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Key Facts: WV General Engineering Contractor Exam

80 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

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Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

West Virginia General Engineering Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 80 questions, 70%, 3 hours, USD 59.95 (bulletin dated 2026.05.07). Official delivery is English.

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1On a West Virginia general-engineering site, what is the difference between clearing and grubbing?
A.Clearing removes trees and surface vegetation; grubbing removes stumps and major roots
B.Clearing is only the stripping of topsoil; grubbing is only the hauling of rock
C.Clearing and grubbing are the same pay item and always mean finish grading
D.Grubbing is the placement of select fill; clearing is the proof-rolling of subgrade
Explanation: Clearing is the cutting and removal of trees, brush, and other surface vegetation. Grubbing is the removal of stumps, roots, and buried organic matter that would decay and leave voids in structural fill. Heavy-civil specs usually pay them together but they are not the same operation, and neither one is finish grading or proof-rolling.
2Where should a silt fence be installed to control sediment from a disturbed slope?
A.Along the contour on the downhill side of the disturbed area, with the toe trenched in
B.Across the invert of a live concentrated-flow ditch as a check dam
C.On the uphill ridge only, so runoff never reaches the work
D.Laid flat on the ground as a mulch blanket
Explanation: A silt fence is a sheet-flow sediment barrier. It belongs on the contour below the disturbed ground, with the fabric toe buried so runoff cannot undercut it. It is not a ditch check; concentrated flow blows out the fabric. Uphill-only placement and using the fabric as mulch do not intercept sediment leaving the site.
3Per IBC 2018 Section 1804.4, how must the ground immediately adjacent to a building foundation be graded when 10 feet of horizontal distance is available?
A.Level for the first 10 feet so roof drainage can pond and infiltrate
B.Sloped toward the wall at 5 percent so water stays against the dampproofing
C.Sloped away from the building at not less than 5 percent for a minimum of 10 feet
D.Sloped away at 1/4 inch per foot for 3 feet only
Explanation: IBC 1804.4 requires the ground next to the foundation to slope away at not less than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5 percent) for at least 10 feet, measured perpendicular to the wall. Swales inside that 10-foot band must be at least 2 percent, and paved surfaces in that band at least 2 percent away from the building. Ponding against the wall is the condition the section is written to prevent.
4Structural fill under a highway or building pad is commonly specified as a percentage of which laboratory density test?
A.ASTM D698 standard Proctor (or D1557 modified Proctor) maximum dry density
B.ASTM C39 compressive-strength test of a concrete cylinder
C.ASTM C143 slump test of plastic concrete
D.ASTM A370 tensile test of a steel coupon
Explanation: Field density of soil and aggregate fill is compared with the laboratory maximum dry density from a Proctor test—ASTM D698 (standard) or D1557 (modified). Typical heavy-civil specs require about 95 percent of that maximum at a moisture content near optimum. C39, C143, and A370 are concrete and steel tests, not soil-compaction controls.
5What is the purpose of a stone construction entrance (tracking pad) at a construction site access?
A.To knock soil off tires so sediment is not tracked onto the public road
B.To increase the legal axle load of every haul truck leaving the site
C.To replace the permanent pavement section under the future driveway
D.To serve as the only required sediment basin for the entire project
Explanation: A stabilized construction entrance is an erosion-and-sediment-control device. Coarse stone shakes and scrapes mud from tires before vehicles enter the public road. It is temporary, it does not change legal axle loads, and it does not replace basins, traps, or silt fence elsewhere on the site.
6A geotextile placed between a fine-grained subgrade and a crushed-stone base is primarily serving as which function?
A.A vapor retarder equal to 6-mil polyethylene under a slab
B.A waterproofing membrane that replaces foundation drain tile
C.A separator that keeps the stone from punching into the fines
D.A substitute for compaction of the stone base
Explanation: On weak or fine subgrades, a separator geotextile keeps the aggregate layer from migrating into the soil and keeps fines from pumping up into the stone. That preserves base thickness and drainage. It is not a slab vapor retarder, not a foundation waterproofing system, and it does not eliminate the need to compact the stone.
7A mass excavation measures 80 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 4.5 feet deep in bank (in-place) measure. The soil has 30 percent swell. How many 13-cubic-yard truck loads are required to haul the excavated material?
A.40 loads
B.31 loads
C.52 loads
D.80 loads
Explanation: Bank volume is 80 × 30 × 4.5 = 10,800 cubic feet, which is 10,800 / 27 = 400 cubic yards. With 30 percent swell, loose volume is 400 × 1.30 = 520 cubic yards. 520 / 13 = 40 truck loads. Using bank cubic yards in the truck, or applying swell twice, produces the distractors.
8What does a proof-roll of a prepared subgrade typically look for?
A.Soft, pumping, or rutting areas that need undercut or drying before stone or pavement
B.The exact laboratory Proctor maximum dry density, in pounds per cubic foot
C.The as-built elevation of every finish-grade contour
D.The slump and air content of the first concrete truck
Explanation: A proof-roll drives a loaded dump truck or similar heavy tire load slowly over the subgrade. Deflection, pumping, or deep ruts mark unstable soil that should be dried, reworked, or undercut. It is a qualitative stability check, not a substitute for nuclear-gauge density tests, a survey, or concrete testing.
9Before placing compacted fill against an existing slope that is steeper than about 4:1 (horizontal:vertical), standard earthwork practice is to:
A.Bench the existing slope so new fill is placed on level steps rather than a smooth plane
B.Place the new fill in a single thick lift so it keys itself
C.Saturate the old slope overnight so the two soils bond
D.Cover the old slope with polyethylene and dump fill on the plastic
Explanation: A smooth, steep interface is a slip plane. Benching cuts level steps into the existing slope so each lift of new fill bears on a horizontal surface and the two masses interlock. Thick uncompacted lifts, soaking the old slope, and placing fill on plastic all reduce stability.
10Two cross sections 100 feet apart have cut areas of 36 square feet and 54 square feet. Using the average-end-area method, what is the bank cut volume between the sections?
A.45 cubic yards
B.90 cubic yards
C.167 cubic yards
D.333 cubic yards
Explanation: Average-end-area volume is ((A1 + A2) / 2) × length. Average area is (36 + 54) / 2 = 45 square feet. 45 × 100 = 4,500 cubic feet. 4,500 / 27 = 166.7 cubic yards, reported as 167. Forgetting to divide by 27, or using only one end area, produces the other options.

