NEVADA C-5 CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
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PART 1: EXAM STRUCTURE, LICENSING &
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-30)
Question 1
Who is the licensing authority for the Nevada C-5 Concrete Contractor
license?
A) Nevada Department of Transportation
B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C) PSI Services LLC
D) Nevada Division of Industrial Relations
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is the official
licensing authority for all contractor classifications in Nevada, including
the C-5 Concrete Contractor classification. PSI is the exam administrator
only.
,Question 2
What is the total number of scored questions on the Nevada C-5
Concrete Contractor exam?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 80
Rationale: The PSI-administered exam consists of 60 scored multiple-
choice questions. An additional 5-10 unscored pretest items may also be
included but do not affect the candidate's score.
Question 3
What is the minimum passing score required for the Nevada C-5
Concrete Contractor exam?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: A candidate must correctly answer 70% (42 out of 60
questions) to pass the exam.
Question 4
How much time is allotted to complete the Nevada C-5 Concrete
Contractor exam?
,A) 1 hour
B) 1.5 hours
C) 2 hours
D) 3 hours
Rationale: Candidates have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the 60
scored questions.
Question 5
Is the Nevada C-5 Concrete Contractor exam open-book or closed-book?
A) Closed-book
B) Open-book
C) Combination of both
D) Depends on the testing location
Rationale: The exam is open-book. Candidates may use approved
reference materials during the test.
Question 6
According to NAC § 624.230, a C-5 Concrete Contractor may NOT
legally perform which of the following activities?
A) Placing and finishing concrete
B) Placing reinforcing steel
C) Installing residential electrical wiring
D) Sawing and coring concrete
, Rationale: NAC § 624.230 limits the C-5 classification to concrete-
specific work. Installing electrical wiring requires a different specialty
license.
Question 7
According to NAC § 624.230, a C-5 Concrete Contractor may legally do
which of the following?
A) Install plumbing fixtures
B) Frame wood-framed walls
C) Saw, cut, drill and core concrete and asphaltic paving material
D) Install roofing shingles
Rationale: NAC § 624.230(5) explicitly permits a C-5 licensee to "saw,
cut, drill and core concrete and asphaltic paving material."
Question 8
What is the standard minimum experience requirement for a non-
restricted Nevada contractor's license?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: A non-restricted contractor's license requires at least four
years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
A restricted license requires at least two years of experience.
EXAM BANK | ACTUAL ACCURATE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
PART 1: EXAM STRUCTURE, LICENSING &
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-30)
Question 1
Who is the licensing authority for the Nevada C-5 Concrete Contractor
license?
A) Nevada Department of Transportation
B) Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C) PSI Services LLC
D) Nevada Division of Industrial Relations
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is the official
licensing authority for all contractor classifications in Nevada, including
the C-5 Concrete Contractor classification. PSI is the exam administrator
only.
,Question 2
What is the total number of scored questions on the Nevada C-5
Concrete Contractor exam?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 80
Rationale: The PSI-administered exam consists of 60 scored multiple-
choice questions. An additional 5-10 unscored pretest items may also be
included but do not affect the candidate's score.
Question 3
What is the minimum passing score required for the Nevada C-5
Concrete Contractor exam?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: A candidate must correctly answer 70% (42 out of 60
questions) to pass the exam.
Question 4
How much time is allotted to complete the Nevada C-5 Concrete
Contractor exam?
,A) 1 hour
B) 1.5 hours
C) 2 hours
D) 3 hours
Rationale: Candidates have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the 60
scored questions.
Question 5
Is the Nevada C-5 Concrete Contractor exam open-book or closed-book?
A) Closed-book
B) Open-book
C) Combination of both
D) Depends on the testing location
Rationale: The exam is open-book. Candidates may use approved
reference materials during the test.
Question 6
According to NAC § 624.230, a C-5 Concrete Contractor may NOT
legally perform which of the following activities?
A) Placing and finishing concrete
B) Placing reinforcing steel
C) Installing residential electrical wiring
D) Sawing and coring concrete
, Rationale: NAC § 624.230 limits the C-5 classification to concrete-
specific work. Installing electrical wiring requires a different specialty
license.
Question 7
According to NAC § 624.230, a C-5 Concrete Contractor may legally do
which of the following?
A) Install plumbing fixtures
B) Frame wood-framed walls
C) Saw, cut, drill and core concrete and asphaltic paving material
D) Install roofing shingles
Rationale: NAC § 624.230(5) explicitly permits a C-5 licensee to "saw,
cut, drill and core concrete and asphaltic paving material."
Question 8
What is the standard minimum experience requirement for a non-
restricted Nevada contractor's license?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: A non-restricted contractor's license requires at least four
years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, or supervising employee.
A restricted license requires at least two years of experience.
