IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are an existing ECC Student,
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Welcome to our new Continued Education online classroom!
This new classroom completely replaces our previous online study environment. It features:
Improved and more intuitive functionality.
Many new courses, Including 2017 NEC Code Courses and California Title 24.
Compatability with all devices with internet access.
Also works great on your smartphone!
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IMPORTANT MICHIGAN UPDATE:
Michigan is now ONLY testing on the 2023 codebooks!
If you are a student currently using the 2017 program, please contact our office at 866-685-8564 to be placed in the new 2023 classroom.
The Law & Business Exam | Required for Every CA Contractor
CSLB Exam Prep — Pass It the First Time
No matter which license you’re pursuing—(A) Engineering, (B) Building, any (C) Specialty, or C-61 Limited Specialty—the CSLB won’t license you without passing this exam. Our law exam prep, built by licensed contractors and legal experts, cuts straight to what’s actually tested. No filler, no dry textbook theory.
Written for the trades, not the classroom. We focus on the regulations, safety rules, and contract law you’ll actually deal with on the job—so the material sticks and the exam feels familiar.
Pass it once, and you’re done. You’ll never retake this section, even as you add classifications later (as long as you keep your license active).
Study less, retain more. Focused prep means you’re not wading through 500 pages of theory to find the handful of rules the exam actually tests.
How to add it: The Law & Business exam prep course is included in the Complete License Bundle ($379)—just select the bundle option on your trade’s page before checkout.
Business organizations, licensing law and CSLB regulations
Business finances, insurance, bonds and mechanics liens
Employment, payroll and safety requirements
Everything the exam covers—nothing it doesn't.
Free California Law & Business Practice Test
Ready to pass the California Law & Business exam and build your contracting career?
Get a feel for the phrasing and format you’ll face—before you set foot in the PSI exam center.
Quick 20-Question Preview: A random sample covering Contractors’ License Law, Contracts, Mechanics Liens, Employment Law, Business, and Operations Management.
Real Exam Feel: Questions written in the same technical, legalistic style the CSLB uses—so nothing about the wording surprises you on test day.
Keep in mind: This warm-up is a preview, not a pass/fail predictor—the real exam draws from hundreds of rotating, highly technical questions. If these 20 questions feel tough, that’s normal: it’s exactly what the full study course is built to fix.
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Master Every Testing Section
The CSLB builds the Law & Business exam from an official blueprint of seven content sections—and our study portal is organized to match it, section for section. Every topic area gets its own targeted lessons and mock question sets, so nothing on exam day comes from material you haven’t practiced.
THE CALIFORNIA LAW & BUSINESS CONTRACTOR EXAM BREAKDOWN
The Law & Business Exam Breakdown
Section 1. Business Organization and Licensing (13%)
Company organization
Licensing requirements
Advertising and subcontracting
What it Covers: This section tests your knowledge of how to legally structure your business (Sole Proprietor, LLC, Corp) and the strict rules the CSLB enforces regarding license bonds, qualifying partners, and illegal advertising.
Section 2. Business Finances (15%)
Cash management
Budget and planning
Taxes
Financial reporting
What it Covers: The state wants to ensure you know how to run a solvent business. Expect questions on cash flow management, reading balance sheets, and keeping up with state and federal tax obligations.
Section 3. Employment Requirements (20%)
Hiring employees
Supervising and training employees
Evaluation and record-keeping
Payroll
What it Covers: One of the heaviest sections on the exam, this covers California’s strict labor laws, payroll taxes, legal hiring practices, and the mandatory documentation you must maintain for your crew.
Section 4. Insurance and Liens (12%)
Workers’ compensation insurance
Business insurance
Liens and other remedies
What it Covers: Mechanics lien law is tested in detail here—Preliminary Notices, Notices of Completion, and lien deadlines—along with California’s mandatory Workers’ Comp requirements.
Section 5. Contract Requirements and Execution (21%)
Bidding
Cost control
Project organization
Contracts
Payments
What it Covers: The heaviest section on the test. It focuses on the strict legal requirements for Home Improvement Contracts (HIC), progress payment schedules, change orders, and consumer notification laws.
Section 6. Public Works (5%)
Prevailing wage requirements
Bonding requirements
Insurance requirements
What it Covers: Even if you plan to stick to residential work, the CSLB tests everyone on the fundamentals of government contracts, including prevailing wage laws and public works bidding procedures.
Section 7. Safety (14%)
Training and reporting requirements
Transportation
Hazardous/unknown materials
What it Covers: Cal/OSHA is the focus here—mandatory Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, safety training and accident reporting requirements, safe handling of hazardous or unknown materials, and transportation safety for crews and equipment.
Exam Quick Facts
Time Limit: You are given 3.5 hours to complete the test.
Format: It is a closed-book, computer-based exam administered at an official PSI testing center.
Passing Score: You must score approximately 72% or higher to pass.
Strategy: There is no penalty for guessing, so never leave a question blank.
* Percentages are approximate and directly reflect the official CSLB exam blueprint.
Be Ready Before You Book Your Exam
Every failed attempt costs you a PSI re-examination fee and a mandatory 21-day wait before you can try again—weeks of delay inside your strict 18-month window. Let that window expire, and you’re refiling a brand-new application with a new $450 fee.
The course gives you 365 days of unlimited access—study 24/7, from any device, until you’re confident, not just hopeful.
What’s Included in Your One-Year Subscription
This course covers the Law & Business portion of the examination only.
Course Details
Comprehensive Online Law & Business Course Manual
Digital study guide with clear, direct summaries of the state legal codes.
Business & Licensing Core: Master legal topics including business structures (Sole Proprietor, LLC, Corp), CSLB licensing frameworks, advertising regulations, and subcontracting laws.
Code Summaries: Clean, easy-to-read breakdowns of the California Business & Professions Code and business management practices.
Safety Regulations: A dedicated section covering California’s Title 8 Health & Safety Orders.
Digital study guide is read only. If you need a hard copy version, you may purchase one at checkout for an additional charge.
Targeted Audio & Video Lectures
Over 3 hours of expert classroom instruction:
Contract Law & Execution: Breaks down Home Improvement Contracts (HIC), progress payment rules, and consumer notification laws.
Employment & Payroll: Deep dive into hiring practices, workers’ compensation insurance, employee vs. independent contractor guidelines, and state tax obligations.
Mechanics Lien Law: Master your legal remedies, including Preliminary Notices and Notices of Completion.
Audio lectures can be downloaded for on-the-go listening; video lectures are streaming-only.
Three Flexible Online Study Modes
Practice your way with unlimited 24/7 access to approximately 1,050 realistic, exam-style questions:
Virtual Flashcards: Perfect for rapid-fire recall of legal definitions, business codes, and the deadline questions the exam loves—like mechanics lien filing windows and notice periods.
Non-Graded Quizzes: Ideal for stress-free learning. Review question structures and master the “why” behind complex rules without the pressure of a timer.
Timed Exam Simulations: Build your testing endurance with full-length exams under actual CSLB time restrictions.
Online practice exams require an active internet connection and cannot be downloaded for offline use.
💡 Pro-Tip for Success
Our practice materials include detailed, step-by-step explanations throughout. We teach the legal and business principles behind each question—so even when the state words a question differently on test day, you’ll recognize the concept being tested.
Free California Law & Business Practice Test
Comprehensive Online Law & Business Course Manual
Targeted Audio & Video Lectures