VIRGINIA HIC (HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTOR) COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE
ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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Question 1
What is the PRIMARY purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) To generate revenue for the state
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C) To limit competition among contractors
D) To ensure contractors have insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The fundamental purpose of contractor licensing under Virginia law is
public protection. Licensing ensures contractors meet minimum competency
,standards to perform work safely and in compliance with building codes,
protecting consumers from unqualified practitioners.
Question 2
A contractor who performs a single contract valued at $150,000 must hold what
class of license?
A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class A
D) No license required
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class A license is required for a single project valued at $150,000 or
more. Class B covers work from $10,000 up to $149,999.99, and Class C covers
projects up to $10,000.
Question 3
What is the annual contract value threshold that requires a Class A license?
A) $150,000 or more within 12 months
B) $750,000 or more within 12 months
C) $100,000 or more within 12 months
D) $500,000 or more within 12 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class A contractors are required when the total value of all construction
work undertaken within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more.
Question 4
A Class C contractor may perform projects valued up to:
A) $5,000
B) $7,500
,C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class C license permits projects valued up to $10,000. This is the
entry-level license with no specific experience requirement.
Question 5
A Class B contractor may perform projects valued between:
A) $1,000 and $10,000
B) $10,000 and $149,999.99
C) $150,000 and $750,000
D) No maximum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B contractors perform work valued at $10,000 or more but less
than $150,000 for a single project. The aggregate gross receipts for a Class B
contractor must be less than $750,000 in any twelve-month period.
Question 6
What is the contract value threshold that requires a Virginia contractor license?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia law requires home improvement contracts valued at more
than $1,000 to be in writing and requires the contractor to hold a valid Virginia
contractor license.
, Question 7
Which of the following is an exemption to the Virginia contractor licensing
requirements?
A) Any contractor performing work valued at $500
B) A contractor whose aggregate gross receipts do not exceed $1,000
C) A contractor performing work valued at $2,500
D) A contractor performing work on a commercial building
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contractors whose aggregate gross receipts do not exceed $1,000 are
exempt from licensing requirements under Virginia law. However, local HIC
licenses may still apply in some jurisdictions.
Question 8
What is the primary requirement for a contractor to be eligible for a Virginia Class
C license?
A) Minimum 2 years of experience
B) Minimum 5 years of experience
C) No specific experience requirement
D) Must hold a bachelor's degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There is no specific experience requirement for a Class C license. The
applicant need only meet the requirements of the Board, which includes passing
the required exam and providing a $10,000 surety bond.
Question 9
Which Virginia Board issues contractor licenses?
A) Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development
B) Virginia Board for Contractors
C) Virginia Board of Building Code Officials
D) Virginia Board of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
CONTRACTOR) COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE
ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH REAL WELL ELABORATED AND MOST TESTED
EVALUATION 100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED
(BASED ON OFFICIAL IDOI OUTLINE) WITH
ACCURATE RELIABLE RATIONALES PLUS
APPROVED ANSWER KEY (100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027
Q&A 93% SCORE AND ABOVE INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Question 1
What is the PRIMARY purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A) To generate revenue for the state
B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C) To limit competition among contractors
D) To ensure contractors have insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The fundamental purpose of contractor licensing under Virginia law is
public protection. Licensing ensures contractors meet minimum competency
,standards to perform work safely and in compliance with building codes,
protecting consumers from unqualified practitioners.
Question 2
A contractor who performs a single contract valued at $150,000 must hold what
class of license?
A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class A
D) No license required
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class A license is required for a single project valued at $150,000 or
more. Class B covers work from $10,000 up to $149,999.99, and Class C covers
projects up to $10,000.
Question 3
What is the annual contract value threshold that requires a Class A license?
A) $150,000 or more within 12 months
B) $750,000 or more within 12 months
C) $100,000 or more within 12 months
D) $500,000 or more within 12 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class A contractors are required when the total value of all construction
work undertaken within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more.
Question 4
A Class C contractor may perform projects valued up to:
A) $5,000
B) $7,500
,C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Class C license permits projects valued up to $10,000. This is the
entry-level license with no specific experience requirement.
Question 5
A Class B contractor may perform projects valued between:
A) $1,000 and $10,000
B) $10,000 and $149,999.99
C) $150,000 and $750,000
D) No maximum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B contractors perform work valued at $10,000 or more but less
than $150,000 for a single project. The aggregate gross receipts for a Class B
contractor must be less than $750,000 in any twelve-month period.
Question 6
What is the contract value threshold that requires a Virginia contractor license?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia law requires home improvement contracts valued at more
than $1,000 to be in writing and requires the contractor to hold a valid Virginia
contractor license.
, Question 7
Which of the following is an exemption to the Virginia contractor licensing
requirements?
A) Any contractor performing work valued at $500
B) A contractor whose aggregate gross receipts do not exceed $1,000
C) A contractor performing work valued at $2,500
D) A contractor performing work on a commercial building
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contractors whose aggregate gross receipts do not exceed $1,000 are
exempt from licensing requirements under Virginia law. However, local HIC
licenses may still apply in some jurisdictions.
Question 8
What is the primary requirement for a contractor to be eligible for a Virginia Class
C license?
A) Minimum 2 years of experience
B) Minimum 5 years of experience
C) No specific experience requirement
D) Must hold a bachelor's degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There is no specific experience requirement for a Class C license. The
applicant need only meet the requirements of the Board, which includes passing
the required exam and providing a $10,000 surety bond.
Question 9
Which Virginia Board issues contractor licenses?
A) Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development
B) Virginia Board for Contractors
C) Virginia Board of Building Code Officials
D) Virginia Board of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
