{"product_id":"mississippi-concrete-contractor-ultimate-exam-prep-rental-package","title":"Mississippi Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eMississippi Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re aiming to get licensed as a Mississippi Concrete Contractor, the fastest way to lose momentum is juggling scattered study materials, uncertain timelines, and a “figure it out as you go” approach to open-book testing. This package is designed to solve that problem with a complete rental book set, extended course access, and added support that helps you stay organized from application through exam prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMississippi Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the references you need (as rentals) with a full year of online access to both Business \u0026amp; Trade courses, plus live and recorded class access and the included Application Service. It’s built for candidates who want a more guided path and a longer runway to study confidently—without needing to purchase the entire library outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is a strong fit if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a complete exam-focused rental book set for open-book testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a full year to study at a steady pace while working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike the structure of live classes plus the convenience of recorded sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant Application Service included so the licensing process feels less overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi 6th Edition; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendment; SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition; Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition; Sawcutting Joints in Concrete (Suprenant, 1995); Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork (Johnston, 1994); Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting (1981); Tips for Cutting Concrete (1987); International Building Code, 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1695 plus a $500 refundable deposit for a total of \u003cstrong\u003e$2195\u003c\/strong\u003e. This package includes both business and trade courses for \u003cstrong\u003e1 year access\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003eaccess to live and recorded classes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor examinations are administered by \u003cstrong\u003ePSI\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the Mississippi contractor licensing process. Candidates may be required to complete a \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Law\u003c\/strong\u003e exam and a \u003cstrong\u003etrade\u003c\/strong\u003e exam based on the license classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e classification, the trade exam is commonly presented as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI (computer-based testing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concrete exam content outline commonly includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete–Earthwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete–Reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete–Formwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete–Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package supports exam prep across these areas by giving you consistent access to the reference set and training you to use it efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor exams are identified as \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e, with approved reference materials permitted in the testing center for the corresponding exam\/classification. Open book does not mean you’ll have time to “look up everything.” The exam is still timed, and performance often comes down to navigation skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why the Ultimate package emphasizes long-term access and class support—so you have time to build a repeatable workflow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the topic fast\u003c\/strong\u003e (safety, formwork, reinforcement, cutting, code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the correct book immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of searching blindly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the index and key tables\u003c\/strong\u003e to locate the exact section you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm and move on\u003c\/strong\u003e without overreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference materials may typically be highlighted, underlined, and\/or indexed prior to the exam session. References may not be written in, and additional loose papers are not permitted in the exam room. References may be tabbed\/indexed with permanent tabs only; temporary tabs are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor licensing generally follows a Board eligibility process and PSI testing. 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The Board determines eligibility and required examinations, and PSI administers the exams through computer-based testing centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral process notes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEligibility must be confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e before scheduling exams through PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Law is commonly required\u003c\/strong\u003e for applicants, with a trade exam required based on classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-book references\u003c\/strong\u003e are specified for the exam\/classification and should be the primary tool during preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package supports a steady, exam-aligned plan by pairing the rental reference set with a full year of course access and class options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following references are included in this Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package. 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They’re also useful for reviewing reference navigation strategies and practicing how to locate answers efficiently in an open-book format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Mississippi Concrete trade exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor exams are identified as open book, with approved reference materials allowed in the testing center for the corresponding exam\/classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy is open-book navigation so important?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam is timed, and many questions require quick lookups. Strong navigation skills help you choose the right book fast, find the correct section efficiently, and avoid losing time flipping through pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include Business \u0026amp; Law preparation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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