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6 Study Tips to Prepare for Your “Open Book” Contractor’s Exam
Published February 16th, 2017

Congratulations, you’ve decided to pursue a career as a contractor! Knowing what you want to do and pursuing your goal is a great feeling. Now that you’ve made the decision, you need to prepare for the exam.  

As a future-contractor it’s important to know your information and know it well. Show your dedication by dedicating the appropriate time and effort needed into your exam preparation. You may be wondering how to prepare for your “open book” contractor’s exam. We’re here to help you get started. Afterwards,  contact us  for more information on how Arizona Contractor License Center can help you achieve your goals.

Take an exam prep course.

Investing in a prep course will help you prepare for your exam. You have the opportunity to ask questions and talk through information you may not understand by reading the book alone. Although you have options for prep courses both online and in person, we recommend in person options. This way you will make sure you have an instructor who knows the guidelines for your state. Also, you will meet other students with similar goals with whom you can later study. Visit iContractor.net for information on verified prep courses in your state.

Purchase all open books.

Books for different tests are created for a reason – to help you learn the information. The book and the state you are testing in determines what you need to purchase. iContractor.net will help you identify the options.  

Tab, highlight, and underline information.

Tabbing, highlighting, and underlining information in a text is also known as  annotating . There are many strategies you can use for annotating. Focus on keywords in the text, information that stands out, and different sections/topics. This method will help you summarize the text and verbalize it aloud later.  

Verbalize the information.

Engaging your auditory senses reinforces the information you read on paper. Study the content and then practice repeating and summarizing the information aloud. You may also find it helpful to explain it to another person who isn’t as familiar with the topic. Using your annotated text is a great guide for going through the process multiple times.

Find a study partner.

A study partner helps to reinforce the information you are learning while also holding you accountable to stay on top of the work. You can engage another student going through the process of studying for the exam – perhaps someone you met in a prep class. You can also ask a friend/loved one to test you on the subject matter each day.

Avoid cramming.

A common method of studying is “cramming,” or the practice of waiting until the last-minute to “study” in hopes of keeping it fresh in your brain. According to the  American Psychological Association , long-term studying is more effective than cramming. You will retain the information longer and perform better on your exam.

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