Selecting the Right Reference Books

When preparing for a contractor license exam, or a master exam, or a journeyman exam a significant outlay of money must be considered by the serious examinee. There are numerous items of expense to consider when making your decision as to what extent (budget) you are willing fork over for your exam preparation.

Some items to consider are: Exam Application Fee, License Application Fee, Insurance , Bond, and License Fee. These items are "must-spend" items. Optional items include but are not limited to such things as study aids. Examples of study aids are preparation classes, home study courses, and reference books.

It is my opinion that an outlay for the required, as well as the suggested reference books can be well worth the investment, but certainly not a required expenditure. Your decision to invest in the reference books will pay off in having a library to refer to in future needs of building a business that has integrity and professionalism.

Another payoff will be more immediate. As you may have already perceived the obvious, studying the reference books will aid you in passing the construction licensing exam that is before you.

Selecting the right reference books for your construction license exam cna be a daunting challenge. However, there are several ways to locate a list that is right for you.

The first suggestion is to obtain a Candidate Information Brochure. This is generally available from the testing agency which administers your construction licensing exam. This brochure is typically loaded with information about your exam such as classification, exam times, exam locations, number of questions, and approved or suggested reference books.

Another place to look is a website such as www.contractorexam.com. This is my favorite place to research the kinds of information such as approved reference books and/or suggested reference books because you simply have to click on your state and, viola, you are turned on to a plethora of information equal to and exceeding any Candidate Information Brochure you may stumble into. They have also taken the trouble to post on the website in down loadable (free) format, many state and professional organizations' publications, all free and without violating copyright laws.

I hope this helps you in your decision to select the right reference books for your pursuit of your state construction license exam preparation.

R. Jansen