NASCLA TEST |COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
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FIRST ATTEMPT|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
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SECTION A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACTING
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the NASCLA Accredited
Examination Program?
• A) To issue a national contractor license
• B) To waive the trade exam requirement for participating state agencies
• C) To replace all state licensing requirements
• D) To certify contractors nationwide
Answer: B) To waive the trade exam requirement for participating state agencies
Rationale: The NASCLA Accredited Examination Program is not a license or
certification. Passing the exam eliminates the trade examination requirement for
participating state agencies, but candidates must still apply for licensure and meet
additional state requirements .
2. How many questions are on the NASCLA Commercial General Building
Contractors exam?
• A) 80
• B) 100
• C) 115
• D) 150
,Answer: C) 115
Rationale: The exam consists of 115 questions covering 12 topic areas .
3. What is the minimum passing score for the NASCLA Commercial General
Building Contractors exam?
• A) 70 correct answers
• B) 75 correct answers
• C) 81 correct answers
• D) 90 correct answers
Answer: C) 81 correct answers
Rationale: To pass the exam, candidates must correctly answer at least 81 of 115
questions, which represents a 70% passing score .
4. What is the time limit for completing the NASCLA Commercial General
Building Contractors exam?
• A) 3 hours
• B) 4.5 hours
• C) 5.5 hours
• D) 6 hours
Answer: C) 5.5 hours (330 minutes)
Rationale: Candidates have 5.5 hours (330 minutes) to complete the exam .
5. What is the application fee for the NASCLA exam?
• A) $45
• B) $65
, • C) $100
• D) $150
*Answer: B) $65**
*Rationale: The application fee for the NASCLA Accredited Examination is $65 per
application .
6. How long is a NASCLA exam application valid after approval?
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 1 year
• D) 2 years
Answer: C) 1 year
Rationale: Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of approval .
7. How many attempts does a candidate have to pass the NASCLA exam within
the eligibility period?
• A) 1 attempt
• B) 2 attempts
• C) 3 attempts
• D) Unlimited attempts
Answer: C) 3 attempts
Rationale: Candidates receive three (3) attempts to take and pass the exam within
their one (1) year eligibility period .
8. After passing the NASCLA exam, candidates receive a score report showing:
, • A) A numerical score
• B) A breakdown of incorrect answers by topic
• C) A pass/fail result only
• D) A percentile ranking
Answer: C) A pass/fail result only
Rationale: The PSI pass report is the only proof that the exam was taken and
passed. Numerical scores or breakdowns are not provided for passing results .
9. What is the cost to send a transcript to a state agency?
• A) $25
• B) $35
• C) $45
• D) $65
*Answer: C) $45**
*Rationale: Each transcript sent to a regulatory agency costs $45 and is valid for
two (2) years .
10. Which of the following is NOT a state that accepts the NASCLA exam?
• A) Texas
• B) Florida
• C) Virginia
• D) Arizona
Answer: A) Texas
Rationale: Texas is not listed among the 18 states and territories that accept the
NASCLA exam .
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED A+|PASS ON
FIRST ATTEMPT|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
UPDATE!!!!!
SECTION A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACTING
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the NASCLA Accredited
Examination Program?
• A) To issue a national contractor license
• B) To waive the trade exam requirement for participating state agencies
• C) To replace all state licensing requirements
• D) To certify contractors nationwide
Answer: B) To waive the trade exam requirement for participating state agencies
Rationale: The NASCLA Accredited Examination Program is not a license or
certification. Passing the exam eliminates the trade examination requirement for
participating state agencies, but candidates must still apply for licensure and meet
additional state requirements .
2. How many questions are on the NASCLA Commercial General Building
Contractors exam?
• A) 80
• B) 100
• C) 115
• D) 150
,Answer: C) 115
Rationale: The exam consists of 115 questions covering 12 topic areas .
3. What is the minimum passing score for the NASCLA Commercial General
Building Contractors exam?
• A) 70 correct answers
• B) 75 correct answers
• C) 81 correct answers
• D) 90 correct answers
Answer: C) 81 correct answers
Rationale: To pass the exam, candidates must correctly answer at least 81 of 115
questions, which represents a 70% passing score .
4. What is the time limit for completing the NASCLA Commercial General
Building Contractors exam?
• A) 3 hours
• B) 4.5 hours
• C) 5.5 hours
• D) 6 hours
Answer: C) 5.5 hours (330 minutes)
Rationale: Candidates have 5.5 hours (330 minutes) to complete the exam .
5. What is the application fee for the NASCLA exam?
• A) $45
• B) $65
, • C) $100
• D) $150
*Answer: B) $65**
*Rationale: The application fee for the NASCLA Accredited Examination is $65 per
application .
6. How long is a NASCLA exam application valid after approval?
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 1 year
• D) 2 years
Answer: C) 1 year
Rationale: Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of approval .
7. How many attempts does a candidate have to pass the NASCLA exam within
the eligibility period?
• A) 1 attempt
• B) 2 attempts
• C) 3 attempts
• D) Unlimited attempts
Answer: C) 3 attempts
Rationale: Candidates receive three (3) attempts to take and pass the exam within
their one (1) year eligibility period .
8. After passing the NASCLA exam, candidates receive a score report showing:
, • A) A numerical score
• B) A breakdown of incorrect answers by topic
• C) A pass/fail result only
• D) A percentile ranking
Answer: C) A pass/fail result only
Rationale: The PSI pass report is the only proof that the exam was taken and
passed. Numerical scores or breakdowns are not provided for passing results .
9. What is the cost to send a transcript to a state agency?
• A) $25
• B) $35
• C) $45
• D) $65
*Answer: C) $45**
*Rationale: Each transcript sent to a regulatory agency costs $45 and is valid for
two (2) years .
10. Which of the following is NOT a state that accepts the NASCLA exam?
• A) Texas
• B) Florida
• C) Virginia
• D) Arizona
Answer: A) Texas
Rationale: Texas is not listed among the 18 states and territories that accept the
NASCLA exam .
