Nevada Drywall Contractor (C-17C) Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the Nevada Drywall Contractor C-17C examination with a focused books and course rental package built around the materials and subject areas used for the Nevada contractor licensing exams. This package combines structured exam preparation with the approved reference for the C-17C Drywall trade examination and the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada used for the required Business and Law examination.

The Nevada C-17C Drywall exam covers practical knowledge related to drywall installation, taping and finishing, materials, and special applications and accessories. The trade examination is administered by PSI for the Nevada State Contractors Board and is an open-book examination. The approved reference allowed in the C-17C exam room is the International Building Code, 2018.

Because an open-book contractor exam still requires quick, accurate navigation, the rental reference is prepared with highlighting and tabs to support faster reference navigation during study and the exam. PSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination and requires permanent tabs rather than temporary tabs such as Post-It notes. Organized reference preparation can help you spend more of your exam time locating relevant code information instead of searching through an unfamiliar book.

This package also includes the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, the approved reference for Nevada's Business and Law, also known as the CMS, examination. Nevada contractor applicants generally must satisfy both the Business and Law examination requirement and the trade examination requirement for the classification requested unless an applicable waiver is approved.

Package Price: $839
Refundable Deposit: $150
Total Initial Payment: $989

Please allow up to 15 business days for Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-17C Drywall trade examination contains 20 questions. Candidates must answer at least 14 questions correctly to achieve the listed minimum passing score. The examination allows 1 hour for completion.

The official C-17C content outline divides the examination into four major subject areas:

• Installation — 6 questions: Preparation should include the knowledge and methods associated with installing drywall systems and related materials.
• Taping and Finishing — 6 questions: Candidates should be prepared for questions involving the procedures and principles associated with completing drywall surfaces.
• Materials — 4 questions: This portion evaluates familiarity with materials relevant to drywall work and their proper application.
• Special Applications and Accessories — 4 questions: This area addresses additional applications, components, and accessories encountered in drywall work.

The examination may include questions drawn from the listed reference material as well as trade knowledge and general industry practices. For code questions, the examination is based on the specific code edition identified by PSI, which for the C-17C examination is the 2018 International Building Code.

Nevada also requires the appropriate qualifying individual to satisfy the Business and Law examination requirement unless a waiver applies. That examination focuses on the business and legal knowledge involved in operating a contracting business in Nevada and uses the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada as its approved exam-room reference.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-17C Drywall examination is officially listed as an open-book examination. For the C-17C trade exam, the International Building Code, 2018 is the reference material approved for use in the examination center.

Open book does not mean that every study resource can be taken into the testing room. PSI specifically identifies which references are permitted. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved reference materials. References may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session, but candidates may not write in or highlight their references during the examination.

PSI also states that additional papers, whether loose or attached, are not permitted with approved references. Permanent tabs may be used for indexing. Temporary tabs, including Post-It-style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before testing begins.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is separately approved for the Nevada Business and Law examination. This makes organized preparation with each book important: the International Building Code supports the C-17C trade exam, while the Nevada manual supports the CMS Business and Law exam.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada contractor licensing process begins with an application to the Nevada State Contractors Board. An applicant must identify the qualifying individual or individuals who will satisfy the management and trade requirements for the license. One individual may serve in both roles, or separate individuals may serve as the management and trade qualifiers.

1. Determine the appropriate Nevada contractor classification. For this product, the examination preparation is focused on the C-17C Drywall classification.
2. Document the required trade experience. The trade qualifying individual generally must demonstrate the required experience in the specific classification.
3. Submit the contractor license application. Required application information and supporting documentation are submitted to the Nevada State Contractors Board.
4. Wait for examination eligibility. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the application and experience information. Once examination eligibility is established, the qualifying individual receives the information needed to schedule the required examination.
5. Schedule the required examination or examinations with PSI. PSI conducts Nevada contractor licensing examinations for the Board.
6. Prepare for the Business and Law and C-17C trade requirements. Study the relevant subject areas and become comfortable locating information in the approved exam-room references.
7. Complete the required examinations. Applicants must satisfy the applicable examination requirements unless the Nevada State Contractors Board approves a qualifying waiver.
8. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Licensing remains subject to the Nevada State Contractors Board's application, experience, financial responsibility, and other applicable requirements.

State Requirements

Nevada contractor licenses are issued through the Nevada State Contractors Board. The trade qualifying individual generally must have at least four full years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the specific classification requested, with the experience obtained within the 15 years immediately preceding the application.

Training from an accredited college, university, or equivalent program accepted by the Board may be used toward no more than three years of the experience requirement. Nevada does not impose a general educational degree requirement for contractor licensure.

The Board requires applicants to provide appropriate documentation supporting qualifying experience. Depending on the applicant's circumstances, accepted documentation may include Certification of Work Experience forms, a qualifying governmental master certification, transferable military experience and training, or applicable documentation for licensure by endorsement.

Applicants must also demonstrate financial responsibility as part of the licensing process. The contractor license belongs to the licensed business entity rather than personally to the qualifying individual. Nevada licenses may be issued to qualifying business structures including individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.

