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Arizona Contractor Statutes & Rules Practice Test 2026 (AZ ROC)

Before Arizona issues a contractor license, the license's Qualifying Party has to pass the AZ Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE). It is an open-book course and exam, offered only online through GMetrix, on Arizona contractor law: Title 32, Chapter 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Title 4, Chapter 9 of the Arizona Administrative Code. You need at least 70% to pass, and you get one attempt at the final exam for each course purchase.

ExamCleared's independent practice test has 150 original questions written from those statutes and rules and from related lien, prompt-pay, payroll and safety law. It covers the statutes, rules and business exam. It does not cover your trade exam. We are not affiliated with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC), GMetrix or PSI.

Scope: Covers the statutes, rules and business exam — not your trade exam.

Questions: Not published by AZ ROC or GMetrix
Time: Not published
To pass: At least 70%
Exam fee: $61 SRE fee (paid to GMetrix)
Required course: Required: the SRE is itself an online training course followed by an exam

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Free Arizona contractor license exam practice test questions

Five sample questions from the bank — open each answer to see the explanation and the legal source. Take the free 10-question test to practice with a timer and a score.

1. Once the registrar receives the required fee and a complete application, within how many days must it notify the applicant of the action taken on the application?

30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days

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Answer: B. 60 days

The registrar must notify the applicant of its action within sixty days after a complete application is filed.

Source: A.R.S. 32-1124(A) · verified 2026-11-07

2. The registrar issues a contractor a written directive to take corrective action. Under A.R.S. 32-1154, what is the shortest compliance period the directive may give?

Fifteen days from the date the directive is issued
Five days from the date the directive is issued
Ten days from the date the directive is received
Thirty days from the date the directive is received

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Answer: A. Fifteen days from the date the directive is issued

The directive must state a compliance deadline of at least fifteen days from the date it is issued. No penalty may be imposed for failing to comply until after a hearing.

Source: A.R.S. 32-1154(A)(22) · verified 2026-11-07

3. In addition to the regular license bond, what must a dual licensed or residential contractor do under A.R.S. 32-1152(C)?

Post an extra $50,000 bond payable only to the registrar for unpaid fees and penalties
Carry at least $1,000,000 of general liability insurance naming each homeowner as insured
Either post an extra $200,000 bond for fund-type claimants or join the recovery fund
Deposit 10% of annual residential volume with the state treasurer in a trust account

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Answer: C. Either post an extra $200,000 bond for fund-type claimants or join the recovery fund

A.R.S. 32-1152(C) gives residential and dual licensees a choice: post an additional $200,000 bond or cash deposit for 32-1132 claimants, or participate in the residential contractors' recovery fund and pay the assessment.

Source: A.R.S. 32-1152(C) · verified 2026-11-07

4. A subcontract between private parties requires the subcontractor to indemnify the general contractor even for losses caused solely by the general contractor's own negligence. How does A.R.S. 32-1159 treat this clause?

It is against public policy and void
It is valid if both parties initial it
It is valid on commercial projects only
It is enforceable up to the subcontract price

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Answer: A. It is against public policy and void

A.R.S. 32-1159(A) makes void any clause in a construction contract that purports to indemnify, hold harmless or defend the promisee against liability from the promisee's sole negligence.

Source: A.R.S. 32-1159(A) · verified 2026-11-07

5. An owner records a notice of completion but never mails a copy to a supplier that had served a preliminary twenty day notice. Under A.R.S. 33-993(I), how long does that supplier have to record its lien?

60 days after the notice of completion was recorded
120 days from completion
15 days after it learns of the notice
Six months after the notice was recorded

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Answer: B. 120 days from completion

If the owner does not mail the notice of completion within fifteen days of recording to a person who gave a preliminary notice, that person keeps the full 120 days from completion to perfect its lien.

Source: A.R.S. 33-993(I) · verified 2026-11-07

What the Arizona contractor statutes and rules exam is and who takes it

The AZ Registrar of Contractors requires the Qualifying Party to pass the required examinations by at least 70%. One of those exams is the AZ Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE). AZ ROC describes it as a computer-based open book training course and exam offered only online through GMetrix. In most cases the Qualifying Party must also pass a separate trade exam for the license classification, unless they qualify for a waiver.

The PSI candidate bulletin says the SRE course is required for new license applicants who were not previously listed as the qualifying party on another Arizona contractor's license within the last five years. If you have been a Qualifying Party before, call AZ ROC Licensing at 1-877-692-9762 to confirm which exams you need.

Under A.R.S. 32-1122, the license exam tests your general knowledge of Arizona's building, safety, health and lien laws, the administrative principles of the contracting business, and the registrar's rules. Official pages: AZ ROC – Applying for a License, A.R.S. 32-1122.

SRE exam format: questions, time limit and passing score

Delivery: online only, through GMetrix. The training course comes first and the exam follows it.
Open or closed book: open book, according to AZ ROC.
Passing score: at least 70% on each required examination, under A.A.C. R4-9-106(C).
Number of questions and time limit: AZ ROC and GMetrix do not publish either one. That also means nobody can tell you exactly how many correct answers you need. Be wary of other sites that quote a specific question count.
Attempts: GMetrix gives you one attempt at the final exam at the end of the course. Online access lasts one year unless GMetrix specifies otherwise.

To prepare, our practice test includes a timed full-length mode. Because the official question count and time limit are not published, the mock exam uses the open-book, multiple-choice style described above. It does not copy an official question count.

