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Key Facts: AL Concrete Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2.5 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Concrete trade exam via PSI: 60 questions, 70% pass, 2.5 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Concrete Practice Questions

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1A slab measures 40 ft long by 25 ft wide by 4 in thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required (ignore waste)?
A.9.9 cu yd
B.12.3 cu yd
C.15.0 cu yd
D.24.7 cu yd
Explanation: Volume = 40 × 25 × (4/12) = 333.33 cu ft. Divide by 27: 333.33 ÷ 27 ≈ 12.35 cu yd. Always convert thickness to feet before multiplying and divide by 27 for cubic yards.
2How many cubic yards of concrete are needed for a continuous footing 80 ft long, 2 ft wide, and 12 in deep (no waste)?
A.4.0 cu yd
B.5.9 cu yd
C.8.0 cu yd
D.11.9 cu yd
Explanation: Depth = 12 in = 1 ft. Volume = 80 × 2 × 1 = 160 cu ft. 160 ÷ 27 ≈ 5.93 cu yd.
3A wall is 60 ft long, 8 ft high, and 8 in thick. What is the concrete volume in cubic yards (no waste)?
A.8.9 cu yd
B.11.9 cu yd
C.14.8 cu yd
D.23.7 cu yd
Explanation: Thickness = 8/12 = 0.667 ft. Volume = 60 × 8 × 0.667 ≈ 320 cu ft. 320 ÷ 27 ≈ 11.85 cu yd.
4How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard of concrete?
A.9
B.12
C.27
D.36
Explanation: By definition, 1 cubic yard = 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 cubic feet. All concrete takeoffs convert cubic feet to cubic yards by dividing by 27.
5A circular column is 18 in diameter and 12 ft tall. What is the approximate concrete volume in cubic yards (use π = 3.14, no waste)?
A.0.35 cu yd
B.0.79 cu yd
C.1.18 cu yd
D.1.57 cu yd
Explanation: Radius = 0.75 ft. Area = πr² = 3.14 × 0.5625 ≈ 1.766 cu ft per foot of height. Volume = 1.766 × 12 ≈ 21.2 cu ft. 21.2 ÷ 27 ≈ 0.79 cu yd.
6An estimator adds 10% waste to a calculated net volume of 45 cu yd. How many cubic yards should be ordered?
A.45.0 cu yd
B.47.3 cu yd
C.49.5 cu yd
D.54.0 cu yd
Explanation: Order quantity = net volume × (1 + waste fraction) = 45 × 1.10 = 49.5 cu yd. Waste covers spillage, over-excavation, pump line residual, and thickness variation.
7On a structural plan, a detail callout reads "W8×8×16" for a wall footing. What do the three numbers typically represent?
A.Width × length × rebar size
B.Width × depth × length of each pour
C.Width × thickness (height) × continuous length of footing
D.Bar spacing × cover × lap
Explanation: Common continuous-footing shorthand lists width × thickness × length (or similar plan dimension sequence). The estimator must still verify the detail drawing for exact dimensions and reinforcement.
8A slab-on-grade is shown at elevation 100.00. The top of footing is shown at 96.50. How deep is the top of footing below the slab surface?
A.2.50 ft
B.3.50 ft
C.4.50 ft
D.6.50 ft
Explanation: Elevation difference = 100.00 − 96.50 = 3.50 ft. Plan elevations are subtracted to find vertical distances for excavation and form height takeoffs.
9A drawing scale is 1/4 in = 1 ft-0 in. A wall measures 3-1/2 in on the print. What is the actual wall length?
A.7 ft
B.12 ft
C.14 ft
D.28 ft
Explanation: At 1/4 in = 1 ft, each inch on the print equals 4 ft. 3.5 in × 4 = 14 ft. Scale reading is a core plan-reading skill for takeoffs when dimensions are missing.
10Ready-mixed concrete is priced at $145 per cubic yard delivered. What is the material cost for ordering 62 cu yd?
A.$7,540
B.$8,990
C.$9,000
D.$9,150
Explanation: Cost = 62 × 145 = $8,990. Quantity times unit price is the basic material estimate before tax, fuel surcharges, or short-load fees.

About the AL Concrete Exam

The Alabama Concrete Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 60 questions, a 70% (42 of 60 correct) passing standard, and 150 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Exam sponsor: PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

150 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$96

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17%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Concrete estimating and plans

20%

Layout and Excavation

Layout and excavation

13%

Formwork

Form design and placement

13%

Reinforcing Steel

Rebar placement practices

27%

General Concrete

Mix design, placement, curing, finishing

10%

Safety

OSHA concrete construction safety

Preparing for the AL Concrete Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 150 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $96 Official sources

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AL Concrete: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Concrete exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 60 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (42 of 60 correct) within 150 minutes.

How much does the AL Concrete exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.