NEVADA (NV) A GENERAL ENGINEERING | VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
NEVADA (NV) A GENERAL ENGINEERING
What Nevada chapter governs contractors? A) NRS 618 B) NRS 624 C) NRS 640
D) NRS 704
ANSWER : B
Who is exempt from needing a contractor's license in Nevada? A) A
homeowner building their own house B) An employee of a licensed contractor
doing work for their employer C) A public utility doing work within its franchise
D) All of the above
ANSWER : D
What is the definition of a "Contractor" in Nevada? A) Anyone who builds
houses B) Any person who engages in the business of construction, alteration,
repair, or demolition, or bids on such work over $1,000 D) A person who only
sells construction materials
ANSWER : B
What is the monetary threshold for requiring a contractor's license for a single
project in NV? A) $500 B) $1,000 C) $5,000 D) $10,000
ANSWER : B
What is the penalty for contracting without a license in Nevada for a first
offense? A) A warning B) A misdemeanor D) A gross misdemeanor E) A felony
ANSWER : B (Note: Subsequent offenses or certain dollar amounts can elevate
to gross misdemeanor or felony under NRS 624.220).
,How many members serve on the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)? A)
5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11
ANSWER : C (5 public members, 4 contractor members).
How long is a standard contractor license term in Nevada? A) 1 year B) 2 years
C) 4 years D) Lifetime
ANSWER : B
What classification covers fixed works of a structural nature, land leveling, and
excavating? A) Classification B B) Classification C C) Classification A (General
Engineering) D) Classification E
ANSWER : C
Does the "A" General Engineering classification have a monetary limit on
project size in Nevada? A) Yes, $500,000 B) Yes, $1,000,000 C) No D) Only for
residential projects
ANSWER : C
What is the "Responsible Managing Employee" (RME)? A) The person who pays
the bills B) An employee of the licensee who has the qualifications and is
actively in charge of the classified work D) The owner's spouse D) The project
manager
ANSWER : B
Can an RME qualify more than one contracting business at the same time in
Nevada? A) Yes, unlimited B) No, unless they apply for and are granted an
exception by the Board D) Only if the businesses are in different states D) Only
for "A" licenses
ANSWER : B
What is a "Responsible Managing Officer" (RMO)? A) A police officer on site B)
An officer of a corporation who has the qualifications to act as the RME D) A
city inspector D) A bank officer
ANSWER : B
If a licensee's RME leaves the company, how long do they have to replace
them? A) 30 days B) 45 days C) 90 days D) 1 year
ANSWER : C (NRS 624.270)
,What happens to a contractor's license if the RME/RMO leaves and is not
replaced within the allotted time? A) It is upgraded B) It is automatically
suspended or revoked by the Board D) It remains active D) It is transferred to
the employee
ANSWER : B
What is required to prove financial responsibility for an active license in
Nevada? A) A $1,000 cash deposit B) A surety bond, cash deposit, or
irrevocable letter of credit (amounts vary by classification) D) A personal
guarantee D) A stock portfolio
ANSWER : B
What is the minimum financial responsibility amount required for a General
Engineering ("A") license? A) $10,000 B) $20,000 C) $50,000 D) $100,000
ANSWER : B (Note: Verify current NAC 624.115 as limits can change, but
historically "A" is $20,000).
Who can file a complaint against a licensed contractor in Nevada? A) Only the
homeowner B) Any person, including the Board itself D) Only other contractors
D) Only the district attorney
ANSWER : B
What is "Bid Shopping"? A) Comparing prices at the hardware store B) A
contractor disclosing a subcontractor's bid to another sub to get a lower price
D) Bidding on multiple jobs at once D) Shopping for materials after winning a
bid
ANSWER : B
Is bid shopping allowed in Nevada? A) Yes, it is standard practice B) No, it is
grounds for disciplinary action D) Only on public works D) Only if the sub
agrees
ANSWER : B
What is the statute of limitations for the Board to discipline a contractor for a
violation? A) 1 year B) 2 years from the date of discovery of the violation (not
to exceed 4 years from the act) D) 5 years D) 10 years
ANSWER : B
, Can a contractor use a name other than their own legal name for their
business? A) Never B) Only if they file a Fictitious Name Certificate with the
county and register it with the NSCB D) Yes, no paperwork needed D) Only if
they are a corporation
ANSWER : B
What is a "Homeowner's Repair Remedy Act" violation related to? A) Failing to
pay subs B) Taking a down payment of more than 10% or $1,000 (whichever is
less) before starting work, or failing to complete the work D) Using unlicensed
subs D) Not pulling permits
ANSWER : B
Under the Homeowner's Repair Remedy Act, what is the maximum down
payment a contractor can take for a residential repair/job? A) 25% B) 10% or
$1,000, whichever is less D) 50% D) No limit
ANSWER : B
What must a contractor do if a dispute arises on a residential project and the
owner demands the contractor stop work? A) Keep working until the contract
is finished B) Stop work and follow the dispute resolution procedures in NRS
624.270 - 624.274 D) Sue the homeowner immediately D) Walk off the job and
keep the money
ANSWER : B
Can a contractor pay a commission or finders fee to an unlicensed person for
finding work? A) Yes B) No, it is illegal D) Only if it is under $100 D) Only for
commercial work
ANSWER : B
What is required before a contractor can file a mechanics lien on a residential
property in NV? A) A written contract and a Notice of Right to Lien served on
the owner B) Just a verbal agreement C) Only a notice of completion D)
Permission from the NSCB
ANSWER : A
What is "Contractor Recovery Fund"? A) A fund to pay for contractor vacations
B) A fund maintained by the NSCB to pay judgments against licensed
AND ANSWERS - LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
NEVADA (NV) A GENERAL ENGINEERING
What Nevada chapter governs contractors? A) NRS 618 B) NRS 624 C) NRS 640
D) NRS 704
ANSWER : B
Who is exempt from needing a contractor's license in Nevada? A) A
homeowner building their own house B) An employee of a licensed contractor
doing work for their employer C) A public utility doing work within its franchise
D) All of the above
ANSWER : D
What is the definition of a "Contractor" in Nevada? A) Anyone who builds
houses B) Any person who engages in the business of construction, alteration,
repair, or demolition, or bids on such work over $1,000 D) A person who only
sells construction materials
ANSWER : B
What is the monetary threshold for requiring a contractor's license for a single
project in NV? A) $500 B) $1,000 C) $5,000 D) $10,000
ANSWER : B
What is the penalty for contracting without a license in Nevada for a first
offense? A) A warning B) A misdemeanor D) A gross misdemeanor E) A felony
ANSWER : B (Note: Subsequent offenses or certain dollar amounts can elevate
to gross misdemeanor or felony under NRS 624.220).
