Cengage Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide,
6th Edition

1. Introduction.
2. Time for Test Mode.
3. Preparing for the Exam.
4. Using This Exam Guide.
5. What to Bring to the Exam.
6. Let the Test Begin.
7. State Licensing Requirements for General Contractors.
Part I: MATH CONCEPTS.
8. The Dreaded Math.
9. Math Rules.
10. Math Review.
11. Floor Framing Terminology.
12. Wall Framing Terminology.
13. Wall Framing Math.
14. Roof Framing Terminology.
15. Roof Types.
16. Roofing Math.
Part II: ADMINISTRATION.
17. Practice Exam.
Part III: DESIGN AND PLANNING.
18. Practice Exam.
Part IV: FOUNDATIONS.
19. Practice Exam.
Part V: FLOORS.
20. Practice Exam.
Part VI: WALLS.
21. Practice Exam.
Part VII: WALL COVERINGS.
22. Practice Exam Based on the IRC®.
23. Practice Exam Based on the IBC®.
Part VIII: ROOF FRAMING.
24. Practice Exam.
Part IX: ROOF COVERINGS.
25. Practice Exam.
Part X: CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES.
26. Practice Exam.
Part XI: CONCRETE.
27. Practice Exam.
Part XII: MASONRY.
28. Practice Exam.
Part XIII: CARPENTRY.
29. Practice Exam.
Part XIV: ROOFING.
30. Practice Exam.
Part XV: PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
31. Practice Exam 1.
32. Practice Exam 2.
Part XVI: OSHA.
33. Practice Exam 1.
34. Practice Exam 2.
Part XVII: COMPREHENSIVE FINAL.
35. Final Practice Exam.
Part XVIII: ANSWER KEYS.
36. Math Concepts Answer Key.
37. Administration Answer Key.
38. Design and Planning Answer Key.
39. Foundations Answer Key.
40. Floors Answer Key.
41. Walls Answer Key.
42. IBC Wall Coverings Answer Key.
43. Roof Framing Answer Key.
44. Roof Coverings Answer Key.
45. Chimneys and Fireplaces Answer Key.
46. Concrete Answer Key.
47. Masonry Answer Key.
48. Carpentry Answer Key.
49. Roofing Answer Key.
50. Project Management Practice Exam 1 Answer Key.
51. Project Management Practice Exam 2 Answer Key.
52. OSHA Practice Exam 1 Answer Key.
53. OSHA Practice Exam 2 Answer Key.
54. Comprehensive Final Answer Key.

• Christopher Prince

  Chris Prince has spent 15 years in the construction industry, both in the field and in formal training. By developing courses and teaching in live classroom settings, he has helped more than 30,000 candidates across the country prepare for state licensing exams. Mr. Prince has been instrumental in launching an online training program for residential and commercial contractors, with emphasis on building theory, codes, licensing, lien laws, business management, ethics, OSHA, contract law, payroll and project management. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University.

• The Sixth Edition of this trusted guide has been updated throughout to reflect the 2021 International Residential Code® and International Building Code®, providing readers with up-to-date information on key industry standards and current best practices.

• This versatile guide is a valuable resource for anyone entering or progressing within the construction field, with comprehensive coverage that includes journeyman, apprentice, master and contractor licensing exams.

• Core chapter content is complemented by a variety of student-friendly features to enhance learning, including learning objectives, helpful test-taking strategies and complete answer keys.

• This wide-ranging guide provides thorough coverage of key topics necessary for success in today's building professions, from fundamentals like business management, building theory, relevant math concepts and industry terminology, to detailed information on current codes and OSHA requirements.

• Ideal for today's learners, the text includes access to interactive digital resources such as the Cengage Online Licensing Exam Prep Course, which simulates the experience of taking a real licensing exam.

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