NASCLA Contractors Guide Virginia, 8th Ed Chapters 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A major purpose of licensing is to protect the Health,
safety, and welfare of the public.
What is the major Purpose of Licensing?
-Licensing also defines the scope of occupational practice
legally reserved for license holders.
Licensing establishes entrance requirements, standards
What does Licensing establish? of practice, and disciplinary authority to protect the public
from unqualified, incompetent, and unethical contractors
Licensing ensures that those practicing a trade or occu-
What are licensing entrance requirements? pation have met a minimum set of qualifications, such as
experience, training, and required examination.
The workmanship standards ensure an appropriate level
of quality is given to the public.
What is the purpose of Licensing Standards of Practice?
-Contractors are required to adhere to standards of prac-
tice established by law.
The law provides licensing authorities with a mechanism
to conduct investigations and to administer discipline to
Define the licensing Disciplinary Authority
problem contractors. Violations can result in penalties,
including fines and loss of license.
What defines illegal and prohibited activities for contrac-
Statutes and regulations
tors?
What is the purpose of the Virginia Board for to regulate contracting activities through exam, license,
Contractors? and disciplinary action.
the Virginia Board for fifteen governor-appointed members who serve for four
Contractors has how many members? years
-7 licensed contractor members
-3 representatives from the tradesman licensure pro-
gram
-one local building oflcal member
, -1 representative from the Certified
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Questions and CORRECT Answers
A major purpose of licensing is to protect the Health,
safety, and welfare of the public.
What is the major Purpose of Licensing?
-Licensing also defines the scope of occupational practice
legally reserved for license holders.
Licensing establishes entrance requirements, standards
What does Licensing establish? of practice, and disciplinary authority to protect the public
from unqualified, incompetent, and unethical contractors
Licensing ensures that those practicing a trade or occu-
What are licensing entrance requirements? pation have met a minimum set of qualifications, such as
experience, training, and required examination.
The workmanship standards ensure an appropriate level
of quality is given to the public.
What is the purpose of Licensing Standards of Practice?
-Contractors are required to adhere to standards of prac-
tice established by law.
The law provides licensing authorities with a mechanism
to conduct investigations and to administer discipline to
Define the licensing Disciplinary Authority
problem contractors. Violations can result in penalties,
including fines and loss of license.
What defines illegal and prohibited activities for contrac-
Statutes and regulations
tors?
What is the purpose of the Virginia Board for to regulate contracting activities through exam, license,
Contractors? and disciplinary action.
the Virginia Board for fifteen governor-appointed members who serve for four
Contractors has how many members? years
-7 licensed contractor members
-3 representatives from the tradesman licensure pro-
gram
-one local building oflcal member
, -1 representative from the Certified
2/9
