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Key Facts: SC General Contractor Exam
70%
Passing Score
PSI / SC LLR
122 Q
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
125 min
Business & Law Exam Time
PSI
Groups 4-5
NASCLA Unlimited Building Exam
S.C. Code § 40-11-230
5 Groups
License Groups ($100k - Unlimited)
SC Code § 40-11-260
South Carolina requires commercial general contractors to pass the PSI South Carolina Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam (50 questions, 125 minutes, 35 correct to pass, open book) plus a technical exam. Groups 1-3 building contractors may take the 80-question Limited Building exam; Groups 4-5 need the NASCLA unlimited building exam. License groups run from Group 1 ($100,000 per job) to Group 5 (unlimited).
Sample SC General Contractor Practice Questions
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1Which agency administers general contractor licensing in South Carolina?
2At what project cost threshold is a general contractor license required for commercial construction in South Carolina?
3Is the NASCLA Accredited Examination accepted for general contractor licensing in South Carolina?
4How many questions are on the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam for commercial contractors?
5What passing score is required on the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam?
6Is the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam open book?
7What is the time limit for the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam?
8What is a Primary Qualifying Party (PQP) in South Carolina contractor licensing?
9How many years of experience must a South Carolina Qualifying Party have within the last five years?
10South Carolina divides general contractor licenses into groups based on financial limits. What is the maximum job cost for a Group #1 contractor?
About the SC General Contractor Exam
South Carolina commercial general contractors qualify through the PSI Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam plus a technical exam for their classification, such as the Limited Building Contractor exam or the NASCLA unlimited building exam. The business exam covers estimating, contracts, financial management, taxes, liens, insurance and bonding, labor, safety, and environmental law.
Exam sponsor: South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
125 minutes (Business & Law)
Passing Score
70%
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Contracts and Agreements
Contract types, risk clauses, change orders, claims, and South Carolina payment rules (12 items)
Estimating and Bidding
Takeoffs, labor burden, overhead, markup vs. margin, and SC public bidding (10 items)
Financial Management
Construction accounting, financial statements, working capital, and ratios (7 items)
Project Management
Submittals, RFIs, CPM scheduling, quality control, and closeout (5 items)
Business, Tax, Liens, Insurance, Labor, Safety & Environmental
Business management (2), tax laws (3), liens (3), insurance and bonding (2), labor laws (3), safety recordkeeping (1), environmental (2)
Preparing for the SC General Contractor Exam
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- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 125 minutes (Business & Law)
- Exam / certification fees: $78 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the South Carolina general contractor exam cover?
The SC Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam covers estimating and bidding, contracts, financial management, project management, taxes, liens, insurance and bonding, labor law, safety recordkeeping, and environmental rules. Building contractors also take a technical exam: Limited Building for Groups 1-3 or the NASCLA unlimited exam for Groups 4-5.
What is the passing score for the SC GC exam?
A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the South Carolina general contractor licensing exam.
Does South Carolina accept the NASCLA exam?
Yes. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is South Carolina's unlimited building exam and is required for Group 4 and 5 building licenses. Candidates must still pass the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam.
What experience is needed for a South Carolina contractor license?
South Carolina typically requires 2 years of verifiable commercial construction experience within the past 5 years for the requested classification.