Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our practice tests

What exams do you cover?

We cover professional licensing exams across multiple industries including:

  • Contractors — Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general contractor, and specialty licenses
  • Real Estate — Sales agent and broker exams
  • Cosmetology — Cosmetology and barbering licenses

We're continuously adding new exams and states. Browse all available exams to see what's currently available.

Are these the same questions as the real exam?

No. Our questions are practice questions generated from the same textbooks and reference materials listed in your exam's official bulletin. They cover the same topics and difficulty level but are not identical to actual exam questions.

No legitimate practice test provider has access to actual exam questions. What we do is ensure our questions test the same knowledge you'll need on exam day.

How are the questions created?

We use a multi-step process:

  1. Bulletin parsing — We start with the official exam bulletin from PSI, Pearson VUE, or the state board to identify exact topics, question counts, and required books.
  2. Content mapping — Each topic is mapped to specific chapters in the required textbooks.
  3. Question generation — Questions are generated from the textbook content, covering key concepts, code references, and calculations.
  4. Verification — Each question is verified for accuracy, including correct answer validation.
How much does it cost?
  • Free quiz — Try a short practice quiz for any exam at no cost. See question quality and get a sample score.
  • Full practice test ($15) — A full-length practice test with the same number of questions and time limit as the real exam, plus detailed results and topic breakdown.
  • Subscriptions ($39-79/month) — Unlimited practice tests within a category or across all exams.
Can I try it before I pay?

Yes! Every exam has a free practice quiz you can take without paying or creating an account. The free quiz gives you a smaller set of questions so you can see the quality and format before purchasing a full-length test.

What's included in a full practice test?
  • The same number of questions as the real exam
  • A timed simulation matching the real exam's time limit
  • Detailed results with your score and passing status
  • Topic-by-topic breakdown showing your strengths and weak areas
  • Full answer review with correct answers and explanations
Do I need to create an account?

You can take the free quiz without an account. To purchase full tests, track your progress, and access your quiz history, you'll need to create a free account.

Can I get a refund?

If you purchased a practice test but haven't started it yet, you can request a full refund within 30 days. Once a test is started, it cannot be refunded because you've already accessed the content. See our Refund Policy for full details.

Is LicenseExams.com affiliated with any testing organization?

No. LicenseExams.com is an independent study tool. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to PSI, Pearson VUE, any state licensing board, or any exam administration organization.

I found an error in a question. How do I report it?

If you spot an error during a quiz, you can flag the question using the flag button. Flagged questions are reviewed by our team. You can also email us at support@licenseexams.com.

I have a question not listed here.

Reach out to us at support@licenseexams.com and we'll get back to you within 1-2 business days.

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