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VIRGINIA CLASS A CONTRACTOR LICENSING
EXAM 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A GRADED |
NEW AND REVISED
This comprehensive, exam-ready assessment is designed to prepare
candidates for the Virginia Class A Contractor Licensing Exam. It
reflects official PSI/DPOR exam content and mirrors real exam
structure, rigor, and style. The exam evaluates legal compliance,
business and financial management, contracts, safety, environmental
regulations, project management, estimating, and technical construction
knowledge. Questions integrate foundational theory with real-world,
scenario-based decision-making to assess a candidate’s readiness to
operate as a fully competent Class A contractor in Virginia. The
assessment balances recall, application, ethics, and critical reasoning
aligned with current Virginia statutes, regulations, and professional
standards.
1. A contractor bidding on a $150,000 commercial project in Virginia
must hold which license?
A. Class C
B. Class B
C. Class A
D. Specialty only
Rationale: Class A is required for projects of $120,000 or more
per project or $750,000 annually.
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2. Which agency regulates contractor licensing in Virginia?
A. OSHA
B. DPOR
C. SCC
D. VDOT
Rationale: The Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) oversees contractor licensing.
3. A written contract in Virginia must include all EXCEPT:
A. Contractor license number
B. Total project cost
C. Payment terms
D. Contractor’s insurance carrier phone number
Rationale: While insurance is required, listing the carrier’s
phone number is not mandatory.
4. A contractor begins work without a signed contract. This is:
A. Acceptable if under $1,000
B. A violation of Virginia regulations
C. Allowed for residential work
D. Allowed if licensed
Rationale: Virginia requires a written contract before work
begins.
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A
contractor?
A. $10,000
B. $25,000
C. $45,000
D. $100,000
Rationale: Class A requires a minimum net worth of $45,000.
6. Which document proves financial responsibility for licensure?
A. Balance sheet
B. Financial statement reviewed or audited
C. Tax return only
D. Bank letter
Rationale: DPOR requires a reviewed or audited financial
statement.
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7. A change order should be:
A. Verbal if agreed
B. Written and signed by both parties
C. Approved only by owner
D. Added after completion
Rationale: Written change orders protect all parties legally.
8. Retainage in Virginia public contracts is generally limited to:
A. 15%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. No limit
Rationale: Virginia caps retainage on public projects at 5%.
9. OSHA’s primary purpose is to:
A. License contractors
B. Ensure workplace safety
C. Enforce contracts
D. Regulate wages
Rationale: OSHA focuses on occupational safety and health.
10. Who is responsible for jobsite safety?
A. OSHA inspector
B. Property owner
C. Employer/contractor
D. Architect
Rationale: Employers are responsible for providing a safe
workplace.
11. A subcontractor is best described as one who:
A. Works directly for the owner
B. Contracts with the prime contractor
C. Is unlicensed
D. Supplies materials only
Rationale: Subcontractors contract with the prime contractor.
12. Which insurance covers employee injuries?
A. General liability
B. Workers’ compensation
C. Builder’s risk
VIRGINIA CLASS A CONTRACTOR LICENSING
EXAM 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A GRADED |
NEW AND REVISED
This comprehensive, exam-ready assessment is designed to prepare
candidates for the Virginia Class A Contractor Licensing Exam. It
reflects official PSI/DPOR exam content and mirrors real exam
structure, rigor, and style. The exam evaluates legal compliance,
business and financial management, contracts, safety, environmental
regulations, project management, estimating, and technical construction
knowledge. Questions integrate foundational theory with real-world,
scenario-based decision-making to assess a candidate’s readiness to
operate as a fully competent Class A contractor in Virginia. The
assessment balances recall, application, ethics, and critical reasoning
aligned with current Virginia statutes, regulations, and professional
standards.
1. A contractor bidding on a $150,000 commercial project in Virginia
must hold which license?
A. Class C
B. Class B
C. Class A
D. Specialty only
Rationale: Class A is required for projects of $120,000 or more
per project or $750,000 annually.
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2. Which agency regulates contractor licensing in Virginia?
A. OSHA
B. DPOR
C. SCC
D. VDOT
Rationale: The Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) oversees contractor licensing.
3. A written contract in Virginia must include all EXCEPT:
A. Contractor license number
B. Total project cost
C. Payment terms
D. Contractor’s insurance carrier phone number
Rationale: While insurance is required, listing the carrier’s
phone number is not mandatory.
4. A contractor begins work without a signed contract. This is:
A. Acceptable if under $1,000
B. A violation of Virginia regulations
C. Allowed for residential work
D. Allowed if licensed
Rationale: Virginia requires a written contract before work
begins.
5. What is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A
contractor?
A. $10,000
B. $25,000
C. $45,000
D. $100,000
Rationale: Class A requires a minimum net worth of $45,000.
6. Which document proves financial responsibility for licensure?
A. Balance sheet
B. Financial statement reviewed or audited
C. Tax return only
D. Bank letter
Rationale: DPOR requires a reviewed or audited financial
statement.
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7. A change order should be:
A. Verbal if agreed
B. Written and signed by both parties
C. Approved only by owner
D. Added after completion
Rationale: Written change orders protect all parties legally.
8. Retainage in Virginia public contracts is generally limited to:
A. 15%
B. 10%
C. 5%
D. No limit
Rationale: Virginia caps retainage on public projects at 5%.
9. OSHA’s primary purpose is to:
A. License contractors
B. Ensure workplace safety
C. Enforce contracts
D. Regulate wages
Rationale: OSHA focuses on occupational safety and health.
10. Who is responsible for jobsite safety?
A. OSHA inspector
B. Property owner
C. Employer/contractor
D. Architect
Rationale: Employers are responsible for providing a safe
workplace.
11. A subcontractor is best described as one who:
A. Works directly for the owner
B. Contracts with the prime contractor
C. Is unlicensed
D. Supplies materials only
Rationale: Subcontractors contract with the prime contractor.
12. Which insurance covers employee injuries?
A. General liability
B. Workers’ compensation
C. Builder’s risk
