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Key Facts: WV Residential Contractor Exam

60 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 Residential Contractor Examination is the official Board/Prov open-book exam: 60 questions, 70%, 3 hours, USD 59.95 (bulletin dated 2026.05.07). Official delivery is English.

Sample WV Residential Contractor Practice Questions

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1A floor plan is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot. A bedroom wall measures 3-1/2 inches long on the drawing. What is the actual wall length?
A.10 feet
B.12 feet
C.16 feet
D.14 feet
Explanation: At 1/4 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing equals 4 feet. 3.5 × 4 = 14 feet. The same result comes from dividing the measured length by the scale factor: 3.5 ÷ 0.25 = 14. Scale conversion is a core plan-reading skill on the West Virginia Residential Contractor examination.
2A site plan is drawn at 1 inch = 20 feet. The distance from the front property line to the face of the foundation measures 1-3/4 inches on the plan. What is the actual front setback?
A.20 feet
B.25 feet
C.30 feet
D.35 feet
Explanation: At 1 inch = 20 feet, 1.75 × 20 = 35 feet. Civil/site scales are engineer scales (1 inch equals a stated number of feet), not the architect scales used on floor plans. Mixing the two scales is a common takeoff error.
3On a drawing at 3/16 inch = 1 foot, a garage measures 4-1/2 inches wide. What is the actual garage width?
A.18 feet
B.20 feet
C.28 feet
D.24 feet
Explanation: At 3/16 inch = 1 foot, one inch on the drawing equals 16/3 = 5.333 feet. 4.5 × 5.333 = 24 feet. Equivalently, 4.5 ÷ 0.1875 = 24. 3/16-inch scale appears on many residential working drawings and is easy to confuse with 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch scale.
4Which drawing typically shows door swings, interior wall locations, room names, and overall building dimensions used to lay out a residential floor?
A.Floor plan
B.Roof framing plan
C.Site grading plan
D.Electrical one-line diagram
Explanation: The floor plan is the primary layout drawing for walls, rooms, doors, windows, and overall dimensions. Carpenters and estimators start takeoffs from the floor plan and then go to sections, elevations, and details for thickness, height, and assemblies.
5On a residential plot plan, contour lines are labeled 812, 814, and 816 and become closer together on the rear of the lot. What does the closer spacing indicate?
A.A steeper slope at the rear of the lot
B.A flatter slope at the rear of the lot
C.A change from feet to meters
D.That finish floor elevation equals 816
Explanation: Contour interval is constant; closer lines mean the same elevation change occurs over a shorter horizontal distance, so the slope is steeper. Wider spacing means a flatter grade. Finish floor is a separate elevation callout and is not read from contour crowding.
6A window schedule lists four Type A units at 3 feet 0 inches by 5 feet 0 inches each and two Type B units at 2 feet 0 inches by 3 feet 0 inches each. What is the total glazed unit area before subtracting sash?
A.72 square feet
B.66 square feet
C.78 square feet
D.84 square feet
Explanation: Type A: 3 × 5 = 15 square feet each × 4 = 60 square feet. Type B: 2 × 3 = 6 square feet each × 2 = 12 square feet. Total = 72 square feet. Schedule takeoffs are done from the schedule quantities, not by counting every sash on the elevation unless the schedule is incomplete.
7A garage slab measures 2-1/4 inches by 3 inches on a 1/4 inch = 1 foot floor plan and is specified 4 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are required for the slab, with no waste?
A.1.33 cubic yards
B.1.00 cubic yard
C.2.00 cubic yards
D.4.00 cubic yards
Explanation: Actual size is 2.25 × 4 = 9 feet by 3 × 4 = 12 feet, so area = 108 square feet. Volume = 108 × (4 ÷ 12) = 36 cubic feet. Cubic yards = 36 ÷ 27 = 1.33. Convert plan inches to feet first, then apply thickness in feet before dividing by 27.
8A lumber list calls for twenty 2×8s that are each 12 feet long. How many board feet are in that list using nominal dimensions?
A.160 board feet
B.240 board feet
C.384 board feet
D.320 board feet
Explanation: Board feet = (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12. One 2×8×12 = (2 × 8 × 12) ÷ 12 = 16 board feet. Twenty pieces = 320 board feet. Use nominal sizes for board-foot takeoffs unless the specification says otherwise.
9A straight exterior wall is 40 feet long. Studs are specified 16 inches on center, and both end studs are counted. Ignoring openings, how many studs are required on that wall line?
A.31 studs
B.30 studs
C.32 studs
D.40 studs
Explanation: Convert length to inches: 40 × 12 = 480 inches. Number of spaces = 480 ÷ 16 = 30. Number of studs = spaces + 1 = 31. The extra stud is the closing end stud. Openings later add kings, jacks, and cripples; they are not in this count.
10A rectangular house is 28 feet by 40 feet. The roof is a simple gable at 6:12 pitch with a 12-inch overhang on all four sides. What is the approximate roof surface area, excluding rakes beyond the fascia plane already included in the overhang?
A.1,176 square feet
B.1,260 square feet
C.1,680 square feet
D.1,409 square feet
Explanation: Plan area including the 12-inch overhang is 30 feet by 42 feet = 1,260 square feet. The 6:12 slope factor is √(1 + 0.5²) = 1.118. Roof area = 1,260 × 1.118 ≈ 1,409 square feet. Do not use the building footprint alone, and do not skip the slope factor.

About the WV Residential Contractor Exam

The West Virginia Residential Contractor Examination is the official Board trade examination administered by Prov. The official exam has 60 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 Residential Contractor's principal business is construction, repair, or improvement of real property used or intended for residential occupancy. The classification covers crafts required for a residential structure except crafts that local ordinance or other state law separately license, such as the State Fire Marshal electrician license. 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 Residential Code 2018, Masonry and Sitework for the Residential Contractor 2nd edition, and Study Guide for Residential Carpentry and Repair 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 Residential Contractor Exam Content Outline

15%

Plan Reading

Plan Reading (9 official items)

10%

Sitework

Sitework (6 official items)

15%

Concrete

Concrete (9 official items)

15%

Masonry

Masonry (9 official items)

25%

Carpentry

Carpentry (15 official items)

5%

Interior Finish

Interior Finish (3 official items)

5%

Exterior Finish

Exterior Finish (3 official items)

10%

Safety OSHA

Safety OSHA (6 official items)

How to Pass the WV Residential Contractor Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: Open-book computer-based or paper-and-pencil multiple-choice. Official references: International Residential Code 2018, Masonry and Sitework for the Residential Contractor 2nd edition, and Study Guide for Residential Carpentry and Repair 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 Residential Contractor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official Prov Residential content outline (bulletin dated 2026.05.07)
2Tab the 2018 IRC and the residential carpentry and masonry study guides 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 Residential Contractor Examination?

The official Prov examination has 60 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 Residential 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).

Does a Residential Contractor license cover electrical work?

The Board treats a Residential Contractor as licensed for crafts required in residential construction except crafts that local ordinance or other state law separately license. The State Fire Marshal electrician license under W.Va. Code §29-3B is one of those separate licenses.

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.