The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Nevada Low Voltage Contractor (C-2D) examination, contractor licensing process, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, low-voltage trade preparation, National Electrical Code navigation, practice-oriented study, and Nevada Business and Law support.

The Nevada C-2D Low Voltage classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers qualifying low-voltage and fiber-optic work, including systems such as telephone, sound, cable television, closed-circuit video, satellite dish, instrumentation and temperature controls, computer networking, and landscape lighting within the authorized scope of the classification.

The technical books included with this package are NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition and Telecommunications Wiring by Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition. The National Electrical Code is used as the approved exam-room reference for the C-2D trade examination, while Telecommunications Wiring is a study reference and is not allowed into the examination center.

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 help organize study material, support repeated review, and make important sections easier to locate during preparation.

The 1 Package goes beyond exam preparation. It includes 1 year of course access and Application Service, along with Business Formation for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. These additional services are designed to support customers as they move from exam preparation through contractor licensing and into the process of establishing a professional Nevada contracting business.

Package Price: $2,310 plus a refundable $250 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,560.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-2D Low Voltage trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates who receive examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-2D Low Voltage
• Number of Questions: 35
• Time Allowed: 1 hour
• Minimum Passing Score: 25 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-2D examination is divided into several technical areas that reflect the electrical and communications knowledge needed for low-voltage contracting work.

• Sound and Communications: 5 questions
• Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits and Overcurrent Protection: 5 questions
• Conductors: 5 questions
• General Knowledge and Calculations: 6 questions
• Grounding and Bonding: 4 questions
• Power Supplies: 3 questions
• Intrusion Alarm Systems: 5 questions
• Utilization and General Use Equipment: 1 question
• Raceways and Enclosures: 1 question

General Knowledge and Calculations is the largest individual category with six questions. Candidates should develop a dependable understanding of low-voltage electrical principles, terminology, calculations, system fundamentals, and practical field knowledge.

Sound and Communications, Services and Overcurrent Protection, Conductors, and Intrusion Alarm Systems each contain five questions. Together, these subjects make up a substantial portion of the examination. Preparation should include communications cabling, conductor selection, circuit arrangements, overcurrent protection, intrusion alarm components, and the electrical principles that support low-voltage system installation.

Grounding and Bonding contains four questions. Candidates should understand the purpose of grounding and bonding and practice locating applicable requirements in the 2017 National Electrical Code.

Power Supplies contains three questions. Candidates should review power sources, low-voltage supply concepts, and the way equipment receives and uses electrical power within qualifying systems.

Utilization and General Use Equipment and Raceways and Enclosures each contain one question. These smaller categories should still be reviewed because every question contributes toward the required passing score.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-2D Low Voltage trade examination is an open-book test. Candidates may use an approved edition of the National Electrical Code during the examination.

The approved exam-room reference included with this package is:

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition

The National Electrical Code supports preparation involving conductors, grounding and bonding, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, raceways, enclosures, power supplies, equipment, and other electrical requirements that may appear on the C-2D examination.

Candidates should practice navigating the NEC before exam day. Useful study habits include working with the index, Article structure, definitions, tables, numbered sections, exceptions, notes, and cross-references. Open-book testing is most effective when the candidate already understands how the code is organized.

Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition is a study reference and is not allowed into the C-2D examination center.

This book should be used to develop practical knowledge of communications wiring, cabling systems, installation concepts, telecommunications terminology, and related low-voltage trade practices before testing. Since it cannot be used during the exam, candidates should focus on understanding and recall rather than depending on the book for every technical answer.

Open-book testing does not mean that every question should be researched during the exam. With 35 questions and one hour available, candidates benefit from knowing which questions can be answered directly from trade knowledge and which questions are better handled with a targeted NEC lookup.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates C-2D Low Voltage contractor licensing. Applicants must complete the applicable experience, application, examination, financial, background, and final licensing requirements.

1. Confirm the C-2D classification. Determine that the Low Voltage classification matches the type of work the contracting business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the applicable trade qualification requirements for the company.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records demonstrating relevant low-voltage work experience in the requested classification.
4. Prepare the contractor license application. Gather the required business information, qualifier documentation, experience records, financial information, and supporting materials.
5. Submit the application to the Nevada State Contractors Board. The Board reviews the application and determines whether the applicant satisfies the applicable qualification requirements.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during the Nevada contractor licensing process.
7. Provide applicable financial documentation. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of contractor licensing and establishment of the license monetary limit.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates may proceed with required testing after the Board reviews and approves the applicable qualifications.
9. Schedule the C-2D examination through PSI. Arrange the Low Voltage trade test after examination authorization is issued.
10. Prepare for the C-2D trade examination. Review communications, conductors, calculations, grounding and bonding, power supplies, intrusion alarm systems, overcurrent protection, and NEC navigation.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Contractor Management Survey preparation.
12. Complete the applicable examinations. Meet the trade and management qualification requirements unless an applicable waiver is approved.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining Board requirements before license issuance.
14. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included with The 1 Package.
15. Obtain the EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to support the contracting business.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to help customers organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process while focusing on C-2D trade preparation and Business and Law study.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-2D Low Voltage classification authorizes qualifying work involving fiber optics and systems that operate within the voltage limitations of the classification. The scope 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.

