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Key Facts: AR General Contractor Exam
50 Q
Exam Questions
PSI/ACLB
70%
Passing Score
PSI/ACLB
120 min
Time Limit
PSI/ACLB
Open book
NASCLA AR Edition
ACLB
$84
Exam Fee
ACLB Testing Info
Every Arkansas contractor license classification requires the Arkansas Contractor Business and Law Examination: 50 questions, 120 minutes, 70% to pass, open book with the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas Edition. Commercial general building contractors also take the 115-question NASCLA Accredited Examination for the trade portion.
Sample AR General Contractor Practice Questions
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1Which agency manages contractor licensing in Arkansas?
2At what project value is a commercial contractor license required in Arkansas?
3At what project value is a residential builder license required in Arkansas?
4What exam must most Arkansas contractor license applicants pass (except Home Improvement Specialty)?
5What is the filing fee for an Arkansas contractor license application?
6What is the exam fee for the Arkansas Business and Law exam?
7What reference book is used for the Arkansas Business and Law exam?
8What is the surety bond requirement for an Arkansas commercial contractor?
9How many reference letters must accompany an Arkansas contractor license application?
10What financial documentation must accompany an Arkansas commercial contractor license application?
About the AR General Contractor Exam
The Arkansas Contractor Business and Law Examination is a 50-question, 120-minute open-book test required of every ACLB license classification. It covers Arkansas contractor rules and regulations, Arkansas lien law, contracts, estimating and bidding, insurance and bonding, financial management, project management, labor law, tax law, OSHA recordkeeping, and environmental regulations.
Exam sponsor: PSI Services LLC for the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70% (35 of 50 correct)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Arkansas Contractor Rules and Regulations
ACLB classifications, thresholds, qualifying party, financial requirements, renewal, discipline
Contracts and Agreements
Formation, delivery methods, change orders, subcontracts, termination, disputes
Estimating and Bidding
Takeoff, labor burden, markup versus margin, bid procedures
Insurance and Bonding
CGL, builder's risk, workers' compensation, bid/performance/payment bonds
Arkansas Lien Laws
Pre-construction notice, 75-day notice, 10-day notice of intent, 120-day filing, 15-month suit
Business Management
Business planning, organization, management and marketing basics
Financial Management
Balance sheet, income statement, job costing, cash flow, ratios
Project Management
Scheduling, submittals, RFIs, documentation, quality control, closeout
Labor Laws and Employment Regulations
FLSA, Form I-9, anti-discrimination law, child labor, Arkansas Minimum Wage Act
Tax Laws
Arkansas gross receipts and use tax on materials, payroll withholding
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Stormwater, erosion control, hazardous materials, waste disposal
OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting
Forms 300/300A/301, posting periods, fatality and severe-injury reporting
Preparing for the AR General Contractor Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% (35 of 50 correct)
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $84 (PSI exam); $100 ACLB application filing fee Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 160 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Arkansas general contractor exam cover?
The AR GC exam covers state contractor licensing law, construction contracts, mechanics lien law, bonding, insurance, OSHA safety, building codes, and business management.
What is the passing score for the AR GC exam?
A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Arkansas general contractor licensing exam.
Does Arkansas accept the NASCLA exam?
Arkansas accepts the NASCLA accredited exam for the trade portion of the contractor exam, but Arkansas still requires its own state Business & Law exam.
What experience is needed for a Arkansas contractor license?
Arkansas typically requires 4 years of verifiable construction experience before applying for a general contractor license.