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VI General Construction Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES JUST
RELEASED
VI General Construction Exam Practice Questions
10 MOST-TESTED EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Virgin Islands General Construction Laws, Licensing, and Contractor Responsibilities —
licensing requirements, unlawful practice, qualifications, examinations, license use, disciplinary
actions, fees, bonds, insurance, and contractor responsibilities.
2. Construction Safety and OSHA Requirements — jobsite safety, personal protective equipment,
fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation safety, electrical hazards, housekeeping,
emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
3. Construction Mathematics, Measurements, and Estimating — area, volume, linear
measurements, material quantities, waste factors, unit costs, labor calculations, percentages,
markups, and basic construction calculations.
4. Sitework, Excavation, Grading, Drainage, and Foundations — site preparation, excavation, soil
conditions, compaction, drainage, footing layout, foundation systems, water control, backfill,
and erosion control.
5. Concrete, Reinforcing Steel, and Masonry — concrete placement, curing, reinforcement,
formwork, masonry units, mortar, grout, control joints, foundations, slabs, and structural
masonry practices.
6. Carpentry, Wood Framing, and Structural Systems — framing members, floor systems, wall
framing, roof framing, sheathing, fasteners, blocking, bracing, openings, stairs, and wood
protection.
7. Roofing, Waterproofing, and Moisture Protection — roof systems, flashing, underlayment,
drainage, waterproofing, sealants, moisture barriers, roof penetrations, and protection against
water intrusion.
8. Doors, Windows, Finishes, and Building Enclosures — installation, flashing, glazing, drywall,
painting, flooring, ceilings, insulation, caulking, finish materials, and weather-resistant
construction.
9. Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Building Systems — basic installation principles,
coordination, safety, ventilation, piping, drainage, electrical systems, equipment installation,
and trade coordination.
10. Contracts, Project Management, Plans, Inspections, and Business Practices — drawings,
specifications, change orders, scheduling, subcontractors, payments, documentation, permits,
inspections, quality control, closeout, and professional contractor conduct.
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1.
Before starting general construction work in the Virgin Islands, what must a contractor generally have to
legally perform the work?
A. A personal vehicle registration
B. A valid required contractor license
C. A supplier discount account
D. A building materials certificate
Answer: B
Rationale: Virgin Islands law requires persons operating as general construction contractors to obtain
the required license. (Justia Law)
2.
A contractor discovers that workers are not wearing required fall protection while working near an
unprotected roof edge. What should happen first?
A. Continue work until the inspection
B. Stop the unsafe activity and correct the hazard
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C. Ask the workers to work faster
D. Cover the roof edge with plywood
Answer: B
Rationale: An immediate fall hazard should be corrected before workers continue the dangerous
activity.
3.
A rectangular construction area measures 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is its total floor area?
A. 300 square feet
B. 500 square feet
C. 600 square feet
D. 900 square feet
Answer: C
Rationale: Rectangle area equals length multiplied by width: 30 × 20 = 600 square feet.
4.
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During excavation, the contractor finds soil that is unstable and cannot safely support the planned
foundation. What is the best action?
A. Pour concrete immediately
B. Ignore the soil condition
C. Evaluate and correct the soil condition before continuing
D. Add paint to the excavation
Answer: C
Rationale: Poor soil may require engineering evaluation, removal, stabilization, compaction, or another
approved corrective method.
5.
Why is proper curing important after concrete has been placed in a structural foundation?
A. It changes concrete into steel
B. It allows concrete to develop required strength and durability
C. It removes all reinforcing steel
D. It makes excavation unnecessary
Answer: B
VI General Construction Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES JUST
RELEASED
VI General Construction Exam Practice Questions
10 MOST-TESTED EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Virgin Islands General Construction Laws, Licensing, and Contractor Responsibilities —
licensing requirements, unlawful practice, qualifications, examinations, license use, disciplinary
actions, fees, bonds, insurance, and contractor responsibilities.
2. Construction Safety and OSHA Requirements — jobsite safety, personal protective equipment,
fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation safety, electrical hazards, housekeeping,
emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
3. Construction Mathematics, Measurements, and Estimating — area, volume, linear
measurements, material quantities, waste factors, unit costs, labor calculations, percentages,
markups, and basic construction calculations.
4. Sitework, Excavation, Grading, Drainage, and Foundations — site preparation, excavation, soil
conditions, compaction, drainage, footing layout, foundation systems, water control, backfill,
and erosion control.
5. Concrete, Reinforcing Steel, and Masonry — concrete placement, curing, reinforcement,
formwork, masonry units, mortar, grout, control joints, foundations, slabs, and structural
masonry practices.
6. Carpentry, Wood Framing, and Structural Systems — framing members, floor systems, wall
framing, roof framing, sheathing, fasteners, blocking, bracing, openings, stairs, and wood
protection.
7. Roofing, Waterproofing, and Moisture Protection — roof systems, flashing, underlayment,
drainage, waterproofing, sealants, moisture barriers, roof penetrations, and protection against
water intrusion.
8. Doors, Windows, Finishes, and Building Enclosures — installation, flashing, glazing, drywall,
painting, flooring, ceilings, insulation, caulking, finish materials, and weather-resistant
construction.
9. Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Building Systems — basic installation principles,
coordination, safety, ventilation, piping, drainage, electrical systems, equipment installation,
and trade coordination.
10. Contracts, Project Management, Plans, Inspections, and Business Practices — drawings,
specifications, change orders, scheduling, subcontractors, payments, documentation, permits,
inspections, quality control, closeout, and professional contractor conduct.
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1.
Before starting general construction work in the Virgin Islands, what must a contractor generally have to
legally perform the work?
A. A personal vehicle registration
B. A valid required contractor license
C. A supplier discount account
D. A building materials certificate
Answer: B
Rationale: Virgin Islands law requires persons operating as general construction contractors to obtain
the required license. (Justia Law)
2.
A contractor discovers that workers are not wearing required fall protection while working near an
unprotected roof edge. What should happen first?
A. Continue work until the inspection
B. Stop the unsafe activity and correct the hazard
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C. Ask the workers to work faster
D. Cover the roof edge with plywood
Answer: B
Rationale: An immediate fall hazard should be corrected before workers continue the dangerous
activity.
3.
A rectangular construction area measures 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is its total floor area?
A. 300 square feet
B. 500 square feet
C. 600 square feet
D. 900 square feet
Answer: C
Rationale: Rectangle area equals length multiplied by width: 30 × 20 = 600 square feet.
4.
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During excavation, the contractor finds soil that is unstable and cannot safely support the planned
foundation. What is the best action?
A. Pour concrete immediately
B. Ignore the soil condition
C. Evaluate and correct the soil condition before continuing
D. Add paint to the excavation
Answer: C
Rationale: Poor soil may require engineering evaluation, removal, stabilization, compaction, or another
approved corrective method.
5.
Why is proper curing important after concrete has been placed in a structural foundation?
A. It changes concrete into steel
B. It allows concrete to develop required strength and durability
C. It removes all reinforcing steel
D. It makes excavation unnecessary
Answer: B
