Ethan Notestine
•Jul 14, 2026
How hard the Florida GC exam really is: 120 questions in 6.5 hours, open book, why it trips people up, and what actually makes it easier.
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Ethan Notestine
•May 6, 2026
Your books are open-book, but only if you can use them fast. Here is how I tab and highlight my reference books for the Florida contractor exam.
Ethan Notestine
•Apr 12, 2026
Open book doesn't mean no study on the Florida CGC exam. Here's what open book actually gets you on test day, and what it doesn't.
Ethan Notestine
•Apr 7, 2026
The DBPR publishes an official reference list for each section of the Florida general contractor exam. Here's exactly what books you need — and the rules that trip people up.