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Class A/B Business and Law exam prep

The business and law portion is the Virginia and general business exam for Class A and Class B licenses, written to the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Virginia edition. Here are 11 packages, from $19.95 to $2,385, each with one-click checkout.

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11 Class A/B Business and Law packages

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How do the Class A/B Business and Law options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Online Practice Examstimed practice questions online, with explanations$79.99
Online Exam Prep Coursean online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$195
Pre-Printed Tabspre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room$19.95
Pre-Printed Tabspre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room$19.95
Highlighted and Tabbed Booksthe reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room$249
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$1,485
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$1,899
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$1,999
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$2,385
Licensing Servicehelp preparing and filing the license application$425.99
Online Practice Exams (any state)timed practice questions online, with explanations$79.99

How does the Class A/B Business and Law exam work?

The Class A/B Business and Law products cover the business side of a Virginia contractor license, which every Class A and B firm deals with no matter which trade classification it holds.

  • Class A and B applicants pass the Virginia and general business portions, written to the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Virginia edition.
  • Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education.
  • PSI runs the exams; the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three.
  • The exams are open book, with highlighting and permanent tabs allowed in your own references.

Which Class A/B Business and Law option should I choose?

The Pre-Printed Tabs at $19.95 is the lightest way into the Class A/B Business and Law exam: pre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $249 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $195 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The Books and Courses Rental at $2,385 is the most complete option: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam.

Class A/B Business and Law exam questions

How much does Class A/B Business and Law exam prep cost?

Class A/B Business and Law exam prep runs from $19.95 to $2,385 across 11 options: Online Practice Exams $79.99; Online Exam Prep Course $195; Pre-Printed Tabs $19.95; Pre-Printed Tabs $19.95; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $249; Books and Courses Rental $1,485; and 5 more.

Is the Class A/B Business and Law exam open book?

Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.

Who issues the Class A/B Business and Law license or certification in Virginia?

It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course for a Class A/B Business and Law license?

Yes. Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the Board for Contractors issues the license. For Class A and B it is taken by the designated employee or a member of responsible management.

What does the PSI exam cost?

PSI charges $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions and $85 for three, paid to PSI. The fee is separate from the license application fee the board charges.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.

How do the books and courses arrive?

Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.

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