Sen Lin, PrepPass Founder · Verified against Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) · How we review
Free · printable · one page
Florida General Contractor Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the Florida General Contractorexam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
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
Florida Contractor Licensing & the CILB
40% of the exam- DBPR and the Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Certified vs. Registered contractors
- Contractor categories and scope
Florida Contracting Law, Liens & Contracts
35% of the exam- The Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713)
- Notice of Commencement and Notice to Owner
- Recording and enforcing the lien
Florida Bonding, Insurance & Business Requirements
25% of the exam- Financial responsibility and credit
- Insurance and workers' compensation
- Qualifying a business and continuing education
Now prove you know them
Reading the outline is not the same as recalling it under exam pressure. Drill 152+ free Florida General Contractor practice questions to find your weak areas, then sit a full timed mock — no signup, no paywall.
Study aid, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm the current rule with Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). Last verified: August 2026.