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Key Facts: WV Masonry 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

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Prov WVCLB CIB 2026.05.07

West Virginia Masonry 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.

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1A masonry elevation is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. A CMU wall measures 6-1/2 inches long on the drawing. What is the actual wall length?
A.26 feet 0 inches
B.13 feet 0 inches
C.32 feet 6 inches
D.6 feet 6 inches
Explanation: At 1/4 inch = 1 foot, each drawing inch represents 4 feet. Multiply 6.5 inches by 4 to get 26 feet. Confirm by converting 6-1/2 inches to 26 quarter-inches, which is 26 feet.
2How many standard nominal 8x8x16 CMU are required for a straight wall 40 feet long and 8 feet high, with no openings and no waste allowance?
A.360 units
B.320 units
C.400 units
D.450 units
Explanation: A nominal 8x8x16 unit with a 3/8-inch mortar joint covers 8 inches by 16 inches, or 0.889 square feet, so the wall needs 1.125 units per square foot. The 320-square-foot wall therefore needs 320 × 1.125 = 360 units. The same count is 12 courses of 8 inches times 30 units per course.
3When taking off CMU from an elevation, how should door and window openings be handled?
A.Deduct the opening areas from the wall area, then add back masonry at jambs, sills, and lintels as the details require
B.Ignore openings; order the gross wall rectangle and use extras as waste
C.Deduct twice the opening area to cover cutting waste
D.Count only the openings; the field will fill between them by eye
Explanation: A quantity takeoff starts with net masonry area: gross wall minus openings. Jambs, sills, and lintels still consume units, so those pieces are added back from the details. Ordering the gross rectangle without deducting openings inflates the block count and hides lintel and cut-unit needs.
4A brick elevation is 24 feet long and 10 feet high. Using 6.75 modular bricks per square foot and no waste, how many bricks are required?
A.1,620 bricks
B.1,440 bricks
C.1,800 bricks
D.2,160 bricks
Explanation: Modular brick with 3/8-inch joints is estimated at 6.75 bricks per square foot of wall face. The 240-square-foot wall needs 240 × 6.75 = 1,620 bricks before waste. That factor comes from the 8-inch by 2-2/3-inch nominal module (4.5 courses per foot of height times 1.5 bricks per foot of length).
5An 8x8x16 CMU wall is 50 feet long and 10 feet high. Deduct two 3-foot by 7-foot doors and one 4-foot by 5-foot window. How many units are required before waste?
A.493 units
B.438 units
C.563 units
D.625 units
Explanation: Gross area is 500 square feet. The two doors are 42 square feet and the window is 20 square feet, so net masonry area is 438 square feet. At 1.125 units per square foot, 438 × 1.125 = 492.75, which rounds up to 493 units before waste. Always deduct openings before applying the 1.125 factor.
6An 8-inch CMU wall is 32 feet long and 8 feet high. Every unit will have both cores grouted. Using 0.23 cubic feet of grout per unit, how many cubic yards of grout are required before waste?
A.2.45 cubic yards
B.1.25 cubic yards
C.3.20 cubic yards
D.8.64 cubic yards
Explanation: Unit count is 32 × 8 × 1.125 = 288. Grout volume is 288 × 0.23 = 66.24 cubic feet. Divide by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard to get 2.45 cubic yards. The 0.23 cubic-foot factor is a planning yield for both cores of a typical 8x8x16 unit; confirm the project mix design and core geometry before ordering.
7Mortar for 8-inch CMU with face-shell bedding is estimated at 8.5 cubic feet per 100 square feet of wall. How much mortar is required for a 60-foot by 8-foot wall before waste?
A.8.5 cubic feet
B.24.0 cubic feet
C.40.8 cubic feet
D.51.0 cubic feet
Explanation: Wall area is 480 square feet. At 8.5 cubic feet per 100 square feet, mortar is 4.80 × 8.5 = 40.8 cubic feet. Face-shell bedding uses less mortar than full bedding of webs, so do not apply a solid-bed yield to a face-shell wall.
8Which drawing typically shows CMU course heights, bond-beam elevations, and lintel locations most clearly?
A.The civil site plan
B.The plumbing isometric
C.The wall elevation or wall section
D.The electrical lighting plan
Explanation: Wall elevations and sections are the masonry contractor’s working views. They show course lines, opening heads, bond beams, flashing, and lintel bearings that a plan view only hints at. Site, plumbing, and lighting drawings do not carry masonry coursing.
9A plan dimension shows a 4-foot-0-inch door opening. The lintel schedule requires 8 inches of end bearing on each side. What is the minimum lintel length?
A.4 feet 0 inches
B.4 feet 8 inches
C.5 feet 4 inches
D.6 feet 0 inches
Explanation: Lintel length is the clear opening plus bearing at each jamb. Four feet plus 8 inches plus 8 inches equals 5 feet 4 inches. A lintel cut to the opening width has no bearing and does not carry the masonry above.
10A wall is plotted 9-3/4 inches long and 1-1/2 inches high on a 1/8 inch = 1 foot 0 inch drawing. Using 8x8x16 CMU and a 5 percent waste factor, how many units should be ordered (no openings)?
A.936 units
B.1,053 units
C.1,106 units
D.1,170 units
Explanation: At 1/8 inch = 1 foot, each plotted inch is 8 feet. Length is 9.75 × 8 = 78 feet and height is 1.5 × 8 = 12 feet, so the area is 936 square feet. Units before waste are 936 × 1.125 = 1,053. Adding 5 percent waste gives 1,105.65, which rounds up to 1,106 units.

About the WV Masonry Contractor Exam

The West Virginia Masonry 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 brick, concrete block, stone, marble, slate, and other masonry units, plus grout, caulking, tuck pointing, sand blasting, mortar washing, parging, cleaning, and welding of reinforcement steel related to masonry. 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: International Building Code 2021 and Study Guide for Masonry Contractors, 2nd Edition (2014). 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 Masonry Contractor Exam Content Outline

10%

Plan Reading and Estimating

Plan Reading and Estimating (5 official items)

24%

Concrete Block

Concrete Block (12 official items)

22%

Brick

Brick (11 official items)

6%

Stone

Stone (3 official items)

10%

Glass Block

Glass Block (5 official items)

12%

Mortar

Mortar (6 official items)

6%

Steel Reinforcement

Steel Reinforcement (3 official items)

10%

Safety-CFR

Safety-CFR (5 official items)

How to Pass the WV Masonry Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references: International Building Code 2021 and Study Guide for Masonry Contractors, 2nd Edition (2014). 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 Masonry Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov Masonry content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Tab the 2021 IBC and the Study Guide for Masonry Contractors 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 Masonry 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 Masonry 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 Masonry Contractor license cover?

The Board defines a Masonry specialty contractor as a contractor whose primary business is installation of brick, concrete block, stone, marble, slate, or other masonry units, with or without mortar, plus incidental work such as grout, tuck pointing, sand blasting, parging, cleaning, and welding of masonry reinforcement.

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.