Virginia Flooring Contractor Specialty Exam
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Exam purpose: This practice test prepares candidates for the Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Flooring Contractor specialty exam. It covers all major domains:
Virginia licensing laws and regulations
Flooring materials (hardwood, laminate, LVT/LVP, carpet, tile, resilient)
Subfloor preparation and moisture testing
Adhesives, underlayments, and installation methods
Safety (OSHA, silica, asbestos awareness)
Business and estimating
Tools, equipment, and troubleshooting
QUESTIONS 1–50: VIRGINIA LAWS & CONTRACTOR LICENSING
1. In Virginia, a flooring contractor must hold a specialty contractor license from
which agency?
a) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
b) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
c) Virginia Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
d) Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)
Correct Answer – B. DPOR’s Board for Contractors issues all contractor licenses
in Virginia, including specialty trade licenses for flooring.
2. What is the minimum amount of liability insurance required for a licensed
Virginia flooring contractor?
a) $250,000 per occurrence
b) $500,000 per occurrence
c) $1,000,000 per occurrence
d) No minimum required for specialty contractors
**Correct Answer – C.** Virginia requires general liability insurance of at least
$1,000,000 per occurrence for all licensed contractors, including specialty
trades.
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,3. A flooring contractor performs work in Virginia without a license. The maximum
civil penalty for a first offense is:
a) $500
b) $1,000
c) $2,500
d) $5,000
Correct Answer – C. Per Virginia Code § 54.1-111, unlicensed contracting carries
a civil penalty up to $2,500 for the first violation.
4. How many hours of continuing education (CE) must a Virginia flooring
contractor complete every two years?
a) 0 hours (no CE required for specialty contractors)
b) 4 hours
c) 8 hours
d) 16 hours
Correct Answer – B. Virginia requires 4 hours of CE per biennium for all licensed
contractors, including specialty trade licensees.
5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method to prove financial solvency
for a Virginia contractor license?
a) Credit report
b) Letter from CPA attesting to net worth
c) Personal assets statement
d) Cash bond of $10,000
Correct Answer – A. Credit report alone is not accepted; contractors must show
net worth, bond, or CPA letter as per DPOR regulations.
6. A Virginia flooring contractor signs a contract for $15,000 with a homeowner.
Under Virginia law, the contract must include:
a) A three-day right of rescission notice
b) The contractor’s license number
c) A lien waiver
d) A notarized signature from both parties
**Correct Answer – B.** Virginia law requires the contractor’s license number
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,on all contracts over $1,000. The three-day right of rescission does not apply to
home improvement contracts in VA (except for door-to-door sales).
7. The Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund can pay claims up to:
a) $10,000 per claimant
b) $20,000 per claimant
c) $50,000 per claimant
d) $100,000 per claimant
Correct Answer – B. The fund provides up to $20,000 per claimant for actual
damages from a licensed contractor’s violations.
8. A flooring contractor wants to use a subcontractor to install carpet in a
commercial project. Who is responsible for ensuring the subcontractor has a valid
license?
a) The property owner
b) The prime contractor only
c) The subcontractor alone
d) Both the prime contractor and the subcontractor
Correct Answer – B. The prime contractor (flooring contractor) is responsible for
verifying that all subcontractors are properly licensed.
9. In Virginia, a “specialty contractor” license for flooring allows the holder to:
a) Perform any type of construction work
b) Perform only flooring work and related minor preparation
c) Act as a general contractor for projects under $50,000
d) Install flooring, drywall, and painting
Correct Answer – B. A specialty contractor is restricted to the trade specified
(flooring) and incidental work directly related to that trade.
10. What is the penalty for a Virginia contractor who fails to pay a valid claim from
the Transaction Recovery Fund?
a) Suspension of license until repayment
b) Automatic revocation of license
c) A fine of $5,000
d) No penalty
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, Correct Answer – A. The Board will suspend the license until the contractor
repays the fund with interest.
11. A homeowner pays a flooring contractor a $2,000 deposit for a $10,000 job.
The contractor fails to start the job and does not refund the deposit. Under
Virginia law, this may be considered:
a) Breach of contract only
b) Larceny or fraud if intent not to perform is shown
c) A civil matter only
d) A licensing violation but not criminal
Correct Answer – B. Virginia Code § 18.2-200.1 makes it a crime to take a deposit
with intent to defraud or to fail to perform within 45 days without refund.
12. How often must a Virginia flooring contractor renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Correct Answer – B. Contractor licenses in Virginia are renewed biennially (every
two years) by the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
13. Which of the following is a valid legal business structure for a Virginia flooring
contractor?
a) Sole proprietorship
b) Limited liability company (LLC)
c) Corporation
d) All of the above
Correct Answer – D. Virginia law permits any legally recognized business entity
to hold a contractor license.
