California Contractor License

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The California Contractor State License Board (CSLB) exam is required for anyone working as a licensed contractor in California. PassAllPrep gives you realistic, scenario-based practice tests for the Law & Business exam and the Trade exam — in English and Spanish.

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Law & Business Prep Test
111 scenario-based questions covering California contractor law, business practices, and licensing requirements.
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Trade Prep Test
120 scenario-based questions covering trade-specific knowledge required for your contractor license classification.
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About the CSLB Exam

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) requires all contractors to pass a licensing exam before they can legally perform construction work in California. The exam consists of two parts:

The CSLB now offers both exams in Spanish, making PassAllPrep one of the only prep services with a full Spanish-language version.

How PassAllPrep Prepares You

Our practice tests are built to match the real CSLB exam as closely as possible — same format, same difficulty, same types of scenario-based questions. You get:

PassAllPrep is an independent exam prep service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the CSLB.

Common questions
CSLB exam FAQ
Is the CSLB exam hard?

The pass rate for first-time test takers is around 50%. Preparation makes a significant difference — candidates who practice with realistic questions perform substantially better.

Is the CSLB exam available in Spanish?

Yes. The CSLB now offers the Law & Business exam and select Trade exams in Spanish. PassAllPrep offers full Spanish-language prep tests at cslbtestprep.com.

How many questions are on the CSLB exam?

The Law & Business exam has approximately 115 questions. Trade exams vary by classification but typically range from 100 to 120 questions.

How long do I have to complete the exam?

Most CSLB exams are timed at 3.5 hours. Our practice tests simulate these conditions so you're prepared for the real time pressure.

What score do I need to pass?

You need a score of 72% or higher to pass the CSLB exam.