{"product_id":"north-carolina-public-utilities-contractor-books-allowed-into-exam-package","title":"North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Books Allowed into Exam Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Books Allowed into Exam Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam with a focused package containing the reference books allowed inside the examination center. This collection is designed for candidates pursuing the North Carolina PU Public Utilities classification who need the approved exam-room references without the additional study books that must remain outside the testing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam covers a broad range of construction work. Candidates must prepare for subjects involving electrical power distribution, fuel distribution, water and sewer piping, swimming pools, concrete, communications, boring and tunneling, excavation, safety, business and law, welding, and related utility operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package brings together eleven approved references covering contractor management, North Carolina construction safety, public water supplies, public swimming pools, aboveground motor-fuel storage systems, fuel-dispensing equipment, gas transmission and distribution piping, utility electrical systems, line construction, ductile iron pipe, and concrete pipe and box culverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery book in this package is included for use during the open-book North Carolina Public Utilities examination. Candidates can study with the same references they plan to carry into the testing center, allowing them to build familiarity with each book’s organization, terminology, tables, chapters, rules, and technical provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-book examination still requires substantial preparation. The exam contains questions from several utility specialties, and candidates must determine which reference applies before beginning a search. Knowing where information is located can save valuable time and make it easier to evaluate technical questions accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is appropriate for candidates who already own or do not need the supporting books that are not permitted in the examination room. It focuses specifically on the approved references and provides a streamlined option for preparing an exam-room book set.\u003c\/p\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\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Swimming Pools – North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor-Vehicle Fueling, RP200, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Procedure for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware, RP400, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook, 13th Edition, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIPRA Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2007, Revised 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2007 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e All eleven references are listed for use inside the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina PU Public Utilities Contractor Exam is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility through the Board before scheduling an appointment with PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e PU Public Utilities Contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired passing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based contractor licensing examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open book with approved references only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination content outline includes 15 questions on electrical power distribution, 12 on fuel distribution, 12 on concrete and concrete reinforcement, and 12 on water and sewer piping. These four areas account for more than half of the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline also includes eight safety questions, seven business and law questions, six excavation and grading questions, and six welding questions. Swimming pools, shotcrete and gunite, communications, boring and tunneling, erosion and sedimentation control, liens, licensing, and One Call requirements make up the remaining questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination may include questions developed from the approved references as well as questions based on general trade knowledge and common industry practices. Candidates should prepare to apply technical information rather than relying only on direct word searches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silent, non-printing, non-programmable calculator may be used in the examination center. Candidates may also request a magnifying glass at the testing center. Personal items and reference materials remain subject to the current PSI security and inspection procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam is an open-book examination. Candidates may bring the approved references included in this package into the examination center, provided the books meet the current testing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates are responsible for supplying their own books. The examination center does not provide the references. Complete publications must be brought to the test; partial references are not accepted as exam-room materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs may be used when they adhere securely to the pages. Removable tabs, including Post-it flags and similar temporary markers, are not permitted. Notes may not be written on tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe references may not contain loose pages, attached papers, inserted notes, or unauthorized materials. Candidates may not write in the books before or during the examination under the published testing rules. Testing-center personnel may inspect every reference before allowing it into the exam room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 100 questions and 240 minutes, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Efficient book use is essential. A candidate who spends several minutes searching the wrong reference may have less time available for calculations, complex questions, and final review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice identifying the applicable subject first. Business and project-management questions may require the Contractor’s Guide. Construction safety questions may involve the North Carolina occupational safety standards. Water-supply questions may use Title 15A, Subchapter 18C, while pool questions may involve the public swimming-pool regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel-system questions may direct candidates to RP200 or RP400. Gas-pipeline questions may require ASME B31.8. Utility electrical questions may involve the \u003cem\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e. Water and sewer pipe-installation questions may use the DIPRA guide or the concrete pipe and box culvert reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the Public Utilities classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification covers the construction activities the applicant or business intends to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the licensing requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine the current application, qualifier, financial, ownership, and organizational requirements established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the application or examination request.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the Board with the required information and supporting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Board reviews the submission and determines whether the candidate is authorized to take the examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule the examination with PSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the authorization information supplied by the Board to select an available testing appointment and complete the exam-payment process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy the content outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide preparation among the technical, safety, regulatory, and business subjects covered by the examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the approved books.