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# PART I: VIRGINIA LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
## Chapter 1: Virginia Contractor Licensing Requirements
**Question 1**
Which Virginia agency is responsible for enforcing contractor licensing requirements for roofing
professionals?
A) Virginia Board of Architecture
B) Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C) Virginia Department of Labor
D) Virginia Department of Housing
**Correct Answer: B**
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**Rationale:** The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) houses
the Virginia Board for Contractors, which issues and enforces contractor licenses throughout the
Commonwealth. DPOR is the primary regulatory body overseeing contractor licensing, not the
Board of Architecture, Department of Labor, or Department of Housing.
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**Question 2**
A Class B contractor in Virginia may undertake roofing projects with a total contract value up to
what maximum amount?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $25,000
D) $50,000
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Class B contractor licenses in Virginia are limited to projects not exceeding
$25,000 in total contract value. Class A licenses have no monetary limit, while Class C licenses
are limited to $10,000 per contract and $150,000 annual aggregate.
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**Question 3**
What is the minimum passing score required for the Virginia Roofing Contractor Exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
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C) 70%
D) 75%
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The Virginia Roofing Contractor Exam requires a minimum passing score of
70%. Candidates must achieve this score on both the trade knowledge and business/law
components of the PSI-administered examination.
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**Question 4**
The Roofing Specialty (RGS) endorsement in Virginia is required for which of the following?
A) Installing solar panels only
B) Performing any roofing work, regardless of value
C) Only working on commercial flat roofs
D) Conducting roof inspections only
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The RGS endorsement authorizes the holder to perform all types of roofing
work, including residential and commercial applications. This endorsement is required for any
roofing work, regardless of project value or scope.
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**Question 5**
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How often must a Virginia roofing contractor renew their contractor license?
A) Every 6 months
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Virginia contractor licenses are renewed biennially (every two years). Licensees
must complete continuing education requirements and pay renewal fees to maintain active
licensure status.
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**Question 6**
Which of the following best defines a "roofing contractor" under Virginia law?
A) Any individual who installs windows and doors
B) Any person who provides general home repair services
C) Any person or company engaged in constructing, repairing, or replacing roofs
D) Any individual who only inspects roofs
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Under Virginia law, a roofing contractor is specifically defined as a person or
company whose primary business is constructing, repairing, or replacing roofs. This definition
excludes general home repair services and inspections-only activities.
# PART I: VIRGINIA LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
## Chapter 1: Virginia Contractor Licensing Requirements
**Question 1**
Which Virginia agency is responsible for enforcing contractor licensing requirements for roofing
professionals?
A) Virginia Board of Architecture
B) Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C) Virginia Department of Labor
D) Virginia Department of Housing
**Correct Answer: B**
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**Rationale:** The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) houses
the Virginia Board for Contractors, which issues and enforces contractor licenses throughout the
Commonwealth. DPOR is the primary regulatory body overseeing contractor licensing, not the
Board of Architecture, Department of Labor, or Department of Housing.
---
**Question 2**
A Class B contractor in Virginia may undertake roofing projects with a total contract value up to
what maximum amount?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $25,000
D) $50,000
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Class B contractor licenses in Virginia are limited to projects not exceeding
$25,000 in total contract value. Class A licenses have no monetary limit, while Class C licenses
are limited to $10,000 per contract and $150,000 annual aggregate.
---
**Question 3**
What is the minimum passing score required for the Virginia Roofing Contractor Exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
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C) 70%
D) 75%
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The Virginia Roofing Contractor Exam requires a minimum passing score of
70%. Candidates must achieve this score on both the trade knowledge and business/law
components of the PSI-administered examination.
---
**Question 4**
The Roofing Specialty (RGS) endorsement in Virginia is required for which of the following?
A) Installing solar panels only
B) Performing any roofing work, regardless of value
C) Only working on commercial flat roofs
D) Conducting roof inspections only
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The RGS endorsement authorizes the holder to perform all types of roofing
work, including residential and commercial applications. This endorsement is required for any
roofing work, regardless of project value or scope.
---
**Question 5**
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How often must a Virginia roofing contractor renew their contractor license?
A) Every 6 months
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Virginia contractor licenses are renewed biennially (every two years). Licensees
must complete continuing education requirements and pay renewal fees to maintain active
licensure status.
---
**Question 6**
Which of the following best defines a "roofing contractor" under Virginia law?
A) Any individual who installs windows and doors
B) Any person who provides general home repair services
C) Any person or company engaged in constructing, repairing, or replacing roofs
D) Any individual who only inspects roofs
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Under Virginia law, a roofing contractor is specifically defined as a person or
company whose primary business is constructing, repairing, or replacing roofs. This definition
excludes general home repair services and inspections-only activities.
