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CONTRACTORS EXAM VA ADVANCED (CLASS
A) LICENSE PREP 2025–2026 | 300+ VERIFIED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & DETAILED EXPLANATIONS |
COMPLETE VA CLASS A CONTRACTOR TEST
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TEST BANK – FALL SEMESTER 2025
VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS EXAM | VA ADVANCED (CLASS A) LICENSE PREP
300+ VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Q1. Which Virginia state agency is responsible for licensing contractors?
A. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry B. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) C. Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development D. Virginia State Corporation Commission E. Virginia Department of
Commerce
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) RATIONALE: DPOR administers the
Virginia contractor licensing program under the Virginia Contractor Transaction
Recovery Act and oversees all contractor license classes, applications, renewals, and
disciplinary actions in Virginia.
Q2. Under Virginia law, a Class A contractor license is required when the value of
a single project or the total value of all projects in a 12-month period exceeds:
A. $1,000 B. $7,500 C. $10,000 D. $120,000 E. $500,000
CORRECT ANSWER: D. $120,000 RATIONALE: A Virginia Class A
contractor license is required when the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or
improvements undertaken within any 12-month period is $120,000 or more, or when a
single project is $120,000 or more.
,Q3. How many continuing education hours must a Virginia Class A contractor
complete to renew their license?
A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 10 hours D. 16 hours E. 20 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 8 hours RATIONALE: Virginia requires Class
A contractors to complete 8 hours of approved continuing education every two years as
part of the license renewal requirements established by DPOR.
Q4. What is the renewal period for a Virginia contractor's license?
A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years RATIONALE: Virginia contractor
licenses are issued for a two-year period. Contractors must renew their license before
expiration and meet all continuing education and other renewal requirements.
Q5. A Virginia Class A contractor license authorizes the holder to:
A. Perform only specialty trade work B. Perform only residential construction C. Perform
construction projects of any value D. Perform only commercial construction E. Perform
projects only under $500,000
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Perform construction projects of any value
RATIONALE: A Class A contractor license is the highest tier in Virginia and allows
the holder to undertake construction, removal, repair, or improvement projects of
unlimited value, for both residential and commercial work.
Q6. Which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from Virginia contractor
licensing requirements?
A. A subcontractor performing electrical work B. A sole proprietor performing home
improvements C. A homeowner performing work on their own primary residence D. A
commercial painting contractor E. A roofing contractor
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A homeowner performing work on their own
primary residence RATIONALE: Virginia law exempts homeowners who
,personally perform work on their own primary residence from contractor licensing
requirements, provided the work is not for sale or resale.
Q7. Under the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Act, what is the
maximum amount a single claimant may recover from the fund?
A. $5,000 B. $10,000 C. $20,000 D. $50,000 E. $100,000
CORRECT ANSWER: C. $20,000 RATIONALE: The Virginia Contractor
Transaction Recovery Fund limits recovery to $20,000 per transaction, regardless of the
number of claimants. This fund protects consumers from financial harm caused by
licensed contractor misconduct.
Q8. A contractor whose license has been revoked in Virginia must wait how long
before reapplying?
A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 2 years D. 3 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 1 year RATIONALE: Under Virginia
regulations, a contractor whose license has been revoked must wait at least one year
from the date of revocation before being eligible to reapply for a new license.
Q9. Which class of contractor license in Virginia requires the Qualified Individual
(QI) to pass a trade exam in addition to the business and law exam?
A. Class C B. Class B C. Class A D. All classes require a trade exam E. No classes
require a trade exam
CORRECT ANSWER: D. All classes require a trade exam
RATIONALE: Virginia requires all contractor license classes (A, B, and C) to have a
Qualified Individual who passes both the business and law examination and, for
specialty contractors, applicable trade examinations.
Q10. What is the primary role of the Qualified Individual (QI) in a Virginia
contractor license?
A. To manage the company's finances B. To serve as the company's legal
representative C. To be responsible for the company's compliance with all applicable
, laws and regulations D. To supervise all field workers E. To sign all contracts on behalf
of the company
CORRECT ANSWER: C. To be responsible for the company's compliance
with all applicable laws and regulations RATIONALE: The Qualified
Individual (QI) is the person designated by a contractor business entity who is
responsible for ensuring the contractor's compliance with all laws and regulations,
including proper licensing and trade practices.
Q11. A Virginia contractor must notify DPOR of a change of address within:
A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 6 months E. At renewal only
CORRECT ANSWER: A. 30 days RATIONALE: Virginia regulations
require contractors to notify DPOR of any change in address or other license
information within 30 days of the change to ensure accurate licensing records are
maintained.
Q12. Which of the following actions may result in disciplinary action against a
Virginia contractor's license?
A. Completing a project ahead of schedule B. Abandoning a project without legal
justification C. Hiring subcontractors D. Requesting a change order E. Using out-of-state
materials
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Abandoning a project without legal justification
RATIONALE: Abandoning a construction project without legal justification is a
violation of Virginia contractor regulations and can result in disciplinary action including
fines, license suspension, or revocation by DPOR.
Q13. What does the Virginia Class B contractor license allow?
