Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course Only
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Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course Only
The Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. Topics include Sitework, Footings and Foundations, Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement, Masonry, General Plan Reading, Carpentry, Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques, Framing Fundamentals, Wind Loading Fundamentals, Codes, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Safety and Regulations. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
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Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course Only
$269.99Add to cartThe Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. Topics include Sitework, Footings and Foundations, Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement, Masonry, General Plan Reading, Carpentry, Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques, Framing Fundamentals, Wind Loading Fundamentals, Codes, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Safety and Regulations. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,087.90Add to cartThe Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Complete Package includes the following:
The following references are allowed into the Alaska Residential Contractor exam:
- Alaska Centralized Regulations (free PDF)
- Alaska Centralized Statutes (free PDF)
- Alaska Construction Contractor Statutes and Regulations (free PDF)
- NSI/AWC NDS-2018 Wood Design Standards (free PDF)
- ANSI/AF&PA SDPWS-2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Standard
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- * OSHA 1926
- * 2018 International Residential Code
- * Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
- Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Tab Pack
- Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Course Only
The following books will be covered during the exam; however, they are NOT allowed into the exam:
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- Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Truss
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- Modern Masonry
- Roofing Construction and Estimating
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Complete Package):
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Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
$109.99Add to cartDeveloped originally for a workshop of the same name, this manual is now published in book form and available to the public as a very practical and informative instructional manual. -
Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Tab Pack
$25.99Add to cartThe Alaska General Contractor with Residential Endorsement Tab Pack includes tabs for the following books:
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, July 2025 Edition
$69.99Add to cartMake compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. Updated through July 2025, the book provides you with a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$139.99Add to cartModern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone 10th Edition provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties.
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Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2025
$34.99Add to cartGuide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining and Bracing of Structural Building Components. BCSI is the truss industry’s guide for jobsite safety and truss performance.
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2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$186.99Add to cartThe 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) provides minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. It consolidates building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical standards into a single code tailored for residential construction.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$79.99Add to cartThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$59.99Add to cartInstallation, repair and estimating for nearly every type of roof covering available today in residential and commercial structures: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
$109.99Add to cartWritten by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork,
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Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement License
A general contractor may not undertake the construction or alteration, or submit a bid to undertake the construction or alteration, of a privately-owned residential structure of one to four units or advertise or publicly represent that the general contractor may undertake work of this type in the state without a residential contractor endorsement. AS 08.18.025, “Alteration” means changes that have a value of greater than 25 percent of the value of the structure being altered. This exam tests the competence in relation to arctic structural and thermal construction techniques and other matters as determined by the department in consultation with representatives of the construction industry.
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The Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Exam is an open book 240-minute exam that requires a 70% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Register for an examination:
▪ You do not need approval from the State of Alaska to take the examination.
▪ Examination results are valid for one year.
Prepare for your examination by studying your At Home Prep Course.
Schedule your examination:
▪ Once you have paid, you are responsible for contacting PSI to schedule an appointment to take the examination. You may either schedule via the Internet, or schedule over the telephone at (855) 746-8173.
Take your examination:
▪ Must bring one form of valid identification, which bears your signature and photograph.
Your name as shown on the application form must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at the examination site.
▪ Arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment.
After your examination:
▪ Upon passing the examination, your results will be made available to the State to access.
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Exam Time | 240 minutes |
| Pass Requirements | 70% |
| Open Book Allowed | Yes |
| Test Cost | $150 |
Exam Overview
The Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Exam is an open book 240-minute exam that requires a 70% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Exam Topics
The Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Exam is designed to assess the knowledge and competency of individuals seeking to become licensed contractors. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of construction and contracting, including:
- Sitework
- Footings and Foundations
- Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement
- Masonry
- General Plan Reading
- Carpentry
- Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
- Framing Fundamentals
- Wind Loading Fundamentals
- Codes
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Safety
- Regulations
The exam is timed, and you will need to achieve a passing score to obtain your contractor’s license. Each state may have its own exam structure and content, so it’s essential to check with the State Board for Licensing Contractors or the relevant licensing authority for the most up-to-date information on the exam’s specific requirements.
Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.
Course Overview
The Alaska Residential Contractor with Endorsement License Exam course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The Alaska Residential Contractor with Endorsement License Exam is open book, and you are allowed to bring tabbed, highlighted references into the exam. To get the most out of our course, we also advise having a copy of the following materials:
- OSHA 1926
- 2018 International Residential Code
- Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
- Alaska Residential Contractor with Residential Endorsement Online Exam Prep Tab Pack
The following books will be covered during the exam; however, they are NOT allowed into the exam:
- Alaska Centralized Regulations
- Alaska Centralized Statutes
- Alaska Construction Contractor Statutes and Regulations
- NSI/AWC NDS-2018 Wood Design Standards
- ANSI/AF&PA SDPWS-2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Standard
New and Gently Used versions of all reference materials are available in our online store.
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