General Test — Information & Free Practice
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General Test
- Provider
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Well Installation Section
- Format
- Open-book online for restricted contractors and apprentices; closed-book in person for non-restricted contractors.
- Passing score
- At least 70 percent.
- Exam fee
- $50 per test for non-restricted testing; DNR states a $50 combined testing fee for restricted and apprentice online tests.
Practice scope
The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.
Definitions and Regulated Scope
- Water well terminology and classifications
- Contractor responsibility and regulated permit scope
Variances and Prior Approvals
- Variance eligibility, contents, timing, and approval
Permits and Contractor Duties
- Restricted permit authority and conditions
- Permit maintenance, investigations, and corrective action
Records, Equipment, and Notifications
- Certification, registration, vehicles, and contact updates
Examination sources
- 10 CSR 23-2: Fee Structure, Certification, and Registration
10 CSR 23-2.010(1)(H)1, named examination and individual fee, page 3
- RSMo section 256.613: Written examinations
section 256.613, complete written examination scope statement
- Well and Pump Installation Contractor Permitting
Requirements for Nonrestricted Contractor Permit, complete paragraph
- Well and Pump Installation Contractor Permitting
Requirements for Restricted Contractor Permit, complete paragraph
- Well and Pump Installation Contractor Permitting
Requirements for Becoming an Apprentice Well Contractor, application and testing
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(2)(A)3, closed-book requirement, page 7
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(2)(A)3, minimum score continuation, page 7
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(1)(A)2, open-book requirement, page 7
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(1)(A)2, minimum score continuation, page 7
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(3)(A)2, apprentice testing, page 7
- 10 CSR 23-1: Definitions, Variances, and Permitting Requirements
10 CSR 23-1.050(3)(A)2, minimum score continuation, page 7
- Well and Pump Installation Contractor Permitting
Testing Fees, separately named tests
- RSMo section 256.606: Rules and regulations — applicants' qualifications
section 256.606(2), examination preparation and applicant qualifications