VIRGINIA CONTRACTOR'S EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
What is the MAXIMUM penalty for a contractor who undertakes work without the proper class
of license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for
a misdemeanor.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of licensing? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtect the health and
welfare of the public.
The application for licensure MUST include - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe business address of the
proposed designated employee.
All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT - CORRECT-ANSWERSa material supplier who
advises a contractor.
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe contractor's license is revoked.
All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include - CORRECT-ANSWERSinformation
on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
, Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture? - CORRECT-ANSWERSEither the
joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be licensed
How much is the Class A initial license fee not including the Recovery Fund fee? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS$360
According to the Board Rules and Regulations, a full-time employee is one who works a
MINIMUM of how many hours per week? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 hours.
According to the Board Rules and Regulations, which of the following could be a qualified
individual? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny full-time employee
A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor MUST have a MINIMUM net worth of -
CORRECT-ANSWERS$15,000
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM of how many
days? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 days.
Additions to buildings MUST comply with - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe current code for new
construction.
When MUST the work be stopped following the issuance of a stop work order? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSImmediately
Who is to be in charge of a local building department? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBuilding official.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
What is the MAXIMUM penalty for a contractor who undertakes work without the proper class
of license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for
a misdemeanor.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of licensing? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtect the health and
welfare of the public.
The application for licensure MUST include - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe business address of the
proposed designated employee.
All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT - CORRECT-ANSWERSa material supplier who
advises a contractor.
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe contractor's license is revoked.
All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include - CORRECT-ANSWERSinformation
on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
, Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture? - CORRECT-ANSWERSEither the
joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be licensed
How much is the Class A initial license fee not including the Recovery Fund fee? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS$360
According to the Board Rules and Regulations, a full-time employee is one who works a
MINIMUM of how many hours per week? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 hours.
According to the Board Rules and Regulations, which of the following could be a qualified
individual? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny full-time employee
A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor MUST have a MINIMUM net worth of -
CORRECT-ANSWERS$15,000
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM of how many
days? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 days.
Additions to buildings MUST comply with - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe current code for new
construction.
When MUST the work be stopped following the issuance of a stop work order? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSImmediately
Who is to be in charge of a local building department? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBuilding official.
