TN BC CONTRACTOR’S EXAM 2026 |
COMPLETE BUILDING CONTRACTOR STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Steel Deck pg 9: A 3' x 12" composite floor deck will have a nominal thickness range of. 03 inches
2 to 4 psf to. 06 inches and a weight range of ____ to _____ psf
Steel Deck pg 10: F deck may also be referred to as______________ for the name,. 03 inches two. 06
1 1/2" X 6" Intermediate Rib inches for the thickness and 2 to 4 PSF for the weight.
Steel Deck pg 12: The weight range for cellular floor decking is__________
4 to 7 PSF
Steel Deck pg 11: A heavy duty form decks name used in centering is______ Form deck with a
15/16" and 0.017" to 0.040" thickness of_____ to _____ And a weight range of one to two PSF
Steel Deck pg 14: Steel deck is banded into bundles that can weigh several thousand pounds but
4000 lbs the deck bundle weight will be limited to a maximum of_______________ For deck to be
applied to joists.
Steel Deck pg 18: If ground storage is needed, the deck bundles should be______________
Stored off the ground, with one end elevated to provide
drainage.
Steel Deck pg 18: Deck bundles must________ be placed on the frame near a main supporting beam at
ALWAYS a column or a wall
Steel Deck pg 22: Bundles should be landed so that the ___________________________ rather than having one
Ends of the bundles rest on a bearing surface or both ends cantilevered.
Steel Deck pg 24: Are you working area should be at least _________ feet wide.
12
Steel Deck pg 25: When aligning the edge (side) lap, the worker should__________
Kneel
Steel Deck pg 28: Deck fastening to the structural frame can be accomplished with:
Welds, self drilling screws, air driven, and power driven
Steel Deck pg 30: Screws are typically_____ or ________ With a special drill point when used to attach
#12s or 1/4" in diameter decking.
Steel Deck pg 32: Weld washers are not recommended for deck thickness of_____ (Minimum of 22
0.028" gauge) and greater
, Steel Deck pg 34: A good weld will have______ Or more of its perimeter working.
75% (7/8ths previously)
Steel deck pg 34: Welding side laps is not recommended for decks type____ Or lighter (0.028" min.)
22
Steel deck pg 34: Weld washers should___________ Be used at side laps between supports
Never
Steel Deck pg 37: No reinforcing is generally required for an opening of 6 inches as long as not
2 more than____ webs are removed
Steel Deck pg 38: For holes or dents greater than a rib (8 inches to 13 inches), It is advisable to use
0.057" minimum plate a____________ to cover it
Steel Deck pg 43: The deck should have been selected to provide at least___________ pounds per
50 square foot capacity as a working platform.
Steel Deck pg 43: If the deck is to act as a diaphragm during construction, it must be realize that the
Placed and fully connected diaphragm is not effective until all deck units are_______________
IBC pg 444 A chimney shall extend at least how many feet higher than any portion of a
2113.9 Termination building within 10 feet?
IRC pg 452 R1003.9 A. 2'
A. 2' B. 3'
C. 5'
D. 6'
OSHA pg 329 sec 1926.451(b)(2)(ii) What is the minimum width of a walkway on a platform scaffold?
C. 18"
IBC pg 279 sec 1029.2 Exception What is the minimum net Clear opening of an exit window located at the grade
IRC pg 70 sec R310.2.1 Exception floor of a single residence?
5 sq ft
IBC pg 2 sec 104.1 Who has the authority to render interpretations of the building code?
IRC pg 2 sec R104.1
Building officials
IBC pg 395 sec 1804.3 The grade adjacent to a structure must be swept away from the building to create
IRC pg 89 sec R401.3 a positive drain. The slope should not be less than:
5%
COMPLETE BUILDING CONTRACTOR STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Steel Deck pg 9: A 3' x 12" composite floor deck will have a nominal thickness range of. 03 inches
2 to 4 psf to. 06 inches and a weight range of ____ to _____ psf
Steel Deck pg 10: F deck may also be referred to as______________ for the name,. 03 inches two. 06
1 1/2" X 6" Intermediate Rib inches for the thickness and 2 to 4 PSF for the weight.
Steel Deck pg 12: The weight range for cellular floor decking is__________
4 to 7 PSF
Steel Deck pg 11: A heavy duty form decks name used in centering is______ Form deck with a
15/16" and 0.017" to 0.040" thickness of_____ to _____ And a weight range of one to two PSF
Steel Deck pg 14: Steel deck is banded into bundles that can weigh several thousand pounds but
4000 lbs the deck bundle weight will be limited to a maximum of_______________ For deck to be
applied to joists.
Steel Deck pg 18: If ground storage is needed, the deck bundles should be______________
Stored off the ground, with one end elevated to provide
drainage.
Steel Deck pg 18: Deck bundles must________ be placed on the frame near a main supporting beam at
ALWAYS a column or a wall
Steel Deck pg 22: Bundles should be landed so that the ___________________________ rather than having one
Ends of the bundles rest on a bearing surface or both ends cantilevered.
Steel Deck pg 24: Are you working area should be at least _________ feet wide.
12
Steel Deck pg 25: When aligning the edge (side) lap, the worker should__________
Kneel
Steel Deck pg 28: Deck fastening to the structural frame can be accomplished with:
Welds, self drilling screws, air driven, and power driven
Steel Deck pg 30: Screws are typically_____ or ________ With a special drill point when used to attach
#12s or 1/4" in diameter decking.
Steel Deck pg 32: Weld washers are not recommended for deck thickness of_____ (Minimum of 22
0.028" gauge) and greater
, Steel Deck pg 34: A good weld will have______ Or more of its perimeter working.
75% (7/8ths previously)
Steel deck pg 34: Welding side laps is not recommended for decks type____ Or lighter (0.028" min.)
22
Steel deck pg 34: Weld washers should___________ Be used at side laps between supports
Never
Steel Deck pg 37: No reinforcing is generally required for an opening of 6 inches as long as not
2 more than____ webs are removed
Steel Deck pg 38: For holes or dents greater than a rib (8 inches to 13 inches), It is advisable to use
0.057" minimum plate a____________ to cover it
Steel Deck pg 43: The deck should have been selected to provide at least___________ pounds per
50 square foot capacity as a working platform.
Steel Deck pg 43: If the deck is to act as a diaphragm during construction, it must be realize that the
Placed and fully connected diaphragm is not effective until all deck units are_______________
IBC pg 444 A chimney shall extend at least how many feet higher than any portion of a
2113.9 Termination building within 10 feet?
IRC pg 452 R1003.9 A. 2'
A. 2' B. 3'
C. 5'
D. 6'
OSHA pg 329 sec 1926.451(b)(2)(ii) What is the minimum width of a walkway on a platform scaffold?
C. 18"
IBC pg 279 sec 1029.2 Exception What is the minimum net Clear opening of an exit window located at the grade
IRC pg 70 sec R310.2.1 Exception floor of a single residence?
5 sq ft
IBC pg 2 sec 104.1 Who has the authority to render interpretations of the building code?
IRC pg 2 sec R104.1
Building officials
IBC pg 395 sec 1804.3 The grade adjacent to a structure must be swept away from the building to create
IRC pg 89 sec R401.3 a positive drain. The slope should not be less than:
5%
