Free Contractor Licensing Act Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1A company accepts a $5,000 residential remodeling job in West Virginia. At what project value does the statutory definition generally treat the compensated builder as a contractor?

   1. A. More than $25,000
   2. B. $5,000 or more
   3. C. More than $10,000
   4. D. $1,000 or more

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 30-42-3(d) defines covered residential work at "$5,000 or more." The $5,000 job meets that threshold.

   Reference: §30-42 — §30-42-3(d), p. 4

2. 2Unless 28 CSR 2 expressly says otherwise, how should a contractor count a period stated in days?

   1. A. Calendar days
   2. B. Court days
   3. C. Business days
   4. D. Thirty-day months

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 3.12 defines days as "business days unless otherwise stated." The default is therefore business days.

   Reference: 28 Csr 2 (2026) — 28 CSR 2, §3.12

3. 3At what aggregate project value do 28 CSR 4's written-contract minimum requirements begin?

   1. A. $5,000
   2. B. $10,000
   3. C. $25,000
   4. D. $40,000

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1.1 applies the rule to construction projects with "an aggregate value of $10,000 or more."

   Reference: 28Csr4 2021 — General — Scope, p. 1

4. 4At what damages amount is a construction-defect action excluded under §21-11A-2(3)?

   1. A. $1,000 or less
   2. B. Less than $5,000
   3. C. $5,000 or less
   4. D. $10,000 or less

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 21-11A-2(3) excludes an action "Demanding damages of $5,000 or less."

   Reference: §21-11A — §21-11A-2(3), p. 3

5. 5A business proposes compensated commercial construction worth exactly $25,000. Which licensing threshold applies?

   1. A. Only projects above $25,000 are covered
   2. B. The commercial threshold is $10,000
   3. C. $25,000 or more is covered
   4. D. Commercial work has no dollar threshold

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 30-42-3(d) sets the commercial threshold at "$25,000 or more," so exactly $25,000 qualifies.

   Reference: §30-42 — §30-42-3(d), p. 4

6. 6What weekly work commitment is required for an employee to meet 28 CSR 2's full-time employee definition?

   1. A. At least 20 hours
   2. B. At least 30 hours
   3. C. At least 35 hours
   4. D. At least 40 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A full-time employee spends "a minimum of 30 hours per week" under the contractor's control and supervision.

   Reference: 28 Csr 2 (2026) — 28 CSR 2, §3.17

7. 7When calculating aggregate value under 28 CSR 4, which costs count?

   1. A. Only the licensee's labor
   2. B. Only invoiced materials
   3. C. All project labor and materials, including subcontractor and owner-furnished materials
   4. D. Only amounts paid directly by the owner to the licensee

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 2.2 defines aggregate value as "the total combined cost of materials and labor for an entire construction project, including the cost of materials and labor furnished by a licensee and subcontractors." It also includes owner-furnished materials, so choice C is complete.

   Reference: 28Csr4 2021 — §2.2 (Aggregate value), p. 1

8. 8A claimed defect makes the residence uninhabitable. How does the statutory pre-suit process treat the action?

   1. A. The action is excluded from the process
   2. B. The parties must begin negotiation
   3. C. The contractor must propose inspection
   4. D. The court must stay the action

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 21-11A-2(5) excludes an action alleging "a construction defect that causes property not to be habitable."

   Reference: §21-11A — §21-11A-2(5), p. 3

9. 9A person performs only construction-management and counseling services for a professional fee. How does Article 42 classify that person?

   1. A. As a contractor
   2. B. As a material supplier
   3. C. As a building-code official
   4. D. As an exempt owner-builder

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The definition expressly says, "Contractor includes a construction manager who performs management and counseling services for a construction project for a professional fee."

   Reference: §30-42 — §30-42-3(d), p. 4

10. 10Who may serve as the qualifier whose passing examination score qualifies an entity?

    1. A. Any independent consultant
    2. B. Only the sole owner
    3. C. Any former employee
    4. D. A responsible-management member or full-time employee

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 3.28 says, "A qualifier must be a member of the responsible management of the entity ... or a full-time employee of the entity." Choice D follows that definition.

    Reference: 28 Csr 2 (2026) — 28 CSR 2, §3.28