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Key Facts: WV Manufactured Home Installation Exam

65 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 Manufactured Home Installation Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 65 questions, 70%, 3 hours, USD 59.95 (bulletin dated 2026.05.07). Official delivery is English.

Sample WV Manufactured Home Installation Practice Questions

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1After blocking and leveling a new manufactured home, what must the installer do before considering the installation complete under 24 CFR 3285?
A.Secure the home against the wind with an anchor-assembly installation or by connecting it to an alternative foundation system
B.Backfill the hitch and axle pockets and apply finish grade only
C.Install skirting first so the crawlspace can be used as the wind-resistance system
D.Wait 30 days for the soil to consolidate before any anchorage is installed
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.401(a) requires the manufactured home to be secured against the wind after blocking and leveling, using either listed/certified anchor-assembly installations or connection to an alternative foundation system. Anchorage is part of the initial installation, not a later option. Skirting is not a substitute for the required anchoring or foundation system.
2Unless a reduced capacity is specifically noted in the 3285.402 tables, each installed ground anchor and its tie-down strap must be capable of which pair of loads?
A.A working load of 3,150 lbs and an ultimate load of 4,725 lbs
B.A working load of 2,000 lbs and an ultimate load of 3,000 lbs
C.A working load of 4,725 lbs and an ultimate load of 7,000 lbs
D.A working load of 5,000 lbs and an ultimate load of 10,000 lbs
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(c) requires ground anchors and 1-1/4 inch by 0.035 inch (or larger) steel strapping to resist a minimum working load of 3,150 lbs and an ultimate load of 4,725 lbs as installed, unless a reduced capacity is noted in the table footnotes. The 4,725 lb figure is the 3,150 lb working load times the 1.5 factor of safety used in the standard.
3Unless a larger strap is specified, what is the minimum steel strapping 24 CFR 3285.402 accepts for manufactured-home tie-downs?
A.3/4 inch by 0.020 inch painted strapping of any grade
B.1 inch by 0.020 inch stainless banding without an ASTM specification
C.1-1/4 inch by 0.035 inch or larger steel strapping conforming to ASTM D 3953, Type 1, Grade 1, Finish B
D.2 inch nylon cargo webbing rated only by the trucking company
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(c)(2) requires 1-1/4 inch by 0.035 inch or larger steel strapping conforming to ASTM D 3953, Type 1, Grade 1, Finish B, with the same 4,725 lb ultimate / 3,150 lb working capacities as the anchors. Paint, unmarked stainless banding, and nylon cargo webbing are not the specified product.
4What is the minimum zinc-coating equivalent 24 CFR 3285 requires for weather and corrosion protection on steel ground anchors, metal stabilizer plates, and steel tie-down straps?
A.A shop coat of red oxide primer only
B.Hot-dip galvanizing of not less than 2.0 oz/ft² of surface coated
C.A coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 oz/ft² of surface coated
D.No coating is required if the hardware will be under the home
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(c) requires ground anchors, metal stabilizer plates, and steel strapping to have protection at least equivalent to a zinc coating of not less than 0.30 oz/ft² of surface coated. Slit or cut edges of coated strapping need not be zinc coated. Primer-only hardware and uncoated steel do not meet that equivalent.
5How deep must a listed ground anchor be installed under 24 CFR 3285.402?
A.To its full depth, in accordance with its listing or certification and the anchor manufacturer's instructions
B.To whatever depth first develops 500 lbs of hand torque
C.Until the helix is 12 inches below grade, regardless of shaft length
D.Until the anchor head is 18 inches above grade so the strap can be inspected
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(c)(1) and (d)(2) require ground anchors to be installed to their full depth, in accordance with their listing or certification and the ground-anchor manufacturer's instructions. Partial embedment and arbitrary head heights are not substitutes for full-depth installation in the soil class for which the anchor is listed.
6The diagonal-strap spacing tables in 24 CFR 3285.402 are based on what range of angles between the diagonal strap and the ground?
A.A minimum of 30 degrees and a maximum of 60 degrees
B.A minimum of 15 degrees and a maximum of 45 degrees
C.A minimum of 45 degrees and a maximum of 90 degrees
D.Any angle is acceptable if the strap is tight
Explanation: The notes to Tables 1 through 3 to 24 CFR 3285.402 state that those tables are based on a minimum angle of 30 degrees and a maximum angle of 60 degrees between the diagonal strap and the ground. Steeper or flatter field angles take the installation outside the tabulated spacing and require a listed method or a professional engineer or registered architect design.
7When are vertical ties required at each diagonal-tie location under the 24 CFR 3285.402 model tables?
A.Only on single-section homes in Wind Zone I
B.On all homes in every wind zone, including Wind Zone I
C.On manufactured homes designed to be located in Wind Zone II or Wind Zone III
D.Only when the home has an attached garage
Explanation: Figure B to 24 CFR 3285.402 states that vertical straps are not required in Wind Zone I. Tables 2 and 3 require a vertical tie at each diagonal-tie location for homes designed to be located in Wind Zone II or III. The data plate wind zone, not the presence of a garage, controls that extra vertical-tie requirement.
8Which statement correctly describes longitudinal wind stabilization under 24 CFR 3285.402(d)(3)?
A.Manufactured homes must be stabilized against wind in the longitudinal direction in all wind zones, and homes in Wind Zones II and III must have longitudinal ground anchors on the ends of each transportable section or an alternative system certified by a professional engineer or registered architect
B.Longitudinal anchoring is required only in Wind Zone III
C.Longitudinal straps may be omitted if the home has more than eight sidewall anchors
D.Only the hitch end of a single-section home needs a longitudinal anchor
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(d)(3) requires longitudinal wind stabilization in all wind zones. In Wind Zones II and III, longitudinal ground anchors must be installed on the ends of each transportable section, or an alternative system capable of resisting longitudinal wind forces must be certified by a professional engineer or registered architect. Extra sidewall anchors do not automatically replace that end-wall/longitudinal requirement.
9The 24 CFR 3285.402 diagonal-strap tables are based on placing straps within what distance of each end of the home?
A.Within 2 feet of the ends of the home
B.Within 6 feet of the ends of the home
C.Exactly at the midpoint of each chassis beam
D.Only at factory-welded shear-wall tags, with no end-strap rule
Explanation: The notes to Tables 1 through 3 to 24 CFR 3285.402 state that the tables are based on a 3,150 lb working-load capacity and that straps must be placed within 2 feet of the ends of the home. Mid-span-only placement leaves the ends under-anchored relative to those tables.
10A ground anchor was tested and listed only in a Class 3 soil. The site torque-probe result places the soil in Class 4B. What does 24 CFR 3285.402 require?
A.Do not use that anchor; an anchor tested in a given soil classification must not be approved for a higher/weaker soil classification unless it is also tested in those soils
B.Use the Class 3 anchor anyway because Class 4B is stronger
C.Double the number of Class 3 anchors and keep the same listing
D.Drive the Class 3 anchor twice as deep to convert the listing
Explanation: 24 CFR 3285.402(b)(10)(ii) states that an anchor tested in a given soil classification must not be approved for use in a higher/weaker soil classification. A Class 3 listing does not cover Class 4A or 4B unless the anchor was also tested in those soils. The installer must select an anchor listed for the actual site class.

