Virginia Contractor's Exam – Class A and
Class B License Examination (2027 Edition)
Exam Administration: PSI Services LLC
Governing Authority: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR),
Board for Contractors
Regulatory Framework: Virginia Code Title 54.1, Chapter 11; 18 VAC 50-22; Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Domain Distribution Table
Table
Domain Question Cognitive Level Mix
Count
Licensing and Regulatory 14 Recall 30%, Application 50%,
Requirements Analysis 20%
Virginia Code and Regulations 7 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Contract Requirements and 11 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Legal Issues Analysis 25%
Business Management 9 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Estimating and Bidding 9 Recall 15%, Application 55%,
Analysis 30%
Construction Management 7 Recall 15%, Application 60%,
Analysis 25%
, Domain Question Cognitive Level Mix
Count
Safety and OSHA/VOSH 11 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Building Codes and Permits 7 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Virginia Public Procurement 6 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Analysis 25%
Consumer Protection 5 Recall 20%, Application 60%,
Analysis 20%
Mechanic's Lien Law 7 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Prompt Payment Act 4 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Total 100 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Analysis 25%
SPECIAL FORMAT SECTIONS
• Comprehensive Contractor Scenario (Bid Through Project Completion): Questions 1–5
• Estimating and Calculation Set: Questions 6–9
• Contract Analysis Scenario: Questions 10–13
• Mini-Case Scenario 1 (Regulatory Compliance): Questions 14–16
• Mini-Case Scenario 2 (Consumer Protection): Questions 17–19
, • Safety Scenario: Questions 20–23
COMPREHENSIVE CONTRACTOR SCENARIO
Bid Through Project Completion
SCENARIO: Commonwealth Builders, LLC, a Class B licensed contractor in Richmond, Virginia,
submits a bid for a $450,000 public school renovation project. The project requires demolition
of existing classrooms, structural modifications, new electrical and HVAC systems, and ADA-
compliant restroom upgrades. Commonwealth Builders designates James Carter as its Qualified
Individual (QI) and Maria Lopez as its Designated Employee. The firm has $18,000 in net worth,
carries a $1,000,000 general liability policy, and employs six full-time workers. The project is
funded 60% by state appropriations and 40% by local bonds.
Q1: Before submitting its bid, Commonwealth Builders must verify that its Class B license
permits execution of this contract. Under current Virginia Board for Contractors regulations,
which statement accurately describes Class B monetary authority?
A. Class B contractors may perform single projects up to $750,000 with no annual aggregate
limit.
B. Class B contractors may perform single projects valued between $30,000 and $150,000, or
annual volume between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
C. Class B contractors may perform single projects up to $120,000 with an annual aggregate of
$750,000.
D. Class B contractors may perform any project under $1,000,000 provided net worth exceeds
$25,000.
Correct Answer: B [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under 18 VAC 50-22 and Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, Class B licenses authorize single
projects between $30,000 and $150,000, or annual gross volume between $250,000 and
$1,000,000. Class A is required for projects of $150,000 or more or annual volume exceeding
$1,000,000. Because this project is $450,000, Commonwealth Builders must either hold a Class
A license or the project must be broken into Class B-sized phases—a practice that may trigger
VPPA compliance issues if used to circumvent licensing thresholds.
, Q2: Commonwealth Builders is required to name both a Qualified Individual and a Designated
Employee on its license. Under 18 VAC 50-22, which individual is responsible for passing the
Board-approved technical examination for the commercial building contractor classification?
A. The Designated Employee only
B. The Qualified Individual only
C. Both the Qualified Individual and the Designated Employee
D. Either the Qualified Individual or the Designated Employee, at the firm's discretion
Correct Answer: B [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per 18 VAC 50-22-50 and 18 VAC 50-22-60, the Qualified Individual (QI) must possess
the requisite experience and pass the classification-specific technical examination. The
Designated Employee must pass the business examination portions (General and Virginia for
Class B; Advanced, General, and Virginia for Class A) but is not required to pass the trade-
specific technical exam. The QI's credentials anchor the firm's eligibility for each classification or
specialty held.
Q3: During pre-construction, Commonwealth Builders discovers that the existing building
contains asbestos-containing materials (ACM) not identified in the bid documents. The firm
must subcontract abatement work. Which licensing and regulatory action is REQUIRED before
the abatement subcontractor begins work?
A. Verify the subcontractor holds a valid Virginia contractor license and appropriate specialty
classification
B. Obtain a written waiver of mechanic's lien rights from the subcontractor
C. File a notice of commencement with the local circuit court clerk
D. Increase the performance bond amount by 150% of the abatement contract value
Correct Answer: A [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1103 and 18 VAC 50-22-200, a contractor must not
engage or offer to engage unlicensed persons to perform contracting work. The prime
contractor bears responsibility for ensuring all subcontractors hold valid DPOR licenses with
appropriate classifications. While lien waivers and performance bonds are prudent project
controls, only license verification is a mandatory regulatory requirement before work
commences.
