VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
CONTRACTOR (RBC) EXAM
2026/2027 – COMPLETE TEST BANK
WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS,
VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | CLASS A/B
LICENSING PREP
SECTION 1: VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR LICENSING &
REGULATIONS (Questions 1–60)
1. Which Virginia Board for Contractors license class allows a contractor to
perform both residential and commercial work without a limit on the contract
value?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Answer: A. Rationale: Class A is the highest license class in Virginia, permitting
unlimited contract values for both residential and commercial projects. Class A
contractors must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $45,000 and have a qualified
individual with at least three years of experience.
2. What is the maximum single contract value for a Class B contractor license in
Virginia?
A) $10,000
B) $50,000
C) $120,000
D) $250,000
,Answer: C. Rationale: A Class B license allows single contracts or projects up to
$120,000. The annual gross revenue limit for Class B is less than $750,000.
3. What is the maximum contract amount for a Class C license in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Answer: B. Rationale: A Class C license is limited to contracts up to $10,000 per project
and $150,000 in annual gross revenue.
4. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class B contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $50,000
D) $100,000
Answer: B. Rationale: A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor must have a
minimum net worth of $15,000.
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $15,000
B) $25,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
Answer: C. Rationale: Class A requires a minimum net worth of $45,000, documented
by a certified balance sheet prepared by a CPA.
6. How often must a Virginia contractor license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B. Rationale: Virginia contractor licenses are renewed biennially (every two
years). Renewal requires completion of continuing education (3 hours for Class A and
B), payment of renewal fees, and maintaining the required net worth or bond.
,7. What is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) To increase state revenue through licensing fees
B) To protect the health and welfare of the public
C) To limit the number of contractors in the state
D) To ensure contractors make a profit
Answer: B. Rationale: The primary purpose of licensing is to protect the health and
welfare of the public. Licensing ensures that contractors meet minimum standards of
competency, financial responsibility, and knowledge of building codes and regulations.
8. What is the maximum penalty for a contractor who undertakes work without
the proper class of license?
A) $1,000 fine only
B) $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a misdemeanor
C) $5,000 fine and imprisonment
D) License suspension only
Answer: B. Rationale: Contractors who perform work without the proper class of license
face a maximum penalty of $500 per day for each day of violation, plus penalties for a
misdemeanor.
9. Which agency regulates contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) Department of Housing and Community Development
B) Board for Contractors
C) Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
D) Virginia Construction Board
Answer: B. Rationale: The Board for Contractors, under DPOR, is responsible for
licensing and regulating contractors in Virginia. DPOR is the overarching department,
but the board itself is the "Board for Contractors."
10. A Residential Building Contractor (RBC) license is required in Virginia for
any person or business that undertakes to construct, repair, or improve
residential dwelling units, when the total value of the project is:
A) $1,000 or more
B) $5,000 or more
C) $10,000 or more
D) $20,000 or more
Answer: C. Rationale: The RBC classification is a specialty available under Class A and
B licenses. To be an RBC, you need at least a Class B license, which requires contracts
of $10,000 or more.
, 11. Which type of work is generally within the Virginia Residential Building
Contractor (RBC) classification?
A) Installing a new electrical service
B) Constructing a single-family dwelling
C) Installing a gas-fired furnace
D) Installing a complete plumbing system
Answer: B. Rationale: The RBC classification covers construction, remodeling, repair,
improvement, removal, or demolition of dwellings, townhouses, and accessory
structures. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas-fitting work require the appropriate
specialty designation.
12. A contractor holds only an RBC classification and is asked to install a new
central air-conditioning system. What is the proper course of action?
A) Perform the work because HVAC is part of residential construction
B) Perform the work only if the homeowner approves it
C) Obtain the required HVAC specialty or use an appropriately licensed contractor
D) Perform the work if the project is under $10,000
Answer: C. Rationale: RBC does not itself authorize HVAC services. The contractor must
have the appropriate specialty authorization or subcontract the work to a properly
licensed contractor.
13. What is the initial license fee for a Class A contractor (NOT including the
Recovery Fund fee)?
A) $250
B) $360
C) $500
D) $150
Answer: B. Rationale: The initial license fee for a Class A contractor is $360, not
including the Recovery Fund fee.
14. A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a
MAXIMUM of how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B. Rationale: A licensee must report a name change to the Board within 30
days.
