Massachusetts General Contractor Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Massachusetts General Contractor Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Massachusetts General Contractor terms across 14 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Massachusetts General Contractor Vocabulary Game
Jobsite hazards
Sitework and Foundations
General construction
Accessibility requirements
Administrative Responsibilities
Plan Reading and Estimating
Efficiency compliance
Concrete and Masonry
Moisture Intrusion and Protection
Structural Framing
Roofing and Exterior Walls
Associated Trades
Interior Environment
Fire Protection
Sources for these terms (14)
- Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (FEMA P-2196, November 2024, revised June 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC) Preface · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Preface · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 780 CMR: Massachusetts Amendments to the International Building Code 2021, Tenth Edition (unofficial copy) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1000 - Air contaminants · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.503 - Training requirements · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.650 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.651 - Specific Excavation Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication - Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA 3151) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the MA General Contractor Exam
Massachusetts does not issue a literal 'general contractor license.' The state credential is the Construction Supervisor License (CSL), an open-book exam on the Massachusetts building code (780 CMR), covering administrative responsibilities, general construction knowledge, sitework, framing, building envelope systems, energy and accessibility codes, and OSHA safety.
Exam sponsor: Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), tested via PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
75 questions (Unrestricted), 60 questions (Restricted/One- and Two-Family), or 30-50 questions (Specialty, varies by trade); open-book
Time Limit
4 hours (240 minutes) for Unrestricted/Restricted; 2-3 hours for Specialty
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
$75 PSI exam fee (Unrestricted/Restricted) or $65 (Specialty) + $23 application fee + $150 initial license fee
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Massachusetts CSL vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the Massachusetts CSL vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Massachusetts CSL terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the Massachusetts CSL terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), tested via PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Does Massachusetts have a 'general contractor license'?
Not by that name. Massachusetts licenses general contracting work through the Construction Supervisor License (CSL), issued by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS). This is the credential covered by this exam prep.
What does the Massachusetts CSL exam cover?
The CSL exam covers the Massachusetts building code (780 CMR, based on the 2021 IBC/IRC with the 10th edition state amendments), administrative and licensing responsibilities, sitework, framing, building envelope systems, energy and accessibility codes, and OSHA safety.