CONTRACTOR PRACTICE QUIZ QUESTIONS
2026 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
, What are the minimum requirements of a contract with a contractor?
a. When work is to begin and the estimated completion date;
b. A statement of the total cost of the contract
c. A listing of specified materials and work to be performed
d. A "plain-language" exculpatory clause concerning events beyond the control of the
contractor
e. A statement of assurance that the contractor will comply with all local requirements for
building permits, inspections, and zoning;
f. Disclosure of the cancellation rights of the parties;
h. Contractor's name, address, license number, class of license, and classifications or
specialty services;
i. A statement providing that any modification to the contract, which changes the cost,
materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date, must be in writing and
signed by all parties; and
j. Effective with all new contracts entered into after July 1, 2015, a statement notifying
consumers of the existence of the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund that
includes information on how to contact the board for claim information
How many days must work have ceased for it to qualify as abandonment of a project?
30 days or more
What are the penalties per offense for violating the USBC (Uniform Statewide Building
Code)
1st offense- up to $2,500 fine
2nd offense, less than five years from first- $1,000-$2,500 fine
2nd offense, 5-10 years after first- $500-$2,500 fine
3rd offense, within 10 years of previous offenses- jail time for up to 10 days and/or
$2,500-$5,000 fine
What is a designated employee?
A full time employee or member of the responsible management that has passed a board-
approved examination (you lol)
2026 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
, What are the minimum requirements of a contract with a contractor?
a. When work is to begin and the estimated completion date;
b. A statement of the total cost of the contract
c. A listing of specified materials and work to be performed
d. A "plain-language" exculpatory clause concerning events beyond the control of the
contractor
e. A statement of assurance that the contractor will comply with all local requirements for
building permits, inspections, and zoning;
f. Disclosure of the cancellation rights of the parties;
h. Contractor's name, address, license number, class of license, and classifications or
specialty services;
i. A statement providing that any modification to the contract, which changes the cost,
materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date, must be in writing and
signed by all parties; and
j. Effective with all new contracts entered into after July 1, 2015, a statement notifying
consumers of the existence of the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund that
includes information on how to contact the board for claim information
How many days must work have ceased for it to qualify as abandonment of a project?
30 days or more
What are the penalties per offense for violating the USBC (Uniform Statewide Building
Code)
1st offense- up to $2,500 fine
2nd offense, less than five years from first- $1,000-$2,500 fine
2nd offense, 5-10 years after first- $500-$2,500 fine
3rd offense, within 10 years of previous offenses- jail time for up to 10 days and/or
$2,500-$5,000 fine
What is a designated employee?
A full time employee or member of the responsible management that has passed a board-
approved examination (you lol)
