Virginia Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) |
Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational
SECTION I: LICENSING CLASSIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–45)
1. Which Virginia state agency oversees the licensing and regulation of home
improvement contractors?
A. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
B. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
D. Virginia Department of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating
contractors, including home improvement contractors, through the Board for
Contractors. The Department of Housing and Community Development handles
building codes, while the Department of Labor and Industry oversees OSHA/VOSH
workplace safety.
2. Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, what is the maximum total value of a single
contract for a Class C contractor?
A. $1,000
B. $5,000
C. $10,000
D. $15,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class C contractors may perform or manage construction,
removal, repair, or improvements when the total value of a single contract or
,project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000. The annual aggregate limit for
Class C work is $150,000.
3. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A. $15,000
B. $25,000
C. $45,000
D. $50,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A applicants must document a minimum net worth or
equity of $45,000. Class B applicants must document $15,000. Class C applicants
have no net worth requirement but must meet experience requirements.
4. Which of the following is the correct definition of "Home Improvement
Contracting" (HIC) under Virginia regulations?
A. Construction of new residential buildings from the ground up
B. Repairs or improvements to dwellings and townhouses as defined in the USBC
C. Any commercial construction project valued under $50,000
D. Installation of electrical and plumbing systems in new construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home Improvement Contracting (HIC) means the service that
provides for repairs or improvements to dwellings and townhouses as defined in
the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) or structures annexed to those
dwellings or townhouses. It does not include new construction beyond the
existing building structure other than decks, patios, driveways, and utility
outbuildings.
5. A Class B contractor in Virginia may undertake a single contract or project
with a total value of:
,A. Less than $10,000
B. $10,000 to $120,000
C. $120,000 or more
D. Any amount without limitation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B contractors may perform or manage construction,
removal, repair, or improvements when the total value of a single contract or
project is more than $10,000 but less than $120,000. Class A contractors have no
upper limit on single-project value.
6. Which of the following specialties is included under the HIC specialty without
needing separate listing?
A. Electrical contracting
B. Plumbing contracting
C. Roofing contracting
D. HVAC contracting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The HIC specialty includes masonry contracting, painting and
wallcovering contracting, and roofing contracting. These specialties are not
required to be listed separately. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC functions require
separate trade licenses and are not included in HIC scope.
7. What is the minimum age requirement for a Qualified Individual (QI) in
Virginia?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Qualified Individual must be at least 18 years of age and must
, be a full-time employee of the firm or a member of responsible management. The
QI must also pass the board-approved examination for the classification or
specialty.
8. What is the MAXIMUM penalty per day for a contractor who undertakes
work without the proper class of license?
A. $100
B. $250
C. $500
D. $1,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Virginia law, a contractor who undertakes work without
the proper class of license may be subject to a fine of up to $500 per day for each
day of violation, plus penalties for a misdemeanor. This is a significant
enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
9. Which of the following is NOT a classification of contractor license in Virginia?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Virginia has three contractor license classes: Class A, Class B,
and Class C. There is no Class D license. The class determines the monetary value
of contracts and projects that may be performed.
10. How many years of experience are required for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational
SECTION I: LICENSING CLASSIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1–45)
1. Which Virginia state agency oversees the licensing and regulation of home
improvement contractors?
A. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
B. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
D. Virginia Department of Commerce
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating
contractors, including home improvement contractors, through the Board for
Contractors. The Department of Housing and Community Development handles
building codes, while the Department of Labor and Industry oversees OSHA/VOSH
workplace safety.
2. Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, what is the maximum total value of a single
contract for a Class C contractor?
A. $1,000
B. $5,000
C. $10,000
D. $15,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class C contractors may perform or manage construction,
removal, repair, or improvements when the total value of a single contract or
,project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000. The annual aggregate limit for
Class C work is $150,000.
3. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A. $15,000
B. $25,000
C. $45,000
D. $50,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A applicants must document a minimum net worth or
equity of $45,000. Class B applicants must document $15,000. Class C applicants
have no net worth requirement but must meet experience requirements.
4. Which of the following is the correct definition of "Home Improvement
Contracting" (HIC) under Virginia regulations?
A. Construction of new residential buildings from the ground up
B. Repairs or improvements to dwellings and townhouses as defined in the USBC
C. Any commercial construction project valued under $50,000
D. Installation of electrical and plumbing systems in new construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home Improvement Contracting (HIC) means the service that
provides for repairs or improvements to dwellings and townhouses as defined in
the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) or structures annexed to those
dwellings or townhouses. It does not include new construction beyond the
existing building structure other than decks, patios, driveways, and utility
outbuildings.
5. A Class B contractor in Virginia may undertake a single contract or project
with a total value of:
,A. Less than $10,000
B. $10,000 to $120,000
C. $120,000 or more
D. Any amount without limitation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B contractors may perform or manage construction,
removal, repair, or improvements when the total value of a single contract or
project is more than $10,000 but less than $120,000. Class A contractors have no
upper limit on single-project value.
6. Which of the following specialties is included under the HIC specialty without
needing separate listing?
A. Electrical contracting
B. Plumbing contracting
C. Roofing contracting
D. HVAC contracting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The HIC specialty includes masonry contracting, painting and
wallcovering contracting, and roofing contracting. These specialties are not
required to be listed separately. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC functions require
separate trade licenses and are not included in HIC scope.
7. What is the minimum age requirement for a Qualified Individual (QI) in
Virginia?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Qualified Individual must be at least 18 years of age and must
, be a full-time employee of the firm or a member of responsible management. The
QI must also pass the board-approved examination for the classification or
specialty.
8. What is the MAXIMUM penalty per day for a contractor who undertakes
work without the proper class of license?
A. $100
B. $250
C. $500
D. $1,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Virginia law, a contractor who undertakes work without
the proper class of license may be subject to a fine of up to $500 per day for each
day of violation, plus penalties for a misdemeanor. This is a significant
enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
9. Which of the following is NOT a classification of contractor license in Virginia?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Virginia has three contractor license classes: Class A, Class B,
and Class C. There is no Class D license. The class determines the monetary value
of contracts and projects that may be performed.
10. How many years of experience are required for a Class A contractor license
in Virginia?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