About the WV Manufactured Home Installation Exam

The West Virginia Manufactured Home Installation Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov. The official exam has 65 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 soil analysis, site preparation, foundation systems, placement, utility connections, anchoring, ground-moisture control, and finish carpentry. Possession of this license is in addition to any license required under W.Va. Code §21-9-1. 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: 24 CFR 3285 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (hard copy required at the test site) and the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, W.Va. Code Chapter 21, Article 9. 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 Manufactured Home Installation Exam Content Outline

18%

Anchors and Tie Downs

Anchors and Tie Downs (12 official items)

5%

Connections

Connections (3 official items)

18%

Footing and Foundations

Footing and Foundations (12 official items)

5%

Placement

Placement (3 official items)

5%

Plan Reading and Estimating

Plan Reading and Estimating (3 official items)

9%

Sitework

Sitework (6 official items)

12%

Skirting and Ventilation

Skirting and Ventilation (8 official items)

18%

Support and Leveling

Support and Leveling (12 official items)

9%

Manufactured Home Administration

Manufactured Home Administration (6 official items)

How to Pass the WV Manufactured Home Installation Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references: 24 CFR 3285 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (hard copy required at the test site) and the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, W.Va. Code Chapter 21, Article 9. 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 Manufactured Home Installation Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov manufactured-home content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Print 24 CFR 3285; Prov says 83% of official items come from that standard and online access is not allowed in the test room
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 Manufactured Home Installation Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 65 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 Manufactured Home Installation 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 references are allowed on the manufactured-home installation exam?

Prov lists 24 CFR 3285 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards, which must be a printed hard copy, and the West Virginia Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, W.Va. Code Chapter 21, Article 9.

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.