Mississippi
Carpentry
Apply for the License
Mississippi Board of Contractors (MSBOC)2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 354-6161
Licensing Web Site Exam Administrator
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| Safety | 6 |
| Insulation | 1 |
| Windows and Doors | 3 |
| Rough Carpentry and Formwork | 27 |
| Finish Carpentry | 14 |
| Drywall | 7 |
| Siding | 2 |
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you may be required to pass the Business and Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law course
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI
2.
Carpentry & Building Construction, 2010 or 2016, John Feirer, Gilbert Hutchings and Mark Feirer
3.
Guide to Good Practice for Handing, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Truses, 2013, Wood Truss Council of America
4.
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014, USG
5.
Finish Carpenter's Manual, 1993, Jim Tolpin
6.
International Building Code, 2012, ICC
7.
Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001, Andy Rae
Available Study Materials
Individual Book Title
Practice Exam
$34.95 — $99.95
Contains sample exam questions for the book title(s) above highlighted (light green). Pricing is based on the number of questions contained in the individual files shown on our order form.
A 25% discount applies when ordering TWO (2) OR MORE BOOK TITLES.
