Virginia Class A/B Business Law Exam Prep

Getting a Virginia Class A or Class B contractor license? You’ll need to pass the Business Law exam. Prepare with expert-led exam prep, practice questions, and approved reference materials designed to help you navigate the open-book exam with confidence.

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What's on the Virginia Class A/B Business Law Exam?

The Virginia Class A/B Business exam is administered by PSI and tests the business knowledge, laws and regulations required for contractor licensure. Class B applicants take the Virginia and General portions; Class A applicants take those same two portions plus the Advanced portion. All portions are open book. Getting a Class B license? You do not need to take the Advanced portion!

74 / 98 Total Questions (B / A)
148 / 208 min Time Allowed (B / A)
75% Passing Score (Per Portion)
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Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
VIRGINIA PORTION — CLASS A & B 24
Regulation of Contractors 7
Board Rules and Regulations 5
Building Codes 5
Transaction Recovery Fund 5
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations 2
GENERAL PORTION — CLASS A & B 50
Business Organization 2
Estimating and Bidding 10
Contract Management 10
Project Management 7
Risk Management 3
Safety 5
Labor Laws 3
Financial Management 5
Federal and State Taxes 4
Lien Laws 1
ADVANCED PORTION — CLASS A ONLY 24
Estimating and Bidding 1
Contract Management 4
Project Management 1
Risk Management 2
Safety 2
Labor Laws 4
Financial Management 5
Federal and State Taxes 4
Lien Laws 1
Total (Class B / Class A) 74 / 98

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

VIEW FULL VIRGINIA LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

For full details on exam registration, testing policies, approved reference materials and exam-day requirements, refer to the PSI Contractor Business Exam Candidate Information Bulletin.

For official Class A and Class B licensing requirements, classifications and application information, visit the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors. DPOR identifies PSI as the exam vendor and links candidates directly to the Contractor Business Exam CIB from its contractor licensing page.

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  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the Virginia Class A/B Business Law Exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual Virginia Class A/B Business Law Exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Pre-tabbed and highlighted book sets (or DIY tabbing guides) let you locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Virginia Class A/B Business Law Exam FAQs

  • The Class A/B Business Law examinations apply to businesses seeking a Virginia Class A or Class B contractor license. Class C applicants do not take these exams.

  • No. The Class A/B Business Law exam requirement is based on the class of contractor license you’re pursuing, not your individual classification or specialty designation. Whether you’re pursuing a license in building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, highway/heavy construction, or another Virginia contractor classification, Class A and Class B applicants must meet this requirement. A Class A or B applicant may also have separate requirements associated with its particular contractor designation.

  • Class B requires the Virginia and General portions. Class A requires the Virginia, General, and Advanced portions.

    Our blog explains whether Class A, B, or C is right for you!

  • No. They serve different purposes. The Business Law exams satisfy requirements associated with your Class A or B license, while your classification or specialty may have its own examination or qualification requirements.

  • It may include two different types of exams:

    • Your trade or specialty requirement: Depending on your designation, you may need to meet a trade-specific examination or qualification requirement covering the work you intend to perform.
    • Your Class A/B Business Law exams: These cover the business knowledge required for Class A and Class B contractor licensure in Virginia.

    CTC helps you prepare for both parts of the licensing journey.

  • The business’s Designated Employee takes the required Business Law examinations. This individual must be either a full-time employee of the business or a member of Responsible Management.

    This is different from the Qualified Individual, who satisfies the experience and examination or qualification requirements associated with a specific contractor classification or specialty.

  • No. Virginia’s required 8-Hour Pre-License Education is a separate licensing requirement and does not replace the Class A/B Business Law examinations.

  • Yes. Because the exam is open-book, preparing with the correct approved references and knowing how to navigate them efficiently is an important part of exam preparation.

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