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Key Facts: AL Remodel Alter Maintain Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 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 Remodel Alter Maintain trade exam via PSI: 60 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Remodel Alter Maintain Practice Questions

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1Under OSHA construction standards, fall protection is generally required when workers are exposed to falls of how many feet or more to a lower level?
A.4 feet
B.6 feet
C.8 feet
D.10 feet
Explanation: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M generally requires fall protection in construction at 6 feet or more above a lower level. Remodeling crews working on roofs, scaffolds, or open floor edges commonly hit this trigger. General industry uses a 4-foot rule, which is a frequent distractor on trade exams.
2What is the recommended base-to-height ratio for setting a non-self-supporting extension ladder against a wall?
A.1:1 (base out equal to height)
B.2:1
C.4:1
D.6:1
Explanation: OSHA and ladder manufacturers specify approximately a 4:1 angle: for every 4 feet of working ladder height, place the base 1 foot out from the wall. A steeper ladder can tip backward; a shallower angle increases base slip risk.
3When working from a supported scaffold platform more than 10 feet above a lower level, what is the primary fall-protection requirement?
A.Hard hats only
B.Guardrail systems, personal fall arrest, or equivalent protection
C.A tag line held by a coworker
D.No fall protection is required on scaffolds
Explanation: OSHA scaffold rules require fall protection—typically guardrails and/or personal fall arrest—on platforms more than 10 feet above a lower level. Hard hats protect against falling objects, not falls from height. Coworker tag lines are not an accepted substitute.
4GFCI protection is required for temporary power tools on a construction/remodel site primarily to protect workers from which hazard?
A.Overheating motors only
B.Ground-fault shock from damaged cords or wet conditions
C.Circuit breaker nuisance trips only
D.Static discharge to electronics
Explanation: Ground-fault circuit interrupters open the circuit when they detect small leakage current to ground, greatly reducing electrocution risk from cut cords, wet floors, or defective tools. OSHA requires GFCI (or an assured equipment grounding program) for temporary construction power.
5Before disturbing painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home during remodeling, which federal lead rule most directly governs renovation, repair, and painting work?
A.OSHA silica standard only
B.EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
C.NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
D.Clean Water Act stormwater permit
Explanation: The EPA RRP Rule applies to renovations that disturb lead-based paint in target housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Certified firms and lead-safe work practices (containment, cleaning, verification) are required when thresholds are exceeded.
6When cutting concrete, brick, or stone dry without controls, which airborne hazard is of primary OSHA concern?
A.Carbon monoxide only
B.Respirable crystalline silica dust
C.Ozone from UV curing
D.Radon gas from outdoor air
Explanation: Cutting, grinding, or drilling masonry and concrete generates respirable crystalline silica, which can cause silicosis and other serious disease. OSHA's silica standard requires engineering controls (wet methods, vacuum dust collection), work practices, and often respirators when exposures remain high.
7A trench is 6 feet deep in Type B soil. What is the minimum action required regarding cave-in protection under OSHA excavation rules?
A.No protection is needed under 8 feet
B.A protective system (sloping, shoring, shielding, or equivalent) is required for excavations 5 feet or deeper unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock
C.Only a warning sign is required
D.Workers may enter if hard hats are worn
Explanation: OSHA requires a protective system for excavations 5 feet or deeper unless in stable rock. At 6 feet in Type B soil, sloping, benching (where allowed), shoring, or trench boxes must be used per soil type and tables, and a competent person must inspect.
8Which practice best reduces struck-by hazards when using powder-actuated tools during remodeling?
A.Fire into soft concrete without checking the opposite face
B.Use the correct charge and fastener, ensure the substrate is suitable, and keep the area clear of personnel
C.Remove eye protection for better aim
D.Hold the tool at an angle to reduce recoil
Explanation: Powder-actuated tools drive fasteners with an explosive charge. Safe use requires trained operators, correct load/fastener selection for the base material, firm perpendicular contact, and exclusion of bystanders because fasteners can ricochet or punch through thin substrates.
9When is a hard hat generally required on a remodeling site?
A.Only when the owner is present
B.Whenever there is a danger of impact from falling or flying objects, or electrical contact with overhead conductors as applicable
C.Only outdoors
D.Only for workers under age 21
Explanation: Hard hats (head protection) are required where employees are exposed to head injury from falling or flying objects, or where specified electrical protection is needed. Interior remodels still trigger the rule during demo, multi-level work, or overhead activities.
10A worker must cut a 2x10 joist while standing on a temporary platform 12 feet above the floor. In addition to controlling the cut, what fall protection approach is most appropriate?
A.Rely on the 2x10 as a handhold only
B.Use guardrails, a personal fall arrest system, or another compliant system because exposure exceeds 6 feet
C.No fall protection is needed if the worker is experienced
D.Stand on a stepladder leaned against the joist without securing it
Explanation: At 12 feet, construction fall-protection requirements apply. Guardrails on a proper work platform or a personal fall arrest system anchored correctly are standard compliant approaches. Experience does not waive the rule, and an unsecured ladder against framing is unsafe.

About the AL Remodel Alter Maintain Exam

The Alabama Remodeling, Alteration and Maintenance 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 120 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

60 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

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

AL Remodel Alter Maintain Exam Content Outline

27%

Rough Carpentry

Rough carpentry for remodeling

27%

Finish Carpentry

Finish carpentry and interior finishes

12%

Concrete

Concrete work in alterations

12%

Masonry

Masonry alterations

10%

Safety

Jobsite safety

5%

Windows and Doors

Window and door replacement

5%

Siding

Siding systems

3%

Drywall

Drywall repair and installation

How to Pass the AL Remodel Alter Maintain Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 120 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 Remodel Alter Maintain 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 Remodel Alter Maintain 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 Remodel Alter Maintain 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.