TN Contractor's Exam Study Set
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TN CONTRACTOR'S EXAM STUDY SET 2025 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS_GRADED A+
1. Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend 4 inches above the
finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points not less than ___
inches where masonry veneer is used.
2. What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load 50 psf of a
baluster?
3. What is the minimum stroke width of site address 1/2" numbers?
4. Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing 60 inches or facing
hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and
indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of
the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any
standing or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location.
Exceptions ignored.
5. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and 6 inches bottom
rail of a guard at the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such
a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass through.
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6. Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a 44 inches vertical
depth greater than ___ must be equipped with a permanently affixed
ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open position.
7. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from 6 inches the
foundation walls. The grade shall fall not fewer than ___ inches within
the first 10 feet.
8. What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds 2,000 lbs per
square foot of silty sand?
9. What is the minimum diameter of required anchor 1/2 inch bolts
for a wall section?
10. The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lin- 0.0179 ing
material is ___ inches nominal.
11. Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a Two minimum of
____ 20-ampere branch circuits.
12. Where emergency escape and rescue openings are 44 inches
provided in they must have a sill height of not more than ___ inches
above the floor.
13. What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, be- 1/2 inch tween
adjacent wood shakes on exterior wall coverings?
14. The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not 1.5 inches less than
___ inches of bearing on wood or metal.
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15. When installing concrete tile, which of the following Spaced battens
would not be considered an approved deck material?
16. Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture Backflow shall
be protected by special assemblies in order to prevent _____.
17. What is required to support brick veneer above open- Lintel ings in
exterior walls?
18. 65% Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not
conforming to the requirements of the IRC will be permitted if the hole
is located fully within the center 40% of the span and the depth and
length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat width of the
web.
19. Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid 4" masonry units or
hollow masonry units grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch
nominal thickness.
20. What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" 16 inches thick
gypsum board installed on a ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the
supports 24" on center and adhesive is used?
21. Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must 6 inches not
exceed:
22. Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread 3/8" depth at the
walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than ___ inch(es).
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23. What size galvanized metal tie is required if a top plate 16 gage in
thickness and is notched more than 50% of its width? 1-1/2" wide
24. In what section of the span of a floor joist is it permit- The outer third of
the span ted to cut a notch? when less than one-sixth
the depth of the joist
25. A scale of _____ is most often used for drawing houses. 1/4" = 1' 0"
26. When shingles are applied with a 5" exposure, four 5/8" nails are
placed ___" above the top of the cutouts.
27. When installing siding, what should boards that have Water Repellent
been cut be treated with?
28. What should be placed below the bottom of the Flashing sheathing
and framing at the brick course?
29. Of the species commonly used in house construction, Decay the
heartwood of bald cypress, redwood, and various cedars is highest in
_______ resistance.
30. ___ is not a required material when mixing a concrete Calcium chloride
batch?
31. What is the recommended limit on vertical step foot- 2 feet ings?
32. Lumber shrinks in both width and length. Shrinkage Length in _____ is
usually so small that it is not considered a problem.
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TN CONTRACTOR'S EXAM STUDY SET 2025 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS_GRADED A+
1. Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend 4 inches above the
finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all points not less than ___
inches where masonry veneer is used.
2. What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load 50 psf of a
baluster?
3. What is the minimum stroke width of site address 1/2" numbers?
4. Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing 60 inches or facing
hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and
indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of
the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any
standing or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location.
Exceptions ignored.
5. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and 6 inches bottom
rail of a guard at the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such
a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass through.
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6. Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a 44 inches vertical
depth greater than ___ must be equipped with a permanently affixed
ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open position.
7. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from 6 inches the
foundation walls. The grade shall fall not fewer than ___ inches within
the first 10 feet.
8. What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds 2,000 lbs per
square foot of silty sand?
9. What is the minimum diameter of required anchor 1/2 inch bolts
for a wall section?
10. The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lin- 0.0179 ing
material is ___ inches nominal.
11. Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a Two minimum of
____ 20-ampere branch circuits.
12. Where emergency escape and rescue openings are 44 inches
provided in they must have a sill height of not more than ___ inches
above the floor.
13. What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, be- 1/2 inch tween
adjacent wood shakes on exterior wall coverings?
14. The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not 1.5 inches less than
___ inches of bearing on wood or metal.
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15. When installing concrete tile, which of the following Spaced battens
would not be considered an approved deck material?
16. Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture Backflow shall
be protected by special assemblies in order to prevent _____.
17. What is required to support brick veneer above open- Lintel ings in
exterior walls?
18. 65% Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not
conforming to the requirements of the IRC will be permitted if the hole
is located fully within the center 40% of the span and the depth and
length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat width of the
web.
19. Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid 4" masonry units or
hollow masonry units grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch
nominal thickness.
20. What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" 16 inches thick
gypsum board installed on a ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the
supports 24" on center and adhesive is used?
21. Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must 6 inches not
exceed:
22. Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread 3/8" depth at the
walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than ___ inch(es).
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23. What size galvanized metal tie is required if a top plate 16 gage in
thickness and is notched more than 50% of its width? 1-1/2" wide
24. In what section of the span of a floor joist is it permit- The outer third of
the span ted to cut a notch? when less than one-sixth
the depth of the joist
25. A scale of _____ is most often used for drawing houses. 1/4" = 1' 0"
26. When shingles are applied with a 5" exposure, four 5/8" nails are
placed ___" above the top of the cutouts.
27. When installing siding, what should boards that have Water Repellent
been cut be treated with?
28. What should be placed below the bottom of the Flashing sheathing
and framing at the brick course?
29. Of the species commonly used in house construction, Decay the
heartwood of bald cypress, redwood, and various cedars is highest in
_______ resistance.
30. ___ is not a required material when mixing a concrete Calcium chloride
batch?
31. What is the recommended limit on vertical step foot- 2 feet ings?
32. Lumber shrinks in both width and length. Shrinkage Length in _____ is
usually so small that it is not considered a problem.
