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VA CONTRACTORS: GENERAL (CLASS A OR B)
EXAM 2025/2026 WITH ALL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+.
VA CONTRACTORS
Prepare for your VA Contractors: General (Class A or B) Exam with
confidence. It includes updated exam questions covering business
management, safety, and construction practices. Ideal for individuals
preparing for Virginia contractor licensing.
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used
by the architect rather than the contractor? ...... ANSWER
....... Conceptual estimate
An agreement that calls for a contractor to be paid actual
costs for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the
contractor's overhead and profit is called a... ......
ANSWER ....... cost plus contract
Medical records of work-related injuries to long-term
employees MUST be kept for a MINIMUM of what duration
after the employee leaves employment? ...... ANSWER
....... 30 years
All of the following are advantages of good scheduling
EXCEPT... ...... ANSWER ....... reduced training costs
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A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a
project EXCEPT... ...... ANSWER ....... assume ideal
conditions
A bid does NOT specify how long it remains open or in effect
is considered to be open for... ...... ANSWER ....... a
reasonable amount of time
What does a comprehensive general liability insurance policy
protect a company against? ...... ANSWER ....... an
accident at the job site that damages the neighbor's house
A contractor plans to use materials or methods other than
those standard in the industry. The contractor should...
...... ANSWER ....... specifically state this in the
agreement
The two basic laws of construction estimating are... ......
ANSWER ....... low estimates decrease profits and high
estimates decrease volume
Approximately how many materials are currently on the
EPA hazardous materials list? ...... ANSWER ....... 500
An important factor in ensuring that a schedule is followed is
to... ...... ANSWER ....... make sure the superintendent
agrees with it
VA CONTRACTORS: GENERAL (CLASS A OR B)
EXAM 2025/2026 WITH ALL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+.
VA CONTRACTORS
Prepare for your VA Contractors: General (Class A or B) Exam with
confidence. It includes updated exam questions covering business
management, safety, and construction practices. Ideal for individuals
preparing for Virginia contractor licensing.
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used
by the architect rather than the contractor? ...... ANSWER
....... Conceptual estimate
An agreement that calls for a contractor to be paid actual
costs for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the
contractor's overhead and profit is called a... ......
ANSWER ....... cost plus contract
Medical records of work-related injuries to long-term
employees MUST be kept for a MINIMUM of what duration
after the employee leaves employment? ...... ANSWER
....... 30 years
All of the following are advantages of good scheduling
EXCEPT... ...... ANSWER ....... reduced training costs
, 2|Page
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a
project EXCEPT... ...... ANSWER ....... assume ideal
conditions
A bid does NOT specify how long it remains open or in effect
is considered to be open for... ...... ANSWER ....... a
reasonable amount of time
What does a comprehensive general liability insurance policy
protect a company against? ...... ANSWER ....... an
accident at the job site that damages the neighbor's house
A contractor plans to use materials or methods other than
those standard in the industry. The contractor should...
...... ANSWER ....... specifically state this in the
agreement
The two basic laws of construction estimating are... ......
ANSWER ....... low estimates decrease profits and high
estimates decrease volume
Approximately how many materials are currently on the
EPA hazardous materials list? ...... ANSWER ....... 500
An important factor in ensuring that a schedule is followed is
to... ...... ANSWER ....... make sure the superintendent
agrees with it
