Virginia Class A Contractor Exam Questions &
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1. What is the definition of "contractor" under Virginia Code §
54.1-1100?
A) Any person who performs construction work
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, improve,
or demolish a building for compensation
C) Only licensed electricians and plumbers
D) Only general contractors
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair,
improve, or demolish a building for compensation
A contractor is defined as any person who undertakes to construct,
alter, repair, improve, or demolish a building or structure for
compensation. This broad definition covers all types of construction
work.
2. What is the "grandfathering" provision for Virginia
contractor licensing?
A) Automatic license for anyone with 10 years of experience
B) Licensure without examination for those who held a license
before a certain date
,C) Licensure without experience for military veterans
D) No grandfathering provision exists
B) Licensure without examination for those who held a license
before a certain date
Grandfathering allowed individuals who held a valid contractor's
license before a specified date to obtain licensure without taking
the examination. This provision has largely expired.
3. What is the "designated employee" requirement for
Virginia contractor licensing?
A) The owner must be the designated employee
B) A full-time employee who has passed the exam and is
responsible for the business
C) Any employee with construction experience
D) No designated employee is required
B) A full-time employee who has passed the exam and is
responsible for the business
The designated employee must be a full-time employee or a
member of responsible management who has passed the required
examination. This person is responsible for the contractor's
compliance with licensing laws.
,4. Can a designated employee be associated with more than
one Virginia contractor license?
A) Yes, unlimited
B) Yes, but only for companies with common ownership
C) No, a designated employee can only be associated with one
license
D) Only for Class A licenses
C) No, a designated employee can only be associated with one
license
A designated employee may only be associated with one Virginia
contractor license at a time. This ensures accountability and
prevents abuse of the licensing system.
5. What happens if a designated employee leaves the
company?
A) The license remains valid indefinitely
B) The contractor must notify DPOR and designate a new qualified
employee within a specified time
C) The license is automatically revoked
D) No action is required
B) The contractor must notify DPOR and designate a new
qualified employee within a specified time
If a designated employee leaves, the contractor must notify DPOR
and designate a new qualified employee. The license may be
, suspended if a new designated employee is not designated within
the required timeframe.
6. What is the maximum time a contractor can operate
without a designated employee?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
C) 90 days
A contractor may operate without a designated employee for up to
90 days. After this period, the license may be suspended until a
qualified designated employee is designated.
7. What is the required financial statement for Class A and B
contractors?
A) A bank statement
B) A financial statement prepared by a CPA or licensed public
accountant
C) A credit report
D) A tax return
B) A financial statement prepared by a CPA or licensed public
accountant
Answers - Complete Study Guide 3 versions
1. What is the definition of "contractor" under Virginia Code §
54.1-1100?
A) Any person who performs construction work
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, improve,
or demolish a building for compensation
C) Only licensed electricians and plumbers
D) Only general contractors
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair,
improve, or demolish a building for compensation
A contractor is defined as any person who undertakes to construct,
alter, repair, improve, or demolish a building or structure for
compensation. This broad definition covers all types of construction
work.
2. What is the "grandfathering" provision for Virginia
contractor licensing?
A) Automatic license for anyone with 10 years of experience
B) Licensure without examination for those who held a license
before a certain date
,C) Licensure without experience for military veterans
D) No grandfathering provision exists
B) Licensure without examination for those who held a license
before a certain date
Grandfathering allowed individuals who held a valid contractor's
license before a specified date to obtain licensure without taking
the examination. This provision has largely expired.
3. What is the "designated employee" requirement for
Virginia contractor licensing?
A) The owner must be the designated employee
B) A full-time employee who has passed the exam and is
responsible for the business
C) Any employee with construction experience
D) No designated employee is required
B) A full-time employee who has passed the exam and is
responsible for the business
The designated employee must be a full-time employee or a
member of responsible management who has passed the required
examination. This person is responsible for the contractor's
compliance with licensing laws.
,4. Can a designated employee be associated with more than
one Virginia contractor license?
A) Yes, unlimited
B) Yes, but only for companies with common ownership
C) No, a designated employee can only be associated with one
license
D) Only for Class A licenses
C) No, a designated employee can only be associated with one
license
A designated employee may only be associated with one Virginia
contractor license at a time. This ensures accountability and
prevents abuse of the licensing system.
5. What happens if a designated employee leaves the
company?
A) The license remains valid indefinitely
B) The contractor must notify DPOR and designate a new qualified
employee within a specified time
C) The license is automatically revoked
D) No action is required
B) The contractor must notify DPOR and designate a new
qualified employee within a specified time
If a designated employee leaves, the contractor must notify DPOR
and designate a new qualified employee. The license may be
, suspended if a new designated employee is not designated within
the required timeframe.
6. What is the maximum time a contractor can operate
without a designated employee?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
C) 90 days
A contractor may operate without a designated employee for up to
90 days. After this period, the license may be suspended until a
qualified designated employee is designated.
7. What is the required financial statement for Class A and B
contractors?
A) A bank statement
B) A financial statement prepared by a CPA or licensed public
accountant
C) A credit report
D) A tax return
B) A financial statement prepared by a CPA or licensed public
accountant
