NEVADA CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM PREP —PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONELS
Part 1 — Nevada Licensing & Contractor Law
1. What examination is generally required for a Nevada contractor's
qualifying individual?
A. OSHA examination only
B. Business and Law/CMS examination
C. Accounting examination only
D. Building inspector examination
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Nevada generally requires the qualifying individual to pass
the Business and Law/CMS examination, along with a trade
examination when required for the classification. N
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2. Who administers Nevada contractor licensing examinations?
,A. NSCB directly
B. OSHA
C. PSI
D. Nevada Department of Taxation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board contracts with PSI to
administer the examinations. N Nevada State Contractors
Board+1
3. When can an applicant schedule the Nevada contractor
examination?
A. Before submitting the license application
B. Immediately after paying the application fee
C. After the application is submitted, experience is verified, and
examination eligibility is received
D. Only after receiving the contractor license
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The NSCB states that the examination cannot be scheduled
until the application has been submitted and the applicant receives an
,Examination Eligibility form. N Nevada State Contractors
Board
4. How many attempts does a candidate generally have to pass an
examination before the application becomes void?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Unlimited
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Nevada currently provides three attempts. If the
examination is failed three times, the application becomes void. N
Nevada State Contractors Board
5. After an unsuccessful examination attempt, how long must a
candidate generally wait before retesting?
, A. 24 hours
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The NSCB states that an unsuccessful candidate must wait
two weeks before retaking the examination. N Nevada
State Contractors Board
6. If the applicant fails the examination three times, what generally
happens?
A. The fourth attempt is automatically scheduled
B. The application becomes void
C. The applicant receives a temporary license
D. The trade examination is waived
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Three unsuccessful attempts cause the application to
become void. The applicant may reapply subject to the applicable
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONELS
Part 1 — Nevada Licensing & Contractor Law
1. What examination is generally required for a Nevada contractor's
qualifying individual?
A. OSHA examination only
B. Business and Law/CMS examination
C. Accounting examination only
D. Building inspector examination
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Nevada generally requires the qualifying individual to pass
the Business and Law/CMS examination, along with a trade
examination when required for the classification. N
Nevada State Contractors Board+1
2. Who administers Nevada contractor licensing examinations?
,A. NSCB directly
B. OSHA
C. PSI
D. Nevada Department of Taxation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board contracts with PSI to
administer the examinations. N Nevada State Contractors
Board+1
3. When can an applicant schedule the Nevada contractor
examination?
A. Before submitting the license application
B. Immediately after paying the application fee
C. After the application is submitted, experience is verified, and
examination eligibility is received
D. Only after receiving the contractor license
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The NSCB states that the examination cannot be scheduled
until the application has been submitted and the applicant receives an
,Examination Eligibility form. N Nevada State Contractors
Board
4. How many attempts does a candidate generally have to pass an
examination before the application becomes void?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Unlimited
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Nevada currently provides three attempts. If the
examination is failed three times, the application becomes void. N
Nevada State Contractors Board
5. After an unsuccessful examination attempt, how long must a
candidate generally wait before retesting?
, A. 24 hours
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The NSCB states that an unsuccessful candidate must wait
two weeks before retaking the examination. N Nevada
State Contractors Board
6. If the applicant fails the examination three times, what generally
happens?
A. The fourth attempt is automatically scheduled
B. The application becomes void
C. The applicant receives a temporary license
D. The trade examination is waived
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Three unsuccessful attempts cause the application to
become void. The applicant may reapply subject to the applicable
