Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam prep
The Business and Law exam, which PSI calls the Contractor Management Survey (CMS), is required for every Nevada contractor license, A, B or C. It is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Here are 6 packages, from $65 to $425.99, each with one-click checkout.
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Nevada Contractor Management Survey Examination Exam - Online Practice Questions
Timed practice questions online.
Nevada Business Contractor Management Survey Exam Prep Study Flash Cards
Flash cards for the key numbers and rules.
Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
The printed reference book.
Nevada Contractor Management Survey Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.
Nevada Contractor Management Survey Exam Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.
Nevada Business Contractor Management Survey Exam Complete Pass Package
Everything for the business and law exam in one order.
How do the Business and Law Exam (CMS) options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Practice Questions | timed practice questions online | $79.99 |
| Flash Cards | flash cards for the key numbers and rules | $65 |
| Code Book | the printed reference book | $65 |
| Book Package | the reference books, new and unmarked | $145 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and tabbed | $225 |
| Complete Pass Package | everything for the Business and Law exam in one order | $425.99 |
How does the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam work?
The Business and Law Exam (CMS) side of a Nevada license is the same for every classification: the NSCB application, the Board's review of experience and finances, and the open-book CMS at PSI.
- The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, plus 3 unscored ones, and you need 45 right (75 percent) to pass.
- PSI charges $95 for one exam portion and $140 for a trade exam and the CMS together.
- The Business and Law exam (CMS) is required for every Nevada contractor license, whatever the classification.
- The CMS is open book: the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.
- The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, and 45 right (75 percent) is a pass.
- The NSCB application fee is $300, and the Board sets your bond and monetary limit when it approves the license.
Which Business and Law Exam (CMS) option should I choose?
The Flash Cards at $65 is the lightest way into the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam: flash cards for the key numbers and rules. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $225 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Complete Pass Package at $425.99 is the most complete option: everything for the Business and Law exam in one order.
Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam questions
How much does Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam prep cost?
Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam prep runs from $65 to $425.99 across 6 options: Online Practice Questions $79.99; Flash Cards $65; Code Book $65; Book Package $145; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $225; Complete Pass Package $425.99.
Is the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam open book?
Yes. The CMS is open book, and the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Highlighted and tabbed copies save the most time.
Who issues the Business and Law Exam (CMS) license or card in Nevada?
It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
How many questions are on the Nevada Business and Law exam?
The CMS has 60 scored questions plus 3 unscored ones, with 120 minutes for the scored part. You need 45 correct, which is 75 percent.
How many tries do I get?
Three. If you fail the third attempt the application becomes void, and you can apply again after 30 days.
What is the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam like?
The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, plus 3 unscored ones, and you need 45 right (75 percent) to pass. PSI charges $95 for one exam portion and $140 for a trade exam and the CMS together.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- NSCB: license examinations
- PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin
- NSCB: new license application
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.