USVI General Contractor Licensing Class B Exam 2026 – 190
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DOMAIN I: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
Which agency is responsible for issuing general contractor licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
A. U.S. Department of Labor
B. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works
C. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA)
D. Virgin Islands Board of Education
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The DLCA is the governing body responsible for issuing and regulating
contractor licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Question 2
How long must an applicant be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands before applying for a
contractor's license under § 325?
A. 15 days
,B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 12 consecutive months
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Under 27 V.I.C. § 325(a)(1), applicants must have resided in the Virgin Islands
for twelve consecutive months immediately preceding application.
Question 3
All persons interested in becoming a licensed General Construction Contractor are required
to sit which examinations?
A. Only the National General Construction examination
B. Only the State General Construction examination
C. Both the National and State General Construction examinations
D. A trade-specific examination only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Applicants must sit both the National and State General Construction
examinations to demonstrate comprehensive competency.
Question 4
What is the non-refundable application fee for a general contractor license?
A. $25
,B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The non-refundable application fee is $50.00 as established by the Board.
Question 5
How many 2x2 photographs of the applicant are required for the initial application?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The initial application requires three (3) 2x2 photographs of the applicant.
Question 6
How many letters of professional reference are required for the initial application?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
, D. Four
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The application requires two (2) letters of professional reference from licensed
contractors familiar with the applicant's work.
Question 7
What is the period of licensure for permanent licenses in the USVI?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually (November 1 to October 31)
D. Biannually
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis from November 1 to
October 31 of each calendar year.
Question 8
Through which company are the computer-based examinations offered?
A. Pearson VUE
B. PSI Testing Services, LLC
C. Prometric
Comprehensive Practice Questions with Answers & Detailed
Rationales, Construction Methods, Building Codes, Project Planning,
Cost Estimating, Contract Administration, Construction Safety,
Materials and Equipment, Structural Systems & Licensing Exam
Preparation
DOMAIN I: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
Which agency is responsible for issuing general contractor licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
A. U.S. Department of Labor
B. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works
C. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA)
D. Virgin Islands Board of Education
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The DLCA is the governing body responsible for issuing and regulating
contractor licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Question 2
How long must an applicant be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands before applying for a
contractor's license under § 325?
A. 15 days
,B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 12 consecutive months
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Under 27 V.I.C. § 325(a)(1), applicants must have resided in the Virgin Islands
for twelve consecutive months immediately preceding application.
Question 3
All persons interested in becoming a licensed General Construction Contractor are required
to sit which examinations?
A. Only the National General Construction examination
B. Only the State General Construction examination
C. Both the National and State General Construction examinations
D. A trade-specific examination only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Applicants must sit both the National and State General Construction
examinations to demonstrate comprehensive competency.
Question 4
What is the non-refundable application fee for a general contractor license?
A. $25
,B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The non-refundable application fee is $50.00 as established by the Board.
Question 5
How many 2x2 photographs of the applicant are required for the initial application?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The initial application requires three (3) 2x2 photographs of the applicant.
Question 6
How many letters of professional reference are required for the initial application?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
, D. Four
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The application requires two (2) letters of professional reference from licensed
contractors familiar with the applicant's work.
Question 7
What is the period of licensure for permanent licenses in the USVI?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually (November 1 to October 31)
D. Biannually
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis from November 1 to
October 31 of each calendar year.
Question 8
Through which company are the computer-based examinations offered?
A. Pearson VUE
B. PSI Testing Services, LLC
C. Prometric
