Virginia Class A Contractor Exam
Original Practice Questions 3 versions
1. What is the maximum penalty for a contractor who undertakes work
without the proper class of license in Virginia?
A. $100 fine per day plus a Class 1 misdemeanor
B. $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a
misdemeanor
C. $1,000 fine per day plus a Class 6 felony
D. Warning letter only for first offense
B. $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a
misdemeanor
Virginia law imposes a maximum penalty of $500 per day for each day of
violation plus misdemeanor penalties for contractors who undertake work
without the proper class of license .
2. What is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A. To generate revenue for the Commonwealth
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To limit competition in the construction industry
D. To ensure contractors earn a minimum profit
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
,The primary purpose of licensing is to protect the health and welfare of the
public by ensuring contractors meet minimum standards of competence and
responsibility .
3. When a claimant is paid funds from the Virginia Contractors
Recovery Trust Fund, what happens to the contractor's license?
A. The license remains unaffected
B. The contractor's license may be suspended or revoked
C. The contractor must pay a fine
D. The contractor must retake the licensing exam
B. The contractor's license may be suspended or revoked
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund, the
contractor's license may be suspended or revoked as a result of the claim .
4. What must be furnished to a building official before a building
permit can be issued?
A. A copy of the contractor's liability insurance policy
B. Proof that the applicant is duly licensed or certified or exempt from
licensure
C. A letter of recommendation from a previous client
D. A notarized statement of financial responsibility
B. Proof that the applicant is duly licensed or certified or exempt from
licensure
Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1111, any person applying for a building permit
must furnish satisfactory proof that they are duly licensed or certified under
the contractor licensing chapter, or file a written statement that they are not
subject to licensure .
,5. What is the consequence for a building official who issues a permit
without verifying the contractor's license?
A. The permit is automatically void
B. The building official is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor
C. The building official must pay a civil penalty
D. There is no consequence
B. The building official is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor
It is unlawful for a building official to issue or allow the issuance of a permit
unless the applicant has furnished their license number or evidence of
exemption. A building official who violates this section is guilty of a Class 3
misdemeanor .
6. Which of the following is a requirement for every applicant for
contractor licensure in Virginia?
A. The applicant must be at least 21 years old
B. The applicant must be at least 18 years old
C. The applicant must be a Virginia resident
D. The applicant must have a college degree
B. The applicant must be at least 18 years old
Every applicant for licensure or certification by the Board for Contractors
must be at least 18 years old .
7. What type of address must a contractor license applicant disclose to
the Board?
A. A post office box address only
B. Their physical home address; a post office box alone is not acceptable
, C. Their business address only
D. Their attorney's address
B. Their physical home address; a post office box alone is not
acceptable
Applicants must disclose their physical home address. A post office box alone
is not acceptable for licensure purposes .
8. What is required of a nonresident applicant for contractor licensure
in Virginia?
A. They must establish a Virginia business entity
B. They must file and maintain an irrevocable consent for service of process
with the department
C. They must pay double the licensing fee
D. They must have a Virginia resident as a business partner
B. They must file and maintain an irrevocable consent for service of
process with the department
Each nonresident applicant must file and maintain with the department an
irrevocable consent for the department to serve as service agent for all
actions filed in any court in the Commonwealth .
9. What must an applicant certify regarding the Virginia Contractor
laws as part of the application?
A. That they have never been sued
B. That they have read and understand Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 54.1
of the Code of Virginia and the relevant regulations
C. That they have at least 10 years of experience
D. That they will not subcontract any work
Original Practice Questions 3 versions
1. What is the maximum penalty for a contractor who undertakes work
without the proper class of license in Virginia?
A. $100 fine per day plus a Class 1 misdemeanor
B. $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a
misdemeanor
C. $1,000 fine per day plus a Class 6 felony
D. Warning letter only for first offense
B. $500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a
misdemeanor
Virginia law imposes a maximum penalty of $500 per day for each day of
violation plus misdemeanor penalties for contractors who undertake work
without the proper class of license .
2. What is the primary purpose of contractor licensing in Virginia?
A. To generate revenue for the Commonwealth
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To limit competition in the construction industry
D. To ensure contractors earn a minimum profit
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
,The primary purpose of licensing is to protect the health and welfare of the
public by ensuring contractors meet minimum standards of competence and
responsibility .
3. When a claimant is paid funds from the Virginia Contractors
Recovery Trust Fund, what happens to the contractor's license?
A. The license remains unaffected
B. The contractor's license may be suspended or revoked
C. The contractor must pay a fine
D. The contractor must retake the licensing exam
B. The contractor's license may be suspended or revoked
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund, the
contractor's license may be suspended or revoked as a result of the claim .
4. What must be furnished to a building official before a building
permit can be issued?
A. A copy of the contractor's liability insurance policy
B. Proof that the applicant is duly licensed or certified or exempt from
licensure
C. A letter of recommendation from a previous client
D. A notarized statement of financial responsibility
B. Proof that the applicant is duly licensed or certified or exempt from
licensure
Under Virginia Code § 54.1-1111, any person applying for a building permit
must furnish satisfactory proof that they are duly licensed or certified under
the contractor licensing chapter, or file a written statement that they are not
subject to licensure .
,5. What is the consequence for a building official who issues a permit
without verifying the contractor's license?
A. The permit is automatically void
B. The building official is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor
C. The building official must pay a civil penalty
D. There is no consequence
B. The building official is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor
It is unlawful for a building official to issue or allow the issuance of a permit
unless the applicant has furnished their license number or evidence of
exemption. A building official who violates this section is guilty of a Class 3
misdemeanor .
6. Which of the following is a requirement for every applicant for
contractor licensure in Virginia?
A. The applicant must be at least 21 years old
B. The applicant must be at least 18 years old
C. The applicant must be a Virginia resident
D. The applicant must have a college degree
B. The applicant must be at least 18 years old
Every applicant for licensure or certification by the Board for Contractors
must be at least 18 years old .
7. What type of address must a contractor license applicant disclose to
the Board?
A. A post office box address only
B. Their physical home address; a post office box alone is not acceptable
, C. Their business address only
D. Their attorney's address
B. Their physical home address; a post office box alone is not
acceptable
Applicants must disclose their physical home address. A post office box alone
is not acceptable for licensure purposes .
8. What is required of a nonresident applicant for contractor licensure
in Virginia?
A. They must establish a Virginia business entity
B. They must file and maintain an irrevocable consent for service of process
with the department
C. They must pay double the licensing fee
D. They must have a Virginia resident as a business partner
B. They must file and maintain an irrevocable consent for service of
process with the department
Each nonresident applicant must file and maintain with the department an
irrevocable consent for the department to serve as service agent for all
actions filed in any court in the Commonwealth .
9. What must an applicant certify regarding the Virginia Contractor
laws as part of the application?
A. That they have never been sued
B. That they have read and understand Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 54.1
of the Code of Virginia and the relevant regulations
C. That they have at least 10 years of experience
D. That they will not subcontract any work
