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Key Facts: TN BC-A Residential Exam

100 Q

Official Exam Questions

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

73%

Passing Score

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

5 hr

Time Allowed

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

USD 53

Prov Exam Fee

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

Open Book

Book Policy

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

Tennessee Residential (BC-A) Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 100 questions, 73%, 5 hours, USD 53 (bulletin dated 2026.07.13). Official delivery is English.

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1A Tennessee BC-A crew is placing a 26 ft by 40 ft garage slab 4 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required, to the nearest 0.1 cubic yard, with no waste allowance?
A.9.6 cubic yards
B.10.4 cubic yards
C.12.8 cubic yards
D.14.4 cubic yards
Explanation: Volume is length × width × thickness in feet: 26 × 40 × (4/12) = 346.67 cubic feet. Divide by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard: 346.67 ÷ 27 = 12.8 cubic yards. Order extra only after this net takeoff if the specifier requires a waste factor.
2How many board feet are in 24 pieces of 2×6 lumber, each 16 feet long?
A.192 board feet
B.256 board feet
C.320 board feet
D.384 board feet
Explanation: Board feet for one piece equal (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12. For a 2×6×16: (2 × 6 × 16) ÷ 12 = 16 board feet. Twenty-four pieces contain 24 × 16 = 384 board feet. Nominal dimensions are used for this lumber takeoff.
3A gable end is 32 feet wide with an 8-foot rise from plate to ridge. What is the area of that one triangular gable face?
A.128 square feet
B.192 square feet
C.256 square feet
D.512 square feet
Explanation: The area of a triangle is (base × height) ÷ 2. Here that is (32 × 8) ÷ 2 = 128 square feet. Do not treat the gable as a rectangle, and do not double the area unless the takeoff is for both ends.
4A 44 ft by 30 ft slab-on-grade house has a continuous perimeter footing 18 inches wide and 8 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are in the footing, to the nearest 0.1 cubic yard, ignoring corners double-counted at intersections?
A.3.7 cubic yards
B.4.4 cubic yards
C.5.5 cubic yards
D.7.3 cubic yards
Explanation: Perimeter is 2 × (44 + 30) = 148 feet. Volume = 148 × (18/12) × (8/12) = 148 × 1.5 × 0.667 = 148 cubic feet. 148 ÷ 27 = 5.5 cubic yards. Corner overlap is small on an open-book estimate and is not subtracted unless the problem asks for it.
5A rectangular room is 16 ft by 14 ft with 8-foot walls. Deduct one 3 ft by 6 ft 8 in door. What is the net wall area to be drywalled?
A.428 square feet
B.459 square feet
C.480 square feet
D.501 square feet
Explanation: Gross wall area is the perimeter times height: 2 × (16 + 14) × 8 = 480 square feet. Contractors commonly deduct a 3 ft by 7 ft door as 21 square feet. Net drywall area is 480 − 21 = 459 square feet. Using the exact 6-foot-8-inch door height (20 square feet) changes the result by only 1 square foot and is not one of the listed choices.
6A pour requires 16 cubic yards of ready-mix at USD 158 per cubic yard plus a USD 390 pump fee. What is the concrete material-and-pump cost?
A.USD 2,138
B.USD 2,528
C.USD 2,918
D.USD 3,308
Explanation: Material is 16 × USD 158 = USD 2,528. Add the pump fee of USD 390. Total is USD 2,918. The pump fee is a lump sum, not a per-yard adder, unless the quote says otherwise.
7A floor plan is drawn at 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. A wall measures 5-1/4 inches on the print. What is the actual wall length?
A.15 feet 9 inches
B.19 feet 0 inches
C.21 feet 0 inches
D.26 feet 3 inches
Explanation: At 1/4 inch = 1 foot, each inch on paper equals 4 feet. 5.25 × 4 = 21 feet. You can also count 21 quarter-inches in 5-1/4 inches. Do not use an 1/8-inch scale multiplier of 8.
8A rectangular house is 28 feet by 46 feet with a simple gable roof at 6:12 pitch. Using the 6:12 slope factor of 1.118, what is the sloped roof area to the nearest square foot?
A.1,288 square feet
B.1,440 square feet
C.1,576 square feet
D.1,728 square feet
Explanation: Plan (horizontal) roof area is 28 × 46 = 1,288 square feet. Multiply by the 6:12 slope factor: 1,288 × 1.118 = 1,440 square feet. The factor is the rafter hypotenuse divided by the run (√(6²+12²) ÷ 12).
9Estimate 8×8×16 nominal concrete masonry units for a 50-foot-long by 8-foot-high wall, then add 5 percent waste. How many blocks should be ordered?
A.400 blocks
B.450 blocks
C.473 blocks
D.512 blocks
Explanation: An 8×8×16 unit covers 8/12 × 16/12 = 0.889 square feet, so 1.125 blocks are needed per square foot. Wall area is 50 × 8 = 400 square feet; 400 × 1.125 = 450 blocks. Five percent waste is 22.5, so order 473 blocks. Do not count the wall as one block per square foot.
10A utility trench is 140 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet 6 inches deep in clay that swells 25 percent when excavated. How many loose cubic yards must be hauled, to the nearest 0.1 cubic yard?
A.43.6 cubic yards
B.54.4 cubic yards
C.61.2 cubic yards
D.68.1 cubic yards
Explanation: Bank volume is 140 × 3 × 3.5 = 1,470 cubic feet, or 1,470 ÷ 27 = 54.4 bank cubic yards. Loose volume = 54.4 × 1.25 = 68.1 cubic yards. Swell applies after the bank-yard takeoff, not before.