,How many members serve on the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)? A)
5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11
ANSWER : C (5 public members, 4 contractor members).
How long is a standard contractor license term in Nevada? A) 1 year B) 2 years
C) 4 years D) Lifetime
ANSWER : B
What classification covers fixed works of a structural nature, land leveling, and
excavating? A) Classification B B) Classification C C) Classification A (General
Engineering) D) Classification E
ANSWER : C
Does the "A" General Engineering classification have a monetary limit on
project size in Nevada? A) Yes, $500,000 B) Yes, $1,000,000 C) No D) Only for
residential projects
ANSWER : C
What is the "Responsible Managing Employee" (RME)? A) The person who pays
the bills B) An employee of the licensee who has the qualifications and is
actively in charge of the classified work D) The owner's spouse D) The project
manager
ANSWER : B
Can an RME qualify more than one contracting business at the same time in
Nevada? A) Yes, unlimited B) No, unless they apply for and are granted an
exception by the Board D) Only if the businesses are in different states D) Only
for "A" licenses
ANSWER : B
What is a "Responsible Managing Officer" (RMO)? A) A police officer on site B)
An officer of a corporation who has the qualifications to act as the RME D) A
city inspector D) A bank officer
ANSWER : B
If a licensee's RME leaves the company, how long do they have to replace
them? A) 30 days B) 45 days C) 90 days D) 1 year
ANSWER : C (NRS 624.270)
,What happens to a contractor's license if the RME/RMO leaves and is not
replaced within the allotted time? A) It is upgraded B) It is automatically
suspended or revoked by the Board D) It remains active D) It is transferred to
the employee
ANSWER : B
What is required to prove financial responsibility for an active license in
Nevada? A) A $1,000 cash deposit B) A surety bond, cash deposit, or
irrevocable letter of credit (amounts vary by classification) D) A personal
guarantee D) A stock portfolio
ANSWER : B
What is the minimum financial responsibility amount required for a General
Engineering ("A") license? A) $10,000 B) $20,000 C) $50,000 D) $100,000
ANSWER : B (Note: Verify current NAC 624.115 as limits can change, but
historically "A" is $20,000).
Who can file a complaint against a licensed contractor in Nevada? A) Only the
homeowner B) Any person, including the Board itself D) Only other contractors
D) Only the district attorney
ANSWER : B
What is "Bid Shopping"? A) Comparing prices at the hardware store B) A
contractor disclosing a subcontractor's bid to another sub to get a lower price
D) Bidding on multiple jobs at once D) Shopping for materials after winning a
bid
ANSWER : B
Is bid shopping allowed in Nevada? A) Yes, it is standard practice B) No, it is
grounds for disciplinary action D) Only on public works D) Only if the sub
agrees
ANSWER : B
What is the statute of limitations for the Board to discipline a contractor for a
violation? A) 1 year B) 2 years from the date of discovery of the violation (not
to exceed 4 years from the act) D) 5 years D) 10 years
ANSWER : B
, Can a contractor use a name other than their own legal name for their
business? A) Never B) Only if they file a Fictitious Name Certificate with the
county and register it with the NSCB D) Yes, no paperwork needed D) Only if
they are a corporation
ANSWER : B
What is a "Homeowner's Repair Remedy Act" violation related to? A) Failing to
pay subs B) Taking a down payment of more than 10% or $1,000 (whichever is
less) before starting work, or failing to complete the work D) Using unlicensed
subs D) Not pulling permits
ANSWER : B
Under the Homeowner's Repair Remedy Act, what is the maximum down
payment a contractor can take for a residential repair/job? A) 25% B) 10% or
$1,000, whichever is less D) 50% D) No limit
ANSWER : B
What must a contractor do if a dispute arises on a residential project and the
owner demands the contractor stop work? A) Keep working until the contract
is finished B) Stop work and follow the dispute resolution procedures in NRS
624.270 - 624.274 D) Sue the homeowner immediately D) Walk off the job and
keep the money
ANSWER : B
Can a contractor pay a commission or finders fee to an unlicensed person for
finding work? A) Yes B) No, it is illegal D) Only if it is under $100 D) Only for
commercial work
ANSWER : B
What is required before a contractor can file a mechanics lien on a residential
property in NV? A) A written contract and a Notice of Right to Lien served on
the owner B) Just a verbal agreement C) Only a notice of completion D)
Permission from the NSCB
ANSWER : A
What is "Contractor Recovery Fund"? A) A fund to pay for contractor vacations
B) A fund maintained by the NSCB to pay judgments against licensed
