Virginia Class A/B Business and Law Contractor Exam Complete Pass Package

Virginia Class A/B Business and Law Contractor Exam Complete Pass Package

The Virginia Class A/B Business and Law Contractor Exam Complete Pass Package is designed for contractor candidates preparing for the Virginia Class A or Class B contractor business examination. This package includes the Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management highlighted and tabbed, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018 highlighted and tabbed, flash cards based on the NASCLA Business book, and the Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course.

The Virginia Class A/B contractor business examination focuses on the business, legal, administrative, financial, licensing, contract, safety, labor, tax, lien, risk management, building code, and project management responsibilities involved in operating as a contractor in Virginia. While trade exams focus on technical construction knowledge, the Class A/B business exam is centered on the rules and business practices contractors need to understand before managing projects, customers, employees, subcontractors, contracts, financial records, insurance responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

This Complete Pass Package is built around the Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code reference. The NASCLA guide supports preparation for the General and Advanced portions of the Virginia contractor examination. The NASCLA guide, together with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, supports preparation for the Virginia portion of the examination.

Both included references are highlighted and tabbed to support open-book study and faster reference navigation. Highlighting helps important material stand out during review, while tabs help candidates move more efficiently between major sections. For candidates preparing for an open-book exam, becoming familiar with the layout of each reference is an important part of the study process.

The included flash cards help reinforce important ideas from the NASCLA Business book. Flash cards are useful for repeated review because they allow candidates to test themselves on terms, concepts, and subject areas in shorter study sessions. The Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course adds structure by guiding candidates through the material in a more organized way instead of leaving them to study randomly from the references alone.

Because all Virginia contractor examination portions are open book, candidates should study with both content knowledge and reference familiarity in mind. Open book does not mean the exam is simple. It means candidates must know how to work with the approved references efficiently while under exam conditions. A strong preparation plan includes reading the highlighted and tabbed NASCLA guide, reviewing the highlighted and tabbed USBC Part 1 Summary, completing course material, using flash cards consistently, and practicing how to locate information inside the references.

What You Get

• Highlighted and Tabbed Virginia NASCLA Reference Book: Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Virginia-Specific Code Reference: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018.
• Flash Cards: Flash cards based on the NASCLA Business book to help reinforce contractor business, law, and project management topics.
• Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course: Online course access designed to support structured preparation for the Virginia Class A/B contractor business exam.
• Business and Law Review: Study support focused on business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, risk management, safety, labor laws, financial management, federal and state taxes, lien laws, Virginia rules, building code topics, and contractor regulations.
• Open-Book Study Support: A study system designed to help candidates become more comfortable using the highlighted and tabbed Virginia NASCLA and USBC references during exam preparation.

Exam Details

The Virginia Class A/B contractor business examination is administered through PSI for the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors. Class A candidates take three portions: the Virginia Portion, the General Portion, and the Advanced Portion. Class B candidates take two portions: the Virginia Portion and the General Portion.

The Virginia Portion includes 24 items. The passing score is 18, and candidates have 48 minutes to complete this portion. The Virginia Portion covers regulation of contractors, Board rules and regulations, building codes, the Transaction Recovery Fund, and Virginia erosion and sediment control regulations.

The General Portion includes 50 items. The passing score is 35, and candidates have 100 minutes to complete this portion. The General Portion covers business organization, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor laws, financial management, federal and state taxes, and lien laws.

The Advanced Portion applies to Class A candidates. It includes 24 items. The passing score is 17, and candidates have 60 minutes to complete this portion. The Advanced Portion covers estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor laws, financial management, federal and state taxes, and lien laws.

The listed primary references include the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management, Virginia 11th Edition and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018 Edition. The NASCLA Business and Project Management for Contractors reference contains the information needed for the General and Advanced portions. The NASCLA reference, along with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, contains the information needed for the Virginia portion.

The exam is computer-based. Candidates receive a score result on screen at the end of the examination, and a score report is emailed. Examination score results are valid for one year under Board policy. Candidates should complete all necessary portions within that time frame to avoid having to retake the entire examination.

Open Book Test

The Virginia Class A/B contractor examination is an open book test. Candidates must bring their own approved references to the examination because references are not provided at the test site. No study guides, loose papers, or unbound references are permitted.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the exam. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination. Candidates may not write in reference materials during the examination session.

References may be tabbed with permanent tabs only. Removable tabs are not allowed. If a reference is downloaded from the internet, it must be spiral bound, hole-punched and placed in a binder, or stapled in the left-hand corner.

