VA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE QUIZ 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is a bid? - ANSWER-A guarantee to construct the project in accordance with the
bid documents for a quoted price
Employees who are fired for filing an OSHA complaint have ______ to notify OSHA. -
ANSWER-30 days
To obtain the best price for materials you should obtain at least how many bids? -
ANSWER-3
Getting too many bids is a waste of time, but getting too few bids makes it difficult to
determine whether you are getting a good deal
Which costs should ALWAYS be included in the estimate? - ANSWER-Contingency fee
Expressed as a percent, should be added to an estimate to cover any errors,
oversights, and unexpected costs, such as special delivery of materials, unplanned
overtime, or equipment breakdowns. Equipment rentals, site preparation and
excavating, and subcontracts should be known and may not be part of all contracts.
What information do project documents ALWAYS provide? - ANSWER-Specifications
What is a contract? - ANSWER-A contract is a binding agreement between two or more
persons, a summary of what has been agreed upon, and provides a legal obligation to
perform in a certain manner.
What action is essential before signing a contract? - ANSWER-Read and understand
the contract
Which of the following is an established legal guideline for contracts? - ANSWER-
Written agreements prevail over oral agreements
Handwritten over printed agreements, and words over numbers.
A verbal agreement can modify a residential construction contract in which one of the
following situations? - ANSWER-None of these:
Change alters the price of the contract by less than $250
There is an impartial witness to the verbal agreement
Under Virginia contract law all residential construction contracts must be in writing and
must contain a provision stating that ALL changes must be in writing and signed by both
parties.
, What type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans are complete?
- ANSWER-Fast-Track Construction
The owner disputes a claim filed by the contractor for additional money and the claim is
not safety related. What is the proper course of action by the contractor? - ANSWER-
Continue the work
Which type of contract guarantees completion for a fixed price? - ANSWER-. Lump-
Sum
What is retainage? - ANSWER-A PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNTS DUE TO THE
CONTRACTOR HELD BY THE OWNER PENDING SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
OF THE PROJECT
Retainage is a certain percentage of the payment retained by the customer to ensure
satisfactory completion of the project, and it is often the final payment.
The regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to all employers with
a minimum of how many employees? - ANSWER-15
The ADA applies to all employers with 15 or more employees.
Reference: NASCLA Contractors Guide, Appendix M: The ADA: Your Responsibilities
as an Employer. (M-2)
A roofing contractor wants to hire some summer help. The summer help should be at
least? - ANSWER-18 years old
A written complaint signed by a construction worker is determined by Virginia OSHA to
be: - ANSWER-Formal because it is signed by an employee
Reference: NASCLA Contractors Guide, Employee Rights. (12-7)
A contractor has hand delivered the lead pre-notification pamphlet Protect Your Family
from Lead in Your Home to each family in an old apartment building prior to performing
renovations. When is the earliest the renovation may begin? - ANSWER-Once all
apartments have received the notice
You must have a written emergency plan of action if you have more than ____
employees. - ANSWER-10
What is one responsibility of the project site superintendent? - ANSWER-Coordinating
with code officials and inspectors
The complete record of all activities and events at the construction site is called the? -
ANSWER-Daily log
The shop drawings required to clarify the architect's drawings and specifications are
often provided by the ___? - ANSWER-Equipment supplier
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is a bid? - ANSWER-A guarantee to construct the project in accordance with the
bid documents for a quoted price
Employees who are fired for filing an OSHA complaint have ______ to notify OSHA. -
ANSWER-30 days
To obtain the best price for materials you should obtain at least how many bids? -
ANSWER-3
Getting too many bids is a waste of time, but getting too few bids makes it difficult to
determine whether you are getting a good deal
Which costs should ALWAYS be included in the estimate? - ANSWER-Contingency fee
Expressed as a percent, should be added to an estimate to cover any errors,
oversights, and unexpected costs, such as special delivery of materials, unplanned
overtime, or equipment breakdowns. Equipment rentals, site preparation and
excavating, and subcontracts should be known and may not be part of all contracts.
What information do project documents ALWAYS provide? - ANSWER-Specifications
What is a contract? - ANSWER-A contract is a binding agreement between two or more
persons, a summary of what has been agreed upon, and provides a legal obligation to
perform in a certain manner.
What action is essential before signing a contract? - ANSWER-Read and understand
the contract
Which of the following is an established legal guideline for contracts? - ANSWER-
Written agreements prevail over oral agreements
Handwritten over printed agreements, and words over numbers.
A verbal agreement can modify a residential construction contract in which one of the
following situations? - ANSWER-None of these:
Change alters the price of the contract by less than $250
There is an impartial witness to the verbal agreement
Under Virginia contract law all residential construction contracts must be in writing and
must contain a provision stating that ALL changes must be in writing and signed by both
parties.
, What type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans are complete?
- ANSWER-Fast-Track Construction
The owner disputes a claim filed by the contractor for additional money and the claim is
not safety related. What is the proper course of action by the contractor? - ANSWER-
Continue the work
Which type of contract guarantees completion for a fixed price? - ANSWER-. Lump-
Sum
What is retainage? - ANSWER-A PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNTS DUE TO THE
CONTRACTOR HELD BY THE OWNER PENDING SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
OF THE PROJECT
Retainage is a certain percentage of the payment retained by the customer to ensure
satisfactory completion of the project, and it is often the final payment.
The regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to all employers with
a minimum of how many employees? - ANSWER-15
The ADA applies to all employers with 15 or more employees.
Reference: NASCLA Contractors Guide, Appendix M: The ADA: Your Responsibilities
as an Employer. (M-2)
A roofing contractor wants to hire some summer help. The summer help should be at
least? - ANSWER-18 years old
A written complaint signed by a construction worker is determined by Virginia OSHA to
be: - ANSWER-Formal because it is signed by an employee
Reference: NASCLA Contractors Guide, Employee Rights. (12-7)
A contractor has hand delivered the lead pre-notification pamphlet Protect Your Family
from Lead in Your Home to each family in an old apartment building prior to performing
renovations. When is the earliest the renovation may begin? - ANSWER-Once all
apartments have received the notice
You must have a written emergency plan of action if you have more than ____
employees. - ANSWER-10
What is one responsibility of the project site superintendent? - ANSWER-Coordinating
with code officials and inspectors
The complete record of all activities and events at the construction site is called the? -
ANSWER-Daily log
The shop drawings required to clarify the architect's drawings and specifications are
often provided by the ___? - ANSWER-Equipment supplier
