Passing the CSLB Licensing Exams can be extremely difficult for those taking it the first time (or the third or tenth time!).Â
While most contractors will be familiar with most of the questions on the Trade Exam, the Law and Business Exam contains a number of difficult questions that could lead to a failing grade â and a delay in getting your California contractorâs license.
A delayed license means lost time â and in the construction world, thatâs money left on the table that could instead be in your pocket. You can avoid losing time and money by passing the CSLB Licensing Exam the first time by following these tips when preparing for your upcoming CSLB exam.
Identify Your Weaknesses
The most important thing to narrow in on when youâre studying for the CSLB Exam is knowing where to focus your time and energy â what areas do you need to spend the most time on?
For many contractors, this is going to be the Law and Business Exam, which is filled with a lot of unfamiliar and specific laws and guidelines.
Before you even start studying, itâs crucial that you spend the time at the beginning finding the areas that you should spend the most time on, so you donât waste time studying subjects that you already know well.
Break Up The Work
When studying, itâs important that you break up the work in ways that allow you to best retain the information. Breaking subjects and topics into smaller chunks will give you the best chance to be able to answer the many specific questions you will face on the exam.
Break up your studying into small pieces that you can become an expert in a small amount of time. Maybe you spend a week focused on one particular subject, so you can master a single subject before moving onto the next one. Maybe you focus on the things that are most difficult to you first, so you can get the hardest things out of the way first.
Thereâs a lot of information on the CSLB exams, so breaking it up into small pieces is the only way to effectively learn all of it.
Teach It To Others
The best way to learn is to teach the information you are learning to another person. During the course of your preparation for the exam, you may find it extremely helpful to teach the knowledge youâve gained to someone else.
You may annoy your family and friends, but teaching others the concepts youâve learned will help strengthen your memory â and help you pass the exam the first time.
Practice Exams
Practice makes perfect, and the CSLB examination is no different. Itâs important to constantly test yourself as you prepare for the exam, to make sure that you are progressing in a way that will allow you to pass the test.
Practice exams will also allow you to see your progress â as you continue to study, your score should continue going up as you practice and retain more information. It will also help you feel more comfortable on the day of the exam, as many practice exams will reflect the exact same format as the actual exam.
Get Guidance
The CSLB exam can be extremely difficult even if youâre prepared. Itâs almost impossible without any preparation or help.
If youâre worried about passing the CSLB exams â and want to give yourself the best possible chance of passing your first time â CSLS has everything you need to succeed.Â
With a series of CSLB-specific prep classes, a series of practice exams for you to test yourself, and accessibility for Spanish speakers, CSLS can help you pass the CSLB exam the first time, so you can start making more money right now. Learn more about CSLSâs exam prep classes and practice exams today!