About the WV General Engineering Contractor Exam

The West Virginia General Engineering Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov. The official exam has 80 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 public or private works including irrigation, drainage, water supply, electrical generation, swimming pools, flood control, harbors, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports, sewers, bridges, pipelines, refineries, chemical plants, piers, and foundations. 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: 2018 International Building Code and WV General Engineering (2024). 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 General Engineering Contractor Exam Content Outline

10%

Sitework

Sitework (8 official items)

8%

Excavation

Excavation (6 official items)

8%

Foundation

Foundation (6 official items)

13%

Concrete

Concrete (10 official items)

18%

Steel

Steel (14 official items)

18%

Utilities

Utilities (14 official items)

5%

Paving

Paving (4 official items)

8%

Safety-OSHA

Safety-OSHA (6 official items)

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating and Plan Reading (12 official items)

How to Pass the WV General Engineering Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references: 2018 International Building Code and WV General Engineering (2024). 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 General Engineering Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov General Engineering content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Use WV General Engineering (2024), which accounts for 71% of official items
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 General Engineering Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 80 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 General Engineering 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 projects fall under West Virginia General Engineering?

W.Va. Code §30-42-3 and the Prov bulletin list public or private works such as irrigation, drainage, water supply, electrical generation, swimming pools, flood control, harbors, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports, sewers, bridges, pipelines, refineries, chemical plants, piers, and foundations.

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.