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Ace the Nevada Business and Law Exam for contractor licensing. This PDF includes 100 practice questions with verified answers and rationales covering Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC). Topics: 4-year record retention, $25,000 disclosure threshold, biennial renewal (every 2 years), surety bond ($10,000 min), workers’ comp for any employee, preliminary notice (31 days), 10% retainage limit, mechanic’s lien timelines, unlicensed contracting penalties, B-2 license (1-2 family dwellings), and bid shopping ethics. Essential for general, sub, and specialty contractors in NV. Instant download.

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NEVADA BUSINESS AND LAW EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF

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Nevada Business And Law Exam
Practice Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf


1. What is the minimum number of years a contractor's records must be kept in
Nevada?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 10 years
Contractors are required to retain business records for at least 4 years per
Nevada law.

2. Which of the following business structures provides the least personal liability
protection?

• Sole proprietorship

• Corporation

• LLC

Limited partnership
A sole proprietorship does not separate business and personal liability,
exposing personal assets.

,3. A general contractor must provide a disclosure statement to the owner for
contracts exceeding:

• $5,000 $10,000
• $25,000

• $50,000
Nevada law mandates a disclosure statement for contracts exceeding
$25,000 to protect homeowners.

4. How often must Nevada contractors renew their license?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 5 years
Nevada contractors are required to renew their licenses biennially.

5. Which Nevada agency regulates and licenses contractors?

• Department of Labor

• Department of Business and Industry

• Nevada State Contractors Board

Secretary of State
The Nevada State Contractors Board oversees licensing and regulation of
contractors.

6. If a contractor is convicted of a felony, they must notify the board within:

• 30 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

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• 90 days
Contractors must report a felony conviction to the board within 90 days.

7. What is the purpose of a surety bond for a Nevada contractor?

• To protect consumers from financial harm due to a contractor’s failure
to meet obligations

• To pay employees

• To cover insurance

• To secure loans
A surety bond provides financial protection for clients and ensures
contractor compliance.

8. The primary purpose of OSHA is to:

• Protect consumer rights

• Ensure safe and healthful working conditions

• Manage workers' compensation

Oversee tax filings
OSHA promotes workplace safety standards and enforcement.

9. What is the minimum workers’ compensation insurance requirement in
Nevada?

• For companies with 10+ employees

• For companies with 5+ employees

• For any employee, even one

• Only if employees work more than 40 hours/week
Nevada law requires workers' compensation for any business with at least
one employee.

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