Nevada Drywall Contractor (C-17C) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Nevada Drywall Contractor (C-17C) trade examination with a complete highlighted and tabbed book package that combines the exam-room-approved reference with additional drywall and construction study materials. This package includes the International Building Code, 2018, along with Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 and the Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition.

The Nevada C-17C Drywall classification focuses on the installation and coating of gypsum wallboard and sheathing, including suspended ceiling systems made of gypsum wallboard. Candidates should prepare for practical drywall construction topics as well as applicable building-code requirements involving wall systems, ceiling assemblies, fire-resistance, interior construction, materials, fastening, support, and finishing.

All books in this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation and easier navigation during study. The International Building Code, 2018 is the exam-room-approved reference, while Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 and the Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition are study-only books that are not allowed into the examination room.

The highlighted and tabbed format is designed to help candidates become familiar with important sections and topics before test day. Candidates should use the prepared books throughout their study period so the tabs, highlighted passages, and overall organization become familiar rather than relying on them for the first time during final review.

A strong preparation plan should combine code navigation with practical drywall knowledge. The International Building Code supports code-based questions, while the additional study references strengthen understanding of gypsum wallboard systems, framing relationships, installation procedures, finishing, materials, fastening, and broader building-construction concepts.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates authorized to test through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor
• Testing Provider: PSI
• Number of Questions: 20
• Time Allowed: 1 hour
• Minimum Passing Score: 14 correct answers

The C-17C examination is relatively short, which makes each question important. Candidates have one hour to answer 20 questions, providing time for careful reading and selective code lookups, but inefficient searching can still consume valuable testing time.

Preparation should include gypsum wallboard installation, suspended gypsum ceilings, sheathing, wall systems, ceiling assemblies, finishing, materials, framing relationships, fastening, support, fire-resistance considerations, and applicable International Building Code requirements.

Candidates should also develop the ability to distinguish between practical trade questions and code-based questions. Some questions may be answered directly from drywall knowledge, while others may require a specific lookup in the International Building Code.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor examination is an open-book test with designated approved reference material permitted in the examination room.

The exam-room-approved book included in this package is:

• International Building Code, 2018

The included International Building Code is highlighted and tabbed to support organized navigation. Candidates should use the prepared code book throughout their study period and become familiar with the highlighted material, tab locations, index, chapter structure, and terminology relevant to drywall construction.

The following books included in this package are not allowed into the C-17C examination room:

• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition

These study-only references are still important preparation tools. Carpentry and Building Construction supports understanding of framing, support, wall construction, ceiling construction, layout, and building relationships that affect drywall work. The Gypsum Construction Handbook supports more specialized preparation involving gypsum board products, installation methods, wall and ceiling systems, joint treatment, finishing, fastening, and related drywall practices.

The open-book format should not be treated as a replacement for studying. Candidates who understand the material can answer many questions directly and reserve code lookups for questions that genuinely require confirmation.

A productive strategy is to identify the subject of the question first. If the question involves fire-resistance, a regulated assembly, interior construction, or another code requirement, the IBC may be the appropriate resource. If the question involves a common drywall installation method or finishing procedure, practical trade knowledge may be more efficient.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-17C Drywall classification. Passing the trade examination is one part of the overall Nevada contractor licensing process.

1. Confirm the C-17C classification. Determine that drywall contracting matches the type of work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the applicable experience and examination requirements.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records describing relevant work involving gypsum wallboard, sheathing, drywall installation, coating, finishing, suspended gypsum ceilings, wall systems, and related responsibilities.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor license application. Gather the required business information, qualifier information, experience documentation, financial information, and supporting materials.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the applicant's qualifications as part of the licensing process.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow required disclosure, fingerprint, and background procedures.
7. Meet applicable financial responsibility requirements. Provide the financial information required for the contractor license application.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Candidates required to test may proceed with scheduling after authorization.
9. Schedule the C-17C trade examination through PSI. Arrange the examination after eligibility has been established.
10. Prepare for the trade exam. Review gypsum systems, drywall installation, finishing, wall and ceiling assemblies, framing relationships, and International Building Code navigation.
11. Complete applicable contractor management requirements. Nevada contractor licensing also includes business and management qualification requirements when applicable.
12. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Satisfy applicable financial responsibility, bonding, background, and other Nevada State Contractors Board requirements before license issuance.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-17C Drywall classification authorizes the installation and coating of gypsum wallboard and sheathing. The scope also includes installation of suspended ceiling systems made of gypsum wallboard.

This means candidates should prepare for more than basic drywall attachment. The work can involve material selection, support conditions, framing relationships, installation, fastening, joint treatment, coating, finishing, wall systems, ceilings, sheathing, and related code requirements.

Suspended gypsum wallboard ceilings are specifically included in the C-17C scope. Candidates should understand the general relationship between support systems, gypsum installation, fastening, finishing, and the completed ceiling assembly.

Fire-resistance is another important area because gypsum wallboard is frequently used as part of rated construction. Candidates should be able to recognize when a question involves a fire-resistance-rated wall or ceiling and know when an International Building Code lookup may be appropriate.

Framing knowledge is also valuable because drywall systems depend on the underlying structure and support. The included Carpentry and Building Construction reference helps candidates review framing, layout, wall and ceiling construction, openings, support, and other building relationships that affect drywall installation.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook provides additional trade-focused study involving gypsum products, finishing systems, board installation, joints, fastening, wall systems, ceilings, and practical construction methods.

