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Key Facts: WV Concrete Contractor Exam

50 Q

Official Exam Questions

Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

70%

Passing Score

Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

3 hr

Time Allowed

Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

USD 59.95

Prov Exam Fee

Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

Open Book

Book Policy

Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

West Virginia Concrete Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 50 questions, 70%, 3 hours, USD 59.95 (bulletin dated 2026.05.07). Official delivery is English.

Sample WV Concrete Contractor Practice Questions

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1Under the West Virginia Concrete Contractor classification (the trade examination, not the Contractor Licensing Act examination), which wall work is inside the license definition?
A.Any height structural basement wall and any height site retaining wall
B.Decorative concrete walls not over 4 feet and retaining walls not over 5 feet, plus incidental excavation
C.Only stamped patio slabs; walls of any kind require a masonry license
D.Retaining walls up to 10 feet if they are unreinforced
Explanation: The Board/Prov bulletin defines a Concrete Contractor as one whose primary business is installation and repair of concrete, reinforcing, products, and accessories. The definition includes forming, pouring, and finishing footings, foundations, slabs, basements, sidewalks, driveways, fence footings, decorative concrete walls not over 4 feet, retaining walls not over 5 feet, and excavation incidental to that work.
2When converting a takeoff from cubic feet to cubic yards of concrete, which conversion is correct?
A.1 cubic yard equals 9 cubic feet
B.1 cubic yard equals 12 cubic feet
C.1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet
D.1 cubic yard equals 36 cubic feet
Explanation: A cubic yard is a 3-foot cube: 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic feet. Every volume takeoff in cubic feet must be divided by 27 to order ready-mixed concrete, which is sold by the cubic yard.
3On a foundation plan, reinforcing noted as "#4 bars at 12 in. o.c. each way" means the bars are placed:
A.12 inches on center in both directions
B.12 inches from the form face only
C.12 inches of lap at every splice
D.a single #4 bar every 12 feet
Explanation: The abbreviation o.c. means on center. "Each way" means a grid: bars spaced 12 inches center-to-center in both plan directions. The note does not by itself set cover, lap length, or a 12-foot module.
4A structural note states "f'c = 4,000 psi at 28 days." What does f'c represent?
A.The slump measured at the truck chute
B.The air content required for freeze-thaw exposure
C.The modulus of elasticity of the coarse aggregate
D.The specified compressive strength of the concrete
Explanation: In ACI 318 and IBC Chapter 19, f'c is the specified compressive strength of concrete, conventionally confirmed by standard-cured cylinders at 28 days unless the documents name another age. Mix design, w/cm, and acceptance testing are built around that specified strength.
5A slab-on-grade measures 24 feet by 36 feet and is 4 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required for the net volume, with no waste added?
A.10.7 cubic yards
B.8.0 cubic yards
C.32.0 cubic yards
D.7.2 cubic yards
Explanation: Convert thickness to feet: 4 in. = 4/12 = 0.333 ft. Volume = 24 × 36 × (4/12) = 288 cubic feet. Divide by 27: 288 / 27 = 10.67 cubic yards, which rounds to 10.7 cubic yards.
6A driveway slab is 30 feet by 40 feet by 6 inches. Including a 10 percent waste and subgrade-irregularity allowance, how many cubic yards should be ordered?
A.22.2 cubic yards
B.24.4 cubic yards
C.26.7 cubic yards
D.20.0 cubic yards
Explanation: Net volume = 30 × 40 × 0.5 = 600 cubic feet. 600 / 27 = 22.22 cubic yards. Apply 10 percent: 22.22 × 1.10 = 24.44 cubic yards, ordered as 24.4 cubic yards.
7A continuous footing is 120 feet long, 20 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. What is the net concrete volume in cubic yards?
A.4.4 cubic yards
B.8.3 cubic yards
C.6.2 cubic yards
D.11.1 cubic yards
Explanation: Convert width and depth to feet: 20/12 = 1.667 ft and 10/12 = 0.833 ft. Volume = 120 × 1.667 × 0.833 = 166.7 cubic feet. 166.7 / 27 = 6.17 cubic yards, which rounds to 6.2 cubic yards.
8A 16-foot-wide slab requires #4 bars spaced 8 inches on center across the 16-foot width (bars run the long direction, including a bar at each edge). How many bars are required in that layer?
A.16 bars
B.25 bars
C.24 bars
D.8 bars
Explanation: Number of spaces = (16 ft × 12 in/ft) / 8 in = 24 spaces. Bars = spaces + 1 when a bar is placed at each edge, so 24 + 1 = 25 bars. Counting only the spaces undercounts the edge bar.
9A takeoff requires 18 cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete at USD 165 per cubic yard, delivered. What is the concrete material cost?
A.USD 2,970
B.USD 1,650
C.USD 3,300
D.USD 2,475
Explanation: Material cost = 18 cubic yards × USD 165 per cubic yard = USD 2,970. Placement, finishing, and waste are separate line items unless the quote is a complete in-place unit price.
10On a typical foundation section, which information is the contractor expected to read for forming and placing a wall?
A.Only the architectural floor finish schedule
B.Only the electrical one-line diagram
C.Only the plumbing isometric
D.Wall thickness, footing size, reinforcing, and specified cover
Explanation: A foundation or wall section is the working view for thickness, footing width and depth, bar sizes and spacing, dowels, and concrete cover. Those dimensions control form layout, rebar cages, and the concrete order.

