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