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Key Facts: VA Class B DE Exam

74 scored

Official Exam Questions

PSI VA Contractor Business CIB

18/24 and 35/50

Passing Scores

PSI VA Contractor Business CIB

148 min

Time Allowed

PSI VA Contractor Business CIB

USD 72

Two-Portion PSI Fee

DPOR Board for Contractors / PSI CIB

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PSI VA Contractor Business CIB

Virginia Class B Contractor Business Examination is the official DPOR/PSI designated-employee exam: 74 scored items in two portions, passing 18/24 and 35/50, 148 minutes, USD 72 (PSI Contractor Examination CIB).

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1Under Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100, a Class B contractor may perform or manage a single contract or project when the total value is which of the following?
A.Over USD 1,000 but less than USD 30,000
B.USD 30,000 or more but less than USD 150,000
C.USD 150,000 or more with no upper single-project limit
D.Any amount under USD 250,000 regardless of the single-project value
Explanation: Class B covers a single contract or project of USD 30,000 or more but less than USD 150,000. Class C is the over-USD 1,000 to less-than-USD 30,000 single-project band, and Class A begins at USD 150,000 on a single project. The 12-month volume test is a separate Class B trigger and does not replace the single-project range.
2A Virginia firm’s total construction, removal, repair, or improvement work in a 12-month period is USD 400,000, and no single contract reaches USD 150,000. Which license class is required?
A.No license, because no single job is USD 150,000
B.Class C, because every job is under USD 150,000
C.Class B, because 12-month volume is USD 250,000 or more but less than USD 1 million
D.Class A, because any volume over USD 250,000 requires Class A
Explanation: Class B is required when 12-month volume is USD 250,000 or more but less than USD 1 million, even if no single project hits the Class A single-project floor. USD 400,000 sits inside that Class B annual band. Class A’s annual test begins at USD 1 million.
3Which single-contract value requires a Virginia Class A contractor license rather than Class B?
A.USD 29,500
B.USD 75,000
C.USD 149,999
D.USD 150,000
Explanation: Class A begins when a single contract or project is USD 150,000 or more. Class B stops just below that figure. A USD 149,999 job can still be Class B if 12-month volume also stays under USD 1 million.
4For a Virginia Class B license, the qualified individual named for each classification or specialty must have at least how much experience in that classification or specialty?
A.1 year
B.3 years
C.5 years
D.8 years, matching the pre-license course length in years
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-50 requires the Class B qualified individual to have a minimum of three years of experience in the classification or specialty. Class C is one year and Class A is five years. The eight-hour pre-license course is education, not an experience substitute.
5A Class B applicant cannot document the required net worth. Under 18VAC50-22-50, what financial alternative may the firm use?
A.A USD 15,000 cashier’s check deposited with DPOR
B.A USD 50,000 surety bond on the Board’s bond form
C.A USD 45,000 net-worth affidavit signed by the designated employee
D.A personal guarantee from every member of responsible management with no dollar floor
Explanation: Class B must verify net worth or equity of USD 15,000 or more, excluding property owned as tenants by the entirety. In lieu of that showing, the firm may obtain a USD 50,000 surety bond on the Board’s bond form. The USD 45,000 net-worth figure is the Class A requirement, not a Class B substitute.
6Who may serve as the designated employee on a Virginia Class B contractor license?
A.Any part-time bookkeeper who is at least 16 years old
B.A person who is at least 18 and is either a full-time employee of the firm or a member of responsible management
C.Only a Virginia-licensed professional engineer who is not affiliated with the firm
D.Any stockholder, even if the person never works for the firm
Explanation: Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 and 18VAC50-22-50 require the designated employee to be at least 18 and either a full-time employee or a member of responsible management, and to pass the Board-approved examination (or qualify for an exam exemption). Class A and Class B firms must name a designated employee; that person takes the business examination.
7Under 18VAC50-22-10, which statement correctly describes a full-time employee for Board for Contractors purposes?
A.Anyone paid on a 1099 who works any hours in a week
B.An employee who spends a minimum of 30 hours a week carrying out the work of the licensed contracting business and who receives an IRS Form W-2 annually
C.Only a person who works 40 hours and is covered by a union agreement
D.A family member who is available by phone, regardless of hours or payroll form
Explanation: The Board defines full-time employee as a person who spends at least 30 hours a week on the licensed contracting business and who receives a W-2. That definition matters because both the designated employee and the qualified individual must be full-time employees or members of responsible management.
8A person bids a USD 80,000 Virginia residential remodel with no contractor license. Besides a Class 1 misdemeanor, what additional civil fine does § 54.1-1115 authorize for each day of unlicensed work?
A.USD 50 per day
B.USD 150 per day
C.An amount not to exceed USD 500 per day
D.USD 5,000 per day, matching the Recovery Fund assessment
Explanation: Section 54.1-1115 makes contracting or bidding without the proper class of license a Class 1 misdemeanor and adds a fine of not more than USD 500 for each day of violation. Unlicensed consumer work can also be a Virginia Consumer Protection Act violation. The Recovery Fund assessment is a separate licensing fee, not this daily fine.
9A Virginia Board for Contractors license is issued to which of the following?
A.The individual who passed the PSI examination, in that person’s personal name only
B.The firm, meaning the business entity recognized under Virginia law
C.Any employee who carries a wallet card printed by PSI
D.The locality that issued the building permit
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-10 defines the licensee as a firm holding a Board license and defines firm as a business entity recognized under Virginia law. The designated employee takes the business exam on behalf of the firm; the credential itself belongs to the company. Allowing another person to use the firm’s license is a prohibited act.
10What Board fees are due with a Class B initial license application under 18VAC50-22-100, not counting the separate PSI exam fee?
A.USD 235 only
B.USD 380 only, with no Recovery Fund charge on an initial application
C.USD 380 plus a USD 25 Recovery Fund assessment
D.USD 400 plus a USD 25 Recovery Fund assessment
Explanation: The Class B initial license fee is USD 380. Section 54.1-1119, as implemented in 18VAC50-22-100, also requires a USD 25 Recovery Fund assessment with each initial contractor license application. USD 400 plus USD 25 is the Class A package; USD 235 is Class C.

