West Virginia Residential Contractor Exam –
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1. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board requires a residential c
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ontractor to renew their license how often?
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A. Every year v
B. Every two years v v
C. Every three years v v
D. Every five years v v
Renewals occur biennially. v v
2. Which of the following types of work requires a West Virginia re
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sidential contractor license? v v
A. Electrical repairs under $500 v v v
B. Residential construction valued at $5,000 or more v v v v v v
C. Painting only v
D. Work performed by the homeowner
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Licensing applies at the $5,000 threshold.
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3. Before starting a residential construction project in WV, the c
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ontractor must ensure what? v v v
A. Homeowner has home insurance v v v
B. All required permits are obtained
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, C. The subcontractors sign a bond
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D. The architect is licensed in WV
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Permits must be secured before work begins.
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4. WV law requires contractors to maintain what minimum general li
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ability insurance?
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A. $25,000
B. $500,000
C. $50,000
D. $1,000,000
WV statutes set this general liability minimum.
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5. What is the first step in a proper project planning process?
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A. Scheduling
B. Defining scope v
C. Estimating
D. Contract signing v
Scope definition drives all other planning steps.
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6. Which document outlines exactly what materials and methods
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must be used?
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A. Contract
B. Specifications
C. Schedule
D. Punch list v
Specifications detail materials and workmanship. v v v v
7. Which contract type provides one fixed price for the entire p
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roject?
A. Cost-plus
B. Time and materials v v
, C. Unit pricing v
D. Lump sum v
A lump-sum contract fixes the total price.
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8. A change order should be issued when:
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A. A subcontractor is late
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B. The owner requests a modification
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C. Weather delays occur v v
D. Labor costs decrease v v
Change orders document modifications in scope.
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9. What is the most important purpose of a building permit?
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A. Increasing state tax revenue v v v
B. Ensuring code compliance v v
C. Ensuring subcontractor payment v v
D. Scheduling inspections v
Permits ensure construction meets safety codes.
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10. Who is responsible for verifying job site safety?
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A. The homeowner
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B. The inspector
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C. The contractor
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D. The supplier
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Contractors must ensure OSHA-compliant safety.
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11. Which OSHA form logs workplace injuries and illnesses?
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A. 100
B. 300
C. 200
D. 301
OSHA Form 300 is the injury log.
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Questions And Correct Answers (Verified A v v v v v
nswers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
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Instant Download Pdf
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1. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board requires a residential c
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ontractor to renew their license how often?
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A. Every year v
B. Every two years v v
C. Every three years v v
D. Every five years v v
Renewals occur biennially. v v
2. Which of the following types of work requires a West Virginia re
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sidential contractor license? v v
A. Electrical repairs under $500 v v v
B. Residential construction valued at $5,000 or more v v v v v v
C. Painting only v
D. Work performed by the homeowner
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Licensing applies at the $5,000 threshold.
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3. Before starting a residential construction project in WV, the c
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ontractor must ensure what? v v v
A. Homeowner has home insurance v v v
B. All required permits are obtained
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, C. The subcontractors sign a bond
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D. The architect is licensed in WV
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Permits must be secured before work begins.
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4. WV law requires contractors to maintain what minimum general li
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ability insurance?
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A. $25,000
B. $500,000
C. $50,000
D. $1,000,000
WV statutes set this general liability minimum.
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5. What is the first step in a proper project planning process?
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A. Scheduling
B. Defining scope v
C. Estimating
D. Contract signing v
Scope definition drives all other planning steps.
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6. Which document outlines exactly what materials and methods
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must be used?
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A. Contract
B. Specifications
C. Schedule
D. Punch list v
Specifications detail materials and workmanship. v v v v
7. Which contract type provides one fixed price for the entire p
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roject?
A. Cost-plus
B. Time and materials v v
, C. Unit pricing v
D. Lump sum v
A lump-sum contract fixes the total price.
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8. A change order should be issued when:
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A. A subcontractor is late
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B. The owner requests a modification
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C. Weather delays occur v v
D. Labor costs decrease v v
Change orders document modifications in scope.
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9. What is the most important purpose of a building permit?
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A. Increasing state tax revenue v v v
B. Ensuring code compliance v v
C. Ensuring subcontractor payment v v
D. Scheduling inspections v
Permits ensure construction meets safety codes.
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10. Who is responsible for verifying job site safety?
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A. The homeowner
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B. The inspector
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C. The contractor
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D. The supplier
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Contractors must ensure OSHA-compliant safety.
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11. Which OSHA form logs workplace injuries and illnesses?
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A. 100
B. 300
C. 200
D. 301
OSHA Form 300 is the injury log.
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