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Examination FAQ

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Examination FAQ

Reference: Examination Requirements
  1. How do I apply to take the examination for a contractor's license?

    The Arizona Registrar of Contractors has contracted with Thomson Prometric, LLC, to conduct the testing required for a contractor's license. The Thomson Prometric Examination Registration Form (included in the Candidate Information Bulletin), an instruction sheet and instructions for Filing Contractors Exam Applications are available for viewing and printing in Adobe Acrobat Format. You may register for the examination online, by phone, fax or mail.

    Registrations made by PHONE, FAX OR MAIL
    Once registered you must schedule an appointment to take the examination.
  2. What examination(s) am I required to take and pass?

    All Candidates are required to take and pass a Business Management Examination. Some license classifications also require passing a trade exam. Refer to form License Classification Requirements RC-L-206B for details on License Classification testing requirements.
  3. Where are examinations given?

    Tests are scheduled in Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff, Tucson, Goodyear and Casa Grande. When a sufficient number of testing applicants request to do so, test dates will be scheduled in areas near the Registrar of Contractors branch offices.

    If you desire testing in an area other than Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff, Tucson, Goodyear or Casa Grande advise Thomson Prometric Assessments, LLC, indicating the approximate date and branch office that you prefer.
  4. What does the examination consist of?

    There are two parts to the examination. All qualifying parties must pass the business management examination. In addition, the qualifying party must, if required, pass a second test covering the specific trade for which you are applying.

    To determine if you are required to pass a trade examination, refer to the form License Classification Requirements, RC-L-206B.
  5. What does the business management test cover?

    The business management test contains questions on state and federal laws and questions on the management of construction projects and business and financial management.
  6. What are the trade examinations like?

    All trade examinations consist of multiple choice questions. You will be provided with more details on the examination at the time of the test.
  7. What can I study to prepare for the tests?

    The appropriate study guide /content outline will be mailed to you upon submitting your Examination Registration Form to Thomson Prometric. You may also request a study guide by calling Thomson Prometric at (800) 899-4089; or, you may go to Thomson Prometric's Arizona Content Outlines webpage to view the study guides online.

    Study guides are provided by the testing firm with the admission letter and contain the subject areas covered as well as recommended reference books for those who wish to study prior to the examination.
  8. What should I bring to the examination site?

    You must bring your admission letter and have pictured identification, such as an Arizona driver's license, an identification card issued by the Dept. of Public Safety, or a passport. (Birth certificates, social security cards, hunting licenses, etc., will not be accepted.) NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED!

    You may also bring a silent, battery powered or solar powered calculator. No tape producing calculators are allowed.

    For open book examinations, the testing firm will supply the necessary books. You may not bring anything else into the testing room.
  9. How long does the examination take?

    You are allowed 2 1/2 hours to complete the business management examination. The time allowed for each trade exam is 3 hours, except the L-11, C-11, K-11, and A-17 are allowed 4 hours.
  10. How long does it take to get the results of the examination?

    Your scores will be computed and given to you the same day you test.
  11. How long are passing test scores valid?

    Test scores are valid for two (2) years.
  12. What kind of feedback will I receive about how well I performed on my examination?

    The score report will indicate "pass" or "fail" with a strength and weakness report, if you failed the exam.
  13. If I fail one or both parts of the examination, can I reschedule?

    Yes. The score report will give you information about retaking the examination. There is a $63.00 fee to retake an exam.
  14. If I fail to appear for the examination, can I reschedule?

    If you are unable to attend your scheduled examination due to illness or emergency, the reschduling fee may be waived. Contact Thomson Prometric for details.

    If you miss or are late arriving for your appointment, you will be assessed a $40 rescheduling fee prior to choosing another appointment.
  15. May I review the test questions after the examination?

    If you do not pass your exam after two attempts, you may register for an optional review of the last exam taken. Reviews are held one day a month at Prometric’s Tempe office. You may schedule a review by calling Prometric at 800.899.4089. Only one review is allowed.

    The purpose of a review is not to teach you the exam subject matter. Rather, it is an option you may choose for study purposes. You are not allowed to bring an advisor or anyone else with you to the review. A review is not considered an exam attempt and is not scored. During the review, you may only use the same references as you would during an exam. You may not take notes into nor remove them from the review room. You may not retake an exam on the same day you review it.
  16. Are there any penalties for disclosing the contents of the examinations?

    Any distribution of examination content or materials through any form of reproduction, or oral or written communication, is strictly prohibited and punishable by law.

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Register for Examination Online

You may register and schedule your examination online at any time using our Internet Registration Service at www.experioronline.com. To use this service, follow these easy steps:
  1. Go to www.experioronline.com and select Test Takers.
  2. Choose Arizona from the list of states provided.
  3. Under Construction, click on State License Exams.
  4. Select Click Here to see Arizona Exam Locations and Register Online to create your own user ID and password.
  5. Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to complete the registration process. Please have your MasterCard or Visa available for online payment of examination fees.
  6. Complete the process by scheduling your examination appointment online.

If you require ADA, English as a Second Language or reader/interpreter accommodations, you must schedule your examination by calling 800.899.4089. For additional information, please see Special Test Considerations in the Candidate Information Bulletin.

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Register for Examination by Phone or Fax

Phone
You may call Thomson Prometric at 800.899.4089 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Mountain time) to register for your examination. Please have your Examination Registration Form and your MasterCard or Visa number available before you call. You may schedule your examination at the same time.
Fax
You may fax the Examination Registration form found in the Candidate Information Bulletin., to 800.347.9242. You must include your MasterCard or Visa information.

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Register for Examination by Mail

If you desire to mail your payment, please mail the completed Examination Registration form with the appropriate fees to:

Thomson Prometric
ATTN: Arizona Contractors
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108

The form will be processed within 48 hours from the time it is received. (Please allow four to eight days for mail delivery.)

You may pay by MasterCard, Visa, money order, company check or cashier’s check. Note: Personal checks and/or cash are not accepted.

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Scheduling your Examination

Once registered, you may schedule your examination by calling Thomson Prometric at 800.899.4089 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Mountain time). An examination registration is valid for 90 calendar days after it has been processed and will expire without further notice at that time.

Appointments and Cancellations

You may take your examination at any Thomson Prometric testing center nationwide. Refer to maps and directions to the Arizona testing centers of the Candidate Information Bulletin. For a complete list of testing centers, visit http://www.experioronline.com. Appointments are available three to six days per week at most centers. Schedule your examination early to get your preferred site and time.

Rescheduling your Appointment

If you do not allow at least three full business days to reschedule your appointment, you will be required to pay a $40 rescheduling fee prior to choosing another appointment. To pay this fee using Visa or MasterCard and reschedule your appointment, call Thomson Prometric at 800.899.4089. You may also pay the $40 rescheduling fee by mailing a cashier’s check, company check, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information.

Absent from your Appointment

If you are unable to attend your scheduled examination due to illness or emergency, the rescheduling fee may be waived. Thomson Prometric reserves the right to request documentation to support your illness or emergency claim. If you miss or are late arriving for your appointment, you will be assessed a $40 rescheduling fee prior to choosing another appointment. To reschedule your exam appointment, please call Thomson Prometric at 800.899.4089. This fee will allow you to use your original exam registration.

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» License Fees

Examination Fees

Currently the proper fee(s) are:
One (1) examination for either Contractor Business Management Examination or a single Trade Test $63.00
Two (2) examinations for the Contractor Business Management Examination and a single Trade Test $120.00
Retake fee for two (2) examinations for the Contractor Business Management Examination and a single Trade Test $120.00
Retake fee for each examination $63.00

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