Florida · CGC / CBC · Open-Book Exam
PASS THE FLORIDA GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAM
395 exam-style questions, full-length timed mock exams, and a step-by-step open-book method — tab your books and train until lookups take under a minute.
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The Exam at a Glance
WHAT YOU'RE UP AGAINST
License
Florida CGC / CBC
Format
Open book — approved references only
Structure
Three open-book sections: Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management
Passing score
70% on every section
The CGC exam tests FL Statutes 489 & 713 (lien law), AIA contract documents, OSHA 1926, estimating math, and the Florida Building Code (2023) — all open book, 70% to pass.
Allowed References
THE BOOKS YOU'LL BRING
CramPass includes printable tab labels and a highlighting guide for every one — so exam-day lookups take seconds, not minutes.
- 📖 Florida Contractors Manual (2025 ed.)
- 📖 Builder's Guide to Accounting (Business & Finance only)
- 📖 FS Chapter 455
- 📖 AIA A201 — General Conditions
- 📖 AIA A401 — Contractor-Sub
- 📖 AIA A701 — Instructions to Bidders
- 📖 OSHA 29 CFR 1926
- 📖 Florida Building Code — Building (2023, 8th ed.)
- 📖 Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction
What's Inside
BUILT TO PASS, NOT JUST PRACTICE
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395 exam-style questions
Written to the real exam blueprint, with explanations on every answer.
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Full-length timed mock exams
Real conditions: flagging, two-pass pacing, per-topic score reports.
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Open Book Simulator
Timed lookups with your real books — builds exam-day speed.
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Math Lab calculators
Step-by-step solvers for the core calculation types on the exam.
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Tab labels + highlighting guide
Exactly what to tab and mark in every allowed book.
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Weakness tracker
Every miss is logged and drilled until it is fixed.
FAQ
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
How hard is the Florida General Contractor exam?
Many candidates struggle because the exam is open book across a long list of reference books — speed of lookup matters more than memorization. CramPass drills book navigation until any answer takes under a minute to find.
What score do I need to pass the CGC exam?
You need 70% on each section: Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management. All are open book.
What books are allowed in the Florida GC exam?
Only the books on the DBPR reference list for your exam — including the Florida Contractors Manual (2025 edition), AIA A201/A401/A701, OSHA 1926, and the Florida Building Code (2023, 8th edition). Builder’s Guide to Accounting is allowed on Business & Finance only, and Walker’s Estimator’s Reference is a study aid for the GC trade sections, not an exam-room book. CramPass lists exact editions per section, with printable tab labels and a highlighting guide.
How long should I study for the Florida contractor exam?
Most candidates need 4–8 weeks. The 90-Day Cram Pass ($147) covers a typical exam cycle; the Full License Pass ($297) gives a year for retakes and scheduling slack.
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