How to tab and highlight your reference books.
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.
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Florida GC exam: what books do you need?
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.