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Alaska Contractor (Residential Endorsement) Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Alaska Contractor (Residential Endorsement) exam cheat sheet: the 40 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 11 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- Last updated: August 2026.
Business Organization & Licensing
10% of the exam- Sole Proprietorship and Partnership
- Corporation and LLC — Limited Liability
- Licensing and Operating Principles
Estimating & Bidding
14% of the exam- Building an Estimate: Direct and Indirect Costs
- Markup vs. Margin — Don't Confuse Them
- Quantity Math and Unit Conversions
- Types of Bids and Contracts
Contracts & Contract Law
14% of the exam- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Key Clauses: Scope, Price, Schedule, and Damages
- Changes: Change Orders
- Breach, Remedies, and Payment Security
Project Management & Scheduling
12% of the exam- The Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Float, Slack, and Resource Leveling
- Gantt Charts and Progress Tracking
- Coordination Documents: Submittals and RFIs
Financial Management & Accounting
12% of the exam- Financial Statements and Key Ratios
- Cash Flow and Retainage
- Cash vs. Accrual and Revenue Recognition
- Job Costing and Overhead Recovery
Safety & OSHA
14% of the exam- The Employer's Duty and OSHA Basics
- The Hierarchy of Controls
- Fall Protection — the 6-Foot Rule
- Excavations, PPE, and Hazard Communication
Employment & Labor Law
12% of the exam- Employee vs. Independent Contractor
- Wage and Hour Law (FLSA)
- Workers' Compensation
- Hiring Paperwork and Anti-Discrimination
Building Codes & Permits
12% of the exam- Purpose and Source of Building Codes
- Permits and the Inspection Process
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Codes vs. Zoning
Alaska Contractor Registration & the Residential Endorsement
40% of the exam- Registration under AS 08.18, not a commercial trade exam
- Who must hold a Residential Contractor Endorsement (AS 08.18.025)
- How the endorsement is earned
AS 08.18 Registration Law — Bonds, Insurance & Exemptions
35% of the exam- The general contractor surety bond (AS 08.18.071)
- Public-liability and property-damage insurance
- Handyman registration and the $10,000 threshold
The Endorsement Exam — Arctic Building Science, Format & References
25% of the exam- Format: 100 questions, 240 minutes, 70% to pass
- Arctic and cold-climate content areas
- Code, safety, and Alaska-specific references
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