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Establishing the Contracting Business
Certified versus registered contractors, qualifying agent rules and the 60-day replacement clock, the FICO 660 financial responsibility standard, and licensing application requirements.
Contractor exam study guide
AvailableFlorida Business and Finance Study Guide
Florida business and finance exam, organized by exam area.
An 88-page independent study aid for the Florida Business and Finance Examination, administered by Pearson VUE for the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. The exam is 120 questions over 6.5 hours; this guide covers all six exam areas with 150 practice questions and cited explanations. Content was verified against Florida primary sources in September 2026: the Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code (Rules 61G4), the DBPR Examination at a Glance (June 2024), and the Pearson VUE FL DBPR Construction references. Because the exam is open book, the guide includes a tabbing map and an open-book strategy built around finding answers fast under time pressure.
What is inside
Organized the way the exam tests it.
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Managing Administrative Duties
Contracts, change orders, project documentation, and the administrative duties of a Florida contracting business.
03
Managing Trade Operations
Jobsite operations, scheduling, and managing subcontractors through project closeout.
04
Conducting Accounting Functions
Financial statements, accounting methods, the ratios that show whether a contracting business is solvent, and job costing.
05
Managing Human Resources
Hiring rules, labor law compliance, workers' compensation including the exemption process, and payroll obligations.
06
Complying with Government Regulations
Florida lien law under Chapter 713, workers' comp requirements, tax rules, and the regulations that govern Florida contractors.
Fit check
Built for exam day, honest about limits.
A strong fit for
- Applicants preparing for the Florida Business and Finance Examination
- Qualifying agents preparing for the certified contractor exams
- Out-of-state contractors learning Florida-specific requirements
- Anyone who wants cited explanations, not just answer keys
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- It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Construction Industry Licensing Board, or Pearson VUE
- It does not include the trade exam portions for any classification
- It does not replace the official statutes, Board rules, DBPR publications, or legal advice
- It does not guarantee a passing score
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Is this affiliated with the Florida licensing board or Pearson VUE?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Construction Industry Licensing Board, or Pearson VUE. Always verify current requirements against the DBPR exam references and official sources before your exam.
Which exam is this guide for?
The Florida Business and Finance Examination: 120 questions over 6.5 hours, administered by Pearson VUE for the Construction Industry Licensing Board. It covers all six exam areas. Trade exam portions for specific classifications are not included.
Is the exam open book?
Yes. The Florida Business and Finance exam is open book with the references listed in the DBPR exam materials. This guide includes a tabbing map and an open-book strategy so you can find answers fast under time pressure.
How was the content verified?
Every factual claim was checked against Florida primary sources: the Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code (Rules 61G4), the DBPR Examination at a Glance (June 2024), and the Pearson VUE FL DBPR Construction references. Content was verified in September 2026, and where an exam reference conflicts with a current statute or rule, the guide teaches the statute or rule.
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Independent study aid. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Construction Industry Licensing Board, or Pearson VUE. The practice questions are original questions written in exam style, not real exam questions. Statutes and rules change; verify current requirements against the DBPR exam references and official sources before your exam. This guide does not guarantee a passing score and is not legal advice.