NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE VIRGINIA, 8TH ED CHAPTERS 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE VIRGINIA, 8TH ED CHAPTERS 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 What is the major Purpose of Licensing? - Answer -A major purpose of licensing is to protect the Health, safety, and welfare of the public. -Licensing also defines the scope of occupational practice legally reserved for license holders. What does Licensing establish? - Answer -Licensing establishes entrance requirements, standards of practice, and disciplinary authority to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent, and unethical contractors What are licensing entrance requirements? - Answer -Licensing ensures that those practicing a trade or occupation have met a minimum set of qualifications, such as experience, training, and required examination. What is the purpose of Licensing Standards of Practice? - Answer -The workmanship standards ensure an appropriate level of quality is given to the public. -Contractors are required to adhere to standards of practice established by law.Define the licensing Disciplinary Authority - Answer -The law provides licensing authorities with a mechanism to conduct investigations and to administer discipline to problem contractors. Violations can result in penalties, including fines and loss of license. What defines illegal and prohibited activities for contractors? - Answer - Statutes and regulations What is the purpose of the Virginia Board for Contractors? - Answer -to regulate contracting activities through exam, license, and disciplinary action. the Virginia Board for Contractors has how many members? - Answer -fifteen governorappointed members who serve for four years the Virginia Board for Contractors members are made up of what? - Answer --7 licensed contractor members -3 representatives from the tradesman licensure program -one local building offical member -1 representative from the Certified Elevator Mechanic Program or a licensed contractor with the elevator escalator specialty; one certified water well systems provider;