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Section 1: Virginia Licensing & Business Practices
1. Which Virginia contractor classification specifically authorizes a business to perform
Painting and Wallcovering (PTC) work without requiring a separate specialty license?
A) Class A (General Contractor)
B) Residential Building Contractor (RBC)
C) Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
D) Commercial Contractor (CIC)
Correct answer: C. In Virginia, a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license permits the
holder to perform interior and exterior painting and wallcovering work on residential
properties, eliminating the need for a separate PTC specialty license for those specific
tasks .
2. Which Virginia regulation defines the official scope of work for a Painting and Wall
Covering Contractor (PTC)?
A) Virginia Building Code (VBC)
B) Virginia Contractors' Licensing Board (VCLB) regulations
C) Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards
D) Virginia Environmental Protection Act (VEPA)
Correct answer: B. The VCLB regulations set the legal definition, duties, and limits of a
PTC's work in Virginia .
3. In Virginia, which class of painting contractor license allows the holder to perform
work on any size project, including commercial high-rise buildings, without monetary
,limits?
A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class A
D) Class D
*Correct answer: C. Class A licenses are the highest level, permitting work on any size
project without monetary limits (single contract $120,000+ or annual $750,000+) .*
4. A Class C contractor in Virginia is permitted to perform painting projects where the
single contract value is:
A) Over $10,000 but less than $120,000
B) Over $1,000 but less than $10,000
C) Any value up to $500,000
D) Only residential projects under $5,000
Correct answer: B. Class C contractors handle individual projects worth more than $1,000
but less than $10,000, with total annual revenue under $150,000 .
5. Which of the following best defines a Virginia PTC (Painting and Wallcovering
Contractor) as described in state licensing statutes?
A) A contractor who only installs wallcoverings
B) A contractor who applies coating materials to interior or exterior surfaces for
protection or decoration
C) A contractor who provides only pressure-washing services
D) A contractor who manufactures paint
Correct answer: B. Virginia law defines a PTC as a business that applies paints, stains,
varnishes, or other coating materials to surfaces for protective or decorative purposes .
6. How many years of documented experience are required to qualify for a Class C
Contractor license in Virginia?
A) 5 years
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) No experience required
Correct answer: C. Class C applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience in
the field .
7. All new Virginia contractor applicants (Designated Employee) must complete an 8-
hour course in:
A) Business and Law (Pre-license course)
B) OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
C) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
,D) First Aid and CPR
*Correct answer: A. Effective August 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of
Responsible Management must successfully complete an eight-hour business class
approved by the Board for Contractors .*
8. In Virginia, a PTC may legally perform which of the following exterior tasks?
A) Installing new brick veneer
B) Applying exterior latex paint to wood siding
C) Replacing HVAC ductwork
D) Installing fire sprinkler systems
Correct answer: B. Applying exterior paint to wood siding is within the PTC scope; the
other tasks fall under different trades (e.g., masonry, HVAC, fire protection) .
9. Which contractor classification in Virginia is primarily responsible for installing
insulation and vapor barriers, distinguishing it from the PTC specialty?
A) HIC (Home Improvement Contractor) - specifically for insulation
B) RBC (Roofing and Building Construction)
C) PTC (Painting and Wall Covering)
D) ELC (Electrical Contractor)
Correct answer: A. While PTC focuses on finishes, HIC contractors often handle insulation
and vapor barrier work .
10. What is the application processing time average currently achieved by the Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)?
A) 33 business days
B) 15 business days
C) 4.8 business days
D) 1 business day
Correct answer: C. By the end of FY 2024, DPOR’s average application processing time was
4.8 business days, a significant improvement from previous years .
11. To qualify for a Class A license, an applicant must have a minimum net worth of:
A) **$45,000**
B) $15,000
C) $10,000
D) $100,000
Correct answer: A. Class A applicants must have a minimum net worth of $45,000 .
12. To qualify for a Class B license, an applicant must have a minimum net worth of:
A) $45,000
B) **$15,000**
, C) $10,000
D) $100,000
Correct answer: B. Class B applicants must have a minimum net worth of $15,000 .
13. What is the maximum annual revenue limit for a Class C contractor in Virginia?
A) $750,000
B) $1,000,000
C) **$150,000**
D) No limit
*Correct answer: C. Class C contractors have a maximum annual revenue limit of
$150,000 .*
14. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
recently translated contractor examinations into which language to make services more
accessible?
A) French
B) German
C) Spanish
D) Italian
Correct answer: C. DPOR translated 20 Contractor examinations into Spanish and
launched remote proctoring .
15. Which entity administers the Virginia contractor licensing exams, including the
Painting and Wallcovering (PTC) trade exam?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) PSI Exams
C) National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Correct answer: B. The PSI company administers the DPOR exams for contractor licensing
in Virginia .
16. Under Virginia law, which license class requires the Designated Employee to take
both the Business & Law exam AND the Trade Knowledge exam?
A) Class C only
B) Class C and Class B only
C) Class A and Class B
D) None of the above
Correct answer: C. Class A and B require both exams; Class C generally does not require
an exam unless it is a technical trade, though PTC is a recognized specialty requiring
technical competency .
