VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS LICENSE EXAM – ADVANCED
(CLASS A) EXAMINATION 350 COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: Virginia Rules and Regulations (Questions 1–24)
Question 1: What is the maximum single contract value for which a Class A
contractor in Virginia may perform work?
A. $120,000
B. $750,000
C. Unlimited
D. $500,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A contractors are authorized to perform work of unlimited contract
value on any single project and unlimited aggregate annual value. Class B is limited
to $120,000 single contract value and $750,000 aggregate annual value.
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Question 2: How many years of qualifying experience are required for a Qualified
Individual for a Class A contractor license?
A. 2 years
,B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Qualified Individual for a Class A business generally must have at
least five years of experience in the appropriate classification or specialty. This
experience must be documented through an Experience Verification form.
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Question 3: What is the minimum net worth or equity required for a Class A
contractor license?
A. $15,000
B. $45,000
C. $120,000
D. $250,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity.
Alternatively, they may post a $50,000 surety bond. Class B requires only $15,000
net worth or a $25,000 bond.
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,Question 4: Which governing body in Virginia is responsible for issuing Class A
Contractor Licenses?
A. Virginia Department of Transportation
B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C. Virginia State Corporation Commission
D. Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
and its Board for Contractors oversee licensing, examinations, and disciplinary
actions for all contractor classes in Virginia.
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Question 5: What is the maximum penalty per offense for violating the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,500
D. $5,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Violations of the USBC carry civil penalties of up to $2,500 per offense.
Each day of a continuing violation may constitute a separate offense.
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Question 6: What is the minimum dollar amount for a mechanics' lien in Virginia?
A. $50
B. $150
C. $500
D. $1,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Virginia Code § 43-3, all persons performing labor or furnishing
materials of the value of $150 or more are entitled to a mechanics' lien. This
threshold was raised from $50 to $150.
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Question 7: How many days does a contractor have to record a mechanics' lien
after the last day of the last month in which work was performed?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Correct Answer: C
(CLASS A) EXAMINATION 350 COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: Virginia Rules and Regulations (Questions 1–24)
Question 1: What is the maximum single contract value for which a Class A
contractor in Virginia may perform work?
A. $120,000
B. $750,000
C. Unlimited
D. $500,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A contractors are authorized to perform work of unlimited contract
value on any single project and unlimited aggregate annual value. Class B is limited
to $120,000 single contract value and $750,000 aggregate annual value.
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Question 2: How many years of qualifying experience are required for a Qualified
Individual for a Class A contractor license?
A. 2 years
,B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Qualified Individual for a Class A business generally must have at
least five years of experience in the appropriate classification or specialty. This
experience must be documented through an Experience Verification form.
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Question 3: What is the minimum net worth or equity required for a Class A
contractor license?
A. $15,000
B. $45,000
C. $120,000
D. $250,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity.
Alternatively, they may post a $50,000 surety bond. Class B requires only $15,000
net worth or a $25,000 bond.
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,Question 4: Which governing body in Virginia is responsible for issuing Class A
Contractor Licenses?
A. Virginia Department of Transportation
B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C. Virginia State Corporation Commission
D. Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
and its Board for Contractors oversee licensing, examinations, and disciplinary
actions for all contractor classes in Virginia.
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Question 5: What is the maximum penalty per offense for violating the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,500
D. $5,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Violations of the USBC carry civil penalties of up to $2,500 per offense.
Each day of a continuing violation may constitute a separate offense.
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Question 6: What is the minimum dollar amount for a mechanics' lien in Virginia?
A. $50
B. $150
C. $500
D. $1,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Virginia Code § 43-3, all persons performing labor or furnishing
materials of the value of $150 or more are entitled to a mechanics' lien. This
threshold was raised from $50 to $150.
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Question 7: How many days does a contractor have to record a mechanics' lien
after the last day of the last month in which work was performed?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Correct Answer: C
