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Updated November 10, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books include? - Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books: exam-room references, highlighted and tabbed - Written for the Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $399 to $694, chosen above before checkout The Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books costs $399 to $694 with the options above and is written for the Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) exam. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep, and Buy now takes you straight to checkout. **Options at checkout:** Exam Room Approved Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package; Exam Room Approved Highlighted & Tabbed Books + Online Course [+295]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) package Prepare for the Nevada Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) examination with a focused highlighted and tabbed package containing the approved book allowed into the exam room. This product is designed for candidates who specifically need the authorized exam reference in an organized format for study, navigation practice, and use during the Nevada C-3A trade examination. The Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs subclassification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. It covers a broad range of rough and finish carpentry work, including framing, formwork, subflooring, siding, exterior stairs and railings, roof decking, truss members, sheathing, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and qualifying repair work within the authorized classification. The package includes the **International Building Code, 2018**, highlighted and tabbed to support efficient preparation and reference navigation. The IBC is the approved exam-room reference used for the Nevada C-3A examination, making familiarity with this book an important part of preparing for test day. The C-3A examination is open book, but candidates should not expect the reference to replace practical carpentry knowledge. Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry make up the majority of the test, so candidates should combine field knowledge and technical study with repeated practice navigating the International Building Code. A highlighted and tabbed code book can make preparation more organized by helping candidates move quickly between important sections during study. The goal is to become familiar with the structure of the code, understand where relevant building requirements are generally located, and practice using the book under realistic time limits. The package is specifically intended for candidates who already have their broader study materials and want the approved book allowed into the C-3A exam. It does not include additional study-only carpentry, OSHA, or finish carpentry references. **Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.** ## Exam Details The Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs trade examination is administered through PSI for eligible candidates pursuing the classification through the Nevada State Contractors Board. - **Exam:** Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs - **Number of Questions:** 46 - **Time Allowed:** 2 hours - **Minimum Passing Score:** 33 correct answers - **Testing Provider:** PSI The examination covers the following subject areas: - **Safety:** 6 questions - **Windows and Doors:** 3 questions - **Rough Carpentry:** 16 questions - **Finish Carpentry:** 16 questions - **Siding:** 3 questions - **Drywall:** 2 questions **Rough Carpentry** and **Finish Carpentry** are the largest categories, accounting for 32 of the 46 exam questions. Candidates should spend substantial preparation time reviewing framing, walls, floors, roofs, sheathing, subflooring, doors, windows, cabinets, trim, fixtures, measurements, materials, layouts, fastening, and installation principles. **Safety** includes six questions and should also receive dedicated study. Candidates should understand common construction hazards, safe tool use, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, material handling, and other safety principles associated with carpentry work. **Windows and Doors** and **Siding** each account for three questions. Preparation should include framing around openings, installation, alignment, fastening, repair concepts, weather protection, and applicable building-code requirements. **Drywall** represents two questions. Although this is the smallest individual category, candidates should still understand basic drywall installation relationships, framing coordination, and common repair principles. With 46 questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of a little more than two and a half minutes per question. Efficient pacing and effective use of the approved code book can be important when a question requires a specific building-code lookup. ## Open Book Test The Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs examination is an **open-book test**. The approved reference included in this package is: - **International Building Code, 2018** The International Building Code should be used throughout preparation so candidates become comfortable with its organization before the examination. Useful navigation practice includes building construction, structural systems, exterior walls, roof assemblies, stairs, guards, openings, doors, windows, and other provisions that relate to the C-3A scope. Open-book testing works best when candidates know what they are looking for. A productive study method is to begin with a carpentry or code question, identify the subject, determine where that requirement is likely located, and practice finding the answer efficiently. The highlighted and tabbed format is intended to support organized navigation. Candidates can build familiarity with the location of major topics while studying instead of relying on a completely unfamiliar book on exam day. Trade knowledge remains essential. Because Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry make up most of the examination, candidates should answer familiar practical questions directly and reserve code lookups for questions that require precise verification of a building requirement. ## Licensing Steps The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-3A Carpentry and Repairs subclassification. Passing the trade exam is one part of the broader contractor licensing process. 1. **Confirm the C-3A classification.** Determine that Carpentry and Repairs matches the contracting work the business intends to perform. 2. **Identify the qualifying individual.** Designate the person who will satisfy the applicable experience and technical qualification requirements. 3. **Document qualifying experience.** Prepare records describing relevant carpentry and repair work performed within the classification. 4. **Prepare the Nevada contractor license application.** Organize business information, qualifier information, experience documentation, financial information, and required supporting materials. 5. **Submit the application.** The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the applicant's qualifications before examination eligibility is established. 