Nevada Business & Law Exam
Nevada state-specific exam covering NRS 624 licensing, lien law (NRS 108), NSCB regulations, and financial responsibility.
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Nevada Business & Law
152QUnder NRS 624, what is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A General Contractor license in Nevada?
easyA Nevada contractor files a mechanics' lien for $45,000. What is the required bond amount to release this lien under NRS 108?
mediumAccording to Nevada building codes, which edition of the International Building Code (IBC) is currently adopted for commercial construction?
easyA contractor receives a Notice of Disciplinary Action from the NSCB. Within how many days can they request a hearing to contest the action?
mediumWhich Nevada building code edition is currently adopted for commercial construction in most Nevada jurisdictions?
easyWhat is the minimum net worth requirement for a Nevada Class A general contractor license?
mediumA contractor's employee is injured on a Nevada job site. The contractor lacks workers' compensation insurance. What is the potential penalty under NRS 624?
hardUnder Nevada law, a contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy lapses on June 1st, and they continue working until June 15th before renewing. What is the potential consequence?
hardA general contractor hires a subcontractor who injures a worker on site. The subcontractor has no workers' compensation insurance. Under Nevada law, who is primarily liable for the claim?
hardA Nevada contractor fails to carry required workers' compensation insurance. What penalty can the Nevada Industrial Insurance System impose per day of non-compliance?
hardA material supplier provides $28,000 worth of materials to a project. Under NRS 108, what is the deadline for filing a mechanic's lien if the project was completed on August 30th?
hardUnder the NSCB complaint process, mediation is offered to resolve disputes. If mediation fails and the case proceeds to hearing, who makes the final disciplinary decision?
mediumA Nevada contractor's employee is injured on the job, resulting in $75,000 in medical expenses and $45,000 in lost wages. The contractor failed to carry workers' compensation insurance. What is the potential penalty under Nevada law?
mediumIn Nevada, what is the minimum net worth requirement for a Class A general contractor license?
easyUnder Nevada lien law, what is the maximum amount a materialman can claim in a mechanics' lien if they supplied $45,000 in materials but the total contract amount was $40,000?
hardA Nevada contractor wants to perform electrical work as part of a general construction project. What additional requirement must be met?
easyAccording to Nevada law, within how many days must a preliminary notice of right to lien be served for work on a single-family residence?
mediumA Nevada contractor completes $85,000 worth of work on a residential project. The owner fails to pay the final $12,000. Under NRS 108, what is the maximum time limit to file a mechanic's lien?
mediumA Nevada subcontractor provides $28,000 worth of electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. Under NRS 108, what must the subcontractor do to preserve lien rights if no preliminary notice was served?
hardUnder Nevada law, which party is responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors on a project carry workers' compensation insurance?
mediumUnder the Nevada State Contractors Board complaint process, within how many days must a contractor respond to a formal complaint?
mediumAccording to Nevada law, which document must be recorded to perfect a mechanic's lien on private property?
easyUnder NSCB regulations, what is the maximum amount recoverable from the Residential Recovery Fund per occurrence?
mediumA contractor's license expired 45 days ago in Nevada. What penalty must they pay in addition to renewal fees to reinstate?
hardUnder Nevada law, within how many days must a contractor provide preliminary notice to preserve lien rights on a private project?
mediumA Nevada contractor has 8 employees with a total annual payroll of $480,000. Using the basic rate of $2.40 per $100 of payroll, what is the annual workers' compensation premium?
mediumUnder NRS 624, how often must a Nevada contractor renew their license?
easyA subcontractor completed work worth $28,000 but was not paid. Under NRS 108, what is the deadline to file a mechanics' lien on a private project after completion of work?
mediumWhat is the maximum aggregate limit required for general liability insurance for a Class B contractor in Nevada?
mediumA contractor completes a $150,000 residential addition. The project required 450 hours of labor at $85 per hour, plus $111,750 in materials. What is the workers' compensation premium using a rate of $3.20 per $100 of payroll?
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About Nevada Business & Law Exam
50
Scored Questions
2.0h
Time Limit
2.4m
Per Question
The Nevada Business & Law Exam exam is administered by Pearson VUE. You must score at least 70% to pass this part. The exam is open book — you may bring up to 15 approved reference materials into the testing center, but with only 2.4 minutes per question, efficient tab-marking and familiarity with your references are essential.
Nevada state-specific exam covering NRS 624 licensing, lien law (NRS 108), NSCB regulations, and financial responsibility.
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Nevada Business & Law
Nevada contractor licensing (NRS 624), lien law (NRS 108), workers comp, NSCB process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Nevada Business & Law Exam exam?
The Nevada Business & Law Exam exam contains 50 scored questions. You must answer them within 2.0 hours. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE and is open book — you may bring approved reference materials.
What is the passing score for Nevada?
You need a score of 70% or higher to pass the Nevada Business & Law Exam exam. That means you must answer at least 35 out of 50 questions correctly.
Is the Nevada exam open book?
Yes. The Nevada contractor exam is open book. You are allowed to bring approved reference books into the testing center. However, time management is critical — you cannot look up every answer.
How long do I have to complete the Nevada exam?
You have 2.0 hours (120 minutes) to complete all 50 questions. That averages to about 2.4 minutes per question.
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