Open-book testing requires preparation. Candidates should not wait until exam day to become familiar with the Virginia NASCLA guide or the Virginia USBC reference. The exam setting places pressure on time, accuracy, and reference navigation. Candidates who have already worked through the books during study are better prepared to identify the right section when a question asks about business organization, contracts, project management, safety, lien laws, taxes, building codes, rules, or Virginia contractor regulations.

The highlighted and tabbed references in this package should be used throughout the study process. After reviewing a lesson in the online course, candidates should locate the matching topic in the NASCLA guide or the USBC Part 1 Summary. After reviewing flash cards, candidates should use the book to connect each concept back to the source material. This helps build both memory and reference-navigation skill.

Licensing Steps

Virginia contractor licensing is handled through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors. Candidates should begin by identifying the class of license they are pursuing and confirming the correct examination portions required for that license class.

Class A candidates take the Virginia Portion, General Portion, and Advanced Portion. Class B candidates take the Virginia Portion and General Portion. These examinations are not required for a Class C license under the Class A/B contractor examination bulletin.

After identifying the correct license path, candidates should prepare using the approved reference material. This package supports that stage by providing the Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management highlighted and tabbed, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018 highlighted and tabbed, flash cards based on the NASCLA Business book, and the Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course.

After preparation, candidates schedule the required examination portions through PSI. Candidates should review their appointment instructions, identification requirements, allowed materials, reference rules, and score reporting procedures before exam day.

After passing the necessary examinations, candidates may apply to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for a license. The Department verifies that the applicant has met all requirements before issuing the appropriate contractor license. Passing the exam is an important licensing step, but it does not automatically issue a Virginia contractor license.

State Requirements

Virginia contractor licensing is regulated by the Virginia Board for Contractors under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The Class A/B examination exists because contractors need to understand more than field work. Contractors must also understand business organization, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, labor rules, safety, lien laws, Virginia contractor regulations, and building code requirements.

Class A and Class B contractor candidates have different examination portion requirements. Class A candidates must complete the Virginia, General, and Advanced portions. Class B candidates must complete the Virginia and General portions. Candidates should make sure they are preparing for the correct portions connected to the license class they want.

The Virginia portion includes state-specific rules and code content. The General and Advanced portions focus heavily on contractor business management topics. The NASCLA guide and the Virginia USBC reference work together to support preparation for these areas.

This Complete Pass Package focuses on preparation for the Virginia Class A/B contractor business examination using the highlighted and tabbed Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, the highlighted and tabbed Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018, flash cards, and online course support.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
  This Virginia NASCLA reference is included highlighted and tabbed to support open-book study and faster reference navigation. It covers contractor business planning, business organization, estimating, bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor laws, financial management, federal and state taxes, lien laws, and contractor business operations.
• Included Book: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018
  This Virginia-specific code reference is included highlighted and tabbed to support review of building code and state-specific content connected to the Virginia portion of the Class A/B contractor examination.

Exam Room Approved Books

• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management, Virginia 11th Edition
  This Virginia NASCLA business, law, and project management reference is listed for the Virginia Class A/B contractor examination. This package includes the book highlighted and tabbed for open-book review, exam preparation, and reference navigation practice.
• Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018 Edition
  This Virginia building code reference is listed for the Virginia Class A/B contractor examination. This package includes the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018 highlighted and tabbed for study and reference navigation practice.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Virginia Class A/B exam preparation process should begin with the Virginia NASCLA guide and the Virginia USBC reference. These references give candidates the source material needed for the contractor business examination portions. Rather than reading randomly, candidates should study by topic and connect each topic to the way contractors actually operate.

The Virginia Portion covers state-specific content. Candidates should review contractor regulation, Board rules and regulations, building code topics, the Transaction Recovery Fund, and erosion and sediment control regulations. The Virginia USBC reference is especially useful for building code content, while the NASCLA guide supports business and contractor rule review.

The General Portion focuses on business organization, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, risk management, safety, labor laws, financial management, federal and state taxes, and lien laws. These topics reflect the everyday business responsibilities contractors face when managing projects, employees, customers, subcontractors, costs, documents, insurance, and compliance.

The Advanced Portion applies to Class A candidates and includes deeper review across estimating, contracts, project management, risk management, safety, labor, finance, taxes, and lien law. Class A candidates should prepare for the Advanced Portion as a separate exam section and should be comfortable navigating the NASCLA guide quickly.

