The Florida Business and Finance Exam is one of the core licensing exams required for ALL contractor applicants in the state of Florida. It’s designed to test your knowledge of business practices, financial management, and regulatory compliance—essentially, everything you need to responsibly run a construction business in Florida. There are several varying formats dependent on whether you are applying as an Electrical Contractors, Pool Servicing Contractor or any other Division I or Division II trade. In addition to the Business & Finance exam, a passing score is required on a specific trade related test(s) to qualifying for licensing. There is no circumstance under which an applicant can exempt from taking and passing the Business and Finance Exam, although exemptions to subsequent trade exams can apply based on specific college degrees earned or NASCLA certification.
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Format: Computer-based exam
Required passing score: 70%
Length: 120 questions (Exam will have 5 pilot questions that will not be graded for score. These questions will not count towards or against your score.)
Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes
Topics Covered: Includes Accounting, Payroll, Licensing rules, Lien law, Worker’s Compensation, Bonds & Insurance, OSHA Safety rules, Project Management, and more
Required textbooks: Florida Contractor’s Manual, Builders Guide to Accounting, AIA 201, AIA 401, AIA 701, Florida Statue 455
Type: Open book, multiple choice
Scheduling: With Pearson VUE once registration is approved by Professional Testing, Inc.
Fee: $80 (paid to Pearson VUE) + $135 registration fee (paid to Professional Testing)
Format: Computer-based exam
Required passing score: 75%
Length: 55 (Exam will have 5 pilot questions that will not be graded for score. These questions will not count towards or against your score.)
Time: 2 Hours and 30 minutes
Topics Covered: Includes Accounting, Payroll, Licensing rules, Lien law, Worker’s Compensation, Bonds & Insurance, OSHA Safety rules, Project Management, and more
Required textbooks: Florida Contractor’s Manual
Type: Open book, multiple choice
Scheduling: With Pearson VUE once registration is approved by Professional Testing, Inc.
Fee: $80 (paid to Pearson VUE) + $135 fee (paid to Professional Testing)
Format: Computer-based exam
Required passing score: 70%
Length: 60 questions (Exam will have 5 pilot questions that will not be graded for score. These questions will not count towards or against your score.)
Time: 3.5 Hours
Topics Covered: Includes Accounting, Payroll, Licensing rules, Lien law, Worker’s Compensation, Bonds & Insurance, OSHA Safety rules, Project Management, and more
Required textbooks: Florida Contractor’s Manual, Builders Guide to Accounting, AIA 201, AIA 401, AIA 701
Type: Open book, multiple choice
Scheduling: With Pearson VUE once registration is approved by Professional Testing, Inc.
Fee: $80 (paid to Pearson VUE) + $135 fee (paid to Professional Testing)
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When signing up for Business & Finance classes, select Business & Finance Small Group Classes for All Trades, unless you are an Electrical Contractor, in which case select Business & Finance Small Group Classes for Electricians
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