North Carolina Business and Law Full Mock Exam
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Sit a complete timed exam under test-centre conditions. You see no answers until you submit, then you get a score report by section and a full review with explanations.
Exam Format · Practice Format
Before You Begin
This mock copies the official length (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass, per the PSI bulletin updated 11/19/2025), but it is an unofficial practice set. Questions come from G.S. 87 Articles 1 and 8A, G.S. 22C, G.S. 44A Article 3 and the PSI bulletin. Erosion control and the NASCLA book are not covered. Source: PSI North Carolina General Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin.
- The timer starts when you begin and the exam submits itself when time runs out.
- Move freely with Previous, Next or the numbered navigator, and flag any question to come back to.
- No feedback is shown until you submit. Unanswered questions count as wrong.
- Nothing is sent anywhere; the exam runs entirely in your browser.
Exam Format · Practice Format
Before You Begin
This mock copies the official length (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass, per the PSI bulletin updated 11/19/2025), but it is an unofficial practice set. Questions come from G.S. 87 Articles 1 and 8A, G.S. 22C, G.S. 44A Article 3 and the PSI bulletin. Erosion control and the NASCLA book are not covered. Source: PSI North Carolina General Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin.
- The timer starts when you begin and the exam submits itself when time runs out.
- Move freely with Previous, Next or the numbered navigator, and flag any question to come back to.
- No feedback is shown until you submit. Unanswered questions count as wrong.
- Nothing is sent anywhere; the exam runs entirely in your browser.
Adaptive Practice Instead
These are original questions written by the Trade Exam Hub editorial team from the cited official sources. They are not real exam questions, and no exam body endorses this site. See all full mock exams.
What the North Carolina Business and Law Mock Exam Covers
Each attempt draws 40 questions at random from a pool of 158. The pool covers these topics. Your score report breaks your result down the same way, so you can see which areas need more study.
| Topic | Questions in Pool | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Rules (PSI Bulletin) | 13 | 8% |
| Subcontractor Pay (G.S. 22C) | 8 | 5% |
| Payment and Performance Bonds (G.S. 44A) | 27 | 17% |
| One Call (G.S. 87 Art. 8A) | 40 | 25% |
| The Board | 12 | 8% |
| Licensing and Classifications | 25 | 16% |
| Continuing Education | 9 | 6% |
| Discipline and Penalties | 9 | 6% |
| Permits | 5 | 3% |
| Scope and Other Provisions | 10 | 6% |
About 66% of the pool is recall and core-concept questions. The other 34% are harder applied questions, such as scenarios, calculations or details that are easy to confuse.
North Carolina Business and Law Mock Exam Pacing Plan
You have 90 minutes for 40 questions, which is about 2.3 minutes per question. Use these checkpoints to stay on pace:
| Checkpoint | Be at or past question | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | 10 | 23 min |
| Halfway | 20 | 45 min |
| Three quarters | 30 | 68 min |
If you are behind, flag any question that is taking too long and move on. Leave a few minutes at the end to go back to your flagged questions. Unanswered questions count as wrong, so give an answer to every question before time runs out.
What Score Do You Need?
To pass, you need 28 of 40 correct (70%), so you can miss up to 12 questions. This pass mark comes from the official source cited above. We suggest scoring 10 points above the pass mark on two attempts in a row before you book the real exam, because the pool here is smaller than the official bank.
Sample North Carolina Business and Law Mock Exam Questions
Here are three questions from the pool, with their answers and sources.
Q1. How long is a North Carolina exam eligibility letter valid?
- 120 days from the letter date (correct)
- 60 days
- One year
- Until you pass
Source text: “The eligibility letter is valid for 120 days from the date on the letter…” Reference: PSI North Carolina General Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 11/19/2025).
Q2. Under G.S. Chapter 22C, who is a "contractor"?
- A person who contracts with an owner to improve real property (correct)
- Anyone holding a building permit
- Only a licensed general contractor
- Any supplier of materials
Source text: “"Contractor" means a person who contracts with an owner to improve real property.…” Reference: N.C. Gen. Stat. §22C-1.
Q3. Under Article 3 of Chapter 44A, what is a "contracting body"?
- A state department, agency or political subdivision that can enter construction contracts (correct)
- Any private owner
- The surety company
- The prime contractor
Source text: “"Contracting body" means any department, agency, or political subdivision of the State of North Carolina which has authority to enter into construction contracts.…” Reference: N.C. Gen. Stat. §44A-25.
How to Use Your Score Report
- Sort by topic. Start your next study session with any topic where you scored below 70%.
- Read the source. Each answer cites a section or quotes its source text. Read the surrounding passage, not just the answer line.
- Drill, then retest. Use the adaptive practice test on your weak topics. It gives you more of the kinds of questions you miss. Then take this mock again for a new random set.
- Return to the guide. The North Carolina Business and Law guide covers exam fees, scheduling, retake rules and what to bring on test day.
Sources Behind These Questions
Questions in this pool cite these references: N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-1; N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-1.2; N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-2; N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-3; N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-6; N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-7. Each question shows its exact reference when you review your answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the North Carolina Business and Law mock exam?
This mock has 40 questions, drawn at random from a pool of 158, so each attempt is different. The count is a practice format, because the official length is not published or our bank covers only part of the exam.
How long do I get, and how fast should I work?
The timer is set to 90 minutes, or about 2.3 minutes per question. Aim to be past question 20 by minute 45.
What score do I need to pass the North Carolina Business and Law mock?
70%, which is 28 of 40 correct. That pass mark comes from the cited official source.
Are these real North Carolina Business and Law exam questions?
No. They are original questions written from the official sources cited in each answer, and no exam body endorses them. Use them to find weak topics, then confirm the details in the source.
Is the North Carolina Business and Law mock exam free?
Yes. There is no login and no sign-up, and the exam runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to us.