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Official PSI / NFA / VREB content outlines, prep manuals, and study guides — local PDFs are git-ignored (copyright); links route to publisher source. OFFICIAL = direct from publisher · LOCAL = on disk in source_material/ · QUEUED = need to acquire · REQUIRED = test won't pass without it.

HIC Virginia Home Improvement Contractor

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PSI HIC Examination Content Outline
11 topics · 50-question reference list · Updated 5/1/2025 (now uses 2021 IRC)
LOCAL PSI Bulletin
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
1,109-page full PDF · primary reference · Chapters 1-44 + Appendices
LOCAL ICC Online
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 — Construction Standards
Subparts C, E, L, M, P, X — fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation
LOCAL OSHA.gov
VA DPOR Contractor Regulations (18VAC50-22)
Board for Contractors regs · licensing, classifications, DPOR procedures
OFFICIAL VA Code
CONLICENSE HIC Prep School (notes + walkthroughs)
16-page prep handout — third-party study guide
LOCAL Local only

CIC Virginia Commercial Improvement Contractor

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PSI CIC Examination Content Outline
Commercial code focus · IBC-based · 50-question reference list
REQUIRED PSI Bulletins
2021 International Building Code (IBC)
Primary commercial reference · occupancy classifications · fire-resistive construction
REQUIRED ICC Online
ANSI A117.1-2017 Accessible & Usable Buildings
Accessibility code · clear floor space · reach ranges · grab bars · ramps
QUEUED ICC Store
ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Concrete
Structural concrete · minimum slab thickness · rebar cover · mix design
QUEUED ACI Store
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 — Construction Standards
Same OSHA standards as HIC · shared with all VA contractor exams
LOCAL OSHA.gov

Series 3 National Commodities Futures Examination

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NFA Series 3 Study Outline
Official content outline · 120 multiple-choice questions · 70% pass
REQUIRED NFA.org
CFTC Regulations (17 CFR Parts 1-180)
Federal commodities regulations · CEA Section 4 · large trader reporting
OFFICIAL eCFR
NFA Compliance Rules 2-4, 2-9, 2-29, 2-30, 2-36
Just & equitable principles, supervision, communications, customer info
OFFICIAL NFA Rulebook
Solomon / Knopman / Securities Training Corp prep
Third-party Series 3 prep manuals · acquire from preferred vendor
QUEUED Pass Perfect

Series 30 NFA Branch Manager Examination

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NFA Series 30 Study Outline
Branch manager exam · supervisory responsibilities · 50 questions · 70% pass
REQUIRED NFA.org
NFA Compliance Rule 2-9 — Supervision
Core branch manager rule · written supervisory procedures · annual review
OFFICIAL NFA Rulebook
CFTC Regulation §1.31 — Recordkeeping
Books and records · 5-year retention · readily accessible format
OFFICIAL eCFR

Real Estate Virginia Salesperson License

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VA Real Estate Board Candidate Handbook
PSI-administered · 120 questions (80 national + 40 state) · 75% to pass
REQUIRED PSI Candidate
VA Real Estate Code (54.1-2100 et seq.)
Licensing, agency, broker duties, escrow, disclosures
OFFICIAL VA Code
VA Real Estate Board Regulations (18VAC135-20)
Standards of practice, license requirements, advertising rules
OFFICIAL VA Admin Code
Federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 et seq.)
7 protected classes · advertising compliance · ECOA
OFFICIAL HUD.gov
RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act)
Closing disclosure · kickback prohibitions · escrow rules
OFFICIAL CFPB
Modern Real Estate Practice (Galaty/Allaway/Kyle)
National prep textbook · acquire latest edition
QUEUED Dearborn