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Here in
California the test is conducted at one of several
'centralized' facilities. I had to travel
approximately 30 miles one-way. I signed in, showed
the letter that I had received from the state that
indicated my assigned test date, and presented my
PICTURE identification. I took my test on a
computer (cool), which allows all applicants to
work at his/her own pace. The only thing I was
allowed to take with me in to the test room was a
small calculator, for the math problems on the
test. The test was divided into two sections, one
section is trade and the other section is law.
Provided you have the required four years minimum
field experience, the trade section is not too bad.
Basically you will be answering questions about
your day to day job. The law section, on the other
hand, is a bit more difficult. The majority of the
applicants have not dealt with legal issues such as
workers compensation; employees and payroll; OSHA
regulations; accounts payable (and receivable);
etc., etc., etc. This is why it is important to
STUDY STUDY STUDY prior to taking your test! When
you are finished answering all the questions on
your test you should have time to go back and
double check all your answers. When you are
completely finished, your test will be graded and
you will be told if you have passed or failed
before you leave. It's hard not to feel a little
taller walking out than when you walked in, if you
passed the test!
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