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Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey
Exam Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Below is a summarized exam coverage for the Nevada Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam,
followed by 200 randomized, scenario-based MCQs with answers and italicized rationales. Questions
are fully randomized and cover all major exam domains with 5 answer options each.
Summarized Exam Coverage — Nevada CMS Exam
The Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam is required for all contractor license applicants in
Nevada . It is administered by PSI Licensure: Certification and is an open-book exam .
Key Exam Topics
Domain Approximate Weight
Nevada Licensing Law (NRS 624 & NAC 624) 25-30%
Contract Administration & Liens 20-25%
Financial Management & Accounting 15%
Tax, Insurance & Bonding 10-15%
Labor Law & Personnel 10%
Project Management & Risk Management 10-15%
Ethics & Disciplinary Actions 5%
Primary Governing Laws
• NRS Chapter 624 – Contractors (creates NSCB, defines license classifications, establishes
disciplinary authority)
• NAC Chapter 624 – Regulations for licensing and practice
• NRS Chapter 108 – Mechanic's Liens
1. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) consists of how many members?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
E) 13
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies seven members: four licensed contractors and three public members
appointed by the Governor .
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2. A quorum of the Nevada State Contractors Board requires at least:
A) 2 members
B) 3 members
C) 4 members
D) 5 members
E) 6 members
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 624.040 requires four members to constitute a quorum for conducting official board
business .
3. What is the maximum administrative fine the NSCB may impose per violation?
A) 10,000B)10,000B)25,000
C) 35,000D)35,000D)50,000
E) 100,000∗∗Answer:∗∗D∗Rationale:NRS624.303allowsfinesupto100,000∗∗Answer:∗∗D∗Rationale:NRS62
4.303allowsfinesupto50,000 for certain violations, including unlicensed contracting .*
4. Which Nevada statute establishes the NSCB and outlines its authority to regulate contractors?
A) NRS 108
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B) NRS 617
C) NRS 624
D) NRS 631
E) NRS 645
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS Chapter 624 (Contractors) is the primary statute that creates the Nevada State
Contractors Board and defines its powers .
5. A contractor's license in Nevada is valid for work:
A) Only in the county of issuance
B) Only in the city of issuance
C) Throughout the entire state of Nevada
D) Only in Clark County
E) Only in Washoe County
Answer: C
Rationale: A Nevada contractor license is valid statewide, not restricted to the county or city of issuance .
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6. What is the minimum experience required for a non-restricted contractor license in Nevada?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
E) 6 years
Answer: C
*Rationale: NRS 624.215 requires four years of full-time experience within the last ten years for non-
restricted licenses .*
7. Which license classification is required for contractors engaged in earthmoving, highways, and heavy
civil projects?
A) Class B – General Building
B) Class C – Specialty
C) Class AB – Combined
D) Class A – General Engineering
E) Class B-2 – Residential
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey
Exam Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
Nevada (NV) CMS Contractor Management Survey Exam
Below is a summarized exam coverage for the Nevada Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam,
followed by 200 randomized, scenario-based MCQs with answers and italicized rationales. Questions
are fully randomized and cover all major exam domains with 5 answer options each.
Summarized Exam Coverage — Nevada CMS Exam
The Contractor Management Survey (CMS) Exam is required for all contractor license applicants in
Nevada . It is administered by PSI Licensure: Certification and is an open-book exam .
Key Exam Topics
Domain Approximate Weight
Nevada Licensing Law (NRS 624 & NAC 624) 25-30%
Contract Administration & Liens 20-25%
Financial Management & Accounting 15%
Tax, Insurance & Bonding 10-15%
Labor Law & Personnel 10%
Project Management & Risk Management 10-15%
Ethics & Disciplinary Actions 5%
Primary Governing Laws
• NRS Chapter 624 – Contractors (creates NSCB, defines license classifications, establishes
disciplinary authority)
• NAC Chapter 624 – Regulations for licensing and practice
• NRS Chapter 108 – Mechanic's Liens
1. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) consists of how many members?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
E) 13
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 624.030 specifies seven members: four licensed contractors and three public members
appointed by the Governor .
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2. A quorum of the Nevada State Contractors Board requires at least:
A) 2 members
B) 3 members
C) 4 members
D) 5 members
E) 6 members
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS 624.040 requires four members to constitute a quorum for conducting official board
business .
3. What is the maximum administrative fine the NSCB may impose per violation?
A) 10,000B)10,000B)25,000
C) 35,000D)35,000D)50,000
E) 100,000∗∗Answer:∗∗D∗Rationale:NRS624.303allowsfinesupto100,000∗∗Answer:∗∗D∗Rationale:NRS62
4.303allowsfinesupto50,000 for certain violations, including unlicensed contracting .*
4. Which Nevada statute establishes the NSCB and outlines its authority to regulate contractors?
A) NRS 108
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B) NRS 617
C) NRS 624
D) NRS 631
E) NRS 645
Answer: C
Rationale: NRS Chapter 624 (Contractors) is the primary statute that creates the Nevada State
Contractors Board and defines its powers .
5. A contractor's license in Nevada is valid for work:
A) Only in the county of issuance
B) Only in the city of issuance
C) Throughout the entire state of Nevada
D) Only in Clark County
E) Only in Washoe County
Answer: C
Rationale: A Nevada contractor license is valid statewide, not restricted to the county or city of issuance .
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6. What is the minimum experience required for a non-restricted contractor license in Nevada?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
E) 6 years
Answer: C
*Rationale: NRS 624.215 requires four years of full-time experience within the last ten years for non-
restricted licenses .*
7. Which license classification is required for contractors engaged in earthmoving, highways, and heavy
civil projects?
A) Class B – General Building
B) Class C – Specialty
C) Class AB – Combined
D) Class A – General Engineering
E) Class B-2 – Residential