About the TN BC-A Residential Exam

The Tennessee Residential (BC-A) Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov beginning July 1, 2026. The official exam has 100 questions. Passing is 73% in 5 hours. The examination is open book. Prov lists USD 53 per attempt (Tennessee Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.07.13). BC-A covers one- to four-family dwellings not exceeding three stories and related accessory structures. Candidates must also pass Business and Law. The Board charges a separate USD 250 initial application fee. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It does not replace required trade experience, board approval, financial statements or bonds, or the official examination.

Assessment

Open-book computer-based multiple-choice. Prov lists 2021 IBC, 2018 IRC, the Residential Home Builder Study Guide, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Remote Examroom testing is available.

Time Limit

5 hours

Passing Score

73% (73 of 100)

Exam Fee

USD 53 (Prov, Inc. (for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors))

TN BC-A Residential Exam Content Outline

13%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating, Plan Reading (13 items)

8%

General Code

General Code (8 items)

5%

Sitework

Sitework (5 items)

6%

Footings and Foundations

Footings and Foundations (6 items)

10%

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (10 items)

7%

Masonry

Masonry (7 items)

15%

Carpentry

Carpentry (15 items)

2%

Doors, Windows, and Stairs

Doors, Windows, and Stairs (2 items)

2%

Interior Finish

Interior Finish (2 items)

2%

Exterior Finish

Exterior Finish (2 items)

10%

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation (10 items)

4%

Plumbing Concepts

Plumbing Concepts (4 items)

4%

HVAC Concepts

HVAC Concepts (4 items)

4%

Electrical Concepts

Electrical Concepts (4 items)

8%

OSHA Safety

OSHA Safety (8 items)

How to Pass the TN BC-A Residential Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 73% (73 of 100)
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based multiple-choice. Prov lists 2021 IBC, 2018 IRC, the Residential Home Builder Study Guide, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Remote Examroom testing is available.
  • Time limit: 5 hours
  • Exam fee: USD 53

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

TN BC-A Residential Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov BC-A content outline (bulletin dated 2026.07.13)
2Tab the 2018 IRC and 2021 IBC listed in the bulletin
3Moveable tabs and Post-it notes are prohibited in the Prov center
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official Prov form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 100 questions. Passing is 73% within 5 hours (Tennessee Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.07.13).

How much does the Tennessee BC-A exam cost?

Prov lists USD 53 per attempt, including retakes. The Board charges a separate USD 250 initial contractor application fee.

What does a Tennessee BC-A license cover?

Prov describes BC-A as residential construction involving one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings not exceeding three stories, plus related accessory structures. A Tennessee contractor license is required for projects of USD 25,000 or more.

Do I also need the Business and Law exam?

Yes. Every new contractor applicant must pass the Tennessee Contractor Business and Law Examination in addition to any required trade examination.