Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) Exam
1. Virginia contractor licensing and classification limits
2. Residential code fundamentals and permit coordination
3. Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework
4. Concrete, masonry and structural framing
5. Roofing, exterior walls, windows and doors
6. Interior finishes, insulation and moisture control
7. Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety
8. Construction drawings, estimating and scheduling
9. Jobsite safety, quality control and subcontractors
10. Contracts, business practices and regulatory compliance
1. Before the work continues, which option should the contractor recognize as RBC
classification when dealing with Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework, and
the purpose of the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
D. perform unrestricted commercial work
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
2. During project closeout, which option correctly describes Virginia contractor
license class when dealing with Concrete, masonry and structural framing, and the
basic rule or concept that applies to this work on this particular project?
A. identify the type of construction work in this case
B. replace the classification
C. replace the specialty
D. identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license class
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license
class is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
3. During a project, which simple answer best explains RBC classification when
dealing with Virginia contractor licensing and classification limits, and the purpose of
the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. perform unrestricted commercial work
D. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
4. During project closeout, which option correctly describes Virginia contractor
license class when dealing with Concrete, masonry and structural framing, and the
basic rule or concept that applies to this work on this particular project?
A. identify the type of construction work in this case
B. replace the classification
C. identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license class
D. replace the specialty
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license
class is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
5. When solving this jobsite problem, which answer is most appropriate for RBC
classification when dealing with Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety, and the
purpose of the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. perform unrestricted commercial work
D. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
6. Before the work continues, which option should the contractor recognize as header
when dealing with Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework, and the function
that should guide the contractor's decision on this particular project?
A. ventilate a crawlspace in this case
B. support loads over an opening in a wall
C. drain a shower
D. measure insulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Support loads over an opening in a wall is the main concept that applies in this
construction situation.
7. When solving this jobsite problem, which answer is most appropriate for written
examination when dealing with Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety, and the best
reason this requirement matters for safe construction?
A. replace all experience in this case
B. replace the contractor license
C. set project prices
D. test required competency for classifications or specialties that require an approved
exam
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Test required competency for classifications or specialties that require an
approved exam is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
1. Virginia contractor licensing and classification limits
2. Residential code fundamentals and permit coordination
3. Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework
4. Concrete, masonry and structural framing
5. Roofing, exterior walls, windows and doors
6. Interior finishes, insulation and moisture control
7. Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety
8. Construction drawings, estimating and scheduling
9. Jobsite safety, quality control and subcontractors
10. Contracts, business practices and regulatory compliance
1. Before the work continues, which option should the contractor recognize as RBC
classification when dealing with Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework, and
the purpose of the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
D. perform unrestricted commercial work
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
2. During project closeout, which option correctly describes Virginia contractor
license class when dealing with Concrete, masonry and structural framing, and the
basic rule or concept that applies to this work on this particular project?
A. identify the type of construction work in this case
B. replace the classification
C. replace the specialty
D. identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license class
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license
class is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
3. During a project, which simple answer best explains RBC classification when
dealing with Virginia contractor licensing and classification limits, and the purpose of
the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. perform unrestricted commercial work
D. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
4. During project closeout, which option correctly describes Virginia contractor
license class when dealing with Concrete, masonry and structural framing, and the
basic rule or concept that applies to this work on this particular project?
A. identify the type of construction work in this case
B. replace the classification
C. identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license class
D. replace the specialty
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identify the monetary value range or project limits applicable to the license
class is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
5. When solving this jobsite problem, which answer is most appropriate for RBC
classification when dealing with Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety, and the
purpose of the item or requirement in this situation on this particular project?
A. perform every electrical trade in this case
B. perform every plumbing trade
C. perform unrestricted commercial work
D. cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and related
structures within its defined scope
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cover construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of dwellings and
related structures within its defined scope is the main concept that applies in this
, construction situation.
6. Before the work continues, which option should the contractor recognize as header
when dealing with Foundations, excavation, drainage and sitework, and the function
that should guide the contractor's decision on this particular project?
A. ventilate a crawlspace in this case
B. support loads over an opening in a wall
C. drain a shower
D. measure insulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Support loads over an opening in a wall is the main concept that applies in this
construction situation.
7. When solving this jobsite problem, which answer is most appropriate for written
examination when dealing with Stairs, guards, handrails and life safety, and the best
reason this requirement matters for safe construction?
A. replace all experience in this case
B. replace the contractor license
C. set project prices
D. test required competency for classifications or specialties that require an approved
exam
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Test required competency for classifications or specialties that require an
approved exam is the main concept that applies in this construction situation.
