The PLG Method
Pass your state contractor exam faster, with focused study.
Practice tests built from research into your exam requirements. Each question maps to the code sections and reference editions your licensing board pulls from. Used by thousands of contractors across the nation. Instant PDF download. Unlimited use.
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Find your test.
Each test maps to one licensing exam (state, county, or city), using the code references and content breakdown that licensing board pulls from. Pick yours from the map, or scroll the alphabetical list below.
States we cover.
Practice tests for contractor license exams across the nation. Pick yours to jump straight to its catalog.
- AL Alabama
- AK Alaska
- AZ Arizona
- AR Arkansas
- CA California
- CO Colorado
- CT Connecticut
- DE Delaware
- DC Washington D.C.
- FL Florida
- GA Georgia
- HI Hawaii
- ID Idaho
- IL Illinois
- IN Indiana
- IA Iowa
- KS Kansas
- KY Kentucky
- LA Louisiana
- ME Maine
- MD Maryland
- MA Massachusetts
- MI Michigan
- MN Minnesota
- MS Mississippi
- MO Missouri
- MT Montana
- NE Nebraska
- NV Nevada
- NH New Hampshire
- NJ New Jersey
- NM New Mexico
- NY New York
- NC North Carolina
- ND North Dakota
- OH Ohio
- OK Oklahoma
- OR Oregon
- PA Pennsylvania
- RI Rhode Island
- SC South Carolina
- SD South Dakota
- TN Tennessee
- TX Texas
- UT Utah
- VT Vermont
- VA Virginia
- WA Washington
- WV West Virginia
- WI Wisconsin
- WY Wyoming
The PLG Method: less study time, faster exam success.
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Built for your exam
Questions match the exam scope and reference editions your licensing board pulls from.
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Reference locators
Each question points to the code-book section to study. Find what you need; skip what you don’t.
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Unlimited access
Instant PDF download after purchase. Yours to keep, review on any device, print if you prefer.
Built on what your exam tests.
Most exam-prep sites buy one code book, write questions from it, and call it a practice test. A real contractor license exam draws from multiple reference books, and covers only certain sections of each. Studying one book front-to-back wastes your time.
- Instructional design first. We build practice tests using learning-science principles: spaced repetition, comprehension over memorization, and reference locators that turn studying into a guided code-book review.
- Exam requirements as the source of truth. We start with your licensing board’s official candidate information bulletin and identify the references, weighted topics, and code sections in scope.
- Multi-reference coverage. If your exam draws from the 2024 IRC, NEC 2020, and a state business and law book, the practice test covers all three in the proportions your licensing board tests.
- Reference locators on each question. Each item points back to the section in the reference book it draws from. Studying becomes a guided review of the references your exam tests.
- US-based, hand-built. Each practice test takes 30+ hours of research and authoring.
That’s the difference between memorizing a code book and preparing for an exam. The first takes months and leaves gaps. The second concentrates your hours on what your licensing board actually tests.
How each practice test is built.
Every test on this site is a 30+ hour build. Three stages, in order:
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Research the scope
We pull each licensing board’s candidate information bulletin, identify the reference editions in scope, and map the weighted topic mix. This is the work most prep sites skip.
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Write to the references
Subject-matter experts based in the US write questions section-by-section from the actual reference editions your licensing board names. Each question gets a reference locator pointing back to the source.
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Calibrate to the exam
Questions are reviewed for proportion (does the test weight roofing vs business law the way the real exam does?), depth, and difficulty. The result is a practice test that mirrors the shape of your exam.
Customer feedback.
“Just a quick note to say your method was a big help for me. The 550 GC A license practice test made my studying much more efficient, and I’m thankful for the focused material.”
KS Alex B., Kansas
“The Colorado F14 Roofing practice test saved me a lot of time. Definitely a great tool for exam prep. The material with reference locators helped me discover the code sections I needed to study more.”
CO Michael F., Colorado
“The Washington 06A HVACR practice test was a huge help. It helped me study what I needed for the exam and helped me find the areas I needed to focus on. I passed!”