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Section 1: Virginia Licensing & Business Practices
1. Which Virginia contractor classification specifically authorizes a business to perform
Painting and Wallcovering (PTC) work without requiring a separate specialty license?
A) Class A (General Contractor)
B) Residential Building Contractor (RBC)
C) Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
D) Commercial Contractor (CIC)
Correct answer: C. In Virginia, a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license permits the
holder to perform interior and exterior painting and wallcovering work on residential
properties, eliminating the need for a separate PTC specialty license for those specific
tasks .
2. Which Virginia regulation defines the official scope of work for a Painting and Wall
Covering Contractor (PTC)?
A) Virginia Building Code (VBC)
B) Virginia Contractors' Licensing Board (VCLB) regulations
C) Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards
D) Virginia Environmental Protection Act (VEPA)
Correct answer: B. The VCLB regulations set the legal definition, duties, and limits of a
PTC's work in Virginia .
3. In Virginia, which class of painting contractor license allows the holder to perform
work on any size project, including commercial high-rise buildings, without monetary
,limits?
A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class A
D) Class D
*Correct answer: C. Class A licenses are the highest level, permitting work on any size
project without monetary limits (single contract $120,000+ or annual $750,000+) .*
4. A Class C contractor in Virginia is permitted to perform painting projects where the
single contract value is:
A) Over $10,000 but less than $120,000
B) Over $1,000 but less than $10,000
C) Any value up to $500,000
D) Only residential projects under $5,000
Correct answer: B. Class C contractors handle individual projects worth more than $1,000
but less than $10,000, with total annual revenue under $150,000 .
5. Which of the following best defines a Virginia PTC (Painting and Wallcovering
Contractor) as described in state licensing statutes?
A) A contractor who only installs wallcoverings
B) A contractor who applies coating materials to interior or exterior surfaces for
protection or decoration
C) A contractor who provides only pressure-washing services
D) A contractor who manufactures paint
Correct answer: B. Virginia law defines a PTC as a business that applies paints, stains,
varnishes, or other coating materials to surfaces for protective or decorative purposes .
6. How many years of documented experience are required to qualify for a Class C
Contractor license in Virginia?
A) 5 years
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) No experience required
Correct answer: C. Class C applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience in
the field .
7. All new Virginia contractor applicants (Designated Employee) must complete an 8-
hour course in:
A) Business and Law (Pre-license course)
B) OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
C) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
,D) First Aid and CPR
*Correct answer: A. Effective August 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of
Responsible Management must successfully complete an eight-hour business class
approved by the Board for Contractors .*
8. In Virginia, a PTC may legally perform which of the following exterior tasks?
A) Installing new brick veneer
B) Applying exterior latex paint to wood siding
C) Replacing HVAC ductwork
D) Installing fire sprinkler systems
Correct answer: B. Applying exterior paint to wood siding is within the PTC scope; the
other tasks fall under different trades (e.g., masonry, HVAC, fire protection) .
9. Which contractor classification in Virginia is primarily responsible for installing
insulation and vapor barriers, distinguishing it from the PTC specialty?
A) HIC (Home Improvement Contractor) - specifically for insulation
B) RBC (Roofing and Building Construction)
C) PTC (Painting and Wall Covering)
D) ELC (Electrical Contractor)
Correct answer: A. While PTC focuses on finishes, HIC contractors often handle insulation
and vapor barrier work .
10. What is the application processing time average currently achieved by the Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)?
A) 33 business days
B) 15 business days
C) 4.8 business days
D) 1 business day
Correct answer: C. By the end of FY 2024, DPOR’s average application processing time was
4.8 business days, a significant improvement from previous years .
11. To qualify for a Class A license, an applicant must have a minimum net worth of:
A) **$45,000**
B) $15,000
C) $10,000
D) $100,000
Correct answer: A. Class A applicants must have a minimum net worth of $45,000 .
12. To qualify for a Class B license, an applicant must have a minimum net worth of:
A) $45,000
B) **$15,000**
, C) $10,000
D) $100,000
Correct answer: B. Class B applicants must have a minimum net worth of $15,000 .
13. What is the maximum annual revenue limit for a Class C contractor in Virginia?
A) $750,000
B) $1,000,000
C) **$150,000**
D) No limit
*Correct answer: C. Class C contractors have a maximum annual revenue limit of
$150,000 .*
14. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
recently translated contractor examinations into which language to make services more
accessible?
A) French
B) German
C) Spanish
D) Italian
Correct answer: C. DPOR translated 20 Contractor examinations into Spanish and
launched remote proctoring .
15. Which entity administers the Virginia contractor licensing exams, including the
Painting and Wallcovering (PTC) trade exam?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) PSI Exams
C) National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Correct answer: B. The PSI company administers the DPOR exams for contractor licensing
in Virginia .
16. Under Virginia law, which license class requires the Designated Employee to take
both the Business & Law exam AND the Trade Knowledge exam?
A) Class C only
B) Class C and Class B only
C) Class A and Class B
D) None of the above
Correct answer: C. Class A and B require both exams; Class C generally does not require
an exam unless it is a technical trade, though PTC is a recognized specialty requiring
technical competency .