Fees and how to register for the AZ ROC exams

SRE: $61. You buy it and take it online through GMetrix. The account holder's name must match the person completing the course, or the course won't count.
Trade exam through PSI, if required: $66 for one exam, $116 for two, and $40 for the solar portion only. You can take it online or at a PSI testing center. Schedule at test-takers.psiexams.com/azcon or call (855) 744-0310. PSI says its registration fees are not refundable or transferable.
Results: send your original SRE and trade exam results with your license application. PSI says to submit the application and score report to AZ ROC within two years of the date you passed.

Prerequisites for the Qualifying Party

A minimum of four years' practical or management trade experience in the kind of work the license covers (A.R.S. 32-1122). A.A.C. R4-9-106(F) lets the registrar waive the experience requirement in some cases.
Passing scores on the required exams, taken by written examination no more than two years before you apply.
A background check for every person named on the License Application Form. AZ ROC says background checks expire 90 days after completion.
The other license requirements, such as the contractor bond, as listed on the AZ ROC application page.

The SRE is the required training course. ExamCleared's practice test supplements it and does not replace it.

Topics covered on the Arizona contractor license test

Neither AZ ROC nor GMetrix publishes an official content outline or topic weights for the SRE. Our question bank follows the statutes and rules the course is built on, along with the business law named in A.R.S. 32-1122:

ROC authority, definitions, the handyman exemption and license classifications (A.R.S. 32-1101, 32-1121, A.A.C. R4-9-102 to R4-9-111)
Licensing, the Qualifying Party, renewal and inactive licenses (A.R.S. 32-1122 to 32-1127)
Contractor bonds and the Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund (A.R.S. 32-1131 to 32-1140, 32-1152)
Contract requirements, advertising and unlicensed contracting (A.R.S. 32-1151, 32-1158, 32-1165)
Workmanship standards, complaints, discipline and civil penalties (A.A.C. R4-9-108, A.R.S. 32-1154 to 32-1166)
Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, including the preliminary 20-day notice (A.R.S. 33-981 to 33-1008)
The Arizona Prompt Pay Act (A.R.S. 32-1181 to 32-1188)
Payroll, employment law and taxes, jobsite safety (OSHA/ADOSH), business organization and insurance

Each of our questions comes with an explanation, the statute or official source it is based on, and the date we last verified that source.

Study tips for the AZ ROC statutes and rules exam

Open book still takes preparation. Learn your way around A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10 and A.A.C. Title 4, Chapter 9 so you can find a section quickly. Bookmark the official texts at azleg.gov and keep a list of section numbers by topic.
You only get one try per purchase. GMetrix allows one attempt at the final exam for each course purchase, so finish the training material before you start.
Watch the deadlines and dollar amounts. Many statute questions hinge on a specific number of days, a dollar limit, or a word like "residential" versus "commercial." Read every question for those details.
Keep the lien statutes separate. The mechanics' lien rules sit in Title 33, not Title 32, so a Title 32 search won't find them.
Practice under time pressure. Take timed full-length practice tests, then read the explanation and cited section for every question you missed.

You can try 10 free questions without an account. Full access is a one-time payment of $39 for 60 days or $59 for 120 days, with no subscription and a 7-day money-back guarantee.

After you pass

Pass the trade exam (and the solar exam, if your classification requires one) through PSI, unless your trade exam is waived.
Get background checks for everyone named on the application through AZ ROC's background check vendor.
Send the license application with your original SRE and trade exam results to AZ ROC within two years of passing. Applications are not accepted until all exam requirements are complete.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam open book?

Yes. AZ ROC describes the SRE as a computer-based open book training course and exam that is only offered online through GMetrix.

What score do I need to pass the AZ ROC exam?

At least 70% on each required examination (A.A.C. R4-9-106(C)).

How many questions are on the SRE, and how long is it?

AZ ROC and GMetrix don't publish either number, so the exact count of correct answers you need isn't public.

How much does the Arizona contractor statutes and rules exam cost?

The SRE costs $61 through GMetrix. A PSI trade exam, if you need one, costs $66 for one exam or $116 for two.

Can I retake the SRE?

GMetrix gives one attempt at the final exam per course purchase. GMetrix does not say whether a retake requires buying the course again.

Do I also need a trade exam?

Usually, yes. AZ ROC says the Qualifying Party must also pass a trade exam for the classification unless eligible for a waiver. Trade exams are given by PSI.

How long are my exam results valid?

The exam must have been taken no more than two years before you apply (A.R.S. 32-1122). PSI says to submit your application and score report within two years of passing.

Does this az roc exam practice test include trade exam questions?

No. It covers the statutes, rules and business exam, not your trade exam, and it supplements the required GMetrix course rather than replacing it.

Is there a free Arizona contractor license exam practice test?

Yes. The first 10 questions are free, with no account or email needed. Full access to all 150 questions, practice by topic and the timed full-length exam starts at $39 as a one-time payment.

Is the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam hard?

It depends on your preparation. To pass you need at least 70%. The most reliable way to check is a timed full-length practice exam: ours has 50 questions and shows your percentage against a practice target, and your results by topic show which areas still need work.

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Sources

http://web.archive.org/web/20260712090300/https://roc.az.gov/applying-for-a-license — The Qualifying Party must pass the required exams with at least 70%
https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/arizona/Ariz-Admin-Code-SS-R4-9-106 — Passing grade of 70% in the administrative code
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/2477 — SRE fee is $61
https://www.gmetrix.com/az-statutes-and-rules-training-course-and-exam-sre-for-contractor-licensing/ — SRE price at GMetrix is $61
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01122.htm — Four years of experience

ExamCleared is independent and not affiliated with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC); course/exam delivered online by GMetrix (trade exams by PSI Services LLC). Our questions are original practice questions written from public law and official materials — not actual exam questions. Confirm current requirements with the official agency before you register.