Nevada General Building Contractor
(Class B) Practice Exam Questions And
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1. A Class B General Building Contractor in Nevada is primarily permitted
to construct:
A. Highways and bridges
B. Fire protection systems
C. Plumbing-only installations
D. Structures requiring two or more unrelated building trades
Rationale: Class B covers buildings requiring multiple trades.
2. Which document establishes the legal relationship between owner
and contractor?
A. Punch list
B. Contract
, C. Change order
D. Bid bond
Rationale: Contract defines rights, responsibilities, and work scope.
3. Who enforces Nevada contractor licensing laws?
A. OSHA
B. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C. ICC
D. UBC
Rationale: NSCB regulates contractor licensing.
4. Before starting work, a contractor must provide a residential
homeowner with:
A. Sworn statement of wages
B. Daily work logs
C. Residential disclosure statement
D. Blueprint ownership agreement
Rationale: Nevada requires disclosures to protect homeowners.
5. A bid bond guarantees:
A. Labor wages
B. The bidder will enter a contract if awarded
C. Materials are installed per code
D. Final inspection approval
Rationale: Bid bonds prevent bidders from backing out.
, 6. The most accurate type of estimate is:
A. Square-foot estimate
B. Rule of thumb estimate
C. Detailed quantity takeoff
D. Budgetary estimate
Rationale: Detailed takeoffs use actual measured quantities.
7. Retainage is withheld to:
A. Reduce progress payments
B. Pay suppliers directly
C. Ensure proper completion of work
D. Fund insurance requirements
Rationale: Retainage protects against incomplete/defective work.
8. A critical path schedule shows the:
A. Longest float
B. Shortest trade duration
C. Longest duration of dependent tasks
D. Labor crew skills
Rationale: Critical path defines the project minimum duration.
9. A lump-sum contract means:
A. Cost shared between owner & contractor
B. One fixed total price
C. Price varies with material changes
(Class B) Practice Exam Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. A Class B General Building Contractor in Nevada is primarily permitted
to construct:
A. Highways and bridges
B. Fire protection systems
C. Plumbing-only installations
D. Structures requiring two or more unrelated building trades
Rationale: Class B covers buildings requiring multiple trades.
2. Which document establishes the legal relationship between owner
and contractor?
A. Punch list
B. Contract
, C. Change order
D. Bid bond
Rationale: Contract defines rights, responsibilities, and work scope.
3. Who enforces Nevada contractor licensing laws?
A. OSHA
B. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
C. ICC
D. UBC
Rationale: NSCB regulates contractor licensing.
4. Before starting work, a contractor must provide a residential
homeowner with:
A. Sworn statement of wages
B. Daily work logs
C. Residential disclosure statement
D. Blueprint ownership agreement
Rationale: Nevada requires disclosures to protect homeowners.
5. A bid bond guarantees:
A. Labor wages
B. The bidder will enter a contract if awarded
C. Materials are installed per code
D. Final inspection approval
Rationale: Bid bonds prevent bidders from backing out.
, 6. The most accurate type of estimate is:
A. Square-foot estimate
B. Rule of thumb estimate
C. Detailed quantity takeoff
D. Budgetary estimate
Rationale: Detailed takeoffs use actual measured quantities.
7. Retainage is withheld to:
A. Reduce progress payments
B. Pay suppliers directly
C. Ensure proper completion of work
D. Fund insurance requirements
Rationale: Retainage protects against incomplete/defective work.
8. A critical path schedule shows the:
A. Longest float
B. Shortest trade duration
C. Longest duration of dependent tasks
D. Labor crew skills
Rationale: Critical path defines the project minimum duration.
9. A lump-sum contract means:
A. Cost shared between owner & contractor
B. One fixed total price
C. Price varies with material changes