14. A Virginia flooring contractor installs flooring in a commercial building. The
general contractor refuses to pay. The flooring contractor can file a mechanic’s
lien. How many days after the last work does the flooring contractor have to file
the lien?
a) 30 days
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200 Practice Questions & Answers – Newest 2026
Verified Answers | Detailed Rationales |
Instant Pdf Ready
Exam purpose: This practice test prepares candidates for the Virginia Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Flooring Contractor specialty exam. It covers all major domains:
Virginia licensing laws and regulations
Flooring materials (hardwood, laminate, LVT/LVP, carpet, tile, resilient)
Subfloor preparation and moisture testing
Adhesives, underlayments, and installation methods
Safety (OSHA, silica, asbestos awareness)
Business and estimating
Tools, equipment, and troubleshooting
QUESTIONS 1–50: VIRGINIA LAWS & CONTRACTOR LICENSING
1. In Virginia, a flooring contractor must hold a specialty contractor license from
which agency?
a) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
b) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
c) Virginia Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
d) Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)
Correct Answer – B. DPOR’s Board for Contractors issues all contractor licenses
in Virginia, including specialty trade licenses for flooring.
2. What is the minimum amount of liability insurance required for a licensed
Virginia flooring contractor?
a) $250,000 per occurrence
b) $500,000 per occurrence
c) $1,000,000 per occurrence
d) No minimum required for specialty contractors
**Correct Answer – C.** Virginia requires general liability insurance of at least
$1,000,000 per occurrence for all licensed contractors, including specialty
trades.
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,3. A flooring contractor performs work in Virginia without a license. The maximum
civil penalty for a first offense is:
a) $500
b) $1,000
c) $2,500
d) $5,000
Correct Answer – C. Per Virginia Code § 54.1-111, unlicensed contracting carries
a civil penalty up to $2,500 for the first violation.
4. How many hours of continuing education (CE) must a Virginia flooring
contractor complete every two years?
a) 0 hours (no CE required for specialty contractors)
b) 4 hours
c) 8 hours
d) 16 hours
Correct Answer – B. Virginia requires 4 hours of CE per biennium for all licensed
contractors, including specialty trade licensees.
5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method to prove financial solvency
for a Virginia contractor license?
a) Credit report
b) Letter from CPA attesting to net worth
c) Personal assets statement
d) Cash bond of $10,000
Correct Answer – A. Credit report alone is not accepted; contractors must show
net worth, bond, or CPA letter as per DPOR regulations.
6. A Virginia flooring contractor signs a contract for $15,000 with a homeowner.
Under Virginia law, the contract must include:
a) A three-day right of rescission notice
b) The contractor’s license number
c) A lien waiver
d) A notarized signature from both parties
**Correct Answer – B.** Virginia law requires the contractor’s license number
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,on all contracts over $1,000. The three-day right of rescission does not apply to
home improvement contracts in VA (except for door-to-door sales).
7. The Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund can pay claims up to:
a) $10,000 per claimant
b) $20,000 per claimant
c) $50,000 per claimant
d) $100,000 per claimant
Correct Answer – B. The fund provides up to $20,000 per claimant for actual
damages from a licensed contractor’s violations.
8. A flooring contractor wants to use a subcontractor to install carpet in a
commercial project. Who is responsible for ensuring the subcontractor has a valid
license?
a) The property owner
b) The prime contractor only
c) The subcontractor alone
d) Both the prime contractor and the subcontractor
Correct Answer – B. The prime contractor (flooring contractor) is responsible for
verifying that all subcontractors are properly licensed.
9. In Virginia, a “specialty contractor” license for flooring allows the holder to:
a) Perform any type of construction work
b) Perform only flooring work and related minor preparation
c) Act as a general contractor for projects under $50,000
d) Install flooring, drywall, and painting
Correct Answer – B. A specialty contractor is restricted to the trade specified
(flooring) and incidental work directly related to that trade.
10. What is the penalty for a Virginia contractor who fails to pay a valid claim from
the Transaction Recovery Fund?
a) Suspension of license until repayment
b) Automatic revocation of license
c) A fine of $5,000
d) No penalty
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, Correct Answer – A. The Board will suspend the license until the contractor
repays the fund with interest.
11. A homeowner pays a flooring contractor a $2,000 deposit for a $10,000 job.
The contractor fails to start the job and does not refund the deposit. Under
Virginia law, this may be considered:
a) Breach of contract only
b) Larceny or fraud if intent not to perform is shown
c) A civil matter only
d) A licensing violation but not criminal
Correct Answer – B. Virginia Code § 18.2-200.1 makes it a crime to take a deposit
with intent to defraud or to fail to perform within 45 days without refund.
12. How often must a Virginia flooring contractor renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Correct Answer – B. Contractor licenses in Virginia are renewed biennially (every
two years) by the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
13. Which of the following is a valid legal business structure for a Virginia flooring
contractor?
a) Sole proprietorship
b) Limited liability company (LLC)
c) Corporation
d) All of the above
Correct Answer – D. Virginia law permits any legally recognized business entity
to hold a contractor license.
14. A Virginia flooring contractor installs flooring in a commercial building. The
general contractor refuses to pay. The flooring contractor can file a mechanic’s
lien. How many days after the last work does the flooring contractor have to file
the lien?
a) 30 days
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