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Law and Business

General Information

The Law and Business Manual is conveniently broken into four separate chapters, each with its own Glossary of Terms.  The manual is written in an easy to understand way and includes sample forms as well as summaries and checklists to help students prepare for the State Exam.  There are no complicated legal codes to decipher.

The Law and Business Lectures cover each chapter of the Law and Business Manual and the Law and Business Review questions in the back of the manual.  All of the lectures are available in both audio and video formats.

Please be sure that you study all for the practice exams and the update.  It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the legal and business principles behind each question because the Stat's questions may be worded differently.

The Law and Business Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.

A- General Engineering

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The General Engineering Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Concrete, rough and Finish Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, HVAC, and Excavation, Grading and Paving.  the manual also contains summaries from the California Building Code and National Electrical Code.  the last section of the General Engineering Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the General Engineering manual.  The General Engineering lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the General Engineering trade exam.  the Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders a the end of the HVAC manual.  the General Engineering Review Questions Lecture covers the General Engineering Review Questions in the back of the manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The General Engineering Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the A- update questions.

Excavation & Grading Handbook, Revised, by Nicholas Capachi is OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for students who have little or no Excavation and Grading experience.

B- General Building

General Information

The General Building Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Concrete, Carpentry, and Roofing, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC.  the manual also contains summaries from the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code.  the last section of the General Building Manual covers Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture explains the math formulas in the first part of the General Building manual.  The General Building Lectures discuss the general knowledge portions of the manual.  the Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the manual.  The General Building Review Questions Lecture covers the General Building Review Questions in the back of the manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The General Building Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the B- update questions.

C-2 Insulation and Acoustical

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The Insulation and Acoustical Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Insulation Principles, Insulating Materials, Energy Conservation Standards, and Acoustics.  the last section of the Insulation and Acoustical Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Insulation and Acoustical manual.  the Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Insulation and Acoustical manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-2 Insulation and Acoustical Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-4 update questions.

C-4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating, and Steam Fitting

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The Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting Manual covers the major topics of the State exam, including Boilers, Piping Systems, Linear Expansion, Safety Valves, and Welding.  The last section of the Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Boiler, Hot-water Heating, and Steam Fitting manual.  The Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.

C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry

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The Framing and Rough Carpentry Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Formwork, Trusses, Fences, Roofing, and Doors.  The manual also includes brief summaries from the Uniform Building Code.  the last section of the Framing and Rough Carpentry Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Framing and Rough Carpentry manual.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Framing and Rough Carpentry manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-5 update questions.

C-6 Cabinet and Millwork

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The Cabinet and Millwork Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Veneer, Abrasives, Adhesives, Wood Joints, and Doors.  The manual also includes summaries of some of the Woodworking Institute of California's Standards as well as a Glossary.  The last section of the Cabinet and Millwork Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Cabinet and Millwork manual.  The Cabinet and Millwork lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-6 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Cabinet and Millwork manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-6 Cabinet and Millwork Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-6 update questions.

C-7 Low Voltage

General Information

The Low Voltage Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Basic Electrical Theory, Pland and Circuit Symbols, Electrical Materials, Low Voltage Relay Circuit, Satellite Antenna Systems.  First Aid, and Computer Networking and Optic Fiber.  The manual also includes summaries from the National Electrical Code and NFPA 74.  the last section of the Low Voltage Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Low Voltage manual.  The Low Voltage Part 1 and Part 2 lectures cover the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-7 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Low Voltage manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-7 Low Voltage Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-7 update questions.

C-8 Concrete

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The Concrete Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Concrete, Portland Cement, Classification of Mixes, Admixtures, Placing Concrete, Consolidation, Finishing, Curing, Formwork, Reinforcement.  The manual also includes a Glossary.  The last section of the Concrete manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Concrete manual.  The Concrete lecture cover the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-8 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Concrete manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-8 Concrete Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-8 update questions.

C-9 Drywall

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The Drywall Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Materials, Job Preparation, Attaching Drywall to Wood or Metal Framing, Semisolid and Solid Partitions, Movable Partitions, Metal Door Framing, Joint and Surface Treatments, Fire Resistance, and Sound Control.  The manual also includes a Quiz.  The last section of the Drywall manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Drywall manual.  The Drywall lecture cover the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-9 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Drywall manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-9 Drywall Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-9 update questions.

