Qualifying Builder (QB) Exam — Information & Free Practice

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

• Plans and Specifications

  • Basic Plan Information
• Energy

  • Interior Air Barrier
  • Wind Wash Barrier
  • Vapor Retarder
  • Insulation
  • Fenestration Openings
  • Mechanical and Passive Ventilation
• Building Planning and Life Safety

  • Means of Egress
  • Stairways
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Required Exit Door
  • Wall Between House and Garage
  • Safety Glazing
  • Natural Light and Ventilation
  • Minimum Ceiling Heights
  • Replacement Windows
• Sitework

  • Soils
  • Surveys
  • Excavation and Gopher State One Call
  • Filling and Soil Correction
  • Erosion Control
  • Backfill
  • Frost Protection
• Footings and Foundations

  • Concrete Admixtures
  • Concrete Specification
  • Concrete Air Entrainment
  • Concrete Curing
  • Foundation Wall Design
  • Vertical Reinforcement and Anchors
  • Minimum Size Footings
  • Dampproofing and Waterproofing
  • Slab-on-grade
• Carpentry

  • Protection Against Decay
  • Engineered Floor Systems
  • Conventional Floor Systems
  • Wall Framing
  • Engineered Roof Framing
  • Conventional Roof Framing
  • Stairs
  • Decks and Balconies
  • Chimneys and Chases
  • Structural Load Path
  • Wood Foundations
• Roofing

  • Underlayment and Ice Barrier
  • Rolled Roofing
  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Wood Shingles and Shakes
  • Flashing
  • Roof Ventilation
• Exterior Finishes

  • House Wraps
  • Flashing
  • Vertical Siding
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum and Vinyl Siding
  • Hardboard Siding
  • Wood Shakes and Shingles
  • Stucco
  • Brick Veneer
• Foam Plastic

  • Flame Spread
  • Thermal Protection
• Interior Finishes

  • Drywall
• Associated Trades

  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Energy
• Safety

  • Lead
• Fraudulent, Deceptive, or Dishonest Practices

  • License and Advertising Misrepresentation
  • Contract Misrepresentation
  • Permits and Inspections
  • Diversion of Funds
• Residential Insurance Claims

  • Deductibles and Inducements
  • Estimates and Policy Advice
  • Post-loss Assignment and Cancellation
• Construction Worker Classification

  • Written Contract
  • Entity, Invoices, and Payment
  • Control, Expenses, and Profit or Loss
  • Misclassification Penalties
• Construction Contractor Registration

  • Registration Requirement
  • Registration Exemptions
• CCLD Enforcement

  • Administrative Orders
  • Penalties and Correction
  • Subpoenas and Investigations
• Licensing and Regulation

  • Definition and Scope
  • License Exemptions
  • Qualifying Person
  • Application and Disclosure
  • Examination Content
  • Grounds for Sanctions
  • Liability Insurance
  • License Number and Advertising
• Statutory Warranties

  • One-, Two-, and Ten-year Periods
  • Notice and Inspection
  • Repair Offer
  • Exclusions and Modification
• Assumed Names

  • Filing and Publication
  • Renewal and Amendment
• Mechanic's Liens and Payment

  • Contractor Pre-lien Notice
  • Subcontractor Notice
  • Lien Statement
  • Attachment and Priority
  • Enforcement Deadline