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What's on the Tennessee BC-A, b (sm) Combined Residential/Light Commercial Contractor Exam

The Tennessee BC-A, b (sm) Exam combines the residential trade exam with the small commercial trade exam, covering sitework, footings, and foundations; concrete and concrete reinforcement; metals; masonry; carpentry; roofing; estimating, plan reading, and general residential code requirements; associated trades; and OSHA safety.

100 Total Questions
73% Passing Score
300 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
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Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
Sitework, Footings, and Foundation 10
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 10
Metals 6
Masonry 7
Carpentry 17
Roofing 10
Estimating, Plan Reading, and Gen Residential Code Requirements 20
Associated Trades 12
OSHA Safety 8
Total 100

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, see the ProV Tennessee Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors Exam Information.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide Tennessee Contractors License Requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s administered by ProV, under contract with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

  • The exam has 100 questions.

  • The passing score is 73% (73 correct).

  • You are allowed 300 minutes.

  • Residential construction (1-4 units, up to 3 stories) plus small commercial buildings and structures for public use and occupancy up to $1,500,000 in total cost. A monetary limit increase requires passing the full BC-B commercial trade exam and a revised financial statement.

  • Financial statements to determine classification and monetary limit, required insurance if you have employees, and passing the Tennessee Business and Law Management Exam.

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