Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) examination with a Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package designed to make electrical code study and low voltage review more organized. This package includes the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition, with both books highlighted and tabbed for easier study and faster topic review.

The NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition is the exam-room reference included with this package. Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition is included as a supplemental study reference but is not allowed inside the examination room.

The highlighted and tabbed format is intended to help candidates move more efficiently through important subjects during preparation. Instead of repeatedly searching through long chapters, candidates can use tabs to return to major topics and highlights to focus attention on selected material involving low voltage systems, communications wiring, grounding and bonding, conductors, raceways, equipment, and other relevant electrical subjects.

Nevada C-2D Low Voltage Systems work includes a range of limited-energy and communications applications. Candidates should be comfortable with systems involving telephone, sound, cable television, closed-circuit video, computer networking, instrumentation and temperature controls, fiber optics, landscape lighting, and related low voltage equipment.

Because the examination allows the National Electrical Code as an exam-room reference, candidates should practice using the highlighted and tabbed NEC during study. The goal is to recognize the subject of a question quickly, move to the applicable code area, and confirm the requirement without spending unnecessary time searching.

Telecommunications Wiring provides additional preparation for communication cabling, pathways, system layouts, terminations, and other telecommunications concepts. Since that book cannot be used inside the exam room, candidates should use it to build knowledge before testing and then practice recalling the material without the book open.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package orders.

What You Get

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition — highlighted and tabbed for organized code study and exam-room reference use.
• Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition — highlighted and tabbed for supplemental study of telecommunications systems and cabling. This book is not allowed inside the examination room.
• Highlighted Study Support: Key portions of the references are highlighted to help important material stand out during review.
• Tabbed Navigation: Tabs help candidates return quickly to major subjects while studying and, where permitted, during exam-room use.

Exam Details

The Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) trade examination evaluates technical knowledge related to low voltage electrical and communications systems. Candidates should prepare for both practical trade concepts and electrical-code questions involving the installation, alteration, and repair of limited-energy systems.

Grounding and bonding should receive careful study. Low voltage systems can involve grounding conductors, bonding requirements, equipment grounding, grounding electrodes, and connections between communications equipment and other electrical systems.

Conductors and cables are another major preparation area. Candidates should understand cable types, conductor characteristics, routing, support, physical protection, separation, termination, identification, and installation conditions.

Communications systems should be studied broadly. Telephone, computer networking, sound, cable television, closed-circuit video, and related systems can involve different cabling methods and equipment, but they share common installation concepts such as pathways, grounding, support, terminations, and system organization.

Raceways, boxes, and enclosures should also be reviewed. Candidates should understand how low voltage cables may be routed or protected, when wiring methods matter, and how electrical-code requirements can affect the physical installation.

Power supplies and transformers are also relevant. Many low voltage systems rely on power conversion or dedicated low voltage supplies, so candidates should understand the basic function of these components and how they relate to the connected system.

Preparation should also include the relationship between code requirements and practical installation. Knowing the general trade concept can help candidates determine where to look in the NEC and which terms to use when navigating the book.

Open Book Test

The Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) examination is an open-book test using the approved electrical code reference included with this package.

The book included for exam-room use is:

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition

The following book is included for study but is not allowed inside the examination room:

• Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition

The highlighted and tabbed NEC can help candidates practice more efficient code navigation during study. Tabs make it easier to return to major sections, while highlighting can help selected requirements stand out during repeated review.

Candidates should avoid relying on the book for every answer. A better approach is to identify the electrical subject first and then use the NEC to confirm the specific requirement. If a question concerns grounding, determine whether the issue involves bonding, equipment grounding, or another grounding concept before searching.

Use the index, article organization, definitions, tables, and cross-references during practice. This can make code searches more deliberate and reduce the amount of time spent flipping through unrelated sections.

