Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor (C-17) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental

Prepare for the Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor (C-17) examination and licensing process with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package built around the technical subjects, closed-book study requirements, and contractor Business and Law material used for Nevada licensing preparation. This package combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, lathing and plastering trade review, gypsum construction study, OSHA safety preparation, practice-oriented exam preparation, and Nevada Business and Law support.

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers a broad range of specialty work involving lath, plaster, gypsum wallboard, acoustical tile, stucco and cement coatings, and sheet-metal studs used for ceilings and nonstructural partition walls.

The C-17 examination is a closed-book examination. Candidates cannot take the technical study books into the testing room, making advance preparation especially important. The goal is to develop a working understanding of materials, surface preparation, application procedures, base and finish coats, drywall-related construction, sheet-metal framing, and safety before examination day.

The technical study books included with this package are Plastering Skills, 1984; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition. Together, these references support preparation for plastering systems, lath, stucco, gypsum construction, surface preparation, application methods, drywall-related work, safety, tools, and practical field procedures.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for contractor management and Business and Law preparation. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to create a more organized study experience and help candidates return to important material efficiently during preparation.

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to study the complete C-17 trade outline, revisit difficult subjects, work through practice-oriented review, and prepare separately for Nevada Business and Law requirements. Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process.

Package Price: $1,310 plus a refundable $200 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,510.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates who have received examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering
• Number of Questions: 45
• Time Allowed: 1.5 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 32 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-17 examination content outline is divided into six technical subject areas:

• Safety: 5 questions
• Surface Preparation: 11 questions
• Drywall: 5 questions
• Application: 10 questions
• Base and Finish Coat: 9 questions
• Sheet Metal: 5 questions

Surface Preparation is the largest individual category with 11 questions. Candidates should understand how the condition of a substrate affects lath, plaster, stucco, cement coatings, gypsum systems, and the completed finish. Preparation should include cleaning, inspection, preparation of bases, moisture-related considerations, attachment surfaces, bonding conditions, and methods used to create an appropriate surface for subsequent work.

Application contains 10 questions and is another major part of the examination. Candidates should study practical application methods, material placement, hand and mechanical application, plaster and stucco procedures, work sequencing, tools, and methods used to produce a consistent finished system.

Base and Finish Coat contains nine questions. Candidates should understand the relationship between base materials, scratch and brown coat concepts, finish coats, thickness, curing, preparation between coats, and finishing techniques used in plaster and stucco work.

Safety contains five questions. OSHA-related preparation should include ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, respiratory concerns, and other construction hazards associated with lathing, plastering, drywall, and stucco operations.

Drywall contains five questions. Candidates should review gypsum wallboard and sheathing, installation concepts, finishing, suspended gypsum ceilings, related accessories, and other drywall work included within the broader C-17 classification.

Sheet Metal also contains five questions. Preparation should include the erection and installation of sheet-metal studs used to frame ceilings and nonstructural partition walls, along with related construction considerations.

Closed Book Test

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering trade examination is a closed-book test. The technical books listed for this examination are study references and are not allowed into the examination center.

The study references are:

• Plastering Skills, 1984
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition

Because candidates cannot use these references during testing, preparation should focus on understanding and retention rather than reference navigation. The highlighted and tabbed books help organize study before exam day, but the candidate must be able to recognize materials, procedures, safety concepts, and construction methods without opening a book during the trade test.

Plastering Skills supports preparation involving lathing, plaster materials, surfaces, mixes, application procedures, base coats, finish coats, tools, stucco work, and practical plastering methods.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction-safety preparation. Candidates should learn common safety requirements and recognize proper work practices involving ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and other hazards relevant to the trade.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook supports drywall and gypsum-related preparation, including gypsum board products, sheathing, partitions, ceilings, installation methods, finishing procedures, assemblies, and accessories.

Closed-book preparation benefits from repeated review. Instead of trying to memorize isolated sentences, candidates should connect the material to real trade situations. Understanding why a base is prepared a certain way, why a particular coat is applied, or why a safety procedure is required can make technical information easier to retain and apply.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-17 Lathing and Plastering classification. Applicants must complete the applicable licensing, experience, examination, financial, background, and final issuance requirements.

1. Confirm the C-17 classification. Determine that Lathing and Plastering matches the scope of work the contracting business plans to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the trade qualification requirements for the business.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare acceptable evidence showing relevant experience in lathing, plastering, drywall, stucco, sheet-metal framing, or other work directly related to the C-17 classification.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor application. Gather the required business information, qualifier documentation, financial information, and supporting records.
5. Submit the application to the Nevada State Contractors Board. The Board reviews the application and determines examination eligibility.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during the contractor licensing process.
7. Provide required financial information. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of contractor licensing.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates can proceed to required testing after Board review.
9. Schedule the C-17 examination through PSI. Arrange the trade test after examination authorization is issued.
10. Prepare for the closed-book trade examination. Review Safety, Surface Preparation, Drywall, Application, Base and Finish Coat, and Sheet Metal.
11. Prepare for Business and Law. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for the applicable Contractor Management Survey requirement.
12. Complete required examinations. Meet the applicable trade and contractor management testing requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining Board requirements before license issuance.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to support candidates with organizing the Nevada contractor licensing application process while they focus on technical C-17 and Business and Law preparation.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-17 classification covers multiple related areas of specialty construction. Understanding the classification scope is important because the examination reflects more than traditional plaster application alone.

The lathing portion includes selection and application of wood and metal lath and other materials manufactured to provide a suitable base for plaster coatings. This includes supporting materials associated with fireproof lath and solid plaster partitions within the authorized scope.

