Academic Tests
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) - Virginia students must take the SOL test in reading and writing every year from third through twelfth grade. They must also take the math and science tests in grades 3-8 and take specific subject tests in high school.
Professional Tests
Virginia Electrician Licensing Exam - Find out how to become a licensed electrician in Virginia.
Virginia Nursing Assistant and Nurse Aide Guide - Find information on the qualifications to work as a nursing assistant or nurse aide in Virginia.
Virginia Medical Assistant Certification Exam - Find information on how to become certified or registered as a medical assistant in Virginia.
Virginia Professional Counselor Licensing Exam - Find information on the qualifications to become a licensed professional counselor in Virginia, with NCE exam details.
Virginia Nurse Licensing Exam - Find information on the qualifications to become a registered nurse in Virginia.
Virginia Massage Therapist Exam and Licensing - Find information on how to become a licensed massage therapist in Virginia.
Virginia Life and Health Insurance Agent Exam - Find information on what is required to become a licensed life and health insurance sales agent in Virginia.
Virginia Plumbing Exams and Licensure - Find information on tests and licensing requirements to become a plumber in Virginia.
Virginia Cosmetologists Tests and Licensing - Cosmetologists must take a licensing test in Virginia. The exam is taken via computer and is administered by a third party. Applicants have 90 minutes to answer the multiple-choice questions. The test is closed-book. The test may be waived for new residents who are licensed in another state.
Virginia Real Estate Appraisers Exams and Licensing - Virginia requires real estate appraisers to complete a licensing exam after they have finished their required schooling. The test is computer-based. Applicants have six hours to answer the 150 multiple-choice questions. A third party administers the exam and takes appointments on a daily basis.
Virginia Contractors Examination - Contractors are required to pass the Virginia Contractor Examination to receive a license. The four-part test is taken entirely on a computer and includes sections on Virginia laws and regulations, general business questions, advanced business questions and technical contracting questions.
Virginia Real Estate Agents Exams and Licensure - Real estate agents have to take the Virginia Real Estate Examination in addition to the national test. The two tests are usually taken together. Candidates have two and a half hours to answer the 120 multiple-choice questions. The test is administered via computer.
Virginia Waterworks Operator Testing and Licensing - Waterworks operators have to take a licensing exam, regardless of which class they intend to work in. Each test is 240 minutes long. The Class 1 exam has 75 questions, the Class 2 exam has 70 questions and the Class 3-6 exams each have 60 questions.
Virginia Auctioneers Tests and Licensing - Virginia requires all auctioneers to pass the Auctioneer Examination before being licensed. They must finish all educational requirements before sitting for the exam. Applicants have two and a half hours to answer the 75 multiple-choice questions. A passing score is 57.
Driver's Tests
Virginia Driving Tests - Virginia requires new drivers to take a vision screening test, a two-part knowledge test and a road skills test. The two-part knowledge test has 10 questions on traffic signs and 25 general knowledge questions. Every applicant must make 100% on the first part before taking the second.
Virginia Commercial Driving Tests - To obtain a CDL in Virginia, applicants must first pass a CDL general knowledge exam and a knowledge exam for each endorsement he or she wishes to have. A learner's permit is then issued, and the applicant can take the CDL road skills test after completing a driver's education course.
Virginia Motorcycle Tests - Drivers who want to obtain a motorcycle license in Virginia must first pass a vision screening and a motorcycle knowledge exam to obtain a learner's permit. After a candidate has held a learner's permit for 30 days he or she may take a road skills test to obtain a full license.
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