Virginia General Contractor Certification
Exam Questions and Answers 100% PASS
What is the minimum required experience for an individual to qualify as a Class A
General Contractor?—ANSWER--5 Years
What state agency issues licenses for general contractors in Virginia?—ANSWER--
DPOR: Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations
What is the Department of Labor (DOL) ?—ANSWER--cabinet-level department of the
U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety and health, wage and hour
standards, unemployment benefits, reemployment services, and some economic
statistics.
What is the Department of Commerce?—ANSWER--Provides assistance to American
businesses, issue-patents and trademarks, conducts the national census, and
maintains official weights and measures.
What is Virginia State Corporation of Commission?—ANSWER--is a Virginia (USA)
regulatory agency whose authority encompasses utilities, insurance, state-chartered
financial institutions, securities, retail franchising, and railroads. It is the state's central
filing office for corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and
Uniform Commercial Code liens.
, In Virginia, what is the purpose of a Class B General Contractor license?—ANSWER--A
Class B General Contractor in Virginia allows for both Residential and Commercial
construction projects.
Which type of insurance is "Usually" required for licensed general contractors in
Virginia?—ANSWER--Liability Insurance: In Virginia liability insurance is typically always
important to have, to cover potential risks and accidents during construction projects.
what is the main function of the Virginia Board for Contractors?—ANSWER--Regulating
the construction industry and licensing contractors
In Virginia, what is the purpose of contracting Class C general Contractor Licenses?—
ANSWER--Class C General Contractors can only do Residential Projects.
What is the significance/purpose of a Virginia contractor being bonded?—ANSWER--It
guarantees payment to subcontractors: being bonded in Virginia guarantees payment to
subcontractors in case the contractor fail to fulfill their obligations with payment.
Which is the main key responsibility of a Licensed General Contractor in Virginia?—
ANSWER--Obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
What is the purpose of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) ?—
ANSWER--Providing Guidelines for building Contractors.
What is the primary role of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program
in the relation to General Contractors?—ANSWER--Regulating workplace safety
standards
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Exam Questions and Answers 100% PASS
What is the minimum required experience for an individual to qualify as a Class A
General Contractor?—ANSWER--5 Years
What state agency issues licenses for general contractors in Virginia?—ANSWER--
DPOR: Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations
What is the Department of Labor (DOL) ?—ANSWER--cabinet-level department of the
U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety and health, wage and hour
standards, unemployment benefits, reemployment services, and some economic
statistics.
What is the Department of Commerce?—ANSWER--Provides assistance to American
businesses, issue-patents and trademarks, conducts the national census, and
maintains official weights and measures.
What is Virginia State Corporation of Commission?—ANSWER--is a Virginia (USA)
regulatory agency whose authority encompasses utilities, insurance, state-chartered
financial institutions, securities, retail franchising, and railroads. It is the state's central
filing office for corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and
Uniform Commercial Code liens.
, In Virginia, what is the purpose of a Class B General Contractor license?—ANSWER--A
Class B General Contractor in Virginia allows for both Residential and Commercial
construction projects.
Which type of insurance is "Usually" required for licensed general contractors in
Virginia?—ANSWER--Liability Insurance: In Virginia liability insurance is typically always
important to have, to cover potential risks and accidents during construction projects.
what is the main function of the Virginia Board for Contractors?—ANSWER--Regulating
the construction industry and licensing contractors
In Virginia, what is the purpose of contracting Class C general Contractor Licenses?—
ANSWER--Class C General Contractors can only do Residential Projects.
What is the significance/purpose of a Virginia contractor being bonded?—ANSWER--It
guarantees payment to subcontractors: being bonded in Virginia guarantees payment to
subcontractors in case the contractor fail to fulfill their obligations with payment.
Which is the main key responsibility of a Licensed General Contractor in Virginia?—
ANSWER--Obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
What is the purpose of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) ?—
ANSWER--Providing Guidelines for building Contractors.
What is the primary role of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program
in the relation to General Contractors?—ANSWER--Regulating workplace safety
standards
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