Class B License Examination (2027 Edition)
Exam Administration: PSI Services LLC
Governing Authority: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR),
Board for Contractors
Regulatory Framework: Virginia Code Title 54.1, Chapter 11; 18 VAC 50-22; Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Domain Distribution Table
Table
Domain Question Cognitive Level Mix
Count
Licensing and Regulatory 14 Recall 30%, Application 50%,
Requirements Analysis 20%
Virginia Code and Regulations 7 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Contract Requirements and 11 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Legal Issues Analysis 25%
Business Management 9 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Estimating and Bidding 9 Recall 15%, Application 55%,
Analysis 30%
Construction Management 7 Recall 15%, Application 60%,
Analysis 25%
, Domain Question Cognitive Level Mix
Count
Safety and OSHA/VOSH 11 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Building Codes and Permits 7 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Virginia Public Procurement 6 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Analysis 25%
Consumer Protection 5 Recall 20%, Application 60%,
Analysis 20%
Mechanic's Lien Law 7 Recall 20%, Application 50%,
Analysis 30%
Prompt Payment Act 4 Recall 25%, Application 50%,
Analysis 25%
Total 100 Recall 20%, Application 55%,
Analysis 25%
SPECIAL FORMAT SECTIONS
• Comprehensive Contractor Scenario (Bid Through Project Completion): Questions 1–5
• Estimating and Calculation Set: Questions 6–9
• Contract Analysis Scenario: Questions 10–13
• Mini-Case Scenario 1 (Regulatory Compliance): Questions 14–16
• Mini-Case Scenario 2 (Consumer Protection): Questions 17–19
, • Safety Scenario: Questions 20–23
COMPREHENSIVE CONTRACTOR SCENARIO
Bid Through Project Completion
SCENARIO: Commonwealth Builders, LLC, a Class B licensed contractor in Richmond, Virginia,
submits a bid for a $450,000 public school renovation project. The project requires demolition
of existing classrooms, structural modifications, new electrical and HVAC systems, and ADA-
compliant restroom upgrades. Commonwealth Builders designates James Carter as its Qualified
Individual (QI) and Maria Lopez as its Designated Employee. The firm has $18,000 in net worth,
carries a $1,000,000 general liability policy, and employs six full-time workers. The project is
funded 60% by state appropriations and 40% by local bonds.
Q1: Before submitting its bid, Commonwealth Builders must verify that its Class B license
permits execution of this contract. Under current Virginia Board for Contractors regulations,
which statement accurately describes Class B monetary authority?
A. Class B contractors may perform single projects up to $750,000 with no annual aggregate
limit.
B. Class B contractors may perform single projects valued between $30,000 and $150,000, or
annual volume between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
C. Class B contractors may perform single projects up to $120,000 with an annual aggregate of
$750,000.
D. Class B contractors may perform any project under $1,000,000 provided net worth exceeds
$25,000.
Correct Answer: B [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under 18 VAC 50-22 and Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, Class B licenses authorize single
projects between $30,000 and $150,000, or annual gross volume between $250,000 and
$1,000,000. Class A is required for projects of $150,000 or more or annual volume exceeding
$1,000,000. Because this project is $450,000, Commonwealth Builders must either hold a Class
A license or the project must be broken into Class B-sized phases—a practice that may trigger
VPPA compliance issues if used to circumvent licensing thresholds.
, Q2: Commonwealth Builders is required to name both a Qualified Individual and a Designated
Employee on its license. Under 18 VAC 50-22, which individual is responsible for passing the
Board-approved technical examination for the commercial building contractor classification?
A. The Designated Employee only
B. The Qualified Individual only
C. Both the Qualified Individual and the Designated Employee
D. Either the Qualified Individual or the Designated Employee, at the firm's discretion
Correct Answer: B [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per 18 VAC 50-22-50 and 18 VAC 50-22-60, the Qualified Individual (QI) must possess
the requisite experience and pass the classification-specific technical examination. The
Designated Employee must pass the business examination portions (General and Virginia for
Class B; Advanced, General, and Virginia for Class A) but is not required to pass the trade-
specific technical exam. The QI's credentials anchor the firm's eligibility for each classification or
specialty held.
Q3: During pre-construction, Commonwealth Builders discovers that the existing building
contains asbestos-containing materials (ACM) not identified in the bid documents. The firm
must subcontract abatement work. Which licensing and regulatory action is REQUIRED before
the abatement subcontractor begins work?
A. Verify the subcontractor holds a valid Virginia contractor license and appropriate specialty
classification
B. Obtain a written waiver of mechanic's lien rights from the subcontractor
C. File a notice of commencement with the local circuit court clerk
D. Increase the performance bond amount by 150% of the abatement contract value
Correct Answer: A [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1103 and 18 VAC 50-22-200, a contractor must not
engage or offer to engage unlicensed persons to perform contracting work. The prime
contractor bears responsibility for ensuring all subcontractors hold valid DPOR licenses with
appropriate classifications. While lien waivers and performance bonds are prudent project
controls, only license verification is a mandatory regulatory requirement before work
commences.