The qualifying individual is responsible for meeting the applicable experience and examination requirements. Nevada generally requires a Business and Law examination and the trade examination for the requested classification unless the Board determines that an applicant qualifies for an applicable waiver.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Rental Book: The 2018 International Building Code is the code reference approved by PSI for use during the Nevada C-17C Drywall trade examination. It supports preparation for applicable building-code knowledge and gives candidates the reference they are permitted to consult during the open-book trade exam.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Rental Book: This manual is the approved reference for Nevada's Business and Law examination and supports study of the business, regulatory, and legal knowledge associated with Nevada contractor licensing.

Exam Room Approved Books

For the C-17C Drywall trade examination:

• International Building Code, 2018
  This is the specific reference PSI lists as allowed in the examination center for the Nevada C-17C Drywall examination.

For the Nevada Business and Law examination:

• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This manual is permitted for use during Nevada's open-book Business and Law examination.

The C-17C bulletin identifies other materials that may be useful for trade knowledge but are not allowed in the C-17C examination center. The exam-room-approved reference for the C-17C trade test is the International Building Code, 2018.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong C-17C study plan should balance trade knowledge with reference-book navigation. With 20 questions and a one-hour testing period, candidates have an average of approximately three minutes per question. Efficient navigation matters because repeatedly searching broad sections of a code book can use valuable exam time.

Begin by organizing your preparation around the official content outline. Installation and Taping and Finishing account for 12 of the 20 listed questions, making those two categories especially important. Materials and Special Applications and Accessories account for the remaining eight questions. Study each category instead of concentrating only on the code book.

Next, practice using the International Building Code as a reference tool. Become familiar with its organization, index, chapter structure, tables, and commonly referenced provisions. When you encounter a practice question involving code information, practice locating the supporting material rather than relying only on memorization. This builds the navigation habits needed for an open-book testing environment.

The highlighted and tabbed rental reference supports this approach by giving you an organized book for study and exam navigation. Because PSI permits highlighting and permanent indexing completed before the examination, a prepared reference can help reduce unnecessary searching while you work through code-related questions.

For the Business and Law portion, use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to develop familiarity with the business and regulatory material covered by the CMS examination. Treat the manual as a working reference during your preparation so that locating information becomes a practiced skill before exam day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps contractor candidates turn a broad licensing objective into a more organized study process. Instead of approaching the Nevada C-17C examination as one large body of information, the course structure can help you focus your preparation around the trade categories identified for the exam, reinforce relevant contractor knowledge, and build a repeatable study routine.

Practice-oriented preparation is particularly valuable for an exam with a defined time limit. Working through trade-focused review materials can help you identify areas that deserve additional attention and become more comfortable applying what you know to exam-style questions. The goal is not simply to read information, but to practice retrieving and applying it efficiently.

Reference navigation is another important part of preparation for an open-book exam. Having access to the approved International Building Code and becoming accustomed to using its structure can make your study sessions more purposeful. The highlighted and tabbed rental reference is designed to support faster navigation while remaining consistent with the exam-room preparation rules for approved references.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada also supports preparation beyond the trade exam by giving you the approved reference associated with the Nevada CMS examination. Combined with 6 months of course access, the package provides a structured way to prepare for both major examination components associated with Nevada contractor licensing.

1 Exam Prep's approach emphasizes organization, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a study structure designed to build familiarity and confidence before testing. Consistent preparation can help you arrive at the exam knowing the subject categories, understanding how your approved references are organized, and having practiced how to manage your available testing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nevada C-17C Drywall exam open book?

Yes. PSI lists the Nevada C-17C Drywall examination as open book. The International Building Code, 2018 is the reference approved for use in the C-17C examination center.

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

The C-17C Drywall examination contains 20 questions. The listed minimum passing score is 14 correct answers, and candidates are allowed one hour.

What topics are covered on the C-17C exam?

The official content outline includes Installation, Taping and Finishing, Materials, and Special Applications and Accessories. Installation and Taping and Finishing each contain six listed questions, while Materials and Special Applications and Accessories each contain four.

Which book can I take into the C-17C exam room?

The International Building Code, 2018 is the reference listed by PSI as allowed in the examination center for the C-17C Drywall trade exam.

Can the International Building Code be highlighted and tabbed?

PSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs such as Post-It notes are not permitted, and candidates may not add writing or highlighting during the examination session.

Why is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Nevada contractor licensing generally requires the Business and Law examination in addition to the applicable trade examination unless a waiver applies. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is the approved reference for the open-book Business and Law examination.

How long do I get access to the course?

This Books & Course Rental package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the price of this package?

The package price is $839. A $150 refundable deposit brings the total initial payment to $989.

How long should I allow for the Books & Course Rental package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package orders.

Does purchasing this package automatically qualify me for a Nevada contractor license?

No. Contractor licensing is handled by the Nevada State Contractors Board and remains subject to the Board's application, qualifying experience, examination, financial responsibility, and other applicable licensing requirements. This package is designed to support examination preparation.