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Alaska Contractor (Residential Endorsement) Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the Alaska Contractor (Residential Endorsement)exam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
100questions
240 mintime limit
70 of 100 (70%)to pass
11content areas
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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Study aid, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm the current rule with Alaska DCCED — Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing. Last verified: August 2026.