California CSLB C-6 — Cabinet & Millwork Exam Prep

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California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork exam at a glance

The California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork exam has a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes, and it is closed book. CSLB also requires a separate Law and Business exam. Figures are from CSLB’s published exam information, checked September 26, 2026.

Time3 hours 30 minutes

Confirm question count, time, open-book rules, and passing score on the live board bulletin before you sit. We do not guarantee a passing result. Source: CSLB C06StudyGuide.pdf (on/after 7/1/2022), checked September 26, 2026. How we source exam facts

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What’s included

18,000+ word study guide

Worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, exam traps, a key-terms glossary and a 30/60/90-day plan.

5 full-length practice exams

Original questions weighted to match the topic mix of the real exam.

500 practice questions

Every one with a written explanation and the code section behind the answer.

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What’s on the California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork exam

CSLB’s study guide divides the C-6 exam into five weighted sections. Cabinet Installation carries the most weight at 25%, and together with Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication (24%) it makes up 49% of the exam. Worker and Job Site Safety is the smallest share at 15%.

California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork exam sections and their share of the exam
SectionShare of exam
Planning and Estimating20%
Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication24%
Cabinet Installation25%
Millwork Installation16%
Worker and Job Site Safety15%

The C-6 exam is closed book: no reference materials may be used during the test. Questions are multiple choice with four options, and there is no penalty for guessing, so leave nothing blank.

Source: CSLB Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) examination study guide. These weightings are the Board’s own, not our estimate. Contractor Pathway is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by CSLB.

What this prep covers

  1. 6 Permit Requirements for Cabinet and Millwork Projects
  2. 9 Estimating and Material Takeoffs
  3. 5 Contracts and Change Orders
  4. 4 Material Standards and Grading
  5. 5 Energy Code Considerations
  6. EXAM OVERVIEW AND BREAKDOWN
  7. 3 ADA and Accessibility Requirements for Cabinetry
  8. 8 Fire Prevention in the Shop and on the Job Site
  9. 1 Joinery Methods
  10. 2 Cabinet Construction
  11. 3 Countertop Installation
  12. 4 Closet Systems
  13. 5 Architectural Millwork
  14. 6 Hardware Installation
  15. 7 Shop Drawing Interpretation
  16. 8 Finishing and Surface Preparation
  17. 10 Installation Methods and Techniques
  18. PRACTICE QUESTIONS
  19. KEY REFERENCE SUMMARY
  20. 1 California Building Code (CBC) Requirements for Finish Carpentry
  21. 2 Fire-Rated Assemblies Involving Millwork
  22. 1 Cal/OSHA Woodworking Safety Requirements
  23. 2 Dust Collection and Ventilation
  24. 3 Machine Guarding
  25. 4 Respiratory Protection
  26. 5 Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  27. 6 Fall Protection
  28. 7 Hazard Communication
  29. 6 Insurance Requirements
  30. 8 Employees vs. Independent Contractors
  31. 1 Contractor Licensing Requirements
  32. 2 Contractor Bonds
  33. 3 Home Improvement Contracts (B&P Code Section 7159)
  34. 4 Mechanics Liens
  35. 7 Continuing Education and License Renewal
  36. 9 Advertising and Business Name Rules
  37. 10 Disciplinary Actions and Complaints

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Common questions about this exam

Do I also need the Law and Business exam in California?

Yes. CSLB requires every applicant to pass the separate Law and Business exam in addition to the C-6 trade exam. That exam has 3 hours 30 minutes. California CSLB Law & Business prep is 75% off when you add it to this classification for the same term.

How much practice does this prep include?

It includes 5 full-length practice exams and 500 practice questions in total. Every question has a written explanation naming the code section the answer comes from.

How long is the study guide?

The California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork guide runs to roughly 18,447 words in 37 sections, starting with “6 Permit Requirements for Cabinet and Millwork Projects” and ending with “10 Disciplinary Actions and Complaints”.

How long do I get access?

Choose 30, 60 or 90 days at checkout. Your days do not start at checkout: they begin the first time you open the course (or 14 days after purchase, whichever comes first). Access works on any device, and you can retake every practice exam as often as you like. Days remaining are shown in your dashboard and you can extend at any time.

Is this an official California CSLB C-6 Cabinet & Millwork exam?

No. This is independent preparation material. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any state licensing board or exam vendor, and it does not contain real exam questions. Always confirm current requirements with your licensing board.

About this prep

This prep is built specifically for the C-6 — Cabinet & Millwork examination and includes a 18,000+-word study guide written for this exam, 5 full-length practice exams and 500 practice questions, each with a written explanation.

How access works

You are paying for access length (30, 60, or 90 days). The study guide and four timed exams are the same on every term. Your days start the first time you open the course, not at checkout (or 14 days after purchase, whichever comes first), and access works on any device for that term.

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