Virginia DPOR Billboard Sign Contracting (BSC) Exam 2026-2027
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Comprehensive
50 Questions | 100% VERIFIED
Introduction
This examination evaluates candidate knowledge required for Virginia DPOR Billboard Sign
Contracting (BSC) licensure. Key domains include Virginia Contractor Law, Billboard and
Sign Zoning Regulations, Structural Integrity, Electrical and Signals Systems for Signs, Safety
Standards, and Contract Administration. Successful completion demonstrates readiness for
responsible professional judgment in sign contracting operations and licensure.
1. Which payment method is prohibited for Virginia billboard contracts?
A. Cash payments exceeding $10,000 without reporting [Correct Answer]
B. Check or electronic transfer
C. Credit card payments
D. No payment method is prohibited
Rationale: Large cash payments require IRS reporting. Other methods are acceptable.
2. Which engineering standard must be followed for the structural design of
billboards in Virginia?
A. International Building Code as adopted by Virginia [Correct Answer]
B. Only local amendments
C. Federal highway standards exclusively
D. No engineering standards apply
Rationale: Virginia adopts the IBC with amendments for structural design. Other options are
incomplete or incorrect.
3. What is the minimum wire size required for branch circuits supplying billboard
lighting in Virginia?
,A. 14 AWG copper [Correct Answer]
B. 12 AWG aluminum
C. 10 AWG copper
D. 16 AWG copper
Rationale: 14 AWG copper is the minimum for most lighting circuits. Aluminum or smaller sizes are
not permitted for this application.
4. Which fire safety requirement applies to billboard construction sites in Virginia?
A. Fire extinguisher within 50 feet of work area [Correct Answer]
B. No fire safety requirements apply
C. Only a fire watch after hours
D. Sprinkler system on every structure
Rationale: Fire extinguishers must be readily available. No requirements or excessive systems are
incorrect.
5. Which clause must be included in Virginia billboard contracts regarding changes to
the work?
A. Written change order requirement [Correct Answer]
B. Verbal change approval is sufficient
C. No change clause is required
D. Changes prohibited after signing
Rationale: Written change orders are required. Verbal approval or no clause is non-compliant.
6. What is the maximum allowable voltage for billboard sign lighting circuits in
Virginia?
A. 150 volts to ground [Correct Answer]
B. 300 volts to ground
C. 600 volts to ground
, D. No voltage limit
Rationale: 150 volts to ground is the limit for most sign lighting. Higher voltages require special
approval or are prohibited.
7. Under Virginia zoning law, a sign permit is typically required for which activity?
A. Erecting a new billboard structure [Correct Answer]
B. Routine cleaning of an existing sign face
C. Replacing light bulbs in an existing sign
D. Removing vegetation near a sign
Rationale: New construction requires a permit. Routine maintenance activities usually do not.
8. What is the minimum fall protection requirement when working at heights above 6
feet on billboard structures in Virginia?
A. Personal fall arrest system or guardrails [Correct Answer]
B. No fall protection is required below 10 feet
C. Only a safety net
D. Warning line system only
Rationale: Fall arrest systems or guardrails are required above 6 feet. Lower thresholds or
alternative systems alone are non-compliant.
9. Which factor must be considered when calculating the structural load on a
billboard?
A. Wind, dead load, and ice accumulation [Correct Answer]
B. Only the weight of the sign face
C. Color of the sign panels
D. Age of the structure
Rationale: Wind, dead load, and ice are primary design factors. Sign color, age alone, or face weight
only are insufficient.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Comprehensive
50 Questions | 100% VERIFIED
Introduction
This examination evaluates candidate knowledge required for Virginia DPOR Billboard Sign
Contracting (BSC) licensure. Key domains include Virginia Contractor Law, Billboard and
Sign Zoning Regulations, Structural Integrity, Electrical and Signals Systems for Signs, Safety
Standards, and Contract Administration. Successful completion demonstrates readiness for
responsible professional judgment in sign contracting operations and licensure.
1. Which payment method is prohibited for Virginia billboard contracts?
A. Cash payments exceeding $10,000 without reporting [Correct Answer]
B. Check or electronic transfer
C. Credit card payments
D. No payment method is prohibited
Rationale: Large cash payments require IRS reporting. Other methods are acceptable.
2. Which engineering standard must be followed for the structural design of
billboards in Virginia?
A. International Building Code as adopted by Virginia [Correct Answer]
B. Only local amendments
C. Federal highway standards exclusively
D. No engineering standards apply
Rationale: Virginia adopts the IBC with amendments for structural design. Other options are
incomplete or incorrect.
3. What is the minimum wire size required for branch circuits supplying billboard
lighting in Virginia?
,A. 14 AWG copper [Correct Answer]
B. 12 AWG aluminum
C. 10 AWG copper
D. 16 AWG copper
Rationale: 14 AWG copper is the minimum for most lighting circuits. Aluminum or smaller sizes are
not permitted for this application.
4. Which fire safety requirement applies to billboard construction sites in Virginia?
A. Fire extinguisher within 50 feet of work area [Correct Answer]
B. No fire safety requirements apply
C. Only a fire watch after hours
D. Sprinkler system on every structure
Rationale: Fire extinguishers must be readily available. No requirements or excessive systems are
incorrect.
5. Which clause must be included in Virginia billboard contracts regarding changes to
the work?
A. Written change order requirement [Correct Answer]
B. Verbal change approval is sufficient
C. No change clause is required
D. Changes prohibited after signing
Rationale: Written change orders are required. Verbal approval or no clause is non-compliant.
6. What is the maximum allowable voltage for billboard sign lighting circuits in
Virginia?
A. 150 volts to ground [Correct Answer]
B. 300 volts to ground
C. 600 volts to ground
, D. No voltage limit
Rationale: 150 volts to ground is the limit for most sign lighting. Higher voltages require special
approval or are prohibited.
7. Under Virginia zoning law, a sign permit is typically required for which activity?
A. Erecting a new billboard structure [Correct Answer]
B. Routine cleaning of an existing sign face
C. Replacing light bulbs in an existing sign
D. Removing vegetation near a sign
Rationale: New construction requires a permit. Routine maintenance activities usually do not.
8. What is the minimum fall protection requirement when working at heights above 6
feet on billboard structures in Virginia?
A. Personal fall arrest system or guardrails [Correct Answer]
B. No fall protection is required below 10 feet
C. Only a safety net
D. Warning line system only
Rationale: Fall arrest systems or guardrails are required above 6 feet. Lower thresholds or
alternative systems alone are non-compliant.
9. Which factor must be considered when calculating the structural load on a
billboard?
A. Wind, dead load, and ice accumulation [Correct Answer]
B. Only the weight of the sign face
C. Color of the sign panels
D. Age of the structure
Rationale: Wind, dead load, and ice are primary design factors. Sign color, age alone, or face weight
only are insufficient.