6. **Complete applicable background requirements.** Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during the Nevada licensing process. 7. **Address financial responsibility.** Provide applicable financial information required as part of contractor licensing. 8. **Receive examination eligibility.** Qualified applicants can proceed with testing after authorization. 9. **Schedule the C-3A examination through PSI.** Arrange the Carpentry and Repairs trade examination after eligibility is established. 10. **Prepare for the trade exam.** Study rough carpentry, finish carpentry, safety, windows and doors, siding, drywall, and International Building Code navigation. 11. **Prepare for Nevada Business and Law.** Nevada contractor applicants generally must satisfy the applicable management qualification requirement unless an authorized waiver applies. 12. **Complete applicable examinations.** Meet required trade and management examination requirements. 13. **Complete remaining licensing requirements.** Address applicable bonding, financial responsibility, background, and other Nevada State Contractors Board requirements. ## State Requirements The Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs subclassification covers the construction of formwork, framing, and rough carpentry necessary to construct framed structures. It also includes installation or repair of individual components of framing systems and related carpentry work. Authorized work includes qualifying subflooring, siding, exterior staircases and railings, roof decking, truss members, sheathing, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and other structural or finish carpentry products within the scope of the classification. The classification also includes certain doors, door frames, windows, window frames, studs, and similar components made from wood, formed sheet metal, vinyl, aluminum, and similar materials when they emulate traditional milled wood and can be installed using traditional carpentry joining methods without welding or comparable joining processes. For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must document four years of qualifying experience within the applicable experience period required by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Applicants should maintain organized records describing the carpentry work performed, responsibilities held, and the period during which the experience was obtained. Experience should relate directly to the classification being requested. Nevada contractor licensing also includes management qualification, financial responsibility review, background requirements, contractor bonding, and other licensing conditions. Passing the C-3A trade examination alone does not automatically result in license issuance. ### Reference Books - **International Building Code, 2018** The highlighted and tabbed reference supports preparation involving building construction, framing relationships, structural requirements, exterior walls, roof assemblies, stairs, guards, doors, windows, openings, and other building-code topics relevant to the Nevada C-3A examination. ## Exam Room Approved Books - **International Building Code, 2018** International Building Code, 2018 is the highlighted and tabbed book included in this package and the approved reference allowed into the Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs examination. The package is specifically designed around the approved exam-room reference. Candidates who already own their technical study books can use this package to complete the reference material needed for the open-book portion of the C-3A examination. **Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.** ## Test Information and Study Materials A strong Nevada C-3A study plan should combine practical carpentry knowledge with efficient use of the International Building Code. The highlighted and tabbed book is most useful when candidates practice with it repeatedly before test day. **Prioritize rough carpentry.** Review framing systems, wall construction, floor systems, roof framing, sheathing, subflooring, truss members, structural components, measurements, layouts, fastening methods, and related trade concepts. **Strengthen finish carpentry knowledge.** Study doors, windows, trim, cabinetry, fixtures, fitting, measurements, materials, and detail-oriented installation methods. **Practice code navigation.** Use the International Building Code to find requirements related to structures, roofs, exterior walls, stairs, guards, openings, doors, windows, and other relevant building subjects. **Review windows and doors.** Candidates should understand opening preparation, framing, installation, fastening, alignment, repair, and related code concerns. **Study siding.** Review exterior siding installation, fastening, weather protection, substrate conditions, alignment, and repair concepts. **Prepare safety separately.** Safety is a dedicated exam category. Candidates should review construction hazards and safe work practices even though this exam-room package contains only the approved IBC reference. **Include drywall review.** Basic drywall installation, framing relationships, materials, and repair concepts should be included in the study plan. **Use timed reference searches.** Practice locating information within a set time limit. This can help candidates avoid spending too much time on a single code question during the actual examination. **Know when to rely on trade knowledge.** The International Building Code is a tool, not a substitute for carpentry experience and study. Candidates should avoid unnecessary searches when they already know the answer. ## How Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam Helps You Reach Your Goal Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam supports Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure. The Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package focuses on the reference candidates can use during the C-3A trade examination. The International Building Code is organized for efficient study and repeated navigation practice. Reference-navigation preparation can help candidates learn where important building-code topics are located. Instead of opening the IBC only when the exam begins, candidates can build familiarity with its layout during normal study sessions. Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates recognize which questions are best answered from direct trade knowledge and which should be confirmed with the code. This distinction can be valuable during a timed open-book examination. The package is especially useful for candidates who already have their broader technical study resources and only need the highlighted and tabbed approved exam-room book. It provides a focused solution without adding study books that cannot be taken into the examination. By combining a highlighted and tabbed International Building Code with structured reference-navigation practice and trade-focused study, Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam helps candidates approach the Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs examination with a more organized preparation strategy. