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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Sample question
A contract sets a $12,000 allowance for finish hardware. What does that figure represent?
A spending cap
A budget to reconcile later
Why:
An allowance is a placeholder, not a cap — the contract sum is adjusted by the difference.
Liquidated damages for late hardware
Retainage held until hardware is installed
Explained answersAll 11 areasTimed simulation
352
Practice Questions
11
Content Areas
70%
Passing Score
45–60
Questions per Exam Part
Three licenses, one prep
Which license are you taking?
General, Building and Residential contractors sit the same two trade exams, built from the same state content outline — only the length changes, and Residential drops a few commercial-only topics. One purchase covers all three.
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.
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.
45–60
questions per part — 60 General, 50 Building, 45 Residential
4.5 hrs
per part, whichever license you take
70%
to pass, and scores are not rounded up
Open book
approved references, permanent tabs only
Our timed simulation mirrors one part exactly — 60, 50 or 45 questions for the license you choose, 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
Read the free study guide
Start with 20 questions, each with the answer and the reason behind it. No account, no payment.
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, building or residential 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.
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.
Your 90 days start the day you buy, not the day you sit the exam. Between the paperwork and booking a seat, exam day can be weeks away — and the clock runs the whole time. Lifetime has no clock: study at your own pace, sit when you're ready, and keep it for a retake, for $89 once. 3-Month Access at $49 makes sense when your exam date is already booked.
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One purchase covers the General, Building and Residential exams. First 5 quiz questions and 2 study areas are always free.
Question bank updated September 2026 · Questions based on publicly available exam blueprints and reference materials.
FAQ
Common questions
Which plan should I choose?
The 3-month plan gives you 90 days. If you expect to sit the exam inside that window, it is the cheaper option. If you might need longer — or a second attempt — Lifetime is $89 once. A 3-month plan can be upgraded to Lifetime at any time for $69, so starting with 3 months and upgrading later comes to $118. Lifetime also includes future question updates, which matter when the exam blueprint or the statutes behind it change.
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.
Does this cover the Florida building and residential contractor exams?
Yes. General, Building and Residential contractors take the same Contract Administration and Project Management exams, built from the same DBPR content outline; only the length differs — 60, 50 or 45 scored questions per part, 4.5 hours each. The Residential outline leaves out a few commercial-only topics such as cranes and LEED, and the site hides those questions when you choose Residential. One purchase covers all three.
Can I switch to a different license later?
Yes. Choose General, Building or Residential in the quiz, study guide or exam simulation at any time — your access covers all three. Florida law also lets an active certified residential contractor move up to building after 3 years of experience in that license, or to general after 4, and a certified building contractor move up to general after 4, by passing that license's examination (s. 489.111, F.S.).
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