For Telecommunications Wiring, focus on understanding and recall. Study the highlighted and tabbed sections, then close the book and practice answering questions or explaining the installation concept from memory.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada C-2D trade examination is one part of the contractor licensing process. Applicants must complete the applicable Nevada contractor licensing requirements in addition to preparing for the trade exam.

1. Confirm the C-2D classification. Make sure the low voltage work the business intends to perform falls within Nevada's Low Voltage Systems classification.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The contractor license application must designate the person who will provide the applicable trade qualification.
3. Prepare qualifying experience documentation. Organize applicable work history involving low voltage systems, communications wiring, networking, sound, video, controls, fiber optics, or related electrical work.
4. Complete the Nevada contractor license application. Submit the required business, qualifying individual, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application for review. Examination eligibility is established through the contractor licensing process.
6. Receive examination authorization. Once eligible, the qualifying individual can schedule the applicable examination.
7. Prepare for the C-2D trade examination. Study low voltage systems, communications, grounding and bonding, conductors, raceways, equipment, and electrical-code requirements.
8. Practice with the highlighted and tabbed NEC. Use the 2017 National Electrical Code throughout preparation to improve reference navigation.
9. Review telecommunications material. Use Telecommunications Wiring for additional trade study and closed-reference recall practice.
10. Complete applicable examinations and licensing requirements. Finish the required steps associated with the contractor license application.

State Requirements

Nevada identifies C-2D Low Voltage Systems as a specialty area within electrical contracting. The classification covers the installation, alteration, and repair of systems that use fiber optics or operate at no more than 91 volts.

The classification includes telephone systems, sound systems, cable television systems, closed-circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and temperature controls, computer networking systems, and landscape lighting.

Because the classification covers several technologies, candidates should develop a broad understanding of low voltage wiring rather than focusing on only one system type. A data network may use different cables and equipment from a sound system, while a temperature-control system may involve another set of components entirely.

Even with different technologies, several common principles remain important: conductor routing, grounding and bonding, proper support, equipment placement, power supplies, pathways, terminations, and compliance with applicable electrical requirements.

The Nevada contractor licensing process also includes requirements beyond the C-2D trade examination. Applicants must complete the applicable application, qualification, examination, financial, and other licensing requirements before a contractor license is issued.

Reference Books

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition
  This highlighted and tabbed electrical code reference supports study involving grounding and bonding, conductors, wiring methods, raceways, boxes, equipment, communications-related electrical requirements, definitions, tables, and other code provisions. It is the exam-room reference included with this package.
• Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed supplemental reference supports preparation involving telecommunications cabling, pathways, system design concepts, connections, terminations, and related communications wiring practices. It is not allowed inside the examination room.

Exam Room Approved Books

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition
  This is the exam-room reference included with the Nevada C-2D Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package.

Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition is not allowed inside the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Nevada C-2D preparation plan should combine highlighted code navigation, telecommunications review, practical low voltage concepts, and practice-oriented study.

Grounding and Bonding should be reviewed using the NEC. Practice finding terms, article locations, and requirements associated with grounding conductors, bonding, equipment grounding, and related connections.

Conductors and Cables should include conductor properties, cable types, support, routing, physical protection, separation, termination, identification, and environmental conditions.

Telephone and Communications Wiring should include pathways, system layouts, terminations, cabling, distribution points, equipment, and basic communications infrastructure.

Computer Networking Systems should be studied for structured cabling, network pathways, cable handling, equipment interfaces, and physical installation practices.

Sound Systems can involve speakers, amplifiers, control equipment, cabling, power supplies, and system distribution. Candidates should understand the installation concepts that support these systems.

Closed-Circuit Video and Cable Television Systems should be reviewed for cabling, equipment, signal distribution, power, pathways, grounding, and system layout.

Instrumentation and Temperature Controls can involve sensors, low voltage wiring, controllers, control equipment, and power supplies. Candidates should understand the purpose of these components and how they work together.

Landscape Lighting should be included in preparation because it falls within Nevada's C-2D scope. Review low voltage lighting equipment, power supplies, wiring, routing, and installation considerations.

