General Engineering (A) License Examination - QuickPass Study Tools with Interactive Software by Builder's Book, Inc.NOW INCLUDES A FREE COPY OF OUR NEWLY PUBLISHED BUILDER'S GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS!
A UNIQUE STUDY GUIDE
The QuickPass Study Guide is specifically designed to help you pass the California Contractor's State License Exam!
The QuickPass Study Tools is an interactive online program consisting of up-to-date, CSLB-aligned multiple-choice questions presented in various study modes. Our interactive software simulates the actual exam experience, helping you build confidence before test day.
STUDY MODES
The QuickPass provides four different Study Modes (Chapter Study Mode, Chapter Exam Mode, Random Study Mode, and Random Exam Mode) to help you prepare for your CSLB exam. Exam Modes also include Timed and Untimed options for a realistic testing experience.
Study Mode
Choose Study Mode to learn and reinforce the material. As you progress through each exam, you'll immediately see which questions you answered correctly or incorrectly. Detailed explanations are provided for most questions to help strengthen your understanding and improve knowledge retention.
Exam Mode
Choose Exam Mode to simulate the actual licensing exam. Receive your score after completing the test, skip and review questions before submitting, and practice with either timed or untimed testing options.
SUPPLEMENTAL PRINTED BOOK
The QuickPass includes a printed companion book for convenient offline studying. The book is divided into two sections to support both learning and review.
- The first section provides a comprehensive review of General Engineering license requirements, including planning and estimating, structural principles, earthwork, surveying, roadwork and paving, temporary traffic control, safety, and much more.
- The second section contains multiple-choice questions and answers designed to reinforce key concepts and evaluate your readiness for the California contractor licensing exam.
- Important Note: The most current practice questions and explanations are available in the QuickPass interactive online program. We strongly recommend using the online software as your primary study resource.
TOPICS COVERED
Topics Covered – CSLB Requirements (Approximate Percentages):
- 1. Planning, Estimating, and Project Management (25%)
- 2. Structural Principles (6%)
- 3. Earthwork and Surveying (15%)
- 4. Subsurface Work (15%)
- 5. Foundation and Concrete Construction (8%)
- 6. Buildings/Structures and Related Work (5%)
- 7. Roadwork and Paving (6%)
- 8. Safety (20%)
EXAMS & QUESTION TOTALS
Total Exams: - 15 General Engineering Exams
- 2 General Knowledge Bonus Exams
- 3 Safety Bonus Exams
- 1 Blueprint Reading Bonus Exam
- 1 Math Bonus Exam
Question Totals: - General Engineering Questions: 1,111
- General Knowledge Questions: 197
- Safety Questions: 250
- Blueprint Reading Questions: 76
- Math Questions: 96
- Total Questions: 1,730
Published/Edition: Builder's Book Inc.
Updated August 2025.
ISBN: 9781622700028 / 1622700023
