What topics are covered on the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law Exam?

Key topics covered on the Alabama Electrical Business Law exam include business law (contract law, lien laws, licensing requirements, business structures, insurance and bonding) and Alabama-Specific regulations (rules and regulations specific to the electrical contracting industry within the state of Alabama).

Is the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law exam open-book or closed-book?

The Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law is open-book. You are allowed to bring specified reference materials with you.

Where can I find more information about the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law exam?

The most reliable source for accurate and up-to-date information about the Alabama Electrical Contractor Business Law exam is the official website of the Alabama Electrical Contractor Licensing Board.

What is the format of the Alabama Electrical Business Law Exam?

The timed, computer-based exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.

What is a passing score for the Alabama Electrical Business Law Exam?

You need a score of 75% or higher to pass the Alabama Electrical Business Law Exam.