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Key Facts: WV Multifamily Contractor Exam

75 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 Multifamily Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 75 questions, 70%, 3 hours, USD 59.95 (bulletin dated 2026.05.07). Official delivery is English.

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1A dimension on a multifamily floor plan measures 3-1/2 inches. The drawing scale is 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. What is the actual building dimension?
A.7 feet 0 inches
B.10 feet 6 inches
C.14 feet 0 inches
D.28 feet 0 inches
Explanation: At 1/4 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing equals 4 feet. 3-1/2 inches × 4 feet per inch = 14 feet. The same result is 3.5 ÷ 0.25 = 14.
2Under IBC 2021 Section 310.3, how is a typical apartment building with more than two dwelling units and primarily permanent occupants classified?
A.Group R-1
B.Group R-2
C.Group R-3
D.Group I-1
Explanation: IBC 2021 Section 310.3 classifies Residential Group R-2 as occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where occupants are primarily permanent. Apartment houses are listed in that section. The West Virginia Multifamily Contractor exam is written to IBC 2021, not the IRC.
3A sprinklered Group R-2 story has 8,400 square feet of residential floor area used as dwelling units. Using IBC 2021 Table 1004.5 (200 gross square feet per occupant for residential), what is the calculated occupant load of that story?
A.28 occupants
B.42 occupants
C.56 occupants
D.84 occupants
Explanation: IBC 2021 Table 1004.5 assigns residential occupancies 200 gross square feet per occupant. 8,400 ÷ 200 = 42 occupants. Use the table function of the space, not a guessed density.
4On a multifamily drawing set, which sheet typically shows room layout, wall locations, door and window marks, and overall plan dimensions used for takeoff?
A.The electrical one-line diagram
B.The floor plan
C.The plumbing isometric
D.The finish hardware schedule only
Explanation: The floor plan is the primary takeoff sheet for wall lengths, openings, and room layout. Elevations, sections, and details refine heights and connections, but the floor plan establishes horizontal quantities.
5A site plan dimension measures 4-1/2 inches. The drawing scale is 1/8 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. What is the actual dimension?
A.18 feet 0 inches
B.27 feet 0 inches
C.36 feet 0 inches
D.54 feet 0 inches
Explanation: At 1/8 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing equals 8 feet. 4-1/2 × 8 = 36 feet. Alternatively, 4.5 ÷ 0.125 = 36.
6Per IBC 2021 Section 602.5 and Table 601, which statement correctly describes Type V-A construction commonly used for wood-frame apartment buildings?
A.All building elements must be noncombustible, and the primary structural frame requires a 3-hour rating
B.Exterior walls must be noncombustible, but interior elements may be combustible
C.Structural elements may be of any materials permitted by the code, and the primary structural frame requires a 1-hour fire-resistance rating
D.Structural elements may be of any materials permitted by the code, and Table 601 requires no fire-resistance rating for the primary frame
Explanation: IBC 2021 Section 602.5 allows Type V structural elements of any permitted materials, including wood. Table 601 requires a 1-hour rating for the Type V-A primary structural frame, bearing walls, floors, and roof. Type V-B is the unprotected counterpart.
7A Group R-2 apartment building of Type V-A construction is equipped throughout with an NFPA 13 automatic sprinkler system. What is the IBC 2021 Table 504.4 allowable number of stories above grade plane?
A.2 stories
B.3 stories
C.4 stories
D.5 stories
Explanation: IBC 2021 Table 504.4 allows 3 stories for nonsprinklered Group R-2 Type V-A and 4 stories when the S (NFPA 13) increase applies. Five stories is the NFPA 13 limit for Type II-A, II-B, III-A, and III-B Group R-2, not Type V-A.
8Using IBC 2021 Table 506.2 only (no frontage increase), what is the tabular allowable area factor for a nonsprinklered Group R-2 building of Type V-A construction?
A.7,000 square feet
B.12,000 square feet
C.24,000 square feet
D.36,000 square feet
Explanation: IBC 2021 Table 506.2 lists 12,000 square feet as the NS (nonsprinklered) allowable area factor for Group R-2 Type V-A. New Group R buildings require sprinklers under Section 903.2.8, but the NS value is still the table baseline used in the area equations.
9Per IBC 2021 Section 503.1, when may portions of a multifamily building be treated as separate buildings for height, story, and area limits?
A.Whenever a 1-hour fire partition separates dwelling units
B.When the portions are separated by one or more fire walls complying with Section 706
C.Whenever a smoke partition is provided at the corridor
D.Only if the entire building is Type I-A construction
Explanation: IBC 2021 Section 503.1 states that each portion of a building separated by one or more fire walls complying with Section 706 shall be considered a separate building for height, story, and area. Ordinary dwelling-unit fire partitions do not create separate buildings.
10A multifamily stair has a floor-to-floor height of 10 feet 8 inches. Using the IBC 2021 Section 1011.5.2 maximum riser of 7 inches, what is the smallest number of risers that will comply, and what is the resulting riser height?
A.16 risers at 8.00 inches
B.18 risers at 7.11 inches
C.19 risers at 6.74 inches
D.21 risers at 6.10 inches
Explanation: 10 feet 8 inches equals 128 inches. 128 ÷ 7 = 18.29, so 18 risers would exceed 7 inches. Nineteen risers give 128 ÷ 19 = 6.74 inches, which is between the 4-inch minimum and 7-inch maximum. A straight run then has 18 treads.

About the WV Multifamily Contractor Exam

The West Virginia Multifamily Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov. The official exam has 75 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). A Multifamily Contractor constructs, repairs, or improves a multifamily residential structure containing two or more residential units. 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, Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry 2nd Edition (2014), and Study Guide for Structural Steel (2012). 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 Multifamily Contractor Exam Content Outline

12%

Plan Reading

Plan Reading (9 official items)

8%

Sitework

Sitework (6 official items)

12%

Concrete

Concrete (9 official items)

11%

Masonry

Masonry (8 official items)

5%

Structural Steel

Structural Steel (4 official items)

20%

Carpentry

Carpentry (15 official items)

8%

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation (6 official items)

8%

Doors and Windows

Doors and Windows (6 official items)

4%

Interior Finish

Interior Finish (3 official items)

8%

Safety-OSHA

Safety-OSHA (6 official items)

4%

Exterior Finishes

Exterior Finishes (3 official items)

How to Pass the WV Multifamily 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, Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry 2nd Edition (2014), and Study Guide for Structural Steel (2012). 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 Multifamily Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov Multifamily content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Tab the 2021 IBC listed in the bulletin; 76% of official items come from that code
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 Multifamily Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 75 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 Multifamily 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 is a multifamily residential structure in West Virginia?

The Prov bulletin defines a multifamily residential structure as a structure containing two or more residential units. 28CSR2 describes it as a structure containing two or more contiguous living units.

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.