The plastering portion includes coating surfaces with plaster materials made from combinations such as sand, cement, quicklime, hydrated lime, and water, as well as installing lath or another suitable plaster base.

The classification also includes installation and coating of gypsum wallboard and sheathing, including suspended ceiling systems made of gypsum wallboard. This is why drywall appears as a separate examination category.

Acoustical tile work within the classification includes installation of wood, mineral, fiber, and other types of acoustical tile using adhesives or other accepted methods, including preparation of the installation surface.

The C-17 scope also includes applying stucco and cement coatings by manual or mechanical methods, preparing surfaces for those coatings, providing an appropriate base, and performing related fireproofing work within the classification.

Sheet-metal stud work includes erection and installation of sheet-metal studs used to frame ceilings and nonstructural partition walls. Candidates should understand how this work relates to lathing, drywall, and interior finish construction.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must demonstrate at least four years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the requested classification.

Nevada contractor licensing also requires the applicant to satisfy applicable financial responsibility, background, bond, trade qualification, and management qualification requirements before the license can be issued.

Reference Books

• Plastering Skills, 1984
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting lathing, plaster materials, surface preparation, application methods, base coats, finish coats, tools, stucco, and practical plastering procedures. This book is used for preparation and is not allowed into the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting construction safety, scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, fall hazards, tools, material handling, and other jobsite safety topics. This reference is not allowed into the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting gypsum wallboard, sheathing, ceilings, partitions, finishing, installation methods, assemblies, accessories, and related gypsum construction. This book is not allowed into the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental business reference supporting Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed. For the closed-book C-17 trade exam, highlighting and tabs are primarily study tools that help candidates organize important topics and return to key material during repeated preparation.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to work through the complete C-17 trade outline and Nevada Business and Law material at a structured pace.

Prioritize Surface Preparation. Surface Preparation contains 11 questions and is the largest examination category. Review substrates, bases, cleaning, preparation methods, bonding conditions, lath attachment, and the conditions needed before plaster, stucco, gypsum, or other finish systems are installed.

Study Application procedures carefully. Application contains 10 questions. Review hand and mechanical application methods, work sequence, plaster and stucco procedures, tools, material handling, and methods used to create consistent finished work.

Understand Base and Finish Coats. This category contains nine questions. Study base preparation, coat sequence, plaster layers, finish coats, curing, and the relationship between each stage of the completed plaster system.

Review Safety for recall. OSHA is not available during the C-17 trade examination. Candidates should study ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, PPE, tools, material handling, and common jobsite hazards until they can recognize proper safety practices without consulting the book.

Study Drywall and Gypsum Construction. Review gypsum board, sheathing, suspended ceilings, installation methods, finishing, and accessories using the Gypsum Construction Handbook.

Review Sheet Metal. Study sheet-metal studs used in ceilings and nonstructural partition walls and understand their role in interior construction systems.

Use practice questions for active recall. Because the trade exam is closed book, practice should test whether the information can be applied from memory. When a question is missed, return to the relevant book or course section and review the underlying concept.

Practice under timed conditions. Candidates have 1.5 hours to complete 45 questions. Timed practice can help build a steady pace and reduce the likelihood of spending too much time on individual questions.

Prepare Business and Law separately. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management requirements without mixing those subjects into every technical C-17 study session.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, closed-book exam study, Nevada Business and Law preparation, and Application Service.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business study library. Candidates can work through plastering procedures, surface preparation, lathing, gypsum construction, OSHA safety, sheet-metal framing, and Nevada Business and Law material during the preparation period.

With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to revisit difficult subjects, repeat practice questions, and develop stronger recall for the closed-book C-17 trade examination. Students can focus additional attention on Surface Preparation, Application, Base and Finish Coat, Safety, Drywall, or Sheet Metal depending on their individual study needs.

Trade-focused review helps candidates understand how the different parts of the C-17 classification connect. Lath provides a base, surface preparation affects adhesion and performance, plaster materials must be applied correctly, finish coats complete the system, and safety practices must be followed throughout the work.

Practice-oriented preparation helps turn reading into active recall. Candidates can use exam-style questions to identify areas where additional study is needed instead of repeatedly reviewing material they already understand.

Closed-book preparation also encourages candidates to organize information by trade concept rather than page number. Understanding the sequence of work, the purpose of materials, and the relationship between systems can make technical information easier to remember and apply.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support candidates with organizing the Nevada contractor licensing application process while they concentrate on the trade and Business and Law requirements.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, C-17 trade review, closed-book practice, safety preparation, gypsum study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation, 1 Exam Prep provides a comprehensive preparation structure for professionals pursuing the Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor license.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Nevada C-17 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental?

The package includes Plastering Skills, 1984; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926; Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition; Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; 1 year of course access; and Application Service.

How much does the Nevada C-17 Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $1,310 plus a refundable $200 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,510.

Is the $200 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $200 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed.

Is the Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering exam closed book?

Yes. The C-17 trade examination is closed book. The technical references are used for preparation and are not permitted in the examination center.

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

The C-17 examination contains 45 questions.

How much time is allowed for the C-17 examination?

Candidates have 1.5 hours to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass the C-17 trade exam?

The minimum passing score is 32 correct answers out of 45 questions.

What is the largest C-17 exam category?

Surface Preparation is the largest category with 11 questions, followed by Application with 10 questions and Base and Finish Coat with nine questions.

What books are used to prepare for the closed-book C-17 exam?

The technical study books are Plastering Skills, 1984; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition.

Is the Nevada Business and Law book included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for contractor management and Business and Law preparation.

Does the Ultimate package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. This package includes 1 year of course access for C-17 technical preparation, closed-book review, practice-oriented study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Nevada C-17 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package.

How long should I allow for an Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.