Exam Prep Course and Practice Test
Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam Prep Course
features:
- Course Duration: Complete at Your Own Pace
- Course Type: Online Self-Paced
- Books Required: 14
Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam Prep Course
The Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories (BCU4) exam covers the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof that do not exceed three stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed fifty feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. BCU4 shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto for buildings less than three stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof exceeding three stories in height on projects but only under the direction and supervision of a General Contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction.
Exam Prep Class and Practice Test:
This online course will prepare you to take the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories exam at PSI. Our online course includes book highlighting guides and practice quizzes for each book and subject area of the exam, as well as unlimited attempts in our Alabama BCU4 Exam Simulator that mirrors subject areas, number of questions, and format/layout of the real exam at PSI. Our practice exams are dynamic and pull new questions from our extensive question bank on each attempt, so you can keep practicing navigating your books within a time limit until you feel prepared for the real open-book exam.
Class Days & Times:
This is an online, pre-recorded course that you can complete at your own time and pace during the 180-day access period.
If you require an extension after your initial 180 days of course access, contact our support team to request a course extension for $50.
webinar access time
Online Content is available for 180 days after purchase. To extend content access an additional 180 days, a $50 course extension fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.
Additional Materials
The exam at PSI is open-book. Exam references may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent adhesive tabs. You may not write in the book or use tabs such as post-its that may be removed. You can purchase our permanent, pre-printed tabs for the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam book bundle here.
Books for the Alabama BCU4 Exam
You may bring the approved reference manuals listed here into the exam with you. Exam references may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent adhesive tabs. You may not write in the book or use tabs such as post-its that may be removed. Highlighting guides can be found in our online exam prep course. In a hurry to take your exam? Check out our exam-ready pre-tabbed and highlighted book bundle here.
Additional Requirements
All Alabama Contractor Applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations in order to obtain a license.
This includes taking a Business and Law Exam if you are applying to become a General Contractor, as well as submitting the appropriate license application. All applicants must also take a technical exam specific to the type of work they perform. We offer exam prep services for the Alabama Business and Law Exam, as well as License Application Fulfillment Services.
You can find more information about the Alabama Business and Law Exam here.
Exams are administered by PSI and can be scheduled by registering at candidate.psiexams.com
What is on the Alabama BCU4 Exam?
| # of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
| 90 | 63 (70%) | 230 minutes |
| Subject Area | # of questions |
|---|---|
| Sitework, Footings and Foundation | 8 |
| Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement | 8 |
| Metals | 5 |
| Masonry | 6 |
| Carpentry | 16 |
| Roofing | 10 |
| General Code and Construction Knowledge | 20 |
| Associated Trades | 10 |
| OSHA Safety | 7 |
You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.
