The ICC National Standard General Building Contractor Exams are single part open book exams with multiple choice questions covering these topics in the Internal Building Code 2009. For N11, the topics are:
Administration
Building Planning
Plan Reading
Life Safety
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Soils and Foundations
Concrete
Masonry
Steel
Wood
Gypsum Board and Plaster
Special Construction
Energy Efficiency
The N12 exam has 80 questions, with additional topics on Glass and Glazing. This study notes has been written to provide you with information most commonly found in the N11/N12 exams. It is NOT a guide to the building code but a set of condensed notes for exam prep purpose. Key points are emphasized to facilitate your focused revision effort.