About the VA Class B DE Exam

The Virginia Class B Contractor Business Examination is the official designated-employee examination administered by PSI for the Virginia Board for Contractors. Class B covers a single contract or project of USD 30,000 or more but less than USD 150,000, or 12-month volume of USD 250,000 or more but less than USD 1 million (Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100). The official exam has 74 scored items in two portions: Virginia 24 items in 48 minutes (pass 18) and General 50 items in 100 minutes (pass 35). The two-portion PSI fee is USD 72. The examination is open book. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It does not replace required trade experience, pre-license education, financial statements or bonds, board approval, or the official examination.

Assessment

One Class B licensing examination with two computer-based open-book portions taken by the designated employee: Virginia (rules and regulations) and General. Portions are not separate exam identities. PSI lists NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management, Virginia edition, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code among approved references.

Time Limit

148 minutes (Virginia 48, General 100)

Passing Score

Virginia 18 of 24; General 35 of 50. Scores are valid for one year.

Exam Fee

USD 72 for two portions (USD 40 one portion) (PSI Services (for the Virginia Board for Contractors / DPOR))

VA Class B DE Exam Content Outline

9%

Virginia Regulation of Contractors

Virginia portion: Regulation of Contractors (7 of 24 items)

7%

Virginia Board Rules and Regulations

Virginia portion: Board Rules and Regulations (5 of 24 items)

7%

Virginia Building Codes

Virginia portion: Building Codes (5 of 24 items)

7%

Virginia Transaction Recovery Fund

Virginia portion: Transaction Recovery Fund (5 of 24 items)

3%

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control

Virginia portion: Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (2 of 24 items)

3%

Business Organization

General portion: Business Organization (2 of 50 items)

14%

Estimating and Bidding

General portion: Estimating and Bidding (10 of 50 items)

14%

Contract Management

General portion: Contract Management (10 of 50 items)

9%

Project Management

General portion: Project Management (7 of 50 items)

4%

Risk Management

General portion: Risk Management (3 of 50 items)

7%

Safety

General portion: Safety (5 of 50 items)

4%

Labor Laws

General portion: Labor Laws (3 of 50 items)

7%

Financial Management

General portion: Financial Management (5 of 50 items)

5%

Federal and State Taxes

General portion: Federal and State Taxes (4 of 50 items)

1%

Lien Laws

General portion: Lien Laws (1 of 50 items)

How to Pass the VA Class B DE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Virginia 18 of 24; General 35 of 50. Scores are valid for one year.
  • Assessment: One Class B licensing examination with two computer-based open-book portions taken by the designated employee: Virginia (rules and regulations) and General. Portions are not separate exam identities. PSI lists NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management, Virginia edition, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code among approved references.
  • Time limit: 148 minutes (Virginia 48, General 100)
  • Exam fee: USD 72 for two portions (USD 40 one portion)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

VA Class B DE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the official PSI Class B outline: Virginia 24 and General 50 items
2Tab the NASCLA Virginia contractors guide and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code listed in the CIB
3Permanent tabs are allowed; removable Post-it flags are not
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Virginia Class B Contractor Business Examination?

The official PSI examination has 74 scored items in two portions: Virginia 24 and General 50. PSI may add 5 to 10 unscored experimental items (PSI Contractor Examination CIB).

What is the passing score for the Virginia Class B business exam?

Candidates must score at least 18 of 24 on the Virginia portion and 35 of 50 on the General portion. Scores are valid for one year.

How much does the Virginia Class B business exam cost?

PSI charges USD 72 for two portions or USD 40 for one portion. The Board charges a separate Class B initial license fee of USD 380 plus a USD 25 Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-100).

What project values require a Virginia Class B license?

Class B covers a single contract or project of USD 30,000 or more but less than USD 150,000, or 12-month volume of USD 250,000 or more but less than USD 1 million (Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100).