Construction Trade Research Area

Arizona
A-21 Landscaping
(Commercial / Dual License K-21)

Apply for the License

Arizona Registrar of Contractors
3838 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 542-1525
Licensing Link

Exam Administrator

PSI Services, LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267, Fax: (702) 932-2666
Examination Link

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
Irrigation Systems 15
Trees and Shrubs 10
Grass and Groundcover 8
Grading and Drainage 6
Soils, Amendments, and Chemicals 10
Desert Plants 5
Hardscaping 8
Low Voltage Electricity 5
Rules and Regulations 3
General Knowledge 5

Total Number of Test Questions: 75
Time Allowed (minutes): 180
Passing Percentage: 70%

 

The state of Arizona also requires that you take and pass a written Business Management exam for this trade.
Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles.  We offer those study materials on a separate Arizona Business Management web page.

 

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926, Revised as of 2008 or later (OSHA) - OR - Selections as of 2008 by PSI. Reference page

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1. Arizona 811: Arizona Blue Stake, Inc., July 2010, Arizona Blue Stake.
2. Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rules, 2009, Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Doc Link
3. Arizona Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors, 2009, Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Doc Link
4. Fences and Retaining Walls, 1990, William McElroy.
5. Landscaping Principles & Practices, 6th Edition, 2004, Jack Ingels.
6. Landscape Construction, 3rd Edition, 2011, David Sauter.
7. Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition, 1995, Pete Melby.

Our Study System   How We Write Our Questions

We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
(based on customer demand or availability of reference books)

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 Jun-2011

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