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Key Facts: OR Landscape Contractor Exam
6
All Phase Sections
LCB/PSI
350
All Phase Scored Questions
PSI
75%
Each Required Section
PSI
100/200 min
Section Time Limits
PSI
$20,000
Business Bond; Probationary $15,000
LCB, effective January 1, 2026
Closed book
Backflow Section
PSI
Sample OR Landscape Contractor Practice Questions
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1Which state agency regulates landscape contractors in Oregon?
2Under ORS 671, what is the minimum experience requirement for a Landscape Construction Professional (LCP) license in Oregon?
3What alternative experience pathway does Oregon offer for the LCP license combining work and education?
4Which examinations does Oregon require for a full Landscape Construction Professional license?
5Who administers the Oregon landscape contractor licensing examinations?
6Under ORS 671, what statute chapter governs landscape professionals in Oregon?
7What is the annual license fee for a Landscape Construction Professional (LCP) license in Oregon, effective October 1, 2025?
8Under SB 864 (effective January 1, 2026), what surety bond amount is required for a standard (non-probationary) Oregon landscape contracting business?
9Under ORS 671.690, what purposes does the Oregon landscape contractor surety bond serve?
10What education substitution does Oregon accept in lieu of work experience for the LCP license?
About the OR Landscape Contractor Exam
Oregon LCB licenses individuals as Landscape Construction Professionals and separately licenses landscape contracting businesses. The six examination sections have phase-specific requirements; All Phase includes all six, totaling 350 scored questions.
Exam sponsor: Oregon Landscape Contractors Board / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
350 questions
Time Limit
100 minutes per 50-question section; 200 minutes for Irrigation
Passing Score
75% on each required section
Exam / Certification Fees
$75 first section + $10 each additional section taken the same day (PSI)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, 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.
Laws, Rules and Business Practices
Licensing, insurance, employment, contracts, supervision, claims, liens, permits, safety, communications, and estimating
Plants & Turf
Plans, exposure, identification, type, use, planting, turf, and soil/water requirements
Hardscaping
Concrete, masonry, decks, fences, lighting, lumber, paving, layout, walls, stairs, and water features
Design, Grading and Drainage
Structural planting, earthwork, drainage, erosion, plans, surveying, soils, safety, and design
Irrigation
Design, drip, electrical, heads, hydraulics, installation, piping, plans, plant culture, repair, valves, winterization, and scheduling
Backflow
Definitions, devices, piping, and installation code; closed book
Preparing for the OR Landscape Contractor Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% on each required section
- Exam length: 350 questions
- Time limit: 100 minutes per 50-question section; 200 minutes for Irrigation
- Exam / certification fees: $75 first section + $10 each additional section taken the same day (PSI) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 160 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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OR Landscape Contractor: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon LCB examination sections are required?
All Phase requires LRB, Plants & Turf, Hardscaping, Design/Grading/Drainage, Irrigation, and Backflow. Standard, Planting Only, Irrigation and Backflow Only, Arborist, and Modified have their own required combinations. Confirm the current LCB phase chart.
What is the passing score and format?
Each required section needs 75%. Five sections have 50 scored questions and 100 minutes; Irrigation has 100 and 200 minutes. Backflow is closed book, while the other sections allow approved references.
What are the current bond and liability requirements?
From January 1, 2026, the business bond is $20,000 except $15,000 for probationary businesses. LCB requires at least $500,000 liability coverage and a certificate naming it as certificate holder. Workers' compensation requirements depend on covered employment.
Can I take the exam remotely?
PSI offers in-person and remotely proctored testing. In-person references are provided at the site; remote candidates supply approved printed references under PSI restrictions. Backflow remains closed book.
What are the eligibility routes?
LCB accepts specified experience, relevant education with required work experience, and designated credentials. The regular experience route is two years within ten years; Modified uses one year. Probationary provides a separate route without the regular experience qualification.
Does passing the examination authorize me to contract?
No. The required individual LCP license and active landscape contracting business license must be in place, with appropriate phase, supervision, bond, insurance, and other applicable requirements.