Florida — Certified General Contractor Exam

Pass the Florida
General Contractor
Exam First Try

Focused practice for both parts of the CILB trade exam — Contract Administration and Project Management — with 352 questions mapped to the eleven official content areas and a full explanation on every answer.

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Contractor marking up a set of construction drawings on site
352
Practice Questions
11
Content Areas
70%
Passing Score
60 + 60
Questions on the Exam
Study tools

Three ways to prepare

Study at your own pace, practice by topic, or simulate the real exam with a timed test.

Study Guide
Every question with the correct answer and a clear explanation, organized by content area.
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Practice Quiz
Interactive quiz with instant feedback. Filter by content area and track your score.
5 questions free
Exam Simulation
A full timed mock exam in the real format — no explanations until you finish.
Timed
What's inside

Built on the official exam blueprint

Questions mapped to the state's published content areas and their weights, across both trade exam parts.

Both parts in one place
Contract Administration and Project Management, weighted the way the state weights them — no need to buy two courses.
Every answer explained
Every practice question comes with a plain-English explanation — you learn why an answer is right, not just the letter.
Per-topic scoring
See your score by content area and spend your time exactly where you are weakest.
Study on any device
Drill on your phone between site visits, then pick up on your laptop — no app to install.
Why it matters

Stop guessing. Start passing.

The Florida general contractor exam is open book, and that is exactly what fools people. Nine hours of testing across two parts, 120 scored questions, a shelf of approved references — and a 70% bar the state does not round up. Candidates rarely fail because the material is beyond them. They fail because they were still hunting for page numbers when the clock ran out.

This guide fixes that. You drill real exam-style questions across all eleven content areas, read a plain-English explanation for every answer, and learn to spot the traps written into the wrong choices. The areas that carry the most weight:

  • Project Contracts & Contract Law — 40% of the Contract Administration part on its own: contract types, conditions, change orders, draws, lien law and closeout.
  • Estimating & Preconstruction — take-offs, bid evaluation, unit price vs. lump sum, break-even and liquidated damages.
  • Construction Methods & Materials — nearly two-thirds of the Project Management part: soils, concrete, masonry, framing and envelope.
  • Safety & OSHA — 20% of Project Management, and among the most reliable points on the whole exam.

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Free guides

Free Florida general contractor exam guides

Deep-dive guides for every part of the Florida general contractor exam — free to read, no account needed.

Exam day

Know exactly what to expect

Both trade parts are delivered by computer at Pearson VUE test centers, on a daily schedule. No surprises on the format — here's the breakdown so nothing throws you off on the day.

60 + 60
scored questions across two parts
4.5 hrs
per part — about 4.5 min a question
70%
to pass, and scores are not rounded up
Open book
approved references, permanent tabs only

Our timed simulation mirrors one part exactly — 60 questions, the same clock, the same passing bar, and no explanations until you finish — so your first real attempt feels like your tenth practice run.

How it works

Three steps to exam day confidence

Practice until you know the material and where to look fast.

1
Try the free quiz
Take the first 5 questions with no account and no payment. See how the format works.
2
Study by content area
Work through all eleven content areas across both parts. Read the explanations to understand, not just memorize.
3
Walk in prepared
When you're consistently hitting 80%+ under time, you're ready.
Exam coverage

All eleven content areas

Weighted from the DBPR Examination Content Information for both trade exam parts.

14%49q
Estimating & Preconstruction Activities
20%70q
Project Contracts & Contract Law
10%35q
Licensing, Permits & Inspections
6%21q
Scheduling & Construction Operations
6%21q
Site Layout, Surveying & Soils
5%18q
Earthwork, Excavation & Erosion Control
8%28q
Concrete & Masonry
7%25q
Framing, Erection & Heavy Equipment
5%18q
Energy, Insulation, Roofing & Finish Materials
10%35q
Safety & OSHA Compliance
9%32q
Reading Plans, Specifications & Codes
Also required

You'll also need the Business & Finance exam

A Florida general contractor license requires three exams, not two: Contract Administration, Project Management, and the state Business & Finance exam (120 questions, 6.5 hours). It's a one-time exam — if you already passed it for another active Florida contractor license, you may be exempt from retaking it.

Business & Finance Exam Prep Prep for the Florida Contractors Business & Finance exam — the third exam your general contractor license requires — at our sister site, FL Business Finance Prep.
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See it before you pay

Every practice question is written in-house and modeled after the 11 official Florida General Contractor exam content areas. Each question includes a clear, plain-English explanation to help you understand the material — not just memorize the answer.

The first two content areas are open for free — no account or credit card required. Read the study guide, take the practice quiz, and see the quality for yourself before unlocking the remaining content.

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First 5 quiz questions and 2 study areas are always free.

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All 352 practice questions
Both exam parts covered
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Timed 60-question simulation
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Questions based on publicly available exam blueprints and reference materials.
FAQ

Common questions

How many questions are on the Florida general contractor exam?
The CGC trade exam comes in two parts: Contract Administration has 60 scored questions with 4.5 hours, and Project Management has 60 scored questions with 4.5 hours. Both may include additional unscored pilot questions that do not count toward your score.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 70% on each part. The DBPR states that construction exam scores are not rounded to the nearest percent, so 69.9% is a fail — aim for 80%+ in practice to leave yourself margin.
Is the Florida general contractor exam open book?
Yes. Both trade parts are open book using the approved reference list, and tabs are allowed as long as they are permanently attached. Because it is open book, knowing where an answer lives is worth as much as knowing it outright.
How many exams do I need for a general contractor license?
Three. Division I contractors — General, Building and Residential — must pass Business & Finance plus both trade parts, Contract Administration and Project Management. If you already passed Business & Finance for another active Florida contractor license, you may be exempt from retaking it.
Who administers the exam?
The Construction Industry Licensing Board under the DBPR sets the exam. Registration goes through Professional Testing, Inc., and the exam itself is delivered by computer at Pearson VUE test centers on a daily basis.
Are these the actual exam questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same content areas the state publishes in its Examination Content Information sheets — not leaked exam items.
Does passing here qualify me for the license?
No. This is study practice only. A Florida general contractor license also requires meeting experience, education, financial responsibility and insurance requirements, and passing this tool does not guarantee passing the state exam.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is needed to try the free practice test or browse the free study areas. The first 5 questions and 2 content areas are open to everyone.