OK General Contractor study guide
OK General Contractor · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Oklahoma General Contractor Examination is the licensing test used by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) for candidates seeking a commercial or residential general contractor credential in the state. It is aimed at people who intend to contract directly with owners for construction work, manage subcontractors, and take legal responsibility for projects - not at trade specialists testing a single craft. The OK General Contractor study guide has 9 sections and about 2,640 words.
01Business and Project Management
This domain tests the commercial side of construction: contract formation and documents, delivery methods, scheduling, cost control, change management, submittals and RFIs, payment, and closeout. Expect scenario questions that ask who bears risk or what notice or action is required.
332 words, about 2 min02Estimating and Plan Reading
Estimating and plan reading asks you to quantify work from drawings and specifications and to convert units correctly. Expect scale reading, dimension strings, section and elevation interpretation, quantity takeoff, waste, and CSI MasterFormat organization.
307 words, about 2 min03Sitework and Earthwork
Sitework and earthwork covers soil behavior, cut and fill, compaction, grading, erosion control, and underground work. Questions often turn on bank, loose, and compacted volumes.
304 words, about 2 min04Concrete and Masonry
Concrete and masonry questions test mix design, placement, curing, reinforcement, joints, CMU assembly, mortar, grout, and water management. Water-cement ratio controls strength and durability; lower w/c generally means higher strength.
278 words, about 1 min05Metals and Wood Construction
This domain covers structural steel, cold-formed steel, and wood framing: materials, connections, tolerances, fire protection, grading, and moisture. Structural steel: AISC 360 design; bolted connections have minimum edge distances and pretension requirements; welded connections require qualified procedures and inspection.
268 words, about 1 min06Thermal, Moisture, and Openings
Thermal, moisture, and openings tests envelope performance: insulation, air and vapor control, flashing, roofing, waterproofing, windows, doors, and glazing. R-value is thermal resistance; U-factor is thermal transmittance; U = 1 ÷ total R.
259 words, about 1 min07Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Coordination
MEP coordination tests how the trades fit together: sleeves, clearances, slopes, access, testing, and commissioning. Questions often involve code clearances and interference.
272 words, about 1 min08Safety, OSHA, and Environmental Compliance
Safety, OSHA, and environmental compliance tests hazard recognition, standards, and control methods. The OSHA Focus Four are falls, struck-by, caught-in or between, and electrical.
277 words, about 1 min09Oklahoma Code, Licensing, and Lien Law
Oklahoma code, licensing, and lien law tests state-specific rules: who licenses contractors, which codes apply, and how a contractor preserves payment rights. Oklahoma does not issue a single statewide general contractor license.
343 words, about 2 min