Carpenter-joiner · new fiche of 4 August 2026
Pass your journeyman exam the first time.
A full 60-question simulation in 3 hours, then a report by section. You know exactly what to review before exam day.
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Free, no card. The free level does not expire.
- Formwork and deep foundations13 / 17
- Framing and exterior finishing15 / 28
- Interior finishing14 / 15
Review first : Framing and exterior finishing
Illustration: your real report is worked out from your answers.
What is on the exam
Three sections, weighted as in the CCQ information sheet (fiche de renseignements) in force since 4 August 2026.
- 28%
Formwork and deep foundations
Reading formwork drawings and laying out; forming from footings to stairs; shoring and support for deep foundations and retaining walls.
- 47%
Framing and exterior finishing
Drawings and specifications; floors, walls, partitions, stairs and roofs; cladding, sloped roofing, entry and garage doors, windows.
- 25%
Interior finishing
Insulation and sound control; interior linings; doors and trim; flooring; built-ins and wooden stair parts.
60 questions · 3 h · pass mark 60% · closed book, calculator supplied
Every detail of the examHow it works
Take the simulation
The real format, timed. A free account is enough; you can also start with a short diagnostic, no account needed.
Read your report
Your result by section, and the topics to work on first.
Work on your weak spots
Targeted practice, lessons and new simulations until exam day.
What you get without paying
No card required, and no time limit.
One diagnostic, no account
A few questions to place your level, section by section.
One full simulation
60 timed questions with a free account, and the report for each section.
Section 1 in practice mode
Formwork and deep foundations, with explanations.
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One pass for your whole journey
$79 for 4 months, taxes extra, paid once. Long enough to prepare for the exam without rushing. Nothing to cancel.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the pass mark?
60%, which is 36 correct answers out of 60. That is the threshold in the CCQ information sheet for the carpenter-joiner.
How long is the exam?
3 hours, for 60 multiple-choice questions, on a computer. Some questions rely on diagrams, tables or plans.
What may I bring?
Nothing: the exam is closed book. A calculator, a pencil, an eraser and a blank sheet are supplied.
What does the free level include?
A short diagnostic with no account, then with a free account one full timed simulation with a report for each section, and section 1 in practice mode. No card, no time limit.
How long does the pass last?
4 months from payment, paid once, with no renewal. The monthly plan stays available if you prefer to go one month at a time.
How long must I wait before a retake?
From 3 to 10 months depending on your situation, and the retake is a different version of the exam. The details are on the Exam retake page.
Will I see the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original: we do not reproduce the CCQ questions, its texts or those of the codes. They cover the same sections, in the same format.
Is ExamenCompagnon linked to the CCQ?
No. ExamenCompagnon is an independent service, not affiliated with the Commission de la construction du Québec. Only the CCQ sets and marks the official exam.
Know where you stand before exam day.
A timed simulation, a report by section, and a plan for what comes next.
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