North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam Prep Courses

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$ 1,499.97 ~~$ 1,617.94~~

Fully prepare for the exam with our comprehensive course, tabbed and highlighted books, and exam simulator. Plus, get supplemental study references to build your library and broaden your scope of knowledge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Exam Prep Course
Tabbed and Highlighted Approved Book Set for Open-Book Exam
Practice Exam Simulator
Access to Monthly Instructor Office Hours
30-minute Start-Up Consultation with Licensing Specialist

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Online

$ 799.97 ~~$ 838.94~~

Gain the knowledge you need to pass the exam with our self-paced, expertly taught online course, book bundle, exam simulator, and more.

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Exam Prep Course
Approved Book Set for Open-Book Exam
Book Highlighting Guides
Exam Prep Tab Set
Practice Exam Simulator
Access to Monthly Instructor Office Hours

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Book and Tab Set

$ 479.97 ~~$ 489.94~~

Get all the approved books and printed tabs needed to pass your open-book exam.

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Book Bundle Allowed into Exam
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North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam Prep Services & Materials

Overview

Your guide to the North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam is a challenging test of your knowledge of residential building regulations, best practices, and terminology required by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors. However, with the right study materials and courses, you’ll build the base knowledge and confidence you’ll need to pass the exam and begin your career as a contractor.

As a licensed residential contractor in North Carolina, you will be able to take on projects for all construction and demolition involved in the construction of residential units built, including driveways, sidewalks, and water and wastewater systems. It also allows for work on these specialties:

Insulation
Interior construction
Masonry
Roofing
Swimming pools
Asbestos

Exam Breakdown

What’s on the exam

Number of Questions	Minimum Passing Score	Time Allowed
90	70% (63 correct questions)	210 minutes

Subject Area	# of Questions
Site work, Footings and Foundations	12
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement	10
Masonry	7
Carpentry	11
Associated Construction trades, including Energy Conservation and Drywall	8
Roofing	6
Estimating, Plan Reading and General Residential Code Requirements	16
OSHA Safety	4
Licensing and Business and Law	10
Special Construction Zones (wind and coastal) and Erosion and Sedimentation Control	6

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

How to prepare for the North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam is a standardized test to assess the contractor license candidate's knowledge and understanding of various aspects of residential building construction, ensuring they are qualified to manage projects effectively and safely.

The North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam covers a wide array of subjects related to residential building, including:

Site Work, Footings, and Foundations
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement
Masonry
Carpentry
Associated Construction Trades
Roofing
Estimating, Plan Reading, and General Residential Code Requirements
OSHA Safety
Licensing and Business Law
Erosion and Sediment Control

Applicants must receive approval from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors before they can schedule an exam.

To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 70% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of study materials and relevant North Carolina state codes. Exam prep courses like the packages available through Contractor Training Center can explain exactly what you need to know to pass your exam the first time.

If you’re newer to the construction field or don’t have vast experience in each specialty, a supplemental book set is available. These books could make a huge difference to your success as some exam questions may derive from these materials. (Just be aware that they are not permitted into the open-book exam).