Nevada C-10 Landscape Contractor Exam
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Question 1
Which Nevada agency issues the C-10 Landscape Contractor
classification?
A. Nevada Department of Agriculture
B. Nevada Department of Transportation
C. Nevada State Contractors Board
D. Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Answer: C. Nevada State Contractors Board
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) regulates
contractor licensing in Nevada, including the C-10 Landscape
Contracting classification.
Question 2
What does the Nevada C-10 classification primarily cover?
A. Plumbing contracting
B. Landscape contracting
,C. Electrical contracting
D. Structural engineering
Answer: B. Landscape contracting
The C-10 classification is specifically designated for landscape
contracting under NAC 624.280.
Question 3
Which activity is within the scope of a C-10 landscape
contractor?
A. Installing structural steel
B. Installing landscape irrigation systems
C. Installing building elevators
D. Installing commercial plumbing systems
Answer: B. Installing landscape irrigation systems
The C-10 classification permits construction of landscape
irrigation systems as part of landscape contracting.
Question 4
Which activity is specifically authorized under the C-10
classification?
A. Grading and preparing plots for architectural horticulture
B. Constructing high-rise foundations
,C. Installing natural-gas pipelines
D. Installing structural roofing systems
Answer: A. Grading and preparing plots for architectural
horticulture
Grading and preparing land for architectural horticulture is
specifically included within the C-10 scope.
Question 5
Which of the following is a permitted C-10 landscape activity?
A. Maintaining lawns and gardens
B. Installing building elevators
C. Constructing load-bearing steel frames
D. Installing residential gas lines
Answer: A. Maintaining lawns and gardens
The C-10 classification includes treating, arranging, planting,
and maintaining gardens, lawns, shrubs, vines, bushes, trees,
and other vegetation.
Question 6
Under NAC 624.280, what type of irrigation work may a C-10
contractor perform?
A. Landscape irrigation systems
B. Municipal water treatment systems
, C. Industrial process piping
D. Building fire sprinkler systems
Answer: A. Landscape irrigation systems
Landscape irrigation is specifically included in the C-10
classification, while unrelated industrial and building systems
fall outside its stated scope.
Question 7
Which material is associated with xeriscape landscaping under
the C-10 classification?
A. Rocks
B. Structural steel
C. Reinforcing bars
D. Roofing membrane
_Answer: A. Rocks
The C-10 scope includes installing rocks, sand, gravel, and
other landscape materials that use xeriscape principles.
Question 8
What is the primary purpose of xeriscaping?
A. Increase unnecessary irrigation
B. Create landscapes designed for efficient water use
2026/2027 | Practice Test Bank with 200
Questions & Answers With Rationale |
Exam Prep Guaranteed Pass (GRADED
A+)
Question 1
Which Nevada agency issues the C-10 Landscape Contractor
classification?
A. Nevada Department of Agriculture
B. Nevada Department of Transportation
C. Nevada State Contractors Board
D. Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Answer: C. Nevada State Contractors Board
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) regulates
contractor licensing in Nevada, including the C-10 Landscape
Contracting classification.
Question 2
What does the Nevada C-10 classification primarily cover?
A. Plumbing contracting
B. Landscape contracting
,C. Electrical contracting
D. Structural engineering
Answer: B. Landscape contracting
The C-10 classification is specifically designated for landscape
contracting under NAC 624.280.
Question 3
Which activity is within the scope of a C-10 landscape
contractor?
A. Installing structural steel
B. Installing landscape irrigation systems
C. Installing building elevators
D. Installing commercial plumbing systems
Answer: B. Installing landscape irrigation systems
The C-10 classification permits construction of landscape
irrigation systems as part of landscape contracting.
Question 4
Which activity is specifically authorized under the C-10
classification?
A. Grading and preparing plots for architectural horticulture
B. Constructing high-rise foundations
,C. Installing natural-gas pipelines
D. Installing structural roofing systems
Answer: A. Grading and preparing plots for architectural
horticulture
Grading and preparing land for architectural horticulture is
specifically included within the C-10 scope.
Question 5
Which of the following is a permitted C-10 landscape activity?
A. Maintaining lawns and gardens
B. Installing building elevators
C. Constructing load-bearing steel frames
D. Installing residential gas lines
Answer: A. Maintaining lawns and gardens
The C-10 classification includes treating, arranging, planting,
and maintaining gardens, lawns, shrubs, vines, bushes, trees,
and other vegetation.
Question 6
Under NAC 624.280, what type of irrigation work may a C-10
contractor perform?
A. Landscape irrigation systems
B. Municipal water treatment systems
, C. Industrial process piping
D. Building fire sprinkler systems
Answer: A. Landscape irrigation systems
Landscape irrigation is specifically included in the C-10
classification, while unrelated industrial and building systems
fall outside its stated scope.
Question 7
Which material is associated with xeriscape landscaping under
the C-10 classification?
A. Rocks
B. Structural steel
C. Reinforcing bars
D. Roofing membrane
_Answer: A. Rocks
The C-10 scope includes installing rocks, sand, gravel, and
other landscape materials that use xeriscape principles.
Question 8
What is the primary purpose of xeriscaping?
A. Increase unnecessary irrigation
B. Create landscapes designed for efficient water use
