{"product_id":"north-carolina-highway-contractor-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","title":"North Carolina Highway Contractor Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Highway Contractor Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination with a comprehensive collection of professionally highlighted and tabbed references. This package combines the six books permitted in the examination room with eleven additional study references covering the major technical, legal, safety, and regulatory subjects associated with highway construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor examination covers a wide range of work, including asphalt paving, concrete paving, excavation and grading, bridge-related construction, piles, concrete reinforcement, tunneling, railroad construction, marine construction, traffic control, erosion and sedimentation control, sports fields, licensing, liens, and business law. Because the examination draws from many different construction disciplines, candidates need an organized study system and a clear understanding of which references may be used during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery reference in this package is highlighted and tabbed to help direct your attention to important concepts and make key sections easier to locate. The tabs divide large technical books into practical subject areas, while the highlighting identifies definitions, procedures, tables, specifications, safety provisions, construction methods, and regulatory information that may be useful during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe package is divided into two groups. The first group contains the six references approved for use in the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination room. The second group contains eleven study-only books that support preparation but are not permitted inside the testing center for this classification. Keeping these groups clearly separated helps prevent candidates from mistakenly bringing an unapproved reference to the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is designed for contractors, qualifiers, project managers, estimators, supervisors, engineers, and construction professionals preparing for the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination. It provides a structured way to study a broad classification without beginning with an unorganized stack of technical references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll books require professional preparation before shipment. Please allow 15 business days for the highlighting and tabbing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility through the licensing board before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExamination classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highway Contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of scored questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published content outline distributes the 90 scored questions across the following subject areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaving — Asphalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcavation and Grading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Paving:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Call:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraffic Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetals, Including Concrete Reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTunneling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 question\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness and Law:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports Fields:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination may also contain a small number of experimental questions that are not scored. Candidates should prepare for the entire published content outline rather than concentrating only on asphalt paving. Tunneling, railroad work, excavation, business law, concrete, marine construction, reinforcement, safety, and sports-field construction collectively represent a substantial portion of the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor examination is an open-book test. However, candidates may use only the references specifically approved for this examination classification. Six books in this package are designated as exam-room-approved references. The remaining eleven books are included for study and must not be taken into the testing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApproved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and firmly attached to the pages. Removable flags, temporary notes, loose papers, and easily detached tabs are not permitted. Notes may not be written on the tabs, and candidates may not write in their references during the examination session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAMA Handbook must be complete and bound when taken into the testing center. A downloaded copy may be spiral bound or hole-punched and placed in a binder, but partial copies are not accepted. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved books to the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 265-minute testing period provides an average of slightly less than three minutes per scored question. That time includes reading each question, reviewing the available answers, performing calculations when needed, finding information in a reference, and submitting a response. Effective preparation therefore requires more than owning the correct books. Candidates should practice navigating the approved references before test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Highway Contractor classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the construction services the company intends to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina general contractor licenses are issued with limitations that affect the value of projects the licensee may undertake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignate a qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e The applicant must identify an individual who has passed an examination approved by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for the requested classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the application or examination request.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the current licensing documents required by the board and provide the requested supporting information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the board’s applicant requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e The applicant must satisfy the applicable age, character, financial-responsibility, fee, and background-check provisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, the candidate receives an eligibility letter containing the information needed to register with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister and schedule the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact PSI within the eligibility period, pay the required examination fee, and select an available testing appointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake and pass the Highway Contractor examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e A score of at least 70% is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the board’s licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination completes the testing requirement, but the license is issued only after the board completes its application review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn examination result does not independently authorize a person or company to perform licensed contracting work. The business entity must hold the appropriate active license issued by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA North Carolina general contractor