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Key Facts: AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

30 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

90 minutes

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Millwork Finish Carpentry trade exam via PSI: 30 questions, 70% pass, 90 minutes, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Practice Questions

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1When installing baseboard along a straight wall, what is the preferred joint where two long pieces meet in the middle of a run?
A.A 45-degree miter with the short point against the wall
B.A scarf (overlapping bevel) joint sloped so the visible face hides the joint
C.A square butt joint left unglued for wood movement
D.A half-lap joint cut with a circular saw only
Explanation: A scarf joint (typically a long 45° or steeper bevel) allows two baseboard pieces to meet along a run with a joint that is less conspicuous and more stable than a square butt. The longer face of the bevel usually faces the main viewing direction so the seam is less obvious.
2Inside corners of baseboard and casing are commonly joined with which technique for a tight, paint-ready fit?
A.A plain square butt with no coping
B.Coping the profile of one piece to fit the face of the other
C.A full-blind dovetail
D.A biscuit joint only, with no shaping of the profile
Explanation: Coping cuts the end of one molding to the negative of the adjoining profile so seasonal movement is less likely to open a gap on the visible face. It is the standard interior-corner method for base and many casings.
3Outside corners of door and window casing are typically joined with what cut?
A.A 45-degree miter
B.A cope joint only
C.A scarf joint
D.A finger joint
Explanation: Outside corners of casing and most moldings use matching 45° miters so the profile wraps the corner cleanly. Glue and careful fastening keep the miter closed.
4When installing crown molding, why is a compound miter (or coping on inside corners) typically required?
A.Because crown is installed at an angle between wall and ceiling
B.Because crown is always thicker than baseboard
C.Because crown never needs painting
D.Because crown is only used on exterior eaves
Explanation: Crown sits at a spring angle between wall and ceiling, so corner cuts must account for both the plan angle and the molding’s lean. That produces compound miters (or a miter-plus-cope approach) rather than simple flat miters.
5What is the main purpose of scribing a cabinet side or backsplash panel to an irregular wall?
A.To make the panel thicker for screw holding
B.To fit the panel tightly against an out-of-plumb or uneven surface
C.To hide factory edge banding
D.To reduce the need for wall anchors
Explanation: Scribing transfers the wall’s irregularities onto the workpiece so the edge can be cut or planed to match. The result is a tight, professional fit against uneven or out-of-plumb walls.
6Chair rail is typically installed at what approximate height in a residential room with standard 8-foot ceilings?
A.At the ceiling line only
B.About one-third of the wall height, often 32 to 36 inches above the finished floor
C.Exactly 12 inches above the floor
D.Flush with the top of the door casing only
Explanation: Traditional chair rail often falls near one-third of the wall height—commonly roughly 32–36 inches above the floor on 8-foot walls—though design intent and existing architecture may adjust the line. Consistency around the room is critical.
7When fastening interior trim to studs or framing, which practice best reduces splitting and improves holding power in hardwood molding?
A.Driving nails without pilot holes near ends and miters
B.Predrilling pilot holes and using finish nails or brads of appropriate length
C.Using only drywall screws through the face of every joint
D.Gluing only, with no mechanical fasteners
Explanation: Predrilled pilots and properly sized finish nails or brads reduce splitting in dense moldings and hold trim to framing. Adhesive can supplement fastening, but mechanical fastening into solid backing remains standard.
8What is the primary function of a reveal (margin) between door casing and the door jamb edge?
A.To create a consistent, intentional shadow line and allow for slight irregularities
B.To provide space for insulation only
C.To eliminate the need for a stop
D.To hide missing hinges
Explanation: A uniform reveal—commonly about 1/8 to 3/16 inch—sets a clean visual margin from jamb edge to casing. It also absorbs minor alignment variations so casing does not have to land perfectly flush with every jamb edge.
9When installing wainscot paneling, what is the best practice for accommodating wood movement?
A.Glue every panel solidly to the wall with no expansion gaps
B.Allow for expansion and contraction with appropriate gaps, floating methods, or flexible fastening as the system requires
C.Nail only through the face every 2 inches with no backer
D.Seal only one face of solid-wood panels so they cup toward the room
Explanation: Solid wood and some panel systems move with humidity. Installation methods leave expansion space, use floating or slotted attachments, or rely on designed reveals so panels do not buckle or open unsightly gaps.
10Shoe molding (quarter-round) is primarily used to:
A.Replace the need for baseboard
B.Cover the expansion gap between baseboard and finished flooring
C.Support cabinet shelves
D.Act as a structural header over doors
Explanation: Shoe or quarter-round conceals the required expansion gap at the floor edge and dresses the joint between base and flooring. It is typically installed after flooring so it can hide uneven edges.

About the AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Exam

The Alabama Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 30 questions, a 70% (21 of 30 correct) passing standard, and 90 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.

Questions

30 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Exam Content Outline

35%

Interior Finish Carpentry

Trim, casing, and finish work

30%

Millwork Installation

Cabinets, doors, and millwork

20%

Materials and Joinery

Wood materials and joinery

15%

Plans Estimating Safety

Plans, estimating, and safety

How to Pass the AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 30 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Millwork Finish Carpentry Study Tips from Top Performers

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 Millwork Finish Carpentry exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 30 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (21 of 30 correct) within 90 minutes.

How much does the AL Millwork Finish Carpentry 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.