VA CONTRACTORS LICENSE EXAM CLASS A OR B
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ VA GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE
TEST|| LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? -CORRECTANSWER 24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? -
CORRECTANSWER None
Where should a drip edge be used? -CORRECTANSWER Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? -CORRECTANSWER 36
inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? -
CORRECTANSWER Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! -CORRECTANSWER 12 inches
,What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? -CORRECTANSWER 8 ft
10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? -CORRECTANSWER 1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? -CORRECTANSWER When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
CORRECTANSWER 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? -CORRECTANSWER Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? -CORRECTANSWER Should not be
used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? -CORRECTANSWER
60-75%
, The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? -
CORRECTANSWER Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? -CORRECTANSWER 24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? -CORRECTANSWER 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? -CORRECTANSWER Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? -CORRECTANSWER 72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how
many feet? -CORRECTANSWER 5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
CORRECTANSWER Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? -CORRECTANSWER A competent
person
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ VA GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE
TEST|| LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? -CORRECTANSWER 24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? -
CORRECTANSWER None
Where should a drip edge be used? -CORRECTANSWER Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? -CORRECTANSWER 36
inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? -
CORRECTANSWER Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! -CORRECTANSWER 12 inches
,What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? -CORRECTANSWER 8 ft
10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? -CORRECTANSWER 1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? -CORRECTANSWER When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
CORRECTANSWER 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? -CORRECTANSWER Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? -CORRECTANSWER Should not be
used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? -CORRECTANSWER
60-75%
, The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? -
CORRECTANSWER Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? -CORRECTANSWER 24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? -CORRECTANSWER 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? -CORRECTANSWER Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? -CORRECTANSWER 72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how
many feet? -CORRECTANSWER 5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
CORRECTANSWER Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? -CORRECTANSWER A competent
person
