VIRGINIA RBC LATEST EXAM PREP
TEST BANK: 280 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS &
RATIONALES – RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING CONTRACTOR (RBC) / VI
CONTRACTOR’S EXAM 2026
Section 1: Virginia Licensing Law & Regulations
(Questions 1–45)
1. Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, a Class C contractor may perform work
where the total value of a single contract is:
A) Over $1,000 but no more than $10,000
B) $10,000 or more but less than $120,000
C) $120,000 or more
D) Any amount
**Answer: A) Over $1,000 but no more than $10,000**
*Rationale: Class C contractors are limited to single contracts over $1,000 but not
exceeding $10,000, and annual work not exceeding $150,000. Class B handles
$10,000–$120,000 single contracts, and Class A has no monetary limit.*
2. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class B contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
**Answer: B) $15,000**
*Rationale: Class B requires a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class A requires
$45,000, and Class C requires $5,000.*
3. A contractor's license is suspended by the Board for Contractors. During the
suspension period, the contractor signs a new residential construction contract.
What is the legal status of this contract?
,A) The contract is valid but the contractor may be fined
B) The contract is void and unenforceable by the contractor
C) The contract is valid if the homeowner signs a waiver
D) The contract is subject to ratification by the Board
Answer: B) The contract is void and unenforceable by the contractor
Rationale: Contracts entered into by unlicensed or suspended contractors are generally
void and unenforceable. The contractor cannot enforce the contract or recover payment
through legal action.
4. What is the maximum annual work volume for a Class C contractor in
Virginia?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
**Answer: C) $150,000**
*Rationale: Class C contractors may perform work where the total value of all projects
within any 12-month period does not exceed $150,000.*
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
**Answer: C) $45,000**
*Rationale: Class A contractors must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $45,000.*
6. The eight-hour pre-license education course required for new Virginia
contractors primarily covers:
A) Advanced construction estimating and project management
B) Statutes and regulations governing contractor licensing, including basic business
and law
C) Structural engineering and soil mechanics
D) OSHA safety regulations only
Answer: B) Statutes and regulations governing contractor licensing, including
basic business and law
Rationale: The pre-license course is designed to ensure new contractors understand
Virginia licensing law, regulations, and basic business practices, not advanced technical
topics.
7. Which agency administers contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C) Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
,D) Virginia Employment Commission
Answer: B) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
Rationale: DPOR, through the Board for Contractors, is the state agency responsible for
licensing and regulating contractors in Virginia.
8. How many classes of contractor licenses does Virginia DPOR issue?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: B) Three
Rationale: Virginia issues Class A, Class B, and Class C contractor licenses,
distinguished primarily by the monetary limits of contracts they may perform.
**9. A contractor is preparing a bid for a project valued at $150,000. What license
class is required?**
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) No license required
**Answer: A) Class A**
*Rationale: A single contract of $120,000 or more requires a Class A license. Class B is
limited to contracts of $10,000 or more but less than $120,000. Although some older
references cite $150,000 as a threshold, the current DPOR standard requires Class A
for any single contract of $120,000 or more.*
10. Which of the following is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in
Virginia?
A) To generate revenue for the state
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C) To limit competition among contractors
D) To standardize construction materials
Answer: B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
Rationale: The statutory purpose of contractor licensing is to safeguard the public by
ensuring that contractors meet minimum standards of competency and responsibility.
11. If a licensed contractor changes their business address or trade name, what
must they do?
A) Nothing, as long as the license number remains the same
B) Notify DPOR within 30 days of the change
C) Wait until the next license renewal cycle to report the change
D) Reapply for a new license
Answer: B) Notify DPOR within 30 days of the change
, Rationale: Virginia contractor regulations require licensees to notify the Board in
writing within 30 days of any change in business address, trade name, or other
required information.
12. Which of the following work activities is generally within the scope of a
Residential Building Contractor (RBC) classification?
A) Installing a new electrical service
B) Constructing the structural frame of a one-family dwelling
C) Installing a complete plumbing system
D) Installing HVAC equipment
Answer: B) Constructing the structural frame of a one-family dwelling
Rationale: The RBC classification covers general residential building construction,
including framing. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas-fitting work require separate
specialty licenses or trade certifications.
13. A contractor holds an RBC license. The contractor is asked to perform
electrical wiring as part of a residential remodeling project. What is the correct
course of action?
A) The RBC license authorizes the contractor to perform the electrical work
B) The electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or the contractor
must hold the appropriate electrical specialty
C) The contractor may perform the electrical work if the homeowner signs a consent
form
D) The contractor may perform the electrical work if it is valued under $1,000
Answer: B) The electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or
the contractor must hold the appropriate electrical specialty
Rationale: The RBC classification does not authorize electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or
gas-fitting services merely because they are performed as part of a residential project.
Separate trade licensing is required.
14. What is the term length for a Virginia contractor license before renewal is
required?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Five years
Answer: B) Two years
Rationale: Virginia contractor licenses are issued for a two-year period and must be
renewed by the expiration date to remain active.
