USVI General Contractor Licensing Specialty Exam 200 Practice Questions with
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USVI General Contractor Licensing Exam Practice Questions
210 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
The USVI General Contractor Licensing process requires passing both the NASCLA
Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor Exam and the VI General
Construction Exam. The following practice questions cover key exam topics
including project management, site work, concrete, masonry, structural metals,
wood framing, thermal protection, mechanical/plumbing systems, electrical
systems, and procurement/contracting laws.
Section 1: Licensing Requirements and Regulations (Questions 1-25)
1. Which agency administers the general contractor licensing examination in the
U.S. Virgin Islands?
A) Department of Public Works
B) PSI Testing Services
C) NASCLA
D) OSHA
Answer: B) PSI Testing Services
,Rationale: The examination is computer-based and offered through PSI Testing
Services, LLC, which administers the testing process for the VI Board of General
Construction Contractors.
2. What is the fee for taking both parts of the USVI general contractor
examination?
A) $100
B) $200
C) $300
D) $500
Answer: C) $300
Rationale: The examination fee is $300 for both parts and $200 for one part, as
specified by the VI Board of General Construction Contractors.
3. How many professional reference letters are required for a general contractor
license application in USVI?
,A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B) Two
Rationale: Applicants must submit two professional references from licensed
contractors detailing their work in the construction field, along with proof of
current licensure for both references.
4. What is the minimum residency requirement for USVI general contractor
applicants?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
, Answer: B) 30 days
Rationale: A general contractor must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at
least thirty days immediately prior to filing an application for licensing.
5. What is the bond penalty amount required for a USVI contractor license bond?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
Answer: B) $100,000
Rationale: Pursuant to 27 V.I.C. § 338, every licensed contractor must execute and
deposit a bond in a sum of not less than $100,000.
6. Which of the following is NOT a required insurance type for USVI contractors?
A) Workers' compensation
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USVI General Contractor Licensing Exam Practice Questions
210 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
The USVI General Contractor Licensing process requires passing both the NASCLA
Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor Exam and the VI General
Construction Exam. The following practice questions cover key exam topics
including project management, site work, concrete, masonry, structural metals,
wood framing, thermal protection, mechanical/plumbing systems, electrical
systems, and procurement/contracting laws.
Section 1: Licensing Requirements and Regulations (Questions 1-25)
1. Which agency administers the general contractor licensing examination in the
U.S. Virgin Islands?
A) Department of Public Works
B) PSI Testing Services
C) NASCLA
D) OSHA
Answer: B) PSI Testing Services
,Rationale: The examination is computer-based and offered through PSI Testing
Services, LLC, which administers the testing process for the VI Board of General
Construction Contractors.
2. What is the fee for taking both parts of the USVI general contractor
examination?
A) $100
B) $200
C) $300
D) $500
Answer: C) $300
Rationale: The examination fee is $300 for both parts and $200 for one part, as
specified by the VI Board of General Construction Contractors.
3. How many professional reference letters are required for a general contractor
license application in USVI?
,A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B) Two
Rationale: Applicants must submit two professional references from licensed
contractors detailing their work in the construction field, along with proof of
current licensure for both references.
4. What is the minimum residency requirement for USVI general contractor
applicants?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
, Answer: B) 30 days
Rationale: A general contractor must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at
least thirty days immediately prior to filing an application for licensing.
5. What is the bond penalty amount required for a USVI contractor license bond?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
Answer: B) $100,000
Rationale: Pursuant to 27 V.I.C. § 338, every licensed contractor must execute and
deposit a bond in a sum of not less than $100,000.
6. Which of the following is NOT a required insurance type for USVI contractors?
A) Workers' compensation