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Key Facts: TN BC Combined 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 Combined (BC) 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 Combined Practice Questions

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1A crew is squaring a 36-foot by 48-foot foundation with batter boards. What diagonal measurement confirms the layout is square?
A.42 feet
B.48 feet
C.84 feet
D.60 feet
Explanation: A rectangle is square when opposite sides are equal and both diagonals match. The 3-4-5 triangle scales to 36-48-60, so each diagonal of a 36-foot by 48-foot rectangle must be 60 feet. Equal 60-foot diagonals confirm the corners are 90 degrees before excavation or formwork proceeds.
2A floor plan is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. A corridor measures 3-1/2 inches long on the drawing. What is the actual corridor length?
A.7 feet
B.10 feet
C.28 feet
D.14 feet
Explanation: At 1/4 inch equals 1 foot, each inch on the drawing represents 4 feet. Multiply 3.5 inches by 4 to get 14 feet. Scale conversion is the first step in any plan-reading takeoff.
3A 30-foot by 40-foot slab is 4 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required, ignoring waste?
A.14.8 cubic yards
B.11.1 cubic yards
C.18.5 cubic yards
D.44.4 cubic yards
Explanation: Convert thickness to feet and multiply length times width times thickness: 30 × 40 × (4/12) = 400 cubic feet. Divide by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard: 400 ÷ 27 = 14.8 cubic yards. Ready-mix is ordered in cubic yards.
4A simple gable roof covers a 40-foot by 60-foot building with no overhang. How many roofing squares are in the plan-view roof area before slope factor or waste?
A.24 squares
B.12 squares
C.36 squares
D.48 squares
Explanation: Plan-view roof area is 40 × 60 = 2,400 square feet. One roofing square equals 100 square feet, so 2,400 ÷ 100 = 24 squares. Slope factor and waste are applied after this base area is known.
5A structural drawing schedules a W16×36 beam that is 28 feet long. What is the beam’s approximate steel weight?
A.1,008 pounds
B.448 pounds
C.1,600 pounds
D.2,016 pounds
Explanation: In AISC designation, the number after the × is nominal weight in pounds per linear foot. A W16×36 weighs 36 pounds per foot, so 36 × 28 = 1,008 pounds. Beam takeoffs convert every scheduled length to pounds or tons using that unit weight.
6A utility trench is 200 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet deep. How many cubic yards of excavation are there before swell?
A.37 cubic yards
B.74 cubic yards
C.167 cubic yards
D.111 cubic yards
Explanation: Bank volume is 200 × 3 × 5 = 3,000 cubic feet. Divide by 27: 3,000 ÷ 27 = 111 cubic yards. Swell is applied only after this in-place quantity is calculated.
7A site cut yields 80 cubic yards of bank soil with a 20 percent swell factor. How many loose cubic yards must be hauled?
A.64 cubic yards
B.80 cubic yards
C.100 cubic yards
D.96 cubic yards
Explanation: Loose volume equals bank volume times (1 + swell). 80 × 1.20 = 96 cubic yards. Trucking and stockpile space must be based on the swelled, loose quantity.
8How many nominal 8-inch by 8-inch by 16-inch concrete masonry units are required for a wall that is 10 feet high and 40 feet long, with no openings and no waste?
A.360 blocks
B.400 blocks
C.500 blocks
D.450 blocks
Explanation: An 8-by-16-inch face covers 8/12 × 16/12 = 0.889 square feet, so 1.125 blocks are needed per square foot, or 112.5 blocks per 100 square feet. The wall is 400 square feet, and 400 × 1.125 = 450 blocks.
9A lumber takeoff lists twenty 2×10 boards, each 16 feet long. How many board feet is that?
A.267 board feet
B.320 board feet
C.400 board feet
D.533 board feet
Explanation: Board feet equal (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12, then times the piece count. (2 × 10 × 16) ÷ 12 = 26.67 board feet each, and 26.67 × 20 = 533 board feet. Framing estimates are priced and ordered in board feet.
10A gable roof has a 6:12 pitch and a 24-foot building span with no overhang. What is the rafter length from the outside of the plate to the ridge, measured along the rafter?
A.13 feet 5 inches
B.12 feet 0 inches
C.16 feet 0 inches
D.18 feet 0 inches
Explanation: Run is half the span, or 12 feet. Rise is 6 inches per foot of run, so 6 feet. Rafter length is the hypotenuse: square root of (12² + 6²) = square root of 180 = 13.42 feet, about 13 feet 5 inches. Estimating uses that length before adding overhang or ridge cut.

About the TN BC Combined Exam

The Tennessee Combined Residential/Commercial/Industrial (BC) 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 BC combined classification covers residential, commercial, and industrial building construction under one examination. 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, commercial and residential study guides, 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 Combined Exam Content Outline

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating, Plan Reading (15 items)

12%

General Code

General Code (12 items)

5%

Sitework

Sitework (5 items)

5%

Footings and Foundations

Footings and Foundations (5 items)

15%

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement (15 items)

10%

Masonry

Masonry (10 items)

10%

Structural Steel

Structural Steel (10 items)

6%

Carpentry

Carpentry (6 items)

1%

Interior Finish

Interior Finish (1 item)

6%

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation (6 items)

3%

Plumbing Concepts

Plumbing Concepts (3 items)

3%

HVAC Concepts

HVAC Concepts (3 items)

3%

Electrical Concepts

Electrical Concepts (3 items)

6%

OSHA Safety

OSHA Safety (6 items)

How to Pass the TN BC Combined 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, commercial and residential study guides, 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 Combined Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov BC combined content outline (bulletin dated 2026.07.13)
2Study both 2021 IBC and 2018 IRC; this combined exam uses both codes
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 Combined 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 combined exam cost?

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

What does the Tennessee BC combined license cover?

Prov describes the BC Combined Contractor exam as covering the full scope of Tennessee building construction classifications, including residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

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.