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Examination Information

Updates to the Exam

Effective April 25, 2013:

  • The exam will be an open book exam (except for the backflow section).  All necessary books and documents will be provided at the test site by PSI.  
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  • Landscape Construction; Grading and Drainage; Safety, Estimating, Soils and Chemicals; and Irrigation exam sections will be sourced to the new study guide developed by the agency - Landscape Construction, Oregon Landscape Contractors Board Special Edition, by David Sauter. 
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  • Extra time will be given to individuals whose primary language is not English.  This request must be made to PSI prior to scheduling your exam appointment.  
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Getting Started

You must first submit an application to the LCB to sit for the exam.  When your application is approved you will receive a packet of information from us.   This will include some of the study material, as well as an ID number.  Once you receive your ID number you may begin setting up your exam with PSI.  If your application is not approved you will receive a letter within 7 business days requesting further documentation. 

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Test Provider & Locations

Once your application is approved and you have received your ID number, you may contact PSI at 800-733-9267 or online at www.psiexams.com to pay for and schedule an exam appointment. 
 
PSI offers 6 locations in Oregon where you may schedule to take the exam:
     Baker City:   2101 Main St, Suite 203
     Bend:   325 N Vermont Place, Suite 106
     Eugene:   1955 Empire Park Dr., Suite 1
     Medford:   1236 A North Riverside Ave
     Portland:   8383 NE Sandy Blvd., Suite 201
     Independence:   4901 Airport Road
 
      
 
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Examination Costs/Time Limit

 
The cost for the exam is $65 for the first section and $10 for each additional section per sitting. 

 

EXAM SECTION​ ​NUMBER OF QUESTIONS ​TIME LIMIT
Laws, Rule and Business Practice​ ​100 ​3 hours
Plants and Turf​ ​55 ​1 hour
Landscape Construction​ ​60 ​1 hour 15 min
Grading and Drainage​ ​45 ​1 hour
Safety, Estimating, Soils and Chemicals​ ​50 1 hour​
​Irrigation ​100 ​2 hours
Backflow​ ​50 ​1 hour
 

 

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Exam Study Materials

Click here to see a list of exam study materials.

Most of the study materials may be obtained online and/or ordered from the LCB.

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Candidate Information Bulletin

The Candidate Information Bulletin contains helpful information on PSI's policies and procedures.  It contains a breakdown of each section of the exam, including subcategories, number of questions, time limit and study material.  The bulletin also has information regarding:

  • How to schedule an exam
  • Test site locations
  • What to expect at your appointment
  • What ID is required for your appointment
  • How to make special arrangements for your appointment, if needed
  • Cancelation and late policy
  • Sample exam questions

Candidate Information Bulletin​

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