Nevada Contractor General Business and Law
(CMS) Examination Comprehensive Practice
WITH CHOICES, AN AN SWER AND WELL
ELABORATED A 2026 AND IN-DEPTH
RATIONALES!
SECTION I: NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD & LICENSING AUTHORITY (Questions 1-30)
1. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is established under which statute?
A) NRS 108
B) NRS 624
C) NRS 617
D) NRS 631
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS Chapter 624 (Contractors) is the primary statute that creates the Nevada State
Contractors Board and defines its powers, including licensing, discipline, and enforcement .
2. How many members serve on the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies seven members: four licensed contractors and three public members
appointed by the Governor .
3. Who appoints the members of the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) The Nevada Legislature
,B) The Governor of Nevada
C) The Nevada Supreme Court
D) The Nevada Attorney General
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Governor appoints all seven Board members with the consent of the Nevada State
Senate .
4. How long is the term of office for members of the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
ANSWER: C
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies that Board members serve four-year terms. The terms are staggered .
5. The primary purpose of the Nevada State Contractors Board is to:
A) Provide construction training programs
B) Regulate and license contractors in Nevada
C) Enforce environmental regulations on construction sites
D) Design building codes for Nevada
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The NSCB's main purpose is to regulate and license contractors to ensure compliance with
state laws and protect public safety .
6. A quorum of the Nevada State Contractors Board requires at least how many members?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
ANSWER: B
Rationale: A quorum requires four members .
7. The Nevada State Contractors Board has jurisdiction over contractors working in:
,A) Clark County only
B) Washoe County only
C) All counties in Nevada
D) Only the City of Las Vegas
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The NSCB has statewide jurisdiction over contractors operating anywhere in Nevada .
8. How often does the Nevada State Contractors Board hold regular meetings?
A) Monthly
B) Bi-monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.070 requires the Board to hold regular meetings at least once every two months.
Special meetings may be called as needed .
9. The Business and Law (CMS) examination is required for:
A) Only Class A contractors
B) Only Class B contractors
C) All contractor license applicants
D) Only specialty contractors
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Business and Law or "CMS" examination is required for all contractor license applicants
regardless of classification .
10. What is the minimum license value threshold that requires a Nevada state contractor's license?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.210 requires a state contractor's license for any project valued over $1,000 .
, 11. A contractor license in Nevada is valid for how long?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.285 requires contractor licenses to be renewed biennially (every two years) .
12. A contractor license in Nevada is:
A) Transferable to any new owner
B) Transferable only with Board approval
C) Non-transferable and specific to the person or entity
D) Transferable without Board approval
ANSWER: C
Rationale: A Nevada contractor license is non-transferable and specific to the person or entity to which
it was issued .
13. What is the minimum bond requirement for a Nevada contractor's license?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
ANSWER: C
Rationale: NRS 624.270 requires a minimum bond of $15,000. Higher amounts may be required based
on the scope of work .
14. If a contractor performs work without a valid license, what is the maximum fine per violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
ANSWER: C
(CMS) Examination Comprehensive Practice
WITH CHOICES, AN AN SWER AND WELL
ELABORATED A 2026 AND IN-DEPTH
RATIONALES!
SECTION I: NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD & LICENSING AUTHORITY (Questions 1-30)
1. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is established under which statute?
A) NRS 108
B) NRS 624
C) NRS 617
D) NRS 631
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS Chapter 624 (Contractors) is the primary statute that creates the Nevada State
Contractors Board and defines its powers, including licensing, discipline, and enforcement .
2. How many members serve on the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies seven members: four licensed contractors and three public members
appointed by the Governor .
3. Who appoints the members of the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) The Nevada Legislature
,B) The Governor of Nevada
C) The Nevada Supreme Court
D) The Nevada Attorney General
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Governor appoints all seven Board members with the consent of the Nevada State
Senate .
4. How long is the term of office for members of the Nevada State Contractors Board?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
ANSWER: C
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies that Board members serve four-year terms. The terms are staggered .
5. The primary purpose of the Nevada State Contractors Board is to:
A) Provide construction training programs
B) Regulate and license contractors in Nevada
C) Enforce environmental regulations on construction sites
D) Design building codes for Nevada
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The NSCB's main purpose is to regulate and license contractors to ensure compliance with
state laws and protect public safety .
6. A quorum of the Nevada State Contractors Board requires at least how many members?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
ANSWER: B
Rationale: A quorum requires four members .
7. The Nevada State Contractors Board has jurisdiction over contractors working in:
,A) Clark County only
B) Washoe County only
C) All counties in Nevada
D) Only the City of Las Vegas
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The NSCB has statewide jurisdiction over contractors operating anywhere in Nevada .
8. How often does the Nevada State Contractors Board hold regular meetings?
A) Monthly
B) Bi-monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.070 requires the Board to hold regular meetings at least once every two months.
Special meetings may be called as needed .
9. The Business and Law (CMS) examination is required for:
A) Only Class A contractors
B) Only Class B contractors
C) All contractor license applicants
D) Only specialty contractors
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Business and Law or "CMS" examination is required for all contractor license applicants
regardless of classification .
10. What is the minimum license value threshold that requires a Nevada state contractor's license?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.210 requires a state contractor's license for any project valued over $1,000 .
, 11. A contractor license in Nevada is valid for how long?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
ANSWER: B
Rationale: NRS 624.285 requires contractor licenses to be renewed biennially (every two years) .
12. A contractor license in Nevada is:
A) Transferable to any new owner
B) Transferable only with Board approval
C) Non-transferable and specific to the person or entity
D) Transferable without Board approval
ANSWER: C
Rationale: A Nevada contractor license is non-transferable and specific to the person or entity to which
it was issued .
13. What is the minimum bond requirement for a Nevada contractor's license?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $25,000
ANSWER: C
Rationale: NRS 624.270 requires a minimum bond of $15,000. Higher amounts may be required based
on the scope of work .
14. If a contractor performs work without a valid license, what is the maximum fine per violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
ANSWER: C
