Nevada C-20 Tiling Contractor
NEVADA C-20 TILING CONTRACTOR | VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS - MOST RECENT EDITION 2026/2027
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1. Which state agency regulates and issues contractor licenses in
Nevada, including the C-20 Tiling classification?
A. Nevada Department of Business and Industry
B. Nevada Secretary of State
C. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Nevada Real Estate Division
2. Under Nevada law, the statutes governing contractors are primarily
found in which chapter of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS)?
A. NRS 624 ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
B. NRS 645
C. NRS 40
D. NRS 116
3. A C-20 license in Nevada classifies a contractor to perform what type
of work?
A. Plumbing and piping systems
B. General building construction
C. Installation of tile, terrazzo, and marble ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Electrical installations
4. What is the general purpose of a contractor's license bond in
Nevada?
A. To replace the need for liability insurance entirely
B. To provide financial recourse for consumers harmed by the
contractor's violations ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
C. To guarantee the contractor a minimum number of jobs per year
D. To pay the contractor's business taxes
5. Who determines the required bond amount for a Nevada contractor's
license?
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A. The applicant, at their own discretion
B. The bonding company alone, without Board input
C. The county building department
D. The Nevada State Contractors Board, based on the applicant's bid
limit and financial statement ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
6. In Nevada, a contractor's monetary limit on a license refers to what?
A. The minimum bond amount required
B. The maximum yearly income the contractor can report
C. The maximum number of employees allowed
D. The maximum amount of a single construction contract the
licensee may undertake ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
7. What Nevada exam must most first-time license applicants pass in
addition to the trade exam?
A. The Real Estate Principles exam
B. The OSHA 30-Hour certification exam
C. The Nevada Bar exam
D. The Business and Law exam ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
8. How long is a Nevada contractor's license typically valid before
renewal is required?
A. Six months
B. Five years
C. One year ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ten years
9. What entity qualifies a business license through their experience and
passing exams, such as an RME (Responsible Managing Employee)?
A. A qualified individual, other than the owner, who meets
experience and testing requirements on behalf of the company ✓
CORRECT ANSWER
B. A silent business partner
C. The company's accountant
D. Any employee regardless of experience
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10. If a Nevada C-20 licensee performs work outside their
classification's scope, what is this generally called?
A. Subcontracting
B. Bid shopping
C. Change order work
D. Acting outside the scope of licensure ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
11. Under Nevada law, what must a contractor generally have before
starting work on a residential project above a certain dollar threshold?
A. A written contract ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
B. A verbal agreement is always sufficient
C. A notarized letter from the homeowner's association
D. A permit from the IRS
12. What is the purpose of a mechanic's lien in Nevada construction
law?
A. To register the contractor with the state
B. To void the original construction contract
C. To transfer ownership of the property to the contractor
D. To secure payment for labor or materials furnished on a property
✓ CORRECT ANSWER
13. In Nevada, how many days generally does a contractor have to
record a notice of lien after last furnishing labor or materials (subject
to statute specifics)?
A. 30 days
B. 10 days
C. 1 year
D. 90 days ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
14. What is required of a Nevada contractor regarding workers'
compensation insurance if they have employees?
A. Only union contractors must carry it
B. It is optional for contractors with fewer than five employees
C. They must carry workers' compensation insurance as required by
law ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. It is only required for commercial projects
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NEVADA C-20 TILING CONTRACTOR | VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS - MOST RECENT EDITION 2026/2027
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, Nevada C-20 Tiling Contractor
1. Which state agency regulates and issues contractor licenses in
Nevada, including the C-20 Tiling classification?
A. Nevada Department of Business and Industry
B. Nevada Secretary of State
C. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Nevada Real Estate Division
2. Under Nevada law, the statutes governing contractors are primarily
found in which chapter of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS)?
A. NRS 624 ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
B. NRS 645
C. NRS 40
D. NRS 116
3. A C-20 license in Nevada classifies a contractor to perform what type
of work?
A. Plumbing and piping systems
B. General building construction
C. Installation of tile, terrazzo, and marble ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Electrical installations
4. What is the general purpose of a contractor's license bond in
Nevada?
A. To replace the need for liability insurance entirely
B. To provide financial recourse for consumers harmed by the
contractor's violations ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
C. To guarantee the contractor a minimum number of jobs per year
D. To pay the contractor's business taxes
5. Who determines the required bond amount for a Nevada contractor's
license?
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A. The applicant, at their own discretion
B. The bonding company alone, without Board input
C. The county building department
D. The Nevada State Contractors Board, based on the applicant's bid
limit and financial statement ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
6. In Nevada, a contractor's monetary limit on a license refers to what?
A. The minimum bond amount required
B. The maximum yearly income the contractor can report
C. The maximum number of employees allowed
D. The maximum amount of a single construction contract the
licensee may undertake ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
7. What Nevada exam must most first-time license applicants pass in
addition to the trade exam?
A. The Real Estate Principles exam
B. The OSHA 30-Hour certification exam
C. The Nevada Bar exam
D. The Business and Law exam ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
8. How long is a Nevada contractor's license typically valid before
renewal is required?
A. Six months
B. Five years
C. One year ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ten years
9. What entity qualifies a business license through their experience and
passing exams, such as an RME (Responsible Managing Employee)?
A. A qualified individual, other than the owner, who meets
experience and testing requirements on behalf of the company ✓
CORRECT ANSWER
B. A silent business partner
C. The company's accountant
D. Any employee regardless of experience
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10. If a Nevada C-20 licensee performs work outside their
classification's scope, what is this generally called?
A. Subcontracting
B. Bid shopping
C. Change order work
D. Acting outside the scope of licensure ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
11. Under Nevada law, what must a contractor generally have before
starting work on a residential project above a certain dollar threshold?
A. A written contract ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
B. A verbal agreement is always sufficient
C. A notarized letter from the homeowner's association
D. A permit from the IRS
12. What is the purpose of a mechanic's lien in Nevada construction
law?
A. To register the contractor with the state
B. To void the original construction contract
C. To transfer ownership of the property to the contractor
D. To secure payment for labor or materials furnished on a property
✓ CORRECT ANSWER
13. In Nevada, how many days generally does a contractor have to
record a notice of lien after last furnishing labor or materials (subject
to statute specifics)?
A. 30 days
B. 10 days
C. 1 year
D. 90 days ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
14. What is required of a Nevada contractor regarding workers'
compensation insurance if they have employees?
A. Only union contractors must carry it
B. It is optional for contractors with fewer than five employees
C. They must carry workers' compensation insurance as required by
law ✓ CORRECT ANSWER
D. It is only required for commercial projects
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