Tennessee Contractor Supplement Exam

Calculate the Tennessee workers' compensation premium for a roofing contractor with a $180,000 annual payroll and a rate of $28.50 per $100 of payroll:

How many hours of continuing education are required for Tennessee contractor license renewal?

Calculate the workers' compensation experience modification factor for a contractor with $85,000 in expected losses and $68,000 in actual losses:

Under Tennessee lien law, what is the maximum time limit to enforce a mechanics lien after it has been filed?

Under Tennessee lien law, which party has priority when multiple liens are filed against the same property?

Under Tennessee building codes, what is the maximum allowable deflection for a residential floor joist with a 16-foot span under live load?

A homeowner in Nashville hires an unlicensed contractor for $8,000 worth of electrical work. The contractor demands payment but the work fails inspection. Under TCA 62-6, what recourse does the unlicensed contractor have?

Under Tennessee building codes, what is the minimum ceiling height required for habitable rooms in residential construction?

A Tennessee contractor has 8 employees working on a residential project. The total weekly payroll is $6,400. If the workers' compensation rate for residential construction is $8.50 per $100 of payroll, what is the weekly workers' compensation premium?

A contractor is installing a septic system for a new home in rural Tennessee. The estimated cost is $8,500. According to TCA 62-6, what licensing requirement applies?

A Tennessee residential contractor fails to complete a $45,000 project and disappears. The homeowner files a claim with the Recovery Fund. What is the maximum recovery amount available?

A homeowner discovers defective work 18 months after a Tennessee residential contractor completed a kitchen remodel. The contractor's license expired 6 months ago and was not renewed. What is the homeowner's recourse through the Tennessee Residential Contractor Recovery Fund?

A homeowner contracts for $45,000 in renovations but the contractor performs $52,000 in additional work without written authorization. Under Tennessee residential contractor law, what amount can the contractor legally collect?

A residential contractor in Tennessee discovers that a subcontractor has been working without workers' compensation coverage. What is the contractor's primary liability under Tennessee law?

A residential project requires a building permit fee of $450. The contractor adds a 15% markup for permit handling. What total amount should be charged to the homeowner for the permit?

Under TCA 62-6, what is the penalty for a contractor performing work beyond their licensed classification?

Under Tennessee Code Annotated 62-6, what is the minimum experience requirement for obtaining a general contractor license?

A Tennessee residential contractor completes a $45,000 kitchen renovation project. The homeowner pays $40,000 but disputes the final $5,000. Under Tennessee lien law, what is the deadline to file a mechanic's lien after completion of work?

A Tennessee contractor purchases materials worth $12,500 on credit for a residential project. The supplier delivers materials on March 15th, and the contractor's final payment is due April 30th. When must the supplier file a materialman's lien if not paid?

A Tennessee contractor fails to obtain required building permits for a $35,000 deck addition. The building department issues a stop-work order. What is the typical penalty multiplier for permit fees when obtained after work begins?

Calculate the lien amount a subcontractor can claim for unpaid work totaling $15,000 on a project where the total contract value is $85,000 and the remaining balance owed to the general contractor is $8,000:

A contractor's employee is injured on a Tennessee job site and files a workers' compensation claim for $25,000. The contractor's policy has a $1,000 deductible. How much will the insurance company pay?

Calculate the total continuing education hours required for a Tennessee contractor to maintain licenses in three different classifications over a two-year period:

A homeowner contracts with a Tennessee residential contractor for a $45,000 home addition. Under state law, what is the maximum down payment the contractor may legally request?

Under Tennessee residential contractor requirements, what is the maximum value of work that can be performed without a contractor license?

Under TCA 62-6, which of the following activities requires a contractor license in Tennessee?

A Tennessee residential contractor must maintain what minimum amount of general liability insurance?

A Tennessee contractor receives a complaint filed with the state licensing board alleging poor workmanship. The contractor fails to respond within the required timeframe. What is the potential consequence?

According to TCA 62-6-119, what is the penalty for contracting without a license in Tennessee for work requiring licensure?

How many hours of continuing education must a Tennessee residential contractor complete for license renewal?