\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlight, underline, or add permanent tabs only in accordance with current testing-center rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the required identification, permitted calculator, and approved reference books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination is one part of qualification. The Board must determine that the applicant has met all applicable licensing requirements before issuing a license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination eligibility letter is valid for 120 days and authorizes one examination attempt during that period. Missing a scheduled examination may count as an attempt. Candidates should review their eligibility letter and PSI appointment instructions carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates the PU Public Utilities classification. This classification includes construction work on water and wastewater systems and work performed under several related specialty classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA North Carolina Public Utilities contractor license covers work under S Boring and Tunneling, PU Communications, PU Fuel Distribution, PU Electrical–Ahead of Point of Delivery, PU Water Lines and Sewer Lines, PU Water Purification and Sewage Disposal, and S Swimming Pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification may involve utility electrical distribution, natural-gas and petroleum systems, communication infrastructure, water and sewer piping, water-treatment and wastewater systems, swimming pools, excavation, trenching, tunneling, concrete construction, and associated installation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplicants must satisfy the requirements connected to the requested classification and license limitation. Purchasing books or passing the trade examination does not independently authorize a person or business to perform contracting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjects may also involve permits, inspections, utility notifications, environmental requirements, fire-code provisions, water-supply regulations, local approvals, or other obligations that are separate from general contractor licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\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\u003eThis contractor-focused reference addresses business organization, licensing, project management, contracts, estimating, accounting, insurance, employment responsibilities, safety administration, liens, and North Carolina construction practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\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\u003eThis reference supports preparation involving excavation hazards, fall protection, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, welding, tools, machinery, material handling, access, and employee protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis state reference addresses North Carolina public water-supply systems, including construction, treatment, distribution, protection, system operation, and regulatory requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Swimming Pools – Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis publication contains North Carolina requirements involving public swimming-pool design, construction, circulation, filtration, disinfection, equipment, water quality, safety, and operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor-Vehicle Fueling, RP200, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRP200 addresses aboveground motor-fuel storage systems, including tank placement, foundations, supports, piping arrangements, equipment protection, dispensing systems, and installation practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Procedure for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware, RP400, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRP400 covers procedures used to test electrical continuity in fuel-dispensing hoses, nozzles, swivels, and associated hanging hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASME B31.8 covers gas-piping materials, design, fabrication, joining, construction, testing, operation, maintenance, pressure requirements, and transmission or distribution system safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis code addresses electric supply stations, overhead lines, underground systems, utility conductors, grounding, clearances, structures, and safety practices for electric supply and communication systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook, 13th Edition, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical handbook covers electric power transmission and distribution, transformers, conductors, cables, poles, structures, substations, tools, grounding, overhead systems, underground systems, and field procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIPRA Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2007, Revised 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis installation guide addresses handling, trench preparation, bedding, joint assembly, placement, cutting, backfilling, testing, and practical installation procedures for ductile iron pipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2007 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference covers excavation, foundations, bedding, joining, placement, alignment, backfilling, compaction, and installation procedures for concrete pipe and box culverts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following eleven references are included specifically for use inside the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor examination center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\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\u003eApproved for business, law, project-management, licensing, and contractor-administration subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for construction safety and workplace-protection questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for public water-supply requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Swimming Pools – Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for North Carolina public swimming-pool questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP200, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for aboveground motor-fuel storage-system installation questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP400, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for fuel-dispensing hanging-hardware continuity testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME B31.8, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved for gas transmission and distribution piping 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style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with the largest examination categories: electrical power distribution, fuel distribution, concrete and reinforcement, and water and sewer piping. Create separate study sessions for each subject and identify the approved reference most closely connected to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cem\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e for electrical distribution preparation. Study overhead and underground systems, grounding, conductors, transformers, supply stations, structures, clearances, and utility safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse RP200, RP400, and ASME B31.8 for fuel and gas topics. Review aboveground storage systems, dispensing equipment, continuity testing, piping, materials, joining, construction, pressure testing, operation, and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the DIPRA guide and the concrete pipe reference for water and sewer pipe installation. Study excavation, bedding, joining, alignment, placement, backfilling, compaction, and testing procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete mixed timed exercises using all eleven references. Practice identifying the subject, choosing the correct book, locating the relevant provision, and confirming the answer within the available time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps candidates organize the North Carolina Public Utilities examination into manageable technical and business subjects. Structured study guidance supports preparation across the broad range of utility specialties covered by the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade-focused review connects the approved references to electrical distribution, fuel systems, gas piping, water and sewer installations, swimming pools, concrete pipe, occupational safety, and contractor management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to work through technical questions and apply information rather than simply reading the books. Reference-navigation drills can help students recognize which publication applies and locate tables, chapters, definitions, rules, and procedures more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep also supports confidence-building study habits through organized review, consistent practice, and a clear focus on the examination outline. No book package can guarantee a passing score or licensing approval, but disciplined preparation can help candidates approach the test with stronger familiarity and a more effective reference strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an open-book examination, but candidates may bring only the references approved for the Public Utilities exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all eleven books in this package allowed in the exam room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This package contains the eleven references listed for use inside the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam contains 100 questions. Candidates have 240 minutes and must earn a score of at least 70 percent to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I use removable tabs in the books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. References may be indexed with permanent tabs, but removable tabs such as Post-it flags are not permitted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I write notes in the approved references?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The published examination rules state that references may not be written in before or during the examination. Loose or attached papers are also prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat work does the Public Utilities classification cover?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification covers water and wastewater work and several specialties, including boring and tunneling, communications, fuel distribution, electrical work ahead of the point of delivery, water and sewer lines, water purification and sewage disposal, and swimming pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include books that are not allowed in the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This package is limited to the eleven references approved for use inside the examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes purchasing this package register me for the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package contains books only. 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