VA Contractor License A (Virginia) Exam Questions with Correct Answers /
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Natural non-organic material, not susceptible to swelling when exposed to moisture and
compacted to a minimum of 90% Modified Proctor Density may be used as fill to a depth less
than: - (Correct Answer)-12 inches
When pouring a slab below grade, a base course of clean graded sand, gravel or crushed stone
shall be placed on the prepared subgrade. What is the depth of the required base course? -
(Correct Answer)-4 inches
What is the last thing that is done when demolishing a building? - (Correct Answer)-Restore the
established grade
The maximum biennial assessment per license holder for the Transaction Recovery Fund is ___.
- (Correct Answer)-50
What is the required license classification for a contractor who is contracted to enlarge the
building envelope? - (Correct Answer)-CBC - Commercial Building Contractor
Board for Contractors have how many members and how long is their term? - (Correct Answer)-
16 members and 4 year term
A person without a contractor license trying to work will be fined .... per day if they keep
violating the law - (Correct Answer)-500
Unjustified cessation of work under the contract for a period of 30 days or more is defined as
____ under VA Regulation of Contractors. - (Correct Answer)-Abandonment
A subdivision contractor has performed a series of land-disturbing activities in preparation for
constructing new homes which include site grading, construction of storm water retention areas
etc., without final approval, what is the maximum penalty allowed under the Erosion and
sediment Control Act?
3000
, 2
10000
100
1000 - (Correct Answer)-10,000
A nonresident or a foreign corporation wishes to bid on a construction project in Virginia. Who
of the following must be appointed as the Virginia agent upon whom lawful processes or notices
may be filed?
-Corporation's attorney
-President of the corporation
-Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
-Chairman of the Board for Contractors - (Correct Answer)-Director of the Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Failing to remit the required Recovery Fund assessment when a second notice is received shall
result in ____.
Suspension of license
$500 fine and suspension of license
$500 fine
$100 fine - (Correct Answer)-Suspension of license
The initial Recovery Fund assessment shall be ____.
100
50
25
150 - (Correct Answer)-25
What is the maximum length of trench that may be open at any one time when installing
utilities?
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Natural non-organic material, not susceptible to swelling when exposed to moisture and
compacted to a minimum of 90% Modified Proctor Density may be used as fill to a depth less
than: - (Correct Answer)-12 inches
When pouring a slab below grade, a base course of clean graded sand, gravel or crushed stone
shall be placed on the prepared subgrade. What is the depth of the required base course? -
(Correct Answer)-4 inches
What is the last thing that is done when demolishing a building? - (Correct Answer)-Restore the
established grade
The maximum biennial assessment per license holder for the Transaction Recovery Fund is ___.
- (Correct Answer)-50
What is the required license classification for a contractor who is contracted to enlarge the
building envelope? - (Correct Answer)-CBC - Commercial Building Contractor
Board for Contractors have how many members and how long is their term? - (Correct Answer)-
16 members and 4 year term
A person without a contractor license trying to work will be fined .... per day if they keep
violating the law - (Correct Answer)-500
Unjustified cessation of work under the contract for a period of 30 days or more is defined as
____ under VA Regulation of Contractors. - (Correct Answer)-Abandonment
A subdivision contractor has performed a series of land-disturbing activities in preparation for
constructing new homes which include site grading, construction of storm water retention areas
etc., without final approval, what is the maximum penalty allowed under the Erosion and
sediment Control Act?
3000
, 2
10000
100
1000 - (Correct Answer)-10,000
A nonresident or a foreign corporation wishes to bid on a construction project in Virginia. Who
of the following must be appointed as the Virginia agent upon whom lawful processes or notices
may be filed?
-Corporation's attorney
-President of the corporation
-Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
-Chairman of the Board for Contractors - (Correct Answer)-Director of the Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Failing to remit the required Recovery Fund assessment when a second notice is received shall
result in ____.
Suspension of license
$500 fine and suspension of license
$500 fine
$100 fine - (Correct Answer)-Suspension of license
The initial Recovery Fund assessment shall be ____.
100
50
25
150 - (Correct Answer)-25
What is the maximum length of trench that may be open at any one time when installing
utilities?
