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West Virginia (WV) Excavation Contractor
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
West Virginia (WV) Excavation Contractor Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on WV Division of Labor requirements and the PSI/ProV exam blueprint, this practice
exam covers:
Licensing & Regulations – WV Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code §30-42), licensure
thresholds ($5,000 residential, $25,000 commercial), application fees ($90-$150), wage bond
requirements, license renewal biennially
Survey & Layout – Reading site plans, topographic maps, contour intervals, cut and fill
calculations, soil volume (swell/shrinkage), surveying instruments
Excavation Methods – Soil classification (OSHA Type A, B, C), clearing and grubbing, equipment
selection, cut and fill operations
Trenching & Shoring – OSHA Subpart P regulations, protective systems (sloping, shoring,
shielding), trench boxes, competent person, egress requirements
Safety & OSHA – Competent person responsibilities, utility location (WV 811), hazardous
atmospheres, clearance from power lines, confined space safety
Erosion & Sediment Control – BMPs (silt fence, sediment basins), WV DEP stormwater
requirements, stabilization, dewatering
QUESTIONS 1-50
1. Under the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code §30-42-3), at what project
cost threshold does an excavation contractor need to be licensed?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
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C) $5,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C) W. Va. Code §30-42-3 defines a "contractor" as anyone who undertakes
construction or excavation work where the cost is $5,000 or more for residential projects. Work
under this threshold may be performed without a license .
2. A contractor must have a mandatory written contract for excavation work when the
aggregate value exceeds what threshold?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Answer: D) Any person licensed under the WV Contractor Licensing Act may not perform
contracting work valued at $10,000 or more without a written contract signed by both parties .
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3. Which entity is responsible for issuing contractor licenses in West Virginia?
A) West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)
B) West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board / Division of Labor
C) WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP)
D) West Virginia Public Service Commission
Answer: B) The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board, operating under the Division of Labor,
is responsible for issuing and regulating licenses for contractors, including those involved in
excavation work .
4. What is the maximum fine the WV Contractor Licensing Board may impose per violation?
A) $500
B) $1,000
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C) $2,500
D) $10,000
Answer: B) The Board may impose fines up to $1,000 per violation of licensing requirements.
Repeat violations may result in increased penalties and possible license suspension or
revocation .
5. According to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, how often must a contractor
license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: A) West Virginia contractor licenses are renewed on an annual basis, requiring proof of
continuing education and fee payment .
West Virginia (WV) Excavation Contractor
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
West Virginia (WV) Excavation Contractor Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on WV Division of Labor requirements and the PSI/ProV exam blueprint, this practice
exam covers:
Licensing & Regulations – WV Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code §30-42), licensure
thresholds ($5,000 residential, $25,000 commercial), application fees ($90-$150), wage bond
requirements, license renewal biennially
Survey & Layout – Reading site plans, topographic maps, contour intervals, cut and fill
calculations, soil volume (swell/shrinkage), surveying instruments
Excavation Methods – Soil classification (OSHA Type A, B, C), clearing and grubbing, equipment
selection, cut and fill operations
Trenching & Shoring – OSHA Subpart P regulations, protective systems (sloping, shoring,
shielding), trench boxes, competent person, egress requirements
Safety & OSHA – Competent person responsibilities, utility location (WV 811), hazardous
atmospheres, clearance from power lines, confined space safety
Erosion & Sediment Control – BMPs (silt fence, sediment basins), WV DEP stormwater
requirements, stabilization, dewatering
QUESTIONS 1-50
1. Under the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code §30-42-3), at what project
cost threshold does an excavation contractor need to be licensed?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
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C) $5,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C) W. Va. Code §30-42-3 defines a "contractor" as anyone who undertakes
construction or excavation work where the cost is $5,000 or more for residential projects. Work
under this threshold may be performed without a license .
2. A contractor must have a mandatory written contract for excavation work when the
aggregate value exceeds what threshold?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Answer: D) Any person licensed under the WV Contractor Licensing Act may not perform
contracting work valued at $10,000 or more without a written contract signed by both parties .
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3. Which entity is responsible for issuing contractor licenses in West Virginia?
A) West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)
B) West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board / Division of Labor
C) WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP)
D) West Virginia Public Service Commission
Answer: B) The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board, operating under the Division of Labor,
is responsible for issuing and regulating licenses for contractors, including those involved in
excavation work .
4. What is the maximum fine the WV Contractor Licensing Board may impose per violation?
A) $500
B) $1,000
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C) $2,500
D) $10,000
Answer: B) The Board may impose fines up to $1,000 per violation of licensing requirements.
Repeat violations may result in increased penalties and possible license suspension or
revocation .
5. According to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, how often must a contractor
license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: A) West Virginia contractor licenses are renewed on an annual basis, requiring proof of
continuing education and fee payment .
