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NASCLA General Building and Business and Law

NASCLA General Building and Business and Law

NASCLA — General Building & Business/Law | Exam Studio

NASCLA — General Building & Business/Law

Multi-state acceptance. One curriculum, many jurisdictions. Exam blueprint-weighted.

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How to Use This Exam Studio

  1. Set Timer (optional): Choose duration (e.g., 180:00) and press Start. Auto-grades at 00:00.
  2. Answer 40 MCQs: Estimating/bidding, project management/safety, sitework to finishes, plus business & law.
  3. Grade: Click Grade My Test for a score and PSI-style rationales.
  4. Essay + Rubric: Draft your plan and self-score with the weighted rubric. Saves locally.

Note: States adopt different statutes and amendments. Always follow your board’s candidate bulletin and current reference editions.

Exam Blueprint (Domains & Emphasis)

DomainWeightFocus
Estimating & Bidding15–20%Quantities, takeoff, pricing, alternates, allowances, unit cost vs. assemblies, overhead/profit
Project Management15–20%Schedules (CPM), submittals, RFIs, changes/claims, closeout, QA/QC, records
Safety (OSHA)10–15%1926 key subs (P,E,M), fall protection, ladders/scaffolds, excavation, hazard comms
Sitework to Structural20–25%Soils/compaction, concrete, masonry, steel/wood, temporary works, shoring, tolerances
Thermal/Moisture, Openings, Finishes10–15%WRB/flashing, roofing, insulation/vapor, doors/windows/hardware, interior finishes
Business & Law20–25%Licensure, contracts, bonds/insurance, labor, taxes, liens, project finance, risk

Quick Reference Library

ResourceUse
NASCLA Candidate InfoGeneral Building & Business/Law outlines, accepted states, references.
OSHA 1926Excavation (Subpart P), fall protection, scaffolds/ladders, hazard communication.
CMAA / AIA DocsContracts, RFIs/submittals, changes/claims, closeout best practices.
ACIConcrete materials, placement, curing, tolerances, testing.
Masonry GuidesUnit masonry specs, control joints, flashing, mortar types.
Lien Law OverviewsState notices/deadlines (verify with local statute and counsel).
AWCWood design, fasteners, fire resistance, special inspections.
SMACNASheet metal/roofing details, flashing, edge securement.

Timed Simulator

180:00
Idle

When time hits 00:00, the test auto-grades and shows score/rationales.

Practice Test — 40 Questions

Passing goal: 70%+

Select one answer per item, then click Grade My Test. Rationales reference common standards; confirm editions in your jurisdiction.

1) An allowance in a bid is best described as:

2) The primary purpose of addenda is to:

3) A quantity takeoff that multiplies assemblies (e.g., “typical room”) is called:

4) “FOB Jobsite, freight prepaid” means:

5) Contingency in an estimate primarily covers:

6) A unit-price bid is most appropriate when:

7) Escalation is best handled by:

8) Critical Path Method (CPM) focuses on:

9) Submittals are used to:

10) OSHA fall protection generally required at:

11) The proper RFI purpose is to:

12) “Competent person” is required to:

13) Daily reports are valuable because they:

14) Ladder setup for safe use requires:

15) Proper soil compaction is verified by:

16) Rebar placement tolerances are governed by:

17) Control joints in slab-on-grade primarily:

18) Masonry flashing at shelf angles is used to:

19) Steel bolted connections must be tightened to:

20) Temporary shoring/removal timing is typically set by:

21) Wood framing fire blocking is installed to:

22) Special inspections are required to:

23) A proper WRB (weather-resistive barrier) must be:

24) Roof edge securement is governed in part by:

25) Insulation + vapor control strategy must be coordinated by:

26) Door hardware fire-rating coordination ensures:

27) Gypsum board Level 4 vs Level 5 difference is primarily:

28) Ceramic tile installation standards reference:

29) A bid bond guarantees the bidder will:

30) A payment bond primarily protects:

31) “Pay-if-paid” clauses:

32) Retainage is:

33) Lien rights are preserved by:

34) General liability vs workers’ compensation primarily cover:

35) A change order should include:

36) A properly executed schedule of values (SOV) is used to:

37) On drawings, “NIC” typically means:

38) The “Division 01” specifications govern:

39) A punch list is created:

40) Record (“as-built”) drawings should:

Essay Practice & Weighted Rubric

Scenario + self-evaluation. Your text saves in this browser only.

Prompt

Develop a project execution plan for a mid-rise mixed-use building (podium plus 5 wood floors) covering: procurement strategy, CPM schedule milestones, QC/inspection plan, safety program (key OSHA elements), envelope risk controls (WRB/flashing/roof edge), change management, pay apps/SOV, closeout/O&M handoff, and state lien notices. Include references to standard forms (AIA/CMAA) and list the key special inspections.

Tip Organize by CSI MasterFormat + Division 01 procedures so field teams can follow it.

Rubric

Criterion
Weight
Score (0–4)
Project Controls (CPM, SOV, changes)
25%
Technical & QA/QC (inspections/specs)
25%
Safety & Risk (OSHA/envelope)
20%
Business/Law (bonds, liens, contracts)
20%
Clarity & Organization
10%

Rubric Score: 0%

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