license is generally required when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes a construction project valued at $40,000 or more. The law applies to covered work involving buildings, highways, public utilities, grading, improvements, and structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming entitled to an examination, an applicant must be at least 18 years old, possess good moral character as determined by the board, provide evidence of financial responsibility, submit the appropriate application fee, and consent to a criminal background check when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicant must identify a qualifier or qualifying party who has passed an examination accepted by the board. The qualifier demonstrates knowledge related to construction practices, plans and specifications, estimating, ethics, contractor responsibilities, state laws, liens, and erosion and sedimentation control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Highway Contractor classification covers highway construction activities such as grading, paving, exterior artificial athletic surfaces, bridge construction and repair, culvert work, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drainage, parking decks, guardrails, fencing, signage, and related highway hardware. It also includes paving and grading for airport runways, taxiways, and aprons, along with associated fencing, markings, signage, and runway-lighting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope also incorporates work performed under several related specialty classifications, including boring and tunneling, concrete construction, marine construction, railroad construction, and grading and excavating. This broad scope explains why the examination contains questions from many different construction disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes seventeen professionally highlighted and tabbed references. Six are approved for use inside the examination room, while eleven are provided for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports Fields Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers the planning, construction, drainage, grading, soil preparation, turf establishment, irrigation, and maintenance of sports fields and exterior athletic surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses North Carolina contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, project management, financial administration, risk, insurance, employment, liens, and other business-law subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains North Carolina Department of Transportation requirements for roadway and structural construction, including earthwork, asphalt, concrete, materials, structures, drainage, measurement, and construction procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides construction safety requirements involving excavation, equipment, fall protection, cranes, personal protective equipment, traffic exposure, concrete work, tunneling, and other workplace hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explains construction planning, production, equipment selection, earthmoving, excavation, hauling, compaction, concrete operations, cranes, piles, tunneling, and construction methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides guidance on development within North Carolina’s regulated coastal areas, including permits, areas of environmental concern, shoreline activities, docks, erosion, and coastal-development responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains administrative rules governing erosion and sedimentation control for land-disturbing activities in North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains the statutory framework for controlling sedimentation caused by land-disturbing construction activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or Later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports preparation for North Carolina One Call and safe-digging questions involving underground utilities, notification, markings, communication, and excavation responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews excavation, trenching, soils, dewatering, pipe installation, grading, equipment, production, estimating, backfilling, and compaction practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers concrete materials, mixture proportioning, durability, testing, placement, curing, strength, admixtures, and quality-control principles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explains asphalt-mixture production, hauling, placement, compaction, paving operations, equipment, quality control, and common pavement-construction issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains statutes and administrative rules governing North Carolina general contractor licensing, qualifiers, classifications, limitations, renewals, responsibilities, and enforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacing Reinforcing Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses reinforcing-bar materials, detailing, supports, placement tolerances, splices, field practices, and reinforcement for concrete construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning — Level 1 Field Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces field procedures, components, installation practices, stressing operations, safety considerations, and inspection fundamentals for unbonded post-tensioning systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews planning, design, ground behavior, equipment, shafts, alignment, jacking forces, pipe-jacking operations, and construction considerations for jacked tunnels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practical Guide to Railway Engineering, 3rd Edition, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an overview of railroad engineering, including track, subgrade, drainage, structures, construction, maintenance, operations, and railway-system fundamentals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following six references from this package are approved for use inside the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports Fields Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for questions related to exterior athletic surfaces and sports-field design, construction, grading, drainage, and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for business law, licensing, liens, contracts, project administration, and contractor-management subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for roadway specifications, paving, grading, drainage, concrete, materials, structures, and construction requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for construction-safety questions and precise occupational safety requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for construction equipment, production, excavation, earthmoving, piles, tunneling, concrete operations, and construction methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for coastal-development and marine-construction subjects. The complete reference must be properly bound before it is taken into the examination center.