Arkansas Contractors License Business and Law Exam

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The Business Law exam must be passed along with the trade exams in order to obtain your contractor license in Arkansas. We have the books, courses, and professionals ready to help you pass. All our training is offered in an online, self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to ensure you pass on your first try while teaching you valuable career knowledge. The courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Arkansas Contractor's License.

What type of work can be done with this license?

What are the requirements to getting a license?

Residential Building Contractor Requirements

• Proof of four (4) years of appropriate verifiable experience in the Building industry (commercial or residential).
• Three (3) verifiable references.
• Compliance with all other state laws and regulations reasonably connected to the performance of residential building.
• Pass the Residential Building Contractor exam (pre-approval is required)

Commercial Contractor Requirements

• Proof of four (4) years of appropriate verifiable experience in the Building industry (commercial or residential).
• Three (3) verifiable references.
• Verified passing score for the Business and Law exam.
• Submit a compiled financial statement showing a positive net worth excluding the applicants homestead and retirement accounts.
• Compliance with all other state laws and regulations reasonably connected to the performance of commercial building.
• Provide proof of workers' compensation insurance.
• Obtain fully executed $10,000.00 Contractor’s Bond

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your license, contact the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board at 501-372-4661 or visit their website to apply online.

Residential contractors are required to have continuing education. Reciprocity agreements exist for Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry experts. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.

Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact PSI at 855-744-0310 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.

Next you will need to obtain all required insurance and contact a CPA or PA to prepare financial statements.

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through ACLB to obtain your Arkansas Contractors License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Which exam do I need to take?

To schedule your Business Law exam, visit psiexams.com or call 855-744-0310.

Arkansas Contractors must pass two examinations: Business Law and Trade exam.

Residential Building Contractor

• Total Questions: 30
• Passing Score: 70% correct
• Time: 75 minutes
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Topics include: General Carpentry; Concrete and Reinforcement; Estimating and Plan Reading; Masonry; Roofing; Site Work, Footings and Foundations; OSHA Safety

Business Law Exam

• Number of questions: 50
• Passing Score: 70% correct
• Time allowed: 140 minutes
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Topics Include: Licensing Requirements; Estimating and Bidding; Business Organization and Financial Management; Tax Laws; Labor Laws; Project Management and Lien Law; Contracts; Risk Management; Environmental and Safety

Commercial Building Contractor

• Total Questions: 115
• Passing Score: 70% correct
• Time: 330 minutes
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Topics include: General Requirements; Site Construction; Concrete; Masonry; Metals; Wood; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Doors, Windows, and Glazing; Finishes; Mechanical and Plumbing Systems; Electrical Systems; Procurement and Contracting Requirements

All license classifications are required to pass the Business and Finance exam given by Pearson VUE. Visit our Business and Finance page to learn more regarding test specifics.

How do I pass the exam?

The Arkansas general contractor exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.

The exam prep includes math and accounting, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

Online Exam Prep Includes:

• Math & Accounting Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve accounting questions on test day.
• Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
• Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
• Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
• Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

Arkansas Business and Law Online Exam Prep

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• Instant Online Access
• Start & Stop as needed
• Education Support Team
• No Pass No Pay Policy

Ideal for students who already own all references