A. Projects of any value B. Projects up to $7,500 C. Projects between $10,000 and
$120,000 for a single job or up to $750,000 in aggregate per year D. Projects only up to
$10,000 E. Specialty trade work only
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Projects between $10,000 and $120,000 for a
single job or up to $750,000 in aggregate per year RATIONALE: Class B
CONTRACTORS EXAM VA ADVANCED (CLASS
A) LICENSE PREP 2025–2026 | 300+ VERIFIED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & DETAILED EXPLANATIONS |
COMPLETE VA CLASS A CONTRACTOR TEST
BANK
TEST BANK – FALL SEMESTER 2025
VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS EXAM | VA ADVANCED (CLASS A) LICENSE PREP
300+ VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Q1. Which Virginia state agency is responsible for licensing contractors?
A. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry B. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) C. Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development D. Virginia State Corporation Commission E. Virginia Department of
Commerce
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) RATIONALE: DPOR administers the
Virginia contractor licensing program under the Virginia Contractor Transaction
Recovery Act and oversees all contractor license classes, applications, renewals, and
disciplinary actions in Virginia.
Q2. Under Virginia law, a Class A contractor license is required when the value of
a single project or the total value of all projects in a 12-month period exceeds:
A. $1,000 B. $7,500 C. $10,000 D. $120,000 E. $500,000
CORRECT ANSWER: D. $120,000 RATIONALE: A Virginia Class A
contractor license is required when the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or
improvements undertaken within any 12-month period is $120,000 or more, or when a
single project is $120,000 or more.
,Q3. How many continuing education hours must a Virginia Class A contractor
complete to renew their license?
A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 10 hours D. 16 hours E. 20 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 8 hours RATIONALE: Virginia requires Class
A contractors to complete 8 hours of approved continuing education every two years as
part of the license renewal requirements established by DPOR.
Q4. What is the renewal period for a Virginia contractor's license?
A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years RATIONALE: Virginia contractor
licenses are issued for a two-year period. Contractors must renew their license before
expiration and meet all continuing education and other renewal requirements.
Q5. A Virginia Class A contractor license authorizes the holder to:
A. Perform only specialty trade work B. Perform only residential construction C. Perform
construction projects of any value D. Perform only commercial construction E. Perform
projects only under $500,000
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Perform construction projects of any value
RATIONALE: A Class A contractor license is the highest tier in Virginia and allows
the holder to undertake construction, removal, repair, or improvement projects of
unlimited value, for both residential and commercial work.
Q6. Which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from Virginia contractor
licensing requirements?
A. A subcontractor performing electrical work B. A sole proprietor performing home
improvements C. A homeowner performing work on their own primary residence D. A
commercial painting contractor E. A roofing contractor
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A homeowner performing work on their own
primary residence RATIONALE: Virginia law exempts homeowners who
,personally perform work on their own primary residence from contractor licensing
requirements, provided the work is not for sale or resale.
Q7. Under the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Act, what is the
maximum amount a single claimant may recover from the fund?
A. $5,000 B. $10,000 C. $20,000 D. $50,000 E. $100,000
CORRECT ANSWER: C. $20,000 RATIONALE: The Virginia Contractor
Transaction Recovery Fund limits recovery to $20,000 per transaction, regardless of the
number of claimants. This fund protects consumers from financial harm caused by
licensed contractor misconduct.
Q8. A contractor whose license has been revoked in Virginia must wait how long
before reapplying?
A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 2 years D. 3 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 1 year RATIONALE: Under Virginia
regulations, a contractor whose license has been revoked must wait at least one year
from the date of revocation before being eligible to reapply for a new license.
Q9. Which class of contractor license in Virginia requires the Qualified Individual
(QI) to pass a trade exam in addition to the business and law exam?
A. Class C B. Class B C. Class A D. All classes require a trade exam E. No classes
require a trade exam
CORRECT ANSWER: D. All classes require a trade exam
RATIONALE: Virginia requires all contractor license classes (A, B, and C) to have a
Qualified Individual who passes both the business and law examination and, for
specialty contractors, applicable trade examinations.
Q10. What is the primary role of the Qualified Individual (QI) in a Virginia
contractor license?
A. To manage the company's finances B. To serve as the company's legal
representative C. To be responsible for the company's compliance with all applicable
, laws and regulations D. To supervise all field workers E. To sign all contracts on behalf
of the company
CORRECT ANSWER: C. To be responsible for the company's compliance
with all applicable laws and regulations RATIONALE: The Qualified
Individual (QI) is the person designated by a contractor business entity who is
responsible for ensuring the contractor's compliance with all laws and regulations,
including proper licensing and trade practices.
Q11. A Virginia contractor must notify DPOR of a change of address within:
A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 6 months E. At renewal only
CORRECT ANSWER: A. 30 days RATIONALE: Virginia regulations
require contractors to notify DPOR of any change in address or other license
information within 30 days of the change to ensure accurate licensing records are
maintained.
Q12. Which of the following actions may result in disciplinary action against a
Virginia contractor's license?
A. Completing a project ahead of schedule B. Abandoning a project without legal
justification C. Hiring subcontractors D. Requesting a change order E. Using out-of-state
materials
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Abandoning a project without legal justification
RATIONALE: Abandoning a construction project without legal justification is a
violation of Virginia contractor regulations and can result in disciplinary action including
fines, license suspension, or revocation by DPOR.
Q13. What does the Virginia Class B contractor license allow?
A. Projects of any value B. Projects up to $7,500 C. Projects between $10,000 and
$120,000 for a single job or up to $750,000 in aggregate per year D. Projects only up to
$10,000 E. Specialty trade work only
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Projects between $10,000 and $120,000 for a
single job or up to $750,000 in aggregate per year RATIONALE: Class B
