attn: Eric Olson,

I have been attempting to obtain a class C floor covering contractor license since 2012. I passed the prelicense application exam on the first attempt. I then took the hic specialty exam as directed and failed. I purchased the reference books suggested which cost over 500.00. I rescheduled a second 85.00 open book hic test and failed, there is not enough time allowed to read the question locate the correct book and research the correct answer.  I'm finding it difficult understanding the need to know roofing, foundation, scaffold safety and other knowledge to demonstrate my ability to correctly install floor covering. As a floor covering professional with over 30 yrs successful experience, never have the questions contained in the hic exam been relevant to my profession of choice. Please advise me what is being done to correct this unreasonable requirement.

thankfully, John Tubbs