Examination Study Guides

Contractors State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone (800) 321-CSLB

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A	General Engineering
B	General Building
C-2	Insulation and Acoustical
C-4	Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting
C-5	Framing and Rough Carpentry
C-6	Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry
C-7	Low Voltage Systems
C-8	Concrete
C-9	Drywall
C-10	Electrical
C-11	Elevator
C-12	Earthwork and Paving
C-13	Fencing
C-15	Flooring and Floor Covering
C-16	Fire Protection
C-17	Glazing
C-20	Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
C-21	Building Moving and Demolition (For Exams before July 30, 2008)
C-21	Building Moving and Demolition (For Exams on or after July 30, 2008)
C-23	Ornamental Metal
C-27	Landscaping
C-28	Lock and Security Equipment
C-29	Masonry
C-31	Construction Zone Traffic Control
C-32	Parking and Highway Improvement
C-33	Painting and Decorating
C-34	Pipeline
C-35	Lathing and Plastering
C-36	Plumbing
C-38	Refrigeration
C-39	Roofing
C-42	Sanitation System
C-43	Sheet Metal
C-45	Electrical Sign
C-46	Solar
C-47	General Manufactured Housing
C-50	Reinforcing Steel
C-51	Structural Steel
C-53	Swimming Pool
C-54	Ceramic and Mosaic Tile
C-55	Water Conditioning (For Exams before July 30, 2008)
C-55	Water Conditioning (For Exams on or after July 30, 2008)
C-57	Well Drilling
C-60	Welding
C-61	Limited Specialty No study guide available (No trade exam required)
ASB	Asbestos Abatement Certification
HAZ	Hazardous Substances Removal Certification
LAW	Law and Business

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Sample Exam Questions
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Resources
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