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Key Facts: TN BC-B,C 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 Commercial/Industrial (BC-B,C) 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.

Sample TN BC-B,C Practice Questions

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1On a commercial plan drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot 0 inches, a warehouse partition measures 4-1/2 inches on the sheet. What is the actual length of the partition?
A.18 feet
B.27 feet
C.36 feet
D.54 feet
Explanation: At 1/8 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing represents 8 feet. Multiplying 4.5 inches by 8 feet per inch equals 36 feet. Confirm the graphic scale on the sheet before using an architect's scale on the Tennessee open-book exam.
2On structural drawings for a Tennessee industrial plant, a centerline symbol through a column grid most nearly indicates:
A.The finished face of the column fireproofing
B.The geometric center of the column used for dimensioning the grid
C.The location of the nearest expansion joint
D.The outside face of the perimeter masonry
Explanation: Centerline marks locate the theoretical center of columns, walls, and equipment so that grid dimensions can be chained without depending on finish thickness. Fabricators and surveyors lay out from those grid lines, then apply the specified offsets to faces, base plates, and embeds.
3How many cubic yards of concrete are required for a 27-foot by 20-foot by 6-inch warehouse slab, ignoring waste?
A.5.0 cubic yards
B.10.0 cubic yards
C.13.5 cubic yards
D.20.0 cubic yards
Explanation: Convert 6 inches to 0.5 feet. Volume is 27 × 20 × 0.5 = 270 cubic feet. Dividing by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard gives exactly 10.0 cubic yards. Always convert thickness to feet before multiplying.
4A beam scheduled as W16×36 most nearly means:
A.The beam is 16 inches deep and weighs about 36 pounds per linear foot
B.The beam is 16 feet long and has a 36-inch flange
C.The beam is ASTM A36 steel with a 16-inch flange
D.The beam has a 16-inch flange width and a 36-ksi yield strength
Explanation: AISC W-shape designations list nominal depth first and nominal weight per foot second. A W16×36 is about 16 inches deep and weighs 36 pounds per linear foot. Use that weight for steel takeoffs and the actual handbook depth when checking headroom and connections.
5A contractor must excavate an 80-foot by 40-foot by 8-foot-deep pit for an industrial tank. The soil has a 20 percent swell factor. How many loose cubic yards should be hauled, to the nearest cubic yard?
A.759 cubic yards
B.948 cubic yards
C.1,090 cubic yards
D.1,138 cubic yards
Explanation: Bank volume is 80 × 40 × 8 = 25,600 cubic feet, which is 25,600 ÷ 27 = 948.15 bank cubic yards. Applying 20 percent swell: 948.15 × 1.20 = 1,137.8, which rounds to 1,138 loose cubic yards. Swell increases the hauled volume above the in-place bank measure.
6A 40-foot by 60-foot commercial floor slab is 8 inches thick. How many cubic yards should be ordered if the estimator adds 8 percent waste?
A.55 cubic yards
B.59 cubic yards
C.64 cubic yards
D.74 cubic yards
Explanation: Thickness is 8/12 = 0.667 feet. Volume is 40 × 60 × 0.667 = 1,600 cubic feet, or 1,600 ÷ 27 = 59.26 cubic yards neat. Adding 8 percent waste: 59.26 × 1.08 = 64.00 cubic yards. Order 64 cubic yards.
7A ready-mix quote for a factory slab is USD 168 per cubic yard delivered, plus a USD 2,400 pump charge. What is the material-and-pump cost for 85 cubic yards?
A.USD 14,280
B.USD 16,680
C.USD 17,340
D.USD 18,880
Explanation: Concrete is 85 × 168 = USD 14,280. Adding the lump-sum pump charge of USD 2,400 gives USD 16,680. Keep the pump as a lump sum; do not spread it into the unit price unless the quote says so.
8On a set of commercial drawings, a section cut marked A/S301 is used primarily to:
A.Show the building elevation as seen from the street
B.Reveal vertical relationships, materials, and connections at the cut line, detailed on sheet S301
C.List every door type in the building
D.Replace the need for a foundation plan
Explanation: A section mark identifies the cut line on plan and points to the sheet and detail where the vertical assembly is drawn. Section A on sheet S301 is where the contractor reads slab thickness, beam seats, deck, and fireproofing at that cut.
9A 30-foot by 20-foot industrial slab is reinforced with #5 bars at 12 inches on center each way, including a bar at both edges in each direction. Using 1.043 pounds per foot for #5 bar, what is the approximate total rebar weight?
A.652 pounds
B.1,043 pounds
C.1,304 pounds
D.2,086 pounds
Explanation: Bars 30 feet long are spaced across 20 feet: 20 ÷ 1 + 1 = 21 bars × 30 feet = 630 feet. Bars 20 feet long are spaced across 30 feet: 30 ÷ 1 + 1 = 31 bars × 20 feet = 620 feet. Total length is 1,250 feet × 1.043 pounds per foot = 1,304 pounds.
10A steel bill lists eight W18×50 beams, each 32 feet long. What is the total steel weight of those beams?
A.1,600 pounds
B.6,400 pounds
C.12,800 pounds
D.25,600 pounds
Explanation: Weight equals number of pieces × length × pounds per foot: 8 × 32 × 50 = 12,800 pounds (6.4 tons). The 50 in W18×50 is the nominal weight per linear foot.

About the TN BC-B,C Exam

The Tennessee Commercial/Industrial (BC-B,C) Contractor Examination is the official Board combined 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). The exam covers commercial occupancies and industrial facilities under one classification. 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, the Study Guide for Commercial Building Contractor (2024), 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-B,C Exam Content Outline

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating, Plan Reading (15 items)

12%

General Code

General Code (12 items)

6%

Sitework

Sitework (6 items)

5%

Footings and Foundations

Footings and Foundations (5 items)

16%

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (16 items)

10%

Masonry

Masonry (10 items)

4%

Carpentry

Carpentry (4 items)

2%

Interior Finish

Interior Finish (2 items)

10%

Structural Steel

Structural Steel (10 items)

6%

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation (6 items)

4%

Plumbing Concepts

Plumbing Concepts (4 items)

2%

HVAC Concepts

HVAC Concepts (2 items)

2%

Electrical Concepts

Electrical Concepts (2 items)

6%

OSHA Safety

OSHA Safety (6 items)

How to Pass the TN BC-B,C Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 73% (73 of 100)
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based multiple-choice. Prov lists 2021 IBC, the Study Guide for Commercial Building Contractor (2024), 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-B,C Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov BC-B,C content outline (bulletin dated 2026.07.13)
2Concrete, estimating, and general code together are more than 40% of the official exam
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-B,C 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-B,C 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-B,C license cover?

Prov describes BC-B,C as covering both commercial and industrial construction disciplines, including public-use buildings and industrial production and manufacturing facilities.

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.