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eleven remaining references are study materials only. They should be reviewed during preparation, but they are not permitted inside the examination room for the Highway Contractor test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with the published content outline and divide your study schedule according to the number of questions assigned to each topic. Asphalt paving is the largest single category, but focusing only on paving would leave most of the examination uncovered. Tunneling, railroad construction, excavation and grading, concrete, marine construction, reinforcement, business law, safety, piles, sports fields, and erosion control all require dedicated review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor asphalt preparation, study materials, plant operations, transportation, paver operation, grade and slope control, joints, segregation, compaction, temperature, rolling patterns, density, surface defects, and quality-control practices. Use the road specifications to understand how requirements are presented and practice locating applicable sections quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor excavation and grading, review soil characteristics, cut-and-fill operations, equipment production, hauling, compaction, slopes, trenches, drainage, dewatering, and underground utility precautions. The construction-equipment reference and the study-only excavation books can help candidates connect theoretical questions with field practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTunneling and railroad construction account for sixteen questions combined. Study tunneling methods, shafts, support, jacking, ground conditions, equipment, safety, track components, subgrade, ballast, drainage, alignment, railroad structures, and construction procedures. These sections deserve meaningful preparation even when a candidate’s primary work experience is in conventional paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview concrete materials, mixture properties, placement, curing, paving, reinforcement, splices, supports, and post-tensioning fundamentals. The concrete and reinforcement books are not permitted in the examination room, so the most important principles from those references should be learned during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the approved references under timed conditions. Practice identifying the subject of a question before opening a book. Select the most likely reference, use the permanent tabs to reach the correct section, and confirm the answer from the text or table. Repeated navigation practice helps reduce unnecessary searching during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudy the non-approved books rather than ignoring them. Their subjects appear in the content outline even though the books cannot be brought into the exam. Erosion control, One Call responsibilities, asphalt practices, concrete technology, reinforcement, post-tensioning, tunneling, railway engineering, excavation, licensing, and lien law all require advance preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps candidates organize a demanding examination with professionally prepared references and trade-focused study guidance. The highlighted and tabbed books reduce the time required to create a reference-navigation system from the beginning and provide a more structured starting point for preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tabs help candidates move between subjects such as asphalt paving, equipment, earthwork, safety, business law, road specifications, sports fields, coastal development, tunneling, and concrete. Highlighting draws attention to important definitions, requirements, procedures, tables, and technical concepts while still encouraging candidates to read and understand the surrounding material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe package also makes a clear distinction between exam-room-approved books and study-only books. This helps candidates prepare with the full reference library while knowing exactly which six references may be used during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports practice-oriented preparation through organized study structure, reference navigation, trade review, and repeated lookup exercises. Candidates can use the prepared books to develop familiarity with where information appears and how different examination subjects connect to the approved references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo study package can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or a particular examination outcome. Consistent preparation, practical experience, careful reading, and familiarity with the references remain essential. An organized package can help candidates use their study time more effectively and approach the examination with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many books are included in this package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes seventeen highlighted and tabbed references. Six are approved for use inside the examination room, and eleven are included for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all seventeen books allowed in the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Only the six books listed in the Exam Room Approved Books section may be taken into the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Highway Contractor exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an open-book examination, but candidates may use only references approved for the Highway Contractor classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination contains 90 scored questions. PSI may also administer a small number of unscored experimental questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much time is allowed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates are allowed 265 minutes to complete the Highway Contractor examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score is required to pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA score of at least 70% is required to pass the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre the books already highlighted and tabbed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every reference included in the package is professionally highlighted and tabbed for organized preparation and navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long does preparation take?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for the books to be highlighted and tabbed before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are study-only books included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination includes several subjects whose primary study references are not permitted in the testing room. These books help candidates learn the material before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I use removable tabs or Post-it flags?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Exam references must use permanent tabs that are not easily removed. Temporary flags and removable tabs are not permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I write notes in the books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination rules permit approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the test, but written notes and loose attached materials are not permitted. Candidates may not write in the books during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include exam registration?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Licensing applications, eligibility approval, examination registration, testing fees, and appointment scheduling are handled separately through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package guarantee a passing score?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package provides organized references and preparation support, but results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, study effort, reference familiarity, and performance during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready for the SEO metadata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","offer_id":46205994827833,"sku":null,"price":3245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Books + Online Self Study Course [+$295]","offer_id":46205994860601,"sku":null,"price":3540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/HighwayContractor-HT.jpg?v=1784580371","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/north-carolina-highway-contractor-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}