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Virginia Class C General Contractor Exam
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED
Virginia Class C General Contractor Exam, updated to reflect the current regulations from the Virginia
Board for Contractors, including the significant changes effective September 1, 2025. Each question is
accompanied by the correct answer and a summarized rationale.
Part 1: Virginia Licensing Requirements (Qs 1-50)
Question 1
Which state agency is responsible for issuing Class C contractor licenses in Virginia?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) Virginia Board for Contractors
C) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
D) Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) administers the
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Class C contractor licensing program. The Board for Contractors is the regulatory board, but DPOR
handles the daily operations of the licensing.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Virginia Class C contractor license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for any contractor license in Virginia,
as specified in 18VAC50-22-40.
Question 3
Effective September 1, 2025, how many years of experience are required for the qualified individual for
a Class C license?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
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C) 2 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent regulatory changes reduced the entry requirement from two years to one year of
experience in the classification for which licensure is sought .
Question 4
A Class C contractor in Virginia is limited to projects with a total value not exceeding what amount?
A) $1,000
B) $10,000
C) $12,000
D) $7,500
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class C contractors may undertake projects valued at more than $1,000 but less than
$10,000.
Question 5
What is the maximum annual gross revenue a Class C contractor may generate?
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A) $150,000
B) $120,000
C) $750,000
D) $500,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In addition to the per-project limit of $10,000, Class C licensees cannot exceed $150,000 in
annual gross receipts.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a required document for the initial Class C license application?
A) Proof of workers' compensation insurance
B) A personal financial statement
C) Proof of liability insurance
D) Completion certificate for 8-hour pre-licensing course
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A personal financial statement is required for Class A and B licenses to demonstrate net
worth, but it is not required for a Class C application.
Virginia Class C General Contractor Exam
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED
Virginia Class C General Contractor Exam, updated to reflect the current regulations from the Virginia
Board for Contractors, including the significant changes effective September 1, 2025. Each question is
accompanied by the correct answer and a summarized rationale.
Part 1: Virginia Licensing Requirements (Qs 1-50)
Question 1
Which state agency is responsible for issuing Class C contractor licenses in Virginia?
A) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
B) Virginia Board for Contractors
C) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
D) Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) administers the
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Class C contractor licensing program. The Board for Contractors is the regulatory board, but DPOR
handles the daily operations of the licensing.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Virginia Class C contractor license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for any contractor license in Virginia,
as specified in 18VAC50-22-40.
Question 3
Effective September 1, 2025, how many years of experience are required for the qualified individual for
a Class C license?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
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C) 2 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent regulatory changes reduced the entry requirement from two years to one year of
experience in the classification for which licensure is sought .
Question 4
A Class C contractor in Virginia is limited to projects with a total value not exceeding what amount?
A) $1,000
B) $10,000
C) $12,000
D) $7,500
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class C contractors may undertake projects valued at more than $1,000 but less than
$10,000.
Question 5
What is the maximum annual gross revenue a Class C contractor may generate?
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A) $150,000
B) $120,000
C) $750,000
D) $500,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In addition to the per-project limit of $10,000, Class C licensees cannot exceed $150,000 in
annual gross receipts.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a required document for the initial Class C license application?
A) Proof of workers' compensation insurance
B) A personal financial statement
C) Proof of liability insurance
D) Completion certificate for 8-hour pre-licensing course
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A personal financial statement is required for Class A and B licenses to demonstrate net
worth, but it is not required for a Class C application.
