, Question 1
A Class A contractor's license was issued on March 1, 2023. The contractor
fails to complete the required 8 hours of continuing education by the deadline.
What is the earliest date the license could be automatically suspended by
DPOR?
A. March 1, 2025
B. March 1, 2026
C. Upon license renewal date in 2025
D. Immediately upon expiration of the CE deadline
Correct Answer: C - Upon license renewal date in 2025
RATIONALE
Virginia requires continuing education (CE) completion before license
renewal. If not completed, the license cannot be renewed and becomes
suspended on the renewal date. The license is issued for 2 years, so the
first renewal would be in 2025.
Question 2
A general contractor on a $2 million project in Virginia properly files a
mechanic's lien but fails to file suit to enforce it within the statutory period.
What is the consequence?
A. The lien remains valid for an additional 90 days.
B. The lien is extinguished and unenforceable.
C. The lien converts to a judgment lien automatically.
D. The contractor can refile the lien without penalty.
Correct Answer: B - The lien is extinguished and unenforceable.
RATIONALE
Under Virginia Code § 43-17, a mechanic's lien must be enforced by
suit within 90 days from the date of filing the memorandum of lien.
Failure to do so extinguishes the lien.
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, Question 3
During a site inspection, a Class A contractor identifies a trench excavation 6
feet deep with no protective system. Which OSHA standard applies, and what
is the immediate required action?
A. 29 CFR 1926.650; provide a competent person to inspect daily.
B. 29 CFR 1926.651; install a protective system before any employee
enters.
C. 29 CFR 1926.652; allow entry if soil is stable.
D. 29 CFR 1926.653; use sloping only if depth exceeds 8 feet.
Correct Answer: B - 29 CFR 1926.651; install a protective system
before any employee enters.
RATIONALE
OSHA 1926.651 requires protective systems for excavations 5 feet or
deeper. The immediate action is to install a protective system (sloping,
shoring, or shielding) before employee entry.
Question 4
A contractor submits a bid for a public project in Virginia. The bid is 10% over
the engineer's estimate. Under the Virginia Public Procurement Act, what is the
most likely outcome?
A. The bid must be rejected as non-responsive.
B. The agency may negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder.
C. The project must be re-bid if all bids exceed the estimate by more than
5%.
D. The contractor is automatically disqualified for exceeding the
estimate.
Correct Answer: B - The agency may negotiate with the lowest
responsive bidder.
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, RATIONALE
The Virginia Public Procurement Act allows for negotiation with the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder if bids exceed the estimate,
provided it is in the best interest of the agency.
Question 5
In a design-build project, the contractor is responsible for both design and
construction. Which contract type best allocates risk to the contractor for
performance guarantees?
A. Lump sum
B. Cost-plus-fee
C. Guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
D. Time and materials
Correct Answer: C - Guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
RATIONALE
A GMP contract sets a ceiling price, shifting the risk of cost overruns
to the contractor while allowing shared savings. This is common in
design-build for performance guarantees.
Question 6
A contractor is preparing a bid for a project requiring 500 cubic yards of
concrete. The supplier quotes $120 per cubic yard with a 5% discount if paid
within 10 days. The contractor estimates 3% waste. What is the total material
cost if the discount is taken?
A. $61,800
B. $58,710
C. $61,200
D. $59,400
Correct Answer: B - $58,710
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A Class A contractor's license was issued on March 1, 2023. The contractor
fails to complete the required 8 hours of continuing education by the deadline.
What is the earliest date the license could be automatically suspended by
DPOR?
A. March 1, 2025
B. March 1, 2026
C. Upon license renewal date in 2025
D. Immediately upon expiration of the CE deadline
Correct Answer: C - Upon license renewal date in 2025
RATIONALE
Virginia requires continuing education (CE) completion before license
renewal. If not completed, the license cannot be renewed and becomes
suspended on the renewal date. The license is issued for 2 years, so the
first renewal would be in 2025.
Question 2
A general contractor on a $2 million project in Virginia properly files a
mechanic's lien but fails to file suit to enforce it within the statutory period.
What is the consequence?
A. The lien remains valid for an additional 90 days.
B. The lien is extinguished and unenforceable.
C. The lien converts to a judgment lien automatically.
D. The contractor can refile the lien without penalty.
Correct Answer: B - The lien is extinguished and unenforceable.
RATIONALE
Under Virginia Code § 43-17, a mechanic's lien must be enforced by
suit within 90 days from the date of filing the memorandum of lien.
Failure to do so extinguishes the lien.
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, Question 3
During a site inspection, a Class A contractor identifies a trench excavation 6
feet deep with no protective system. Which OSHA standard applies, and what
is the immediate required action?
A. 29 CFR 1926.650; provide a competent person to inspect daily.
B. 29 CFR 1926.651; install a protective system before any employee
enters.
C. 29 CFR 1926.652; allow entry if soil is stable.
D. 29 CFR 1926.653; use sloping only if depth exceeds 8 feet.
Correct Answer: B - 29 CFR 1926.651; install a protective system
before any employee enters.
RATIONALE
OSHA 1926.651 requires protective systems for excavations 5 feet or
deeper. The immediate action is to install a protective system (sloping,
shoring, or shielding) before employee entry.
Question 4
A contractor submits a bid for a public project in Virginia. The bid is 10% over
the engineer's estimate. Under the Virginia Public Procurement Act, what is the
most likely outcome?
A. The bid must be rejected as non-responsive.
B. The agency may negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder.
C. The project must be re-bid if all bids exceed the estimate by more than
5%.
D. The contractor is automatically disqualified for exceeding the
estimate.
Correct Answer: B - The agency may negotiate with the lowest
responsive bidder.
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, RATIONALE
The Virginia Public Procurement Act allows for negotiation with the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder if bids exceed the estimate,
provided it is in the best interest of the agency.
Question 5
In a design-build project, the contractor is responsible for both design and
construction. Which contract type best allocates risk to the contractor for
performance guarantees?
A. Lump sum
B. Cost-plus-fee
C. Guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
D. Time and materials
Correct Answer: C - Guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
RATIONALE
A GMP contract sets a ceiling price, shifting the risk of cost overruns
to the contractor while allowing shared savings. This is common in
design-build for performance guarantees.
Question 6
A contractor is preparing a bid for a project requiring 500 cubic yards of
concrete. The supplier quotes $120 per cubic yard with a 5% discount if paid
within 10 days. The contractor estimates 3% waste. What is the total material
cost if the discount is taken?
A. $61,800
B. $58,710
C. $61,200
D. $59,400
Correct Answer: B - $58,710
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