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Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Actual Test Questions and Correct Answers With
Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Nevada Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam is the required business and law exam for all
contractor license applicants in Nevada . It tests knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter
624 (Contractors), licensing requirements, business structures, estimating and bidding, contract law,
mechanics' liens, financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management, risk management,
insurance, bonding, safety regulations (OSHA), and the Nevada State Contractors Board disciplinary
processes . The exam is open-book, contains 60 questions, has a 2-hour time limit, and requires a 75%
passing score . The official reference manual is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)?
A) To provide construction training programs for unlicensed workers
B) To regulate and license contractors in Nevada and enforce state laws
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C) To enforce environmental regulations on construction sites
D) To design building codes for all Nevada municipalities
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The NSCB's main purpose is to regulate and license contractors to ensure
compliance with state laws and protect public safety .
Question 2
Under NRS 624.010, who is defined as a "contractor" for licensing purposes?
A) Any person who performs labor for wages on a construction site
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, or improve any building or structure for others
C) Only general contractors who build new homes from the ground up
D) Only subcontractors who work under a licensed general contractor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: NRS 624.010 defines a contractor as anyone who bids on or performs construction
work for another person, including subcontractors and specialty trades .
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Question 3
How many years of verifiable experience are required to apply for a Nevada contractor license?
A) 2 years within the last 5 years
B) 4 years within the last 10 years
C) 6 years within the last 12 years
D) 8 years within the last 15 years
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate at least 4 years of experience within the 10 years
preceding application, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity .
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a classification of a contractor's license in Nevada?
A) Class A - General Engineering
B) Class B - General Building
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C) Class C - Specialty
D) Class D - Residential Only
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Nevada contractor licenses are classified as A (General Engineering), B (General
Building), and C (Specialty); there is no Class D classification .
Question 5
A Class A contractor in Nevada is authorized to:
A) Perform only residential projects up to $500,000
B) Perform any construction work without a monetary limit
C) Perform only commercial projects under $1,000,000
D) Perform only specialty trade work as a subcontractor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Class A is the unrestricted license allowing the holder to contract for any type of
construction work without monetary limit .
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Actual Test Questions and Correct Answers With
Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Nevada Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam is the required business and law exam for all
contractor license applicants in Nevada . It tests knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter
624 (Contractors), licensing requirements, business structures, estimating and bidding, contract law,
mechanics' liens, financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management, risk management,
insurance, bonding, safety regulations (OSHA), and the Nevada State Contractors Board disciplinary
processes . The exam is open-book, contains 60 questions, has a 2-hour time limit, and requires a 75%
passing score . The official reference manual is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)?
A) To provide construction training programs for unlicensed workers
B) To regulate and license contractors in Nevada and enforce state laws
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C) To enforce environmental regulations on construction sites
D) To design building codes for all Nevada municipalities
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The NSCB's main purpose is to regulate and license contractors to ensure
compliance with state laws and protect public safety .
Question 2
Under NRS 624.010, who is defined as a "contractor" for licensing purposes?
A) Any person who performs labor for wages on a construction site
B) Any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, or improve any building or structure for others
C) Only general contractors who build new homes from the ground up
D) Only subcontractors who work under a licensed general contractor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: NRS 624.010 defines a contractor as anyone who bids on or performs construction
work for another person, including subcontractors and specialty trades .
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Question 3
How many years of verifiable experience are required to apply for a Nevada contractor license?
A) 2 years within the last 5 years
B) 4 years within the last 10 years
C) 6 years within the last 12 years
D) 8 years within the last 15 years
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate at least 4 years of experience within the 10 years
preceding application, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity .
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a classification of a contractor's license in Nevada?
A) Class A - General Engineering
B) Class B - General Building
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C) Class C - Specialty
D) Class D - Residential Only
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Nevada contractor licenses are classified as A (General Engineering), B (General
Building), and C (Specialty); there is no Class D classification .
Question 5
A Class A contractor in Nevada is authorized to:
A) Perform only residential projects up to $500,000
B) Perform any construction work without a monetary limit
C) Perform only commercial projects under $1,000,000
D) Perform only specialty trade work as a subcontractor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Class A is the unrestricted license allowing the holder to contract for any type of
construction work without monetary limit .