CONTRACTOR (RBC) EXAM
2026/2027 – COMPLETE TEST BANK
WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS,
VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | CLASS A/B
LICENSING PREP
SECTION 1: VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR LICENSING &
REGULATIONS (Questions 1–60)
1. Which Virginia Board for Contractors license class allows a contractor to
perform both residential and commercial work without a limit on the contract
value?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Answer: A. Rationale: Class A is the highest license class in Virginia, permitting
unlimited contract values for both residential and commercial projects. Class A
contractors must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $45,000 and have a qualified
individual with at least three years of experience.
2. What is the maximum single contract value for a Class B contractor license in
Virginia?
A) $10,000
B) $50,000
C) $120,000
D) $250,000
,Answer: C. Rationale: A Class B license allows single contracts or projects up to
$120,000. The annual gross revenue limit for Class B is less than $750,000.
3. What is the maximum contract amount for a Class C license in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
Answer: B. Rationale: A Class C license is limited to contracts up to $10,000 per project
and $150,000 in annual gross revenue.
4. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class B contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $50,000
D) $100,000
Answer: B. Rationale: A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor must have a
minimum net worth of $15,000.
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $15,000
B) $25,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
Answer: C. Rationale: Class A requires a minimum net worth of $45,000, documented
by a certified balance sheet prepared by a CPA.
6. How often must a Virginia contractor license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B. Rationale: Virginia contractor licenses are renewed biennially (every two
years). Renewal requires completion of continuing education (3 hours for Class A and
B), payment of renewal fees, and maintaining the required net worth or bond.
,7. What is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) To increase state revenue through licensing fees
B) To protect the health and welfare of the public
C) To limit the number of contractors in the state
D) To ensure contractors make a profit
Answer: B. Rationale: The primary purpose of licensing is to protect the health and
welfare of the public. Licensing ensures that contractors meet minimum standards of
competency, financial responsibility, and knowledge of building codes and regulations.
8. What is the maximum penalty for a contractor who undertakes work without
the proper class of license?
A) $1,000 fine only
B) $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a misdemeanor
C) $5,000 fine and imprisonment
D) License suspension only
Answer: B. Rationale: Contractors who perform work without the proper class of license
face a maximum penalty of $500 per day for each day of violation, plus penalties for a
misdemeanor.
9. Which agency regulates contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) Department of Housing and Community Development
B) Board for Contractors
C) Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
D) Virginia Construction Board
Answer: B. Rationale: The Board for Contractors, under DPOR, is responsible for
licensing and regulating contractors in Virginia. DPOR is the overarching department,
but the board itself is the "Board for Contractors."
10. A Residential Building Contractor (RBC) license is required in Virginia for
any person or business that undertakes to construct, repair, or improve
residential dwelling units, when the total value of the project is:
A) $1,000 or more
B) $5,000 or more
C) $10,000 or more
D) $20,000 or more
Answer: C. Rationale: The RBC classification is a specialty available under Class A and
B licenses. To be an RBC, you need at least a Class B license, which requires contracts
of $10,000 or more.
, 11. Which type of work is generally within the Virginia Residential Building
Contractor (RBC) classification?
A) Installing a new electrical service
B) Constructing a single-family dwelling
C) Installing a gas-fired furnace
D) Installing a complete plumbing system
Answer: B. Rationale: The RBC classification covers construction, remodeling, repair,
improvement, removal, or demolition of dwellings, townhouses, and accessory
structures. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas-fitting work require the appropriate
specialty designation.
12. A contractor holds only an RBC classification and is asked to install a new
central air-conditioning system. What is the proper course of action?
A) Perform the work because HVAC is part of residential construction
B) Perform the work only if the homeowner approves it
C) Obtain the required HVAC specialty or use an appropriately licensed contractor
D) Perform the work if the project is under $10,000
Answer: C. Rationale: RBC does not itself authorize HVAC services. The contractor must
have the appropriate specialty authorization or subcontract the work to a properly
licensed contractor.
13. What is the initial license fee for a Class A contractor (NOT including the
Recovery Fund fee)?
A) $250
B) $360
C) $500
D) $150
Answer: B. Rationale: The initial license fee for a Class A contractor is $360, not
including the Recovery Fund fee.
14. A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a
MAXIMUM of how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B. Rationale: A licensee must report a name change to the Board within 30
days.