WA Brianna S., Washington
“The Master Plumber test was exactly what I needed. It was straightforward and easy to follow once I read your study guidance instructions. This helped manage my study process and save time.”
CO John M., Colorado
What a license unlocks.
Permits and bids in your name
Licensed contractors pull their own permits, sign off on jobs, and submit bids without going through a sponsoring contractor’s license.
Safer jobsites
License exams cover safety regulations for a reason. Knowing them protects your crew, your clients, and your projects.
Better craftsmanship
The reference work that gets you licensed builds the code knowledge you use on the projects that follow.
Higher earning potential
Licensure opens jobs and bid opportunities that unlicensed contractors can’t access. The license pays back.
What’s in each test.
- Instant download. Your PDF is available the moment payment clears.
- Unlimited access. No time limits, no expiration, no per-device caps. The PDF is yours to keep.
- Study any device. Computer, tablet, phone, or printed pages.
- Multiple-choice format. Mirrors the exam experience, built for retention and recall under timing pressure.
- 150 to 3,000 questions per test, sized to match the scope of your license.
Our practice tests are not reproductions of the real exam. The real exam questions are copyrighted and confidential. We don’t have them, and we wouldn’t sell them if we did. Our material teaches you the same code sections and references your exam will draw from, so you walk in prepared.
Sample questions from the NASCLA License practice test.
What each question looks like. Multiple-choice format, with a reference locator pointing to the section in the reference book it draws from. The locator is the work multiplier: it turns wrong answers into specific code-book sections to study, not a vague ‘review this chapter’ note.
This is the NASCLA Accredited Examination practice test. Every test on the site follows the same format: multiple-choice questions, reference locators on each, and answer keys included so you can self-assess as you go.
After you buy.
Four steps from purchase to exam day. Same flow for every test.
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Pick the test that matches your license
Use the US map or state catalog. Each test is built for one licensing exam (state, county, or city) and one trade. If you can’t find yours, contact us.
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Follow the PLG study method
Read our study-method guide before you start. It walks through how to use the practice test, the answer keys, and the reference locators together. The method is the work multiplier; the test alone is just the questions.
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Checkout in under a minute
Secure Stripe checkout. Afterpay available for four interest-free payments. Your download link is in your browser the second payment clears, and a receipt email lands at the same time with the link as backup.
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Re-test until ready
No usage limits. Re-take the test as often as you need. Use the answer keys to find weak areas, study the referenced code sections, and re-test until you’re scoring consistently above your exam’s passing threshold.
Learn your state’s licensing requirements.
Before you buy a practice test, get the lay of the land. Our state-by-state guides cover license types, application requirements, fees, exam structure, testing centers, and retake policies. Each runs 3,000+ words and is updated as state requirements change.
- Florida contractor license requirements →
- Texas contractor license requirements →
- California contractor license requirements →
- Georgia contractor license requirements →
- North Carolina contractor license requirements →
- Washington contractor license requirements →
All 50 states + DC are covered. Browse the full blog for trade-specific guides (electrician, plumber, roofer, HVAC) and study tips.
Frequent questions.
Do your practice tests mimic the real exam?
No. The real exam questions are copyrighted. Our tests draw from the same code books and reference material your licensing board uses to write the exam: same topics, same proportions, same depth.
How is pricing structured?
Competitively, for the depth we deliver. Afterpay is available (four interest-free payments). We have held our prices steady despite rising costs.
How long should I study before my exam?
At least two weeks. Comprehensive tests (general contractor scope, multi-reference exams) need six to eight weeks. Don’t cram our material in a few days; it doesn’t work.
Will I download the test or use it online?
Download. Instant access via your browser plus a receipt email with the link. PDF format, printable, no time limits, yours to keep.
Returning customer? Buying multiple tests?
Contact us for a discount code before you place your order. We’ll send one over.
Ready to ace your exam?
Find your state, pick the practice test that matches your license, and download in minutes.