The flash cards included in this package help candidates review important NASCLA business concepts through repetition. Flash cards can be used during short study periods, between course lessons, before practice sessions, or as a quick review tool before exam day. They help keep study active and support better recall of business and law terms.

The Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course gives candidates a more organized study path. Course-based preparation helps reduce scattered study habits by guiding candidates through exam-relevant topics. Candidates should use the course, highlighted and tabbed references, and flash cards together for a more complete preparation routine.

A practical study method is to begin with a course topic, locate the matching chapter or section in the highlighted and tabbed Virginia NASCLA guide, review any connected USBC material when applicable, and then use flash cards to reinforce what was learned. Repeating this process helps candidates connect the course material, reference books, and key exam concepts.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Virginia contractor candidates prepare with organized study tools built around open-book contractor exam preparation. This package combines the highlighted and tabbed Virginia NASCLA business and law reference, the highlighted and tabbed Virginia USBC Part 1 Summary, flash cards, and an online course so candidates can approach the material from multiple angles.

The Virginia NASCLA guide gives candidates the core reference needed to study business, law, and project management topics. The Virginia USBC reference supports review of building code content connected to the Virginia portion. The highlighted and tabbed format helps make important content easier to review and supports faster navigation during open-book practice.

The online course helps organize the study process so candidates can move through the material with a clearer plan. The flash cards support repeated review of key concepts and help candidates stay active while studying. Together, these tools support a more complete preparation routine than using an unorganized book alone.

For an open-book exam, reference familiarity matters. 1 Exam Prep supports candidates by helping them connect course topics to the references and by encouraging regular review of the material. The goal is to build stronger study habits, improve confidence with business and law concepts, and help candidates become more comfortable using the highlighted and tabbed references during preparation.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and realistic. This package does not guarantee a passing score or licensing approval, but it gives candidates a structured preparation system for the Virginia Class A/B contractor business examination. With the highlighted and tabbed books, course, and flash cards working together, candidates can study with more direction and a clearer understanding of the business side of contracting.

FAQ: What is included in the Virginia Class A/B Business and Law Contractor Exam Complete Pass Package?

This package includes the Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management highlighted and tabbed, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Part 1 Summary, 2018 highlighted and tabbed, flash cards based on the NASCLA Business book, and the Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course.

FAQ: Is the Virginia Class A/B contractor exam open book?

Yes. All Virginia Class A/B contractor examination portions are open book. Candidates must bring their own approved references and must follow the exam rules for highlighting, tabs, binding, and markings.

FAQ: Which exam portions are required for a Virginia Class A contractor license?

Class A candidates take the Virginia Portion, the General Portion, and the Advanced Portion.

FAQ: Which exam portions are required for a Virginia Class B contractor license?

Class B candidates take the Virginia Portion and the General Portion.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Virginia Portion?

The Virginia Portion includes 24 items. The passing score is 18, and the time allowed is 48 minutes.

FAQ: How many questions are on the General Portion?

The General Portion includes 50 items. The passing score is 35, and the time allowed is 100 minutes.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Advanced Portion?

The Advanced Portion includes 24 items. The passing score is 17, and the time allowed is 60 minutes.

FAQ: Which books are used for the Virginia Class A/B contractor exam?

The listed primary references include the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management, Virginia 11th Edition, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018 Edition. This package includes the Virginia NASCLA guide and the Virginia USBC Part 1 Summary highlighted and tabbed.

FAQ: Are permanent tabs allowed on the Virginia contractor exam?

Yes. References may be tabbed with permanent tabs only. Removable tabs are not allowed.

FAQ: Can the references be highlighted?

Yes. References may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the exam. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination.

FAQ: Does this package include flash cards?

Yes. This package includes flash cards based on the NASCLA Business book to help reinforce contractor business, law, and project management concepts.

FAQ: Does this package include an online course?

Yes. This package includes the Online Virginia Class A/B Business & Law Exam Prep Course for structured exam preparation.

FAQ: Does passing the exam automatically issue a Virginia contractor license?

No. After passing the necessary examinations, candidates must still apply to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The Department verifies that all licensing requirements have been met before issuing the appropriate license.

FAQ: How should I study with this package?

Use the online course to organize your study, review each topic in the highlighted and tabbed Virginia NASCLA guide and USBC reference, and use the flash cards for repeated practice. For open-book preparation, practice locating information in the references before exam day.