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Key Facts: TN BC-C Industrial Exam

70 Q

Official Exam Questions

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

73%

Passing Score

Prov TN Contractor CIB 2026.07.13

3.5 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 Industrial (BC-C) Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 70 questions, 73%, 3.5 hours, USD 53 (bulletin dated 2026.07.13). Official delivery is English.

Sample TN BC-C Industrial Practice Questions

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1A manufacturing-plant floor plan is drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. A column grid measures 3-3/4 inches on the drawing. What is the actual grid spacing?
A.25 feet
B.30 feet
C.35 feet
D.40 feet
Explanation: At 1/8 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing represents 8 feet. 3-3/4 inches equals 3.75 inches, and 3.75 × 8 = 30 feet. Industrial takeoffs start by converting the graphic scale before any quantity math.
2A plant floor slab measures 60 feet by 80 feet by 8 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required, with no waste allowance?
A.89 cubic yards
B.119 cubic yards
C.148 cubic yards
D.356 cubic yards
Explanation: Convert thickness to feet: 8/12 = 0.667 feet. Volume = 60 × 80 × 0.667 = 3,200 cubic feet. Divide by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard: 3,200 ÷ 27 = 118.5, which rounds to 119 cubic yards. Always convert all dimensions to feet before dividing by 27.
3The same 60-foot by 80-foot by 8-inch plant slab will be ordered with an 8 percent waste allowance. How many cubic yards should be ordered?
A.119 cubic yards
B.124 cubic yards
C.128 cubic yards
D.148 cubic yards
Explanation: Net volume is 3,200 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 118.52 cubic yards. Apply 8 percent waste: 118.52 × 1.08 = 128.0 cubic yards. Waste covers over-excavation, pumping loss, and uneven subgrade on industrial floors.
4A takeoff lists 2,400 linear feet of No. 5 reinforcing bar for a process-area slab. Using the CRSI unit weight of 1.043 pounds per foot, what is the bar weight?
A.1,603 pounds
B.2,160 pounds
C.2,503 pounds
D.3,605 pounds
Explanation: No. 5 bar weighs 1.043 pounds per linear foot. 2,400 × 1.043 = 2,503.2 pounds. Industrial rebar estimates use CRSI published weights, then convert to tons if the bid unit is tons.
5A 40-foot by 60-foot equipment-room slab is reinforced with No. 4 bars at 12 inches on center each way. Count one bar at each edge. Add 2 feet of length to each bar for laps. Using 0.668 pounds per foot, what is the closest total No. 4 weight?
A.2,272 pounds
B.3,409 pounds
C.4,010 pounds
D.5,104 pounds
Explanation: Bars spanning 40 feet: 60 ÷ 1 + 1 = 61 bars × 42 feet = 2,562 feet. Bars spanning 60 feet: 40 ÷ 1 + 1 = 41 bars × 62 feet = 2,542 feet. Total length is 5,104 feet × 0.668 = 3,409 pounds. Including the edge bars and lap allowance is the usual contractor takeoff method.
6An industrial bay uses 18 W21×62 beams, each 40 feet long, and 12 W14×90 columns, each 28 feet long. Excluding connections, what is the structural steel tonnage?
A.22.3 tons
B.28.1 tons
C.37.4 tons
D.74.9 tons
Explanation: Beam weight = 18 × 40 × 62 = 44,640 pounds. Column weight = 12 × 28 × 90 = 30,240 pounds. Total = 74,880 pounds ÷ 2,000 = 37.44 tons. The second number in a W-shape designation is pounds per foot.
7An 8-inch CMU partition in a plant is 120 feet long and 16 feet high. Using nominal 8×8×16 units, with no openings and no waste, how many units are required?
A.1,440 units
B.1,920 units
C.2,160 units
D.2,880 units
Explanation: Each nominal 8×16 face covers 8/12 × 16/12 = 0.889 square feet, so there are 1.125 units per square foot. Wall area is 120 × 16 = 1,920 square feet × 1.125 = 2,160 units. Equivalently, 90 units per course × 24 courses = 2,160.
8On an architectural floor plan of a manufacturing plant, a dashed line most commonly represents which of the following?
A.A property line or lease line
B.Hidden or overhead work such as an overhead door, mezzanine edge, or overhead piping
C.A finished floor elevation
D.A column centerline that is also the building grid
Explanation: Dashed (hidden) lines on plan typically show work above the cut plane or items that are not seen in true plan view, such as overhead doors, mezzanines, or overhead process piping. Reading industrial plans requires separating the floor-level work from the overhead utilities.
9On an industrial structural-steel package, who is responsible for reviewing and approving the fabricator's shop drawings?
A.The ironworker foreman after the first bent is erected
B.The registered design professional of record or the designated reviewer
C.The special inspector, who may change connection details in the field
D.The ready-mix supplier, because the base plates sit on concrete
Explanation: Shop drawings implement the contract documents; the registered design professional of record (or a designated reviewer) reviews them for conformance. Field crews and inspectors do not redesign connections. Approved shop drawings, not unmarked erection drawings, govern fabrication and piece marks.
10A process-equipment mat is 10 feet by 12 feet by 3 feet thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required, with no waste?
A.10.0 cubic yards
B.12.0 cubic yards
C.13.3 cubic yards
D.40.0 cubic yards
Explanation: Volume = 10 × 12 × 3 = 360 cubic feet. 360 ÷ 27 = 13.33 cubic yards, reported as 13.3. Thick industrial mats are estimated the same way as slabs: convert to cubic feet, then divide by 27.

About the TN BC-C Industrial Exam

The Tennessee Industrial (BC-C) Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov beginning July 1, 2026. The official exam has 70 questions. Passing is 73% in 3.5 hours. The examination is open book. Prov lists USD 53 per attempt (Tennessee Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.07.13). BC-C covers industrial production and service facilities such as manufacturing plants, processing facilities, factories, and heavy industrial 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.

Exam sponsor: Prov, Inc. (for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Open-book computer-based multiple-choice. Prov lists 2021 IBC, the Study Guide for Commercial Building Contractor (2024), the Study Guide for Structural Steel (2012), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Remote Examroom testing is available.

Time Limit

3.5 hours

Passing Score

73%

Exam / Certification Fees

USD 53

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

11%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating, Plan Reading (8 items)

7%

General Code

General Code (5 items)

3%

Sitework

Sitework (2 items)

4%

Footings and Foundations

Footings and Foundations (3 items)

24%

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (17 items)

9%

Masonry

Masonry (6 items)

4%

Carpentry

Carpentry (3 items)

20%

Structural Steel

Structural Steel (14 items)

6%

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation (4 items)

1%

Plumbing Concepts

Plumbing Concepts (1 item)

1%

HVAC Concepts

HVAC Concepts (1 item)

1%

Electrical Concepts

Electrical Concepts (1 item)

7%

OSHA Safety

OSHA Safety (5 items)

Preparing for the TN BC-C Industrial Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 73%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based multiple-choice. Prov lists 2021 IBC, the Study Guide for Commercial Building Contractor (2024), the Study Guide for Structural Steel (2012), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Remote Examroom testing is available.
  • Time limit: 3.5 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: USD 53 Official sources

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TN BC-C Industrial: Suggested Study Strategy

1Distribute study time to the official Prov BC-C content outline (bulletin dated 2026.07.13)
2Concrete reinforcement and structural steel 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-C Industrial Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 70 questions. Passing is 73% within 3.5 hours (Tennessee Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.07.13).

How much does the Tennessee BC-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-C license cover?

Prov describes BC-C as construction related to industrial production and service facilities such as manufacturing plants, processing facilities, factories, and heavy industrial structures.

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.