Free Resources
Free CSLB Practice Test
Take a free CSLB practice test before you sit the real exam. Contractor Exam Schools gives you a free 40-question practice exam with 14 days of online access. No credit card required. You choose your trade, answer the questions, and see where you stand.
40
Practice Questions
14 Days
Online Access
Free
No Credit Card Required
The Exams
What the CSLB Exams Cover
To get a California contractor license, most applicants take two exams. CSLB (the Contractors State License Board) gives both.
Law and Business
Business management and construction law.
Your trade exam
Questions on the work of your license classification, such as B General Building, C-10 Electrical or C-36 Plumbing.
CSLB also posts a free study guide for Law and Business and for each classification. Each guide lists the exam topics, gives sample questions, and explains test strategy. See the CSLB study guides.
Not sure which classification you need? Browse the license classifications.
Simple Steps
How the Free Practice Exam Works
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Select Start the free practice exam. The exam link arrives by email after the sign-up.
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Choose the practice exam that fits your goal, such as General A, B, B-2, or another trade.
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Answer 40 practice questions. You get 14 days of online access.
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Use your results to decide what to study next.
The free practice exam is practice only. CSLB writes and gives the real exam.
Next Step
From Practice Test to Exam Prep
A practice test shows you what you know and what you do not. If you want more help, Contractor Exam Schools offers four exam prep programs. Each one includes practice exam access.
Common Questions
Practice Exam Questions
Ready to Try It?
Start the free 40-question practice exam. 14 days of online access. No credit card required.