Passing the C-17C trade examination does not automatically issue a Nevada contractor license. Applicants must also complete the other applicable Nevada State Contractors Board licensing requirements.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supporting preparation involving gypsum wallboard, wall and ceiling assemblies, fire-resistance requirements, interior construction, materials, and other building-code provisions relevant to drywall contracting.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting framing, layout, wall construction, ceiling construction, support conditions, fastening relationships, and broader building-construction knowledge that can affect drywall work. This book is not allowed into the examination room.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting gypsum board products, wall and ceiling systems, installation practices, joint treatment, finishing, fastening, materials, and other drywall construction methods. This book is not allowed into the examination room.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Highlighted and tabbed reference approved for use during the Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor trade examination.

The Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition are included for study but are not allowed into the C-17C examination room.

Candidates should use all three books during preparation, while giving special attention to the International Building Code because that is the reference available during the open-book examination.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong C-17C study plan should combine practical drywall preparation with repeated reference navigation using the International Building Code.

Study gypsum wallboard installation. Review board types, placement, orientation, fastening, support, joints, edges, wall applications, and ceiling applications.

Review sheathing. The C-17C scope includes gypsum sheathing, so candidates should understand its role and how it fits within wall systems and related construction.

Study finishing and coating. Review tape, joint compound, finishing sequences, surface preparation, joint treatment, and common methods used to complete gypsum wallboard surfaces.

Review framing relationships. Use Carpentry and Building Construction to strengthen understanding of framing, wall layout, ceiling framing, openings, backing, support conditions, and other construction elements that affect drywall installation.

Study suspended gypsum ceilings. Candidates should understand how suspended gypsum wallboard ceiling systems relate to support, attachment, board installation, and finishing.

Review fire-resistance concepts. Gypsum wallboard is commonly used in fire-resistance-rated construction. Practice recognizing when a question may involve rated walls, rated ceilings, separation requirements, or protected assemblies.

Practice IBC navigation. Use the highlighted and tabbed International Building Code regularly. Learn where major subjects are located and how to move from a question to the appropriate chapter or section efficiently.

Use the index strategically. Identify technical words from a question and use those terms to locate relevant code material. Familiarity with terminology can make searches much faster.

Study materials and fastening. Understand common drywall materials, board products, fasteners, attachment methods, and support considerations.

Review wall and ceiling assemblies. Understand how drywall functions within complete systems rather than treating each board as an isolated component.

Know when the code is needed. Not every C-17C question requires a code lookup. Candidates should answer practical questions from trade knowledge when possible and reserve the IBC for code-specific requirements.

Practice timed questions. The one-hour exam provides three minutes per question on average. Candidates should still avoid spending too long on one difficult lookup.

Use the highlighted sections actively. Highlighting is most valuable when candidates understand the meaning of the material and can connect it to practice questions or real drywall situations.

Learn the tabs before exam day. Tabs should become familiar navigational tools during preparation. Candidates should know what subjects they represent and how to use them efficiently.

Study the books that are not allowed into the exam. Because Carpentry and Building Construction and the Gypsum Construction Handbook cannot be used in the examination room, candidates should study them thoroughly enough to retain and apply the trade concepts they cover.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation when applicable, and confidence-building study structure.

This highlighted and tabbed book package combines the exam-room-approved International Building Code with two additional study references that support framing, gypsum construction, wall systems, ceilings, fastening, finishing, and other practical drywall topics.

Reference-navigation preparation helps candidates become more efficient with the International Building Code. Instead of searching broadly, candidates can learn to identify the subject of a question, choose an appropriate tab or index term, move to the correct section, and confirm the requirement.

Trade-focused review helps candidates strengthen the knowledge that cannot always be found through a quick code lookup. Gypsum board installation, finishing, suspended ceilings, wall systems, fastening, sheathing, framing relationships, and practical construction methods all require technical understanding.

The highlighted and tabbed books also provide a consistent study structure. Candidates can connect practice questions to specific highlighted passages and tabbed sections, making it easier to revisit weaker subjects during preparation.

Practice-oriented study can help identify areas needing additional attention. A candidate with strong field experience may need more code-navigation work, while another candidate may need more review of finishing, wall systems, suspended ceilings, framing, or fire-resistance concepts.

By combining highlighted and tabbed references, drywall-focused technical study, and organized code-navigation preparation, 1 Exam Prep helps candidates build a focused approach to the Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are included in the Nevada C-17C Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package?

The package includes the International Building Code, 2018; Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016; and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included in this package are highlighted and tabbed.

Which book is allowed into the Nevada C-17C exam?

The International Building Code, 2018 is the exam-room-approved reference included in this package.

Which books are not allowed into the C-17C examination?

Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition are study references and are not allowed into the examination room.

Is the Nevada C-17C examination open book?

Yes. The Nevada C-17C Drywall Contractor trade examination is open book with designated approved reference material.

How many questions are on the C-17C exam?

The examination contains 20 questions.

How much time is allowed?

Candidates have one hour to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 14 correct answers out of 20 questions.

Why should I study Carpentry and Building Construction?

The book helps reinforce framing, support, layout, wall construction, ceiling construction, and broader building relationships that affect drywall installation.

Why should I study the Gypsum Construction Handbook?

The handbook supports preparation involving gypsum products, board installation, fastening, finishing, wall systems, ceiling systems, and other practical drywall construction topics.

Should I practice using the highlighted and tabbed IBC before test day?

Yes. Repeated use helps candidates become familiar with the tabs, highlighted sections, index, and code organization before the timed examination.

Does passing the C-17C exam automatically issue a Nevada contractor license?

No. Passing the trade examination is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also complete the other applicable Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.

How long should I allow for my highlighted and tabbed package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Who is this package best for?

This package is designed for Nevada C-17C candidates who want a highlighted and tabbed International Building Code along with highlighted and tabbed drywall and carpentry study references for comprehensive exam preparation.