C-10 Electrical

General Information

The Electrical Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Basic Electrical Theory, Electrical Materials, Electrical Tools, Equipment, and Meters, and Plan and Circuit Symbols.  The manual also includes summaries from the National Electrical Code and Review questions.  The las section of the Electrical Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Electrical manual.  The Electrical (C-10) lecture cover the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-10 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Electrical manual.  The Electrical Review Questions Lecture covers the Electrical Review questions in the back of the manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-10 Electrical Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-10 update questions.

C-11 Elevator

General Information

The Elevator Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Business Mathematics, and Architectural Scale, Construction Safety Orders, and Elevator Safety Orders.  The manual also includes summaries from the National Electrical Code and a Glossary. 

The Business Math and Architectural Scale lecture covers the first part of the Elevator manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-11 Elevator Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-11 update questions.

C-12 Earthwork and Paving

General Information

Excavation & Grading Handbook, Revised, by Nicholas Capachi is an essential part of the Earthwork and Paving course.  The Handbook and the accompanying Excavation and Grading lecture contain vital information for passing the State exam.

The Earthwork and Paving Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Estimating Quantities and summaries of CALTRANS Standard Specifications.  The last section of the Earthwork and Paving Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Earthwork and Paving manual.   The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Earthwork and Paving manual. 

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-12 Earthwork and Paving Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-12 update questions.

C-13 Fencing

C-13 Fencing Contractor's Computer - Assisted Practice Tests

General Information

The Fencing Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Wood Fences, Wire Fences, Estimating Quantities, and summaries of CALTRANS Standard Specifications. The last section of the Fencing Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Fencing Lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-13 trade exam and includes basic estimating practices.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Fencing manual. 

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-13 Fencing Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-13 update questions.

C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering

General Information

The Flooring and Floor Covering Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Estimating Floor Area, Carpet, Resilient Coverings, and Hardwood Floors.  The last section of the Flooring and Floor Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Flooring and Floor Covering Lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-15 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Flooring and Floor Covering manual. 

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-15 update questions.

C-16 Fire Protection

General Information

The Fire Protection Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Plan Symbols, Types of Sprinkler Systems, Hydraulics, and summaries from NFPA13, NFPA14, and NFPA24.  The last section of the Fire Protection Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Fire Protection manual.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Fire Protection manual. 

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-16 Fire Protection Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-16 update questions.

C-17 Glazing

General Information

The Glazing Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Glass and Glazing Products, Glazing Sealants, Glazing Tools, Glazing Guidelines, Fasteners, and Glazing Systems. The Glazing Manual also contains summaries of the Uniform Building Code.  The last section of the Glazing Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the Glazing manual.  The Glazing lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-17 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Fire Protection manual. 

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-17 Glazing Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-17 update questions.

C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

General Information

The HVAC Manual covers the major topics of the State exam including Properties of Air and Water, Psychrometric Charts, Basic HVAC Formulas, Basic Electrical Formulas, Electrical and Insulating Materials, Soldering and Brazing, Electric Motors, Fuels, and Refrigerants, Mechanical Refrigeration, Solar Energy, and Plan and Circuit Symbols.  The manual also contains summaries of the Uniform Mechanical Code.  The last section of the HVAC Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the math formulas in the first part of the HVAC manual.  The HVAC (C-20) lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-20 trade exam.  The Health and Safety Lectures covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the HVAC manual.  The HVAC Review Question covers the HVAC Review Questions in the back of the manual.

Please be sure that you study all of the practice exams. It is important to read and understand each question, and read the explanations.  It is necessary to learn the principles behind the question because the State's questions may be worded differently.

The C-20 HVAC Contractor's Computer-Assisted Practice Tests are on a computer disk which will load a software program on to your computer.  The program presents questions one at a time, automatically scores the exam, presents the student with a grade, and lists each question answered incorrectly along with the correct answer.  The questions on the computer disk do not include the C-20 update questions.

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