The residential construction licensing exam is closed book, four hours, and has 80 multiple choice questions. The residential licensing exam covers the following topics: rough carpentry, interior and exterior finish, concrete and rebar, associated trades, excavation and site work, roofing, masonry, and plans and specifications.

In Louisiana you must also take a business and law exam, which is closed book and three hours. This exam covers the following topics: license law, federal and state tax laws, labor laws, estimating and bidding, contracts, project management, risk management, accounting, business organizations, Louisiana lien laws and contractor safety practices.