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VIRGINIA FLOORING CONTRACTOR SPECIALTY
PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 | CONTRACTOR
LICENSURE | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–15
Q1: Licensing – Board for Contractors
Which Virginia board regulates contractor licensing and enforcement?
A. Board for Contractors
B. Board of Health
C. Board of Education
D. Board of Transportation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Virginia Board for Contractors, under DPOR, regulates contractor licensing,
certification, and disciplinary actions. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Licensing – License Classes
A Virginia Class A contractor license is required when a single project is:
A. Less than $10,000
B. $10,000 to $120,000
C. $120,000 or more, or any amount with no limit
D. Only residential work
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A contractors have no monetary limit on single projects. Class B is limited to
projects under $120,000, and Class C is under $10,000. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Licensing – Qualifier
What is a "qualifying agent" for a Virginia contractor license?
A. An individual who meets experience and exam requirements for the license
B. Any employee of the company
C. A customer reference
D. A financial backer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who passes the exam and meets experience
requirements to qualify the business for licensure. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Licensing – Specialty License
A flooring contractor in Virginia would typically hold which type of license?
A. Specialty contractor license
B. General contractor license
C. Residential building contractor license
D. Commercial building contractor license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flooring contractors usually hold a specialty contractor license, which limits work to their
specific trade. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Licensing – Exam
What must a contractor applicant pass before being licensed in Virginia?
A. The appropriate DPOR contractor exam
B. A physical fitness test
C. A driving test
D. A CPR exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applicants must pass the required DPOR contractor exam for their license class and
specialty. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Licensing – Renewal
What happens if a Virginia contractor license is not renewed by the expiration date?
A. It expires and the contractor cannot legally operate until reinstated
B. It remains valid for one year
C. It automatically renews
D. It becomes a Class C license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An expired license is invalid. The contractor must reinstate it, possibly with late fees and
additional requirements, before legally contracting. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Licensing – Continuing Education
Which topic is commonly required for Virginia contractor continuing education?
A. Code updates and business practices
B. Cooking safety
C. Foreign language
D. Driver safety
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Virginia contractor continuing education typically covers code updates, business
practices, or safety-related topics. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Regulations – Mechanics Lien Deadline
In Virginia, a mechanics lien generally must be filed within how many days after the last day of work?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 150 days
D. 1 year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia law generally requires a mechanics lien to be filed within 90 days after the last
day of work or the last day materials were furnished. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Regulations – Lien Waiver
A lien waiver is used to:
A. Waive the right to file a mechanics lien
B. Increase the contract price
C. Extend the project schedule
D. Change the scope of work
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lien waiver is a document in which a contractor or supplier gives up the right to file a
mechanics lien, usually in exchange for payment. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Regulations – Home Improvement Contract
A Virginia home improvement contract must include:
A. Scope, price, dates, and cancellation rights
B. Only the price
C. Only the customer's name
D. Only the contractor's license number
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Virginia requires written home improvement contracts to include scope of work, total
price, start and completion dates, and cancellation rights. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Regulations – Right to Cancel
Under Virginia home solicitation rules, a homeowner generally has how long to cancel a contract?
A. 1 business day
B. 3 business days
C. 7 business days
D. 30 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia generally gives homeowners 3 business days to cancel a home solicitation
contract. [100% CORRECT]
VIRGINIA FLOORING CONTRACTOR SPECIALTY
PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 | CONTRACTOR
LICENSURE | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–15
Q1: Licensing – Board for Contractors
Which Virginia board regulates contractor licensing and enforcement?
A. Board for Contractors
B. Board of Health
C. Board of Education
D. Board of Transportation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Virginia Board for Contractors, under DPOR, regulates contractor licensing,
certification, and disciplinary actions. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Licensing – License Classes
A Virginia Class A contractor license is required when a single project is:
A. Less than $10,000
B. $10,000 to $120,000
C. $120,000 or more, or any amount with no limit
D. Only residential work
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A contractors have no monetary limit on single projects. Class B is limited to
projects under $120,000, and Class C is under $10,000. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Licensing – Qualifier
What is a "qualifying agent" for a Virginia contractor license?
A. An individual who meets experience and exam requirements for the license
B. Any employee of the company
C. A customer reference
D. A financial backer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who passes the exam and meets experience
requirements to qualify the business for licensure. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Licensing – Specialty License
A flooring contractor in Virginia would typically hold which type of license?
A. Specialty contractor license
B. General contractor license
C. Residential building contractor license
D. Commercial building contractor license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flooring contractors usually hold a specialty contractor license, which limits work to their
specific trade. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Licensing – Exam
What must a contractor applicant pass before being licensed in Virginia?
A. The appropriate DPOR contractor exam
B. A physical fitness test
C. A driving test
D. A CPR exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applicants must pass the required DPOR contractor exam for their license class and
specialty. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Licensing – Renewal
What happens if a Virginia contractor license is not renewed by the expiration date?
A. It expires and the contractor cannot legally operate until reinstated
B. It remains valid for one year
C. It automatically renews
D. It becomes a Class C license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An expired license is invalid. The contractor must reinstate it, possibly with late fees and
additional requirements, before legally contracting. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Licensing – Continuing Education
Which topic is commonly required for Virginia contractor continuing education?
A. Code updates and business practices
B. Cooking safety
C. Foreign language
D. Driver safety
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Virginia contractor continuing education typically covers code updates, business
practices, or safety-related topics. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Regulations – Mechanics Lien Deadline
In Virginia, a mechanics lien generally must be filed within how many days after the last day of work?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 150 days
D. 1 year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia law generally requires a mechanics lien to be filed within 90 days after the last
day of work or the last day materials were furnished. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Regulations – Lien Waiver
A lien waiver is used to:
A. Waive the right to file a mechanics lien
B. Increase the contract price
C. Extend the project schedule
D. Change the scope of work
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lien waiver is a document in which a contractor or supplier gives up the right to file a
mechanics lien, usually in exchange for payment. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Regulations – Home Improvement Contract
A Virginia home improvement contract must include:
A. Scope, price, dates, and cancellation rights
B. Only the price
C. Only the customer's name
D. Only the contractor's license number
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Virginia requires written home improvement contracts to include scope of work, total
price, start and completion dates, and cancellation rights. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Regulations – Right to Cancel
Under Virginia home solicitation rules, a homeowner generally has how long to cancel a contract?
A. 1 business day
B. 3 business days
C. 7 business days
D. 30 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia generally gives homeowners 3 business days to cancel a home solicitation
contract. [100% CORRECT]