About the WV Concrete Contractor Exam

The West Virginia Concrete Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov. The official exam has 50 questions. Passing is 70% in 3 hours. The examination is open book. Prov lists USD 59.95 per attempt (West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.05.07). The classification covers installation and repair of concrete, reinforcing materials, and incidental excavation, including decorative walls not over four feet and retaining walls not over five feet. Candidates must also pass the Contractor Licensing Act examination. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It does not replace required trade experience, Board approval, or the official examination.

Assessment

Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references include Concrete Construction Level 1 and Level 2 (2021), Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction 4th Edition, and the 2018 International Building Code. Remote Examroom testing is available.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

USD 59.95 (Prov, Inc. (for the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board))

WV Concrete Contractor Exam Content Outline

12%

Plan Reading and Estimation

Plan Reading and Estimation (6 official items)

8%

Properties of Concrete

Properties of Concrete (4 official items)

4%

Concrete Tools and Equipment

Concrete Tools and Equipment (2 official items)

12%

Formwork

Formwork (6 official items)

16%

Reinforcement of Concrete

Reinforcement of Concrete (8 official items)

12%

Preparation for Placement

Preparation for Placement (6 official items)

12%

Placement and Finishing

Placement and Finishing (6 official items)

8%

Quality Control and Curing

Quality Control and Curing (4 official items)

6%

Specialized Installations and Finishes

Specialized Installations and Finishes (3 official items)

10%

Concrete Safety

Concrete Safety (5 official items)

How to Pass the WV Concrete Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references include Concrete Construction Level 1 and Level 2 (2021), Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction 4th Edition, and the 2018 International Building Code. Remote Examroom testing is available.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: USD 59.95

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

WV Concrete Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov Concrete content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Tab the 2018 IBC and ACI quality-concrete guide 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 West Virginia Concrete Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 50 questions. Passing is 70% within 3 hours (West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board Candidate Information Bulletin dated 2026.05.07).

How much does the West Virginia Concrete Contractor exam cost?

Prov lists USD 59.95 per attempt, including retakes. The Board charges a separate USD 90 annual contractor license fee under 28CSR2 §28-2-5.5 (effective May 4, 2026).

What work does a West Virginia Concrete Contractor license cover?

The Board defines a Concrete Contractor as a contractor whose primary business is installation and repair of concrete, reinforcing materials, products, and accessories, including forming, pouring, and finishing footings, foundations, slabs, basements, sidewalks, driveways, fence footings, decorative walls not over four feet, and retaining walls not over five feet, plus incidental excavation.

Do I also need the Contractor Licensing Act exam?

Yes. The Board requires every contractor license applicant to pass the Contractor Licensing Act examination in addition to any applicable trade classification examination.