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is included in the Nevada C-3A Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package? The package includes the International Building Code, 2018 in highlighted and tabbed format. ### Is the International Building Code, 2018 allowed into the C-3A exam? Yes. The International Building Code, 2018 is the approved exam-room reference used for the Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs examination. ### Is the included book highlighted and tabbed? Yes. This product is specifically the highlighted and tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package. ### Does this package include books that are not allowed into the exam? No. This package is focused specifically on the approved book allowed into the C-3A trade examination. ### Is the Nevada C-3A examination open book? Yes. The Nevada C-3A Carpentry and Repairs examination is an open-book test with the approved International Building Code reference. ### How many questions are on the Nevada C-3A exam? The examination contains 46 questions. ### How much time is allowed for the exam? Candidates have two hours to complete the C-3A trade examination. ### What score is required to pass? The minimum passing score is 33 correct answers out of 46 questions. ### What are the largest subjects on the C-3A exam? Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry are the largest categories, with 16 questions each. ### Why should I practice using the IBC before test day? Regular practice helps candidates become familiar with the organization of the code and locate relevant requirements more efficiently during the timed open-book examination. ### Should I search the IBC for every exam question? No. Candidates should use trade knowledge for familiar practical questions and use the IBC when a specific building-code requirement needs to be confirmed. ### What work does the Nevada C-3A classification cover? The classification covers qualifying formwork, framing, rough carpentry, framing-system repairs, subflooring, siding, exterior stairs and railings, roof decking, truss members, sheathing, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and related carpentry work. ### Who is this package best for? The package is best for candidates who already have their study materials and specifically need the highlighted and tabbed International Building Code, 2018 for use during the Nevada C-3A examination. ### How long should I allow for the order? Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders. ## How does the Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) exam work? The Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) license comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board. You apply to the NSCB with your experience and financial statement, the Board sends an exam eligibility letter, and you book the CMS and the trade exam with PSI. Scores come right after the exam. - Every Nevada contractor license needs the Business and Law (CMS) exam plus a trade exam for the classification, both given by PSI. - The CMS is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; trade exams are closed book except for the code references their outline allows. - PSI charges $95 for one exam portion, or $140 for a trade exam taken with the CMS, and you get three attempts before the application is void. - The Board sets a bond from $1,000 to $500,000 and a monetary limit on every license, based on your experience and financial statements. ## Other Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) options [**Online Practice Questions** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Exam - Online… $79.99](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-exam-online-practice-questions/) · [**Online Exam Prep Course** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Exam - Online… $295](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-exam-online-exam-prep/) · [**Book Package** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Exam Book Pac… $395](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-exam-book-package/) · [**Books Allowed in the Exam** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Books Allowed… $199](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-books-allowed-into-exam-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Highlighted &… $695](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-highlighted-and-tabbed-book-package/) · [**Live Virtual Training** Nevada Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Exam Prep - L… $595](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-exam-prep-live-virtual-plus-self-study-training/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A)- Books & Cour… $1,285](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-books-and-courses-rental-package/) · [**Exam-Room Books and Course Rental** Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) - Books & Cou… $989](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/nevada-carpentry-and-repairs-contractor-c-3a-books-and-course-rental-exam-room-approved/) [Compare every Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) package →](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/) [Choose a different license →](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/) ### More carpentry, drywall, paint and plaster [Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/) · [Finish Carpentry Contractor (C-3B)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3b-finish-carpentry/) · [Drywall Contractor (C-3E)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3e-drywall/) · [Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-4-painting-and-decorating/) · [Painting Contractor (C-4A)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-4a-painting/) · [Nevada exam FAQ](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/faq/) · [Study tips](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/blog/) ## Questions before you buy ### How much is the Nevada Carpentry And Repairs Contractor (C-3A) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowe? $399 to $694 depending on the option you pick. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books: exam-room references, highlighted and tabbed. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. ### Is the Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A) exam open book? Partly. The Business and Law (CMS) exam is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Trade exams are closed book except for the code references named in the PSI content outline for your classification, which is why the exam-room book packages are sold as allowed in the exam. ### Who issues the license or certification? It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format. ### How fast can I start? Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout. ## Sources - [NSCB: license examinations](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-examinations/) - [PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/304) - [NSCB: license bonds](https://nvcontractorsboard.com/bonds) - [NSCB: new license application](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/New-License-Application.pdf) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated November 10, 2026. 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