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    Benefits of Study Guides and Practice Tests

    Thursday, July 23, 2009
    posted by Frank Stevens

    Benefits of Study Guides and Practice Tests

    Being a contractor can be an exciting and rewarding career which utilizes knowledge and experience of construction to improve customer’s lives while running your own business. Passing the exam to become a contractor can be a monumental task requiring knowledge of construction and general business practices. With a first time failure rate of over 60% for contractor certification; knowledge of the subjects and testing practice is needed to pass certification successfully and be successful running your business.

    Using study guides is a great way to assist in passing certification the first time and provide the knowledge to be successful once the business is started. The information contained is specific to the field and geographic location that the exam covers, allowing for a more detailed understanding of the purpose. Every state exam is different, and knowing what each state requires in advance improves the focus on the subject that may not be achievable elsewhere. In addition to focused subject matter, practice tests verify that the information has been retained, come exam day you can be confident that you know the material and will breeze through the exam.

    Practice tests also help you to become familiar with the format and phrasing that you will find on the real California State Contractor’s License Exam. If you are not an experienced test taker, this can be an invaluable aid. A substantial portion of the license exam deals with detailed aspects of California business law as well as construction specific information. Unless you are experienced at running a business in California, or have an attorney and an accountant to help you prepare for the exam, it is very difficult to pass the test on your first attempt without detailed study guides and practice tests.

    In addition to all of these benefits, practice tests help you identify and focus your study on those areas where you are weakest. By grading your practice tests you’ll be able to see which areas you have mastered and when you are ready to take the real exam.

    Statistics have shown that when study guides are used for preparation, higher exam scores and higher first pass rate is achievable compared to when they are not used. With specific subject matter and the ability to test in advance, you will gain an advantage not only on the exams, but also afterwards when you are running your business. Developed by experts, these guides will give you a strong advantage in preparing for the license exam, enhancing your existing knowledge and experience.

    Don’t go it alone, having extra support in any subject and learning from the experts is a tried and true way to achieve your goals and be successful.

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