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Nevada C 7 Elevator & Conveyance
Contractor Practice Exam 150 Question
And correct Answers.
1. The Nevada C-7 license is regulated by which state board?
A) Nevada Transportation Authority
B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C) Nevada Elevator Safety Board
D) Nevada Department of Business & Industry
Answer: B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
Rationale: NSCB licenses all contractors in NV, including C-7
specialty.
2. A C-7 contractor may perform work on all EXCEPT:
A) Passenger elevators
B) Freight elevators
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C) Residential stair lifts
D) Fire sprinkler systems
Answer: D) Fire sprinkler systems
Rationale: Fire sprinklers are a separate trade (C-16). C-7 is
limited to conveyances.
3. What is the minimum bond amount for a C-7 license in
Nevada?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Answer: C) $5,000
Rationale: NSCB requires $5,000 bond for specialty contractors.
4. A C-7 contractor must renew their license every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
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C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 2 years
Rationale: Biennial renewal per NSCB.
5. Scenario: A C-7 contractor bids on a project to replace an
escalator in a Las Vegas casino. The contract value is $150,000.
What is the maximum down payment allowed by Nevada law?
A) 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
B) 15% or $1,500, whichever is less
C) 25% or $2,000, whichever is less
D) No limit
Answer: A) 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
Rationale: NAC 624.660 limits down payment on residential
projects; for commercial, the limit is 10% or $1,000 unless
contract states otherwise.
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6. A C-7 contractor performs work without a permit. The penalty
can include:
A) Fine only
B) Stop work order and possible license suspension
C) No penalty if work is safe
D) Only a warning
Answer: B) Stop work order and possible license suspension
Rationale: NSCB enforces permit requirements.
7. Which of the following is NOT required to be included in a
C-7 contract for a residential elevator?
A) Total contract price
B) Start and completion dates
C) A detailed list of all subcontractors’ home addresses
D) Description of work and materials
Nevada C 7 Elevator & Conveyance
Contractor Practice Exam 150 Question
And correct Answers.
1. The Nevada C-7 license is regulated by which state board?
A) Nevada Transportation Authority
B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C) Nevada Elevator Safety Board
D) Nevada Department of Business & Industry
Answer: B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
Rationale: NSCB licenses all contractors in NV, including C-7
specialty.
2. A C-7 contractor may perform work on all EXCEPT:
A) Passenger elevators
B) Freight elevators
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C) Residential stair lifts
D) Fire sprinkler systems
Answer: D) Fire sprinkler systems
Rationale: Fire sprinklers are a separate trade (C-16). C-7 is
limited to conveyances.
3. What is the minimum bond amount for a C-7 license in
Nevada?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
Answer: C) $5,000
Rationale: NSCB requires $5,000 bond for specialty contractors.
4. A C-7 contractor must renew their license every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
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C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 2 years
Rationale: Biennial renewal per NSCB.
5. Scenario: A C-7 contractor bids on a project to replace an
escalator in a Las Vegas casino. The contract value is $150,000.
What is the maximum down payment allowed by Nevada law?
A) 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
B) 15% or $1,500, whichever is less
C) 25% or $2,000, whichever is less
D) No limit
Answer: A) 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
Rationale: NAC 624.660 limits down payment on residential
projects; for commercial, the limit is 10% or $1,000 unless
contract states otherwise.
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6. A C-7 contractor performs work without a permit. The penalty
can include:
A) Fine only
B) Stop work order and possible license suspension
C) No penalty if work is safe
D) Only a warning
Answer: B) Stop work order and possible license suspension
Rationale: NSCB enforces permit requirements.
7. Which of the following is NOT required to be included in a
C-7 contract for a residential elevator?
A) Total contract price
B) Start and completion dates
C) A detailed list of all subcontractors’ home addresses
D) Description of work and materials