15. A Class B contractor is offered a single contract valued at $115,000. Is the
contractor authorized to accept this project?**
A) Yes, because it is less than $120,000
B) No, because Class B is limited to contracts under $100,000
TEST BANK: 280 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS &
RATIONALES – RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING CONTRACTOR (RBC) / VI
CONTRACTOR’S EXAM 2026
Section 1: Virginia Licensing Law & Regulations
(Questions 1–45)
1. Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, a Class C contractor may perform work
where the total value of a single contract is:
A) Over $1,000 but no more than $10,000
B) $10,000 or more but less than $120,000
C) $120,000 or more
D) Any amount
**Answer: A) Over $1,000 but no more than $10,000**
*Rationale: Class C contractors are limited to single contracts over $1,000 but not
exceeding $10,000, and annual work not exceeding $150,000. Class B handles
$10,000–$120,000 single contracts, and Class A has no monetary limit.*
2. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class B contractor license
in Virginia?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
**Answer: B) $15,000**
*Rationale: Class B requires a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class A requires
$45,000, and Class C requires $5,000.*
3. A contractor's license is suspended by the Board for Contractors. During the
suspension period, the contractor signs a new residential construction contract.
What is the legal status of this contract?
,A) The contract is valid but the contractor may be fined
B) The contract is void and unenforceable by the contractor
C) The contract is valid if the homeowner signs a waiver
D) The contract is subject to ratification by the Board
Answer: B) The contract is void and unenforceable by the contractor
Rationale: Contracts entered into by unlicensed or suspended contractors are generally
void and unenforceable. The contractor cannot enforce the contract or recover payment
through legal action.
4. What is the maximum annual work volume for a Class C contractor in
Virginia?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000
**Answer: C) $150,000**
*Rationale: Class C contractors may perform work where the total value of all projects
within any 12-month period does not exceed $150,000.*
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license?
A) $5,000
B) $15,000
C) $45,000
D) $100,000
**Answer: C) $45,000**
*Rationale: Class A contractors must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $45,000.*
6. The eight-hour pre-license education course required for new Virginia
contractors primarily covers:
A) Advanced construction estimating and project management
B) Statutes and regulations governing contractor licensing, including basic business
and law
C) Structural engineering and soil mechanics
D) OSHA safety regulations only
Answer: B) Statutes and regulations governing contractor licensing, including
basic business and law
Rationale: The pre-license course is designed to ensure new contractors understand
Virginia licensing law, regulations, and basic business practices, not advanced technical
topics.
7. Which agency administers contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C) Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
,D) Virginia Employment Commission
Answer: B) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
Rationale: DPOR, through the Board for Contractors, is the state agency responsible for
licensing and regulating contractors in Virginia.
8. How many classes of contractor licenses does Virginia DPOR issue?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: B) Three
Rationale: Virginia issues Class A, Class B, and Class C contractor licenses,
distinguished primarily by the monetary limits of contracts they may perform.
**9. A contractor is preparing a bid for a project valued at $150,000. What license
class is required?**
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) No license required
**Answer: A) Class A**
*Rationale: A single contract of $120,000 or more requires a Class A license. Class B is
limited to contracts of $10,000 or more but less than $120,000. Although some older
references cite $150,000 as a threshold, the current DPOR standard requires Class A
for any single contract of $120,000 or more.*
10. Which of the following is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in
Virginia?
A) To generate revenue for the state
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C) To limit competition among contractors
D) To standardize construction materials
Answer: B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
Rationale: The statutory purpose of contractor licensing is to safeguard the public by
ensuring that contractors meet minimum standards of competency and responsibility.
11. If a licensed contractor changes their business address or trade name, what
must they do?
A) Nothing, as long as the license number remains the same
B) Notify DPOR within 30 days of the change
C) Wait until the next license renewal cycle to report the change
D) Reapply for a new license
Answer: B) Notify DPOR within 30 days of the change
, Rationale: Virginia contractor regulations require licensees to notify the Board in
writing within 30 days of any change in business address, trade name, or other
required information.
12. Which of the following work activities is generally within the scope of a
Residential Building Contractor (RBC) classification?
A) Installing a new electrical service
B) Constructing the structural frame of a one-family dwelling
C) Installing a complete plumbing system
D) Installing HVAC equipment
Answer: B) Constructing the structural frame of a one-family dwelling
Rationale: The RBC classification covers general residential building construction,
including framing. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas-fitting work require separate
specialty licenses or trade certifications.
13. A contractor holds an RBC license. The contractor is asked to perform
electrical wiring as part of a residential remodeling project. What is the correct
course of action?
A) The RBC license authorizes the contractor to perform the electrical work
B) The electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or the contractor
must hold the appropriate electrical specialty
C) The contractor may perform the electrical work if the homeowner signs a consent
form
D) The contractor may perform the electrical work if it is valued under $1,000
Answer: B) The electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or
the contractor must hold the appropriate electrical specialty
Rationale: The RBC classification does not authorize electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or
gas-fitting services merely because they are performed as part of a residential project.
Separate trade licensing is required.
14. What is the term length for a Virginia contractor license before renewal is
required?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Five years
Answer: B) Two years
Rationale: Virginia contractor licenses are issued for a two-year period and must be
renewed by the expiration date to remain active.
15. A Class B contractor is offered a single contract valued at $115,000. Is the
contractor authorized to accept this project?**
A) Yes, because it is less than $120,000
B) No, because Class B is limited to contracts under $100,000
