Walk into the NC GC exam already knowing how it feels.
813 realistic practice questions, every answer explained and cited to the code section. Written by a candidate who passed the NC GC Building exam on the first try.
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A complete practice library, not a handful of questions
Practice the way the exam is built: open book against the clock, with memory questions mixed in. Every test comes with an answer key that explains the answer and names the section to find it in.
Full-length exams
Built to the official subject blueprint, with open-book and memory questions mixed together like the real exam. Use them for timed, full-length practice.
Mixed practice tests
20 questions each across the whole blueprint, getting harder from B1 (standard) to B5 (hardest).
Topic micro tests
Ten-question drills by topic, from foundations and egress to OSHA, liens and sports fields. Study a chapter, then test it.
Final review tests
Final-week tests weighted to the subjects worth the most points: concrete, metals, estimating and code, and business & law.
Memory tests
Memory-only tests on the facts you can't look up during the exam: concrete, steel deck and joists, masonry, roofing and site work.
Steel Joist & Girder Memory Kit
The joist table with memory hooks, a blank self-test and cut-out fold cards. It covers a reliable source of exam points.
Also included: a Start Here guide with a four-stage study plan and a 4-week schedule, plus a score-by-subject table in every answer key that shows where your next study hour should go.
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Here are three real questions from the library. Choose an answer to see the explanation.
A multi-story steel frame has floor-to-floor heights of 14 ft, and the design does not otherwise maintain structural integrity. What is the maximum height of unfinished bolting or welding allowed above the uppermost permanently secured floor?
A reinforcing bar delivered to the site is rolled with "H", "7" and "N", plus two continuous longitudinal grade lines. What are its nominal diameter and grade?
The low bidder at $1,200,000 is awarded a job but refuses to sign the contract. The next-lowest bid is $1,260,000. Which instrument is used to make up the $60,000 difference?
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- 30 practice questions (one mixed test + one calculations drill)
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- Topic drills, memory tests and the joist kit
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- 813 questions across 33 tests, every answer explained
- 4 full-length exams built to the official blueprint
- 5 mixed tests, 18 topic drills, 3 final-review tests
- 3 memory tests + the Steel Joist & Girder Memory Kit
- Score-by-subject tables, answer sheets, a study plan
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First-time candidates
Learn the exam's format and pace before test day, not during it.
Retakers
Score by subject to find exactly where you lost points, then drill those areas.
Experienced builders
You know construction. This trains you to find answers in the code books fast.
People short on time
A ready-made study plan and focused tests, so every evening counts.
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Take tests with your reference books, then use the keys to target weak areas.
Written by someone who just took the exam and passed
Hi, I'm Brook Davenport. I wrote these practice tests while studying for the North Carolina General Contractor Building exam, and I passed it on my first attempt in 2026.
The exam is open book, but the clock is tight. Most people don't fail for lack of construction knowledge. They fail because they can't find the answer fast enough, or because they didn't know which facts had to be memorized. I built this library to practice exactly those two skills, and I'm sharing it so you can prepare the same way.
Questions or a mistake to report? Email support@ncgcprep.com. Every reply comes from me.
Common questions
Are these real exam questions?
No. Every question is original, written for practice from the reference books the exam uses. They match the real exam's subject blueprint, open-book format and style, but they are not copied from the exam. That would be prohibited, and we would never do it.
Which exam is this for?
The North Carolina General Contractor Building classification exam administered by PSI for the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Which code editions do the questions use?
The 2018 North Carolina Building Code, ACI 318-14, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, the NC Contractor's Guide, the Sports Fields manual, and the NC statutes on licensing, liens, One Call and erosion control. Always check the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for the approved reference list.
What format are the materials in?
Printable PDFs. Each test has its own answer key and a printable answer sheet. You can work on screen or on paper next to your tabbed reference books, which is how you'll take the real exam.
How do I get my files?
Right after checkout you'll land on a download page, and we'll also email you a download link. If you lose the link, request a new one any time with the email you used to buy.
Do I need my own reference books?
Yes, for the open-book questions. The practice tests are designed to be worked with the same books you'll bring to the exam, so you build speed at finding answers. The memory questions need no books.
Will this guarantee I pass?
No study material can promise that, and we won't. What the library gives you is a lot of realistic practice, explanations that cite the exact section, and a score-by-subject table in every answer key so you can see where to study next.
What if it isn't right for me?
Email us within 7 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full. See the refund policy.
Is this affiliated with the Licensing Board or PSI?
No. NC GC Prep is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors or PSI.
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