Raceways and Boxes should be studied through the NEC. Candidates should understand when physical protection or enclosures are needed and how wiring methods relate to installation conditions.

Power Supplies and Transformers should be reviewed for their role in providing usable voltage to low voltage equipment. Candidates should understand basic voltage transformation, equipment connections, and installation considerations.

The highlighted NEC can make repeated review more efficient. If a practice question is missed, return to the applicable highlighted section and study the surrounding requirement rather than only memorizing the answer.

The tabs can help candidates organize topics during preparation. Repeatedly using the same tab locations while working through practice questions can help build familiarity with the overall structure of the code.

For Telecommunications Wiring, use the highlighted and tabbed book to identify important concepts, then follow each study session with active recall. Close the book and explain the subject from memory or complete several related practice questions.

Timed NEC lookups can also improve preparation. Choose a set of code questions and track how long it takes to locate the relevant section. Subjects that consistently take too long should receive additional navigation practice.

If grounding lookups are slow, spend additional time with grounding terminology and code organization. If communications topics are difficult, revisit the telecommunications reference. If raceway or conductor questions are challenging, spend more time navigating those NEC subjects.

Mixed review can help candidates connect separate topics. A communications installation may involve cable routing, grounding, equipment, pathways, power supplies, and code requirements at the same time. Studying these subjects together can build a more complete understanding.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Low Voltage Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, highlighted and tabbed references, and structured electrical-code navigation.

This Nevada C-2D Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package combines the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition with Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition to support code-based preparation and broader low voltage communications study.

The highlighting helps important sections stand out during review, while the tabs can make it easier to return to major subjects. This can be especially useful when practice questions reveal weak areas that need repeated study.

For the National Electrical Code, repeated navigation practice can help candidates become more comfortable with articles, definitions, tables, index terms, and cross-references. Familiarity with the book can help make exam-room use more efficient.

For Telecommunications Wiring, the highlighted and tabbed format supports organized study before the exam. Because that book is not allowed in the examination room, candidates should use it to strengthen knowledge and then practice applying the concepts without the reference open.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to combine reference navigation with practical low voltage knowledge. A candidate who understands the system can more quickly determine where to look in the NEC and which requirements may apply.

Practice-oriented preparation also helps candidates focus on weaker subjects such as grounding, communications wiring, conductors, raceways, controls, sound systems, video systems, or networking instead of repeatedly reviewing material they already understand.

The goal is to help candidates approach the Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) examination with stronger low voltage knowledge, better NEC navigation habits, and a more organized preparation structure.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package orders.

What books are included in the Nevada C-2D Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package?

The package includes NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition.

Are both books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Both books included with this package are highlighted and tabbed to support more organized study and faster topic review.

Which book is allowed inside the Nevada C-2D exam?

The NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition is the exam-room reference included with this package.

Is Telecommunications Wiring allowed inside the exam?

No. Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition is a supplemental study reference and is not allowed inside the examination room.

Is the Nevada C-2D examination open book?

Yes. The Nevada C-2D Low Voltage Contractor examination is an open-book test using the approved National Electrical Code reference.

Why choose a highlighted and tabbed NEC?

Highlighting can help important code material stand out, while tabs can help candidates return more quickly to major sections during study and permitted exam-room use.

What low voltage topics should I study?

Study grounding and bonding, conductors, communications systems, networking, sound, video, controls, landscape lighting, raceways, boxes, equipment, power supplies, and other low voltage installation concepts.

How should I study Telecommunications Wiring if it is not allowed into the exam?

Use the highlighted and tabbed book to review important communications concepts, then practice recalling the information without the reference open.

Should I practice NEC navigation before test day?

Yes. Repeated practice with the index, articles, definitions, tables, and cross-references can help candidates locate code information more efficiently.

How long should I allow for my order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package orders.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides highlighted and tabbed study references to support organized preparation. Examination results depend on each candidate's knowledge, experience, study, and performance.