Mississippi Residential Builder Exam Prep Courses

Prepare for the trade exam associated with the Mississippi Residential Builder classification. Compare preparation packages and get ready for test day with Contractor Training Center.

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Why Choose This: Contractors who want exam-ready references and additional personal guidance before starting their study plan.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Online Exam Prep Course
  • Exam Simulator and Practice Quizzes
  • Book Highlighting Instruction Videos
  • Exam-Ready Book Set (8 books, tabbed and highlighted)
  • Personalized Start-Up Call
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Why Choose This: Contractors who want a course plus exam-ready references to simplify their preparation.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Online Exam Prep Course
  • Exam Simulator and Practice Quizzes
  • Book Highlighting Instruction Videos
  • Exam-Ready Book Set (8 books, tabbed and highlighted)
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Why Choose This: Contractors who want a guided course and standard books at a more accessible entry point.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Online Exam Prep Course
  • Exam Simulator and Practice Quizzes
  • Book Highlighting Instruction Videos
  • Standard Book Set (8 books)
  • Exam Prep Tab Set
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Access-Until-You-Pass Guarantee

We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt—at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the Mississippi Residential Builder Exam

The Mississippi Residential Builder exam is a PSI-administered, open-book trade examination for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. It covers site work, footings and foundations, concrete, masonry, carpentry, associated trades and drywall, roofing, estimating and plan reading, OSHA safety, and licensing.

80 Total questions
70% Passing score
180 min Time allowed
Open book Exam format
PSI Administered by

EXAM CONTENT AREAS

Subject Area # of Questions
Site Work, Footings and Foundations 13
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 8
Masonry 4
Carpentry 15
Associated Trades and Drywall 6
Roofing 7
Estimating, Plan Reading and General Code Requirements 18
OSHA Safety 5
Licensing 4
Total 80

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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Register for your exam through PSI Mississippi Contractor Examinations. For exam details and the approved reference list, see the PSI State of Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin.

Licensing questions? Contact the Mississippi State Board of Contractors at (601) 354-6161.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the Mississippi Residential Builder exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the PSI content outline.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format and timing of the actual Mississippi Residential Builder exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Pre-tabbed and highlighted book sets (or DIY tabbing guides) let you locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • PSI Services LLC administers the exam for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). The Board determines your eligibility and which exams you need to take, then notifies PSI.

  • The exam has 80 questions, and you have 3 hours to complete it. You need a score of 70% or better (at least 56 correct) to pass.

  • Yes. You may bring the approved references into the exam. They may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent tabs only; they may not be written in. A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator is also allowed.

  • Mississippi contractor applicants may also need to pass the separate Law and Business Management exam; the Board determines which exams you need to take. That preparation is not included in these trade-exam packages. Explore Mississippi Law and Business Management exam prep.

  • Online Course + Book Set pairs the course with the standard reference books and an exam prep tab set. Online Course + Exam-Ready Book Set includes books that arrive pre-tabbed and highlighted. Full Service adds a personalized Start-Up Call.

  • Our book sets are built from the reference list in the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for this exam. You can review the full list in the PSI bulletin.

  • After the Board approves your eligibility, PSI emails you a confirmation notice. You can then schedule through PSI Mississippi Contractor Examinations or by calling PSI at (855) 557-0619.

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