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1. What is the minimum number of years a contractor's records must be k
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ept in Nevada? v v
4 years v
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6 years v
10 years v
Contractors are required to retain business records for at least 4 years
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2. Which of the following business structures provides the least personal li
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ability protection? v
Sole proprietorship v
Corporation
LLC
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A sole proprietorship does not separate business and personal liability
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, exposing personal assets.
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3. A general contractor must provide a disclosure statement to the o
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wner for contracts exceeding:
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$5,000
$10,000
$25,000
$50,000
Nevada law mandates a disclosure statement for contracts exceedi
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ng $25,000 to protect homeowners.
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4. How often must Nevada contractors renew their license?
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Every year v
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Nevada contractors are required to renew their licenses biennially.
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5. Which Nevada agency regulates and licenses contractors?
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Department of Labor v v
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Nevada State Contractors Board v v v
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The Nevada State Contractors Board oversees licensing and regulation
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of contractors.
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6. If a contractor is convicted of a felony, they must notify the board w
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ithin:
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90 days v
Contractors must report a felony conviction to the board within 90 day
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s.
7. What is the purpose of a surety bond for a Nevada contractor?
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To protect consumers from financial harm due to a contractor’s f
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ailure to meet obligations
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To pay employees
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To cover insurance
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To secure loans
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A surety bond provides financial protection for clients and ensures con
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tractor compliance. v
8. The primary purpose of OSHA is to:
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Protect consumer rights v v
Ensure safe and healthful working conditions
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Manage workers' compensation v v
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OSHA promotes workplace safety standards and enforcement.
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9. What is the minimum workers’ compensation insurance requirement i
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n Nevada?
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For companies with 10+ employees
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For companies with 5+ employees
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For any employee, even one
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Only if employees work more than 40 hours/week
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Nevada law requires workers' compensation for any business with at le
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ast one employee.
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10. When must a preliminary notice be served to secure lien rights?
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After project completion
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Within 31 days of first furnishing labor or materials
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Before signing contract v v
Within 10 days of receiving payment
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A timely preliminary notice preserves lien rights in Nevada.
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11. Who is responsible for reporting use tax in Nevada?
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Clients
Material suppliers v
Contractors
Subcontractors
Contractors are responsible for use tax when purchasing materials o
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ut-of-state without paying Nevada sales tax. v v v v v