California General Contractor Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California General Contractor Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the California General Contractor exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the California General Contractor Vocabulary Game
Business Organization
Business Finances
Employment Requirements
Insurance and remedies
Contract Requirements
Public Works
Workplace hazards
Earthwork
Sources for these terms (21)
- FAR 2.101 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR 28.001 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR 52.243-4 Changes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA 3151) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Overview (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Glossary of Business Financial Terms (SBA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Limited liability company (LLC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Family and Medical Leave Act (DOL Wage and Hour Division) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Home · Source checked 2026-11-03
- California Contractors License Law & Reference Book (2026 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What is a Mechanics Lien? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2025 California Employer's Guide (DE 44) Rev. 52 (4-26) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- California State Payroll Taxes - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Prevailing Wage Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cal/OSHA Title 8 section 1670, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Personal Fall Restraint Systems and Positioning Devices · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cal/OSHA Title 8 section 341, Permit Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cal/OSHA Title 8 section 1540, Excavations · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cal/OSHA Title 8 section 1541, General Requirements (excavations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CA General Contractor Exam
A California B General Building license needs two CSLB exams. Law and Business covers business organization, finances, employment, insurance and liens, contracts, public works and safety; the B trade exam covers planning and estimating, framing, core trades, finish trades and safety.
Exam sponsor: California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
3.5 hours per exam
Passing Score
Not published by CSLB
Reported exam pass rate: 55%. estimated first-time pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the California General Contractor vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the California General Contractor vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 California General Contractor terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the California General Contractor terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What does the California general contractor exam cover?
Two exams. Law and Business covers business organization and licensing, finances, employment, insurance and liens, contracts, public works and safety. The B General Building exam covers planning and estimating, framing and structural components, core trades, finish trades and safety.
What is the passing score for the CA GC exam?
CSLB does not publish a passing percentage. You get a pass or fail report at the end of each exam; a failing report shows your overall score and the number of items answered correctly.