Candidates should understand that the C-2D license is a specialty contractor classification. Contractors should operate within the specific scope authorized by Nevada and avoid performing work that requires a different contractor classification.

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.

Qualifying experience should be relevant to the C-2D scope and should demonstrate practical familiarity with low-voltage systems, conductors, communications wiring, system installation, grounding and bonding, power supplies, alarms, raceways, and other related work.

Nevada contractor licensing also uses both management and trade qualification roles. One individual may serve as both the Management Qualified Individual and the Trade Qualified Individual when the applicable requirements are satisfied, or separate people may fill those roles.

The Trade Qualified Individual establishes the required experience and trade qualification. The Management Qualified Individual generally satisfies the Nevada contractor Business and Law requirement unless an applicable waiver applies.

The Nevada contractor licensing process also includes financial responsibility, background requirements, bonding, and a monetary limit associated with the license. These requirements are separate from passing the C-2D trade examination and must be completed before final license issuance.

Reference Books

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental code reference supporting conductors, grounding and bonding, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, raceways, enclosures, power supplies, utilization equipment, and other electrical requirements relevant to C-2D preparation. This reference is approved for C-2D exam-room use.
• Telecommunications Wiring, Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting communications wiring, cabling systems, telecommunications concepts, installation methods, and practical low-voltage knowledge. This book is not allowed into the C-2D 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 National Electrical Code, organized highlighting and tabs support repeated code-navigation practice. For Telecommunications Wiring, highlighting and tabs help candidates focus on important trade concepts during preparation.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access so candidates can prepare systematically for the C-2D trade examination, National Electrical Code navigation, Nevada Business and Law requirements, and the licensing process.

Prioritize General Knowledge and Calculations. This is the largest individual category. Review basic electrical principles, low-voltage concepts, system terminology, practical calculations, and common field relationships.

Study Sound and Communications. Review telephone systems, sound systems, communications wiring, computer networking, cable television, and other low-voltage communication concepts within the C-2D scope.

Review Conductors. Understand conductor requirements, identification, sizing principles, insulation concepts, and the NEC provisions that apply to conductor use.

Study Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits and Overcurrent Protection. Review basic circuit arrangements, protection concepts, and applicable code requirements.

Prepare for Intrusion Alarm Systems. Intrusion alarms represent a dedicated exam category and should receive focused review of system components, wiring concepts, and installation principles.

Practice Grounding and Bonding. Review grounding and bonding concepts and learn where relevant NEC requirements are located.

Review Power Supplies. Study the power sources and electrical supply principles associated with low-voltage systems and equipment.

Practice NEC navigation under time limits. Candidates have one hour for 35 questions. Practice locating Articles, sections, definitions, and tables efficiently rather than performing broad searches during the exam.

Use Telecommunications Wiring for practical trade knowledge. Since the book cannot be used during testing, study it to build familiarity with communications cabling and low-voltage installation concepts that can be recalled during the examination.

Prepare Business and Law separately. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management topics independently from technical C-2D review.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Low Voltage Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, low-voltage trade review, practice-oriented preparation, National Electrical Code navigation, Nevada Business and Law study, licensing support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business study library. Candidates can work with the National Electrical Code, telecommunications material, and Nevada contractor Business and Law content throughout the preparation period.

With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to revisit difficult topics, repeat practice questions, improve NEC navigation, and spend additional time on weaker areas such as conductors, grounding and bonding, calculations, sound and communications, intrusion alarms, or circuit protection.

Trade-focused review helps candidates connect code requirements with practical low-voltage work. This can make it easier to understand why a conductor, raceway, grounding method, power source, or protection method is selected rather than memorizing isolated rules.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they study. Missed questions can identify whether more work is needed in NEC navigation, communications concepts, alarm systems, calculations, conductors, grounding and bonding, or other C-2D subjects.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the 2017 National Electrical Code because it is the approved exam-room reference. Familiarity with the NEC can help candidates approach code-based questions more efficiently and avoid wasting time searching through unrelated sections.

Application Service is included to help organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process while candidates prepare for the trade and Business and Law requirements.

Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included to establish the customer's business entity so the low-voltage contracting business is legally structured for professional operation.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance provides assistance understanding important Nevada contractor compliance responsibilities so the business can approach licensing and operations with an organized structure.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, C-2D technical preparation, NEC navigation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada Low Voltage Contractor license and establishing their contracting business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada C-2D?

The package includes NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition; Telecommunications Wiring by Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition; Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; 1 year of course access; Application Service; Business Formation; EIN Filing with the IRS; and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,310 plus a refundable $250 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,560.

Is the $250 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $250 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are the included books highlighted and tabbed?

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

Is the Nevada C-2D Low Voltage exam open book?

Yes. The C-2D trade examination is open book with the 2017 National Electrical Code approved for exam-room use.

Is Telecommunications Wiring allowed into the exam?

No. Telecommunications Wiring by Clyde Herrick, 2001, 3rd Edition is a study reference and is not allowed into the C-2D trade examination.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-2D exam?

The examination contains 35 questions.

How much time is allowed for the C-2D examination?

Candidates have one hour to complete the trade examination.

What score is required to pass the C-2D exam?

The minimum passing score is 25 correct answers out of 35 questions.

What work does the Nevada C-2D classification cover?

The classification covers qualifying low-voltage and fiber-optic work, including telephone, sound, cable television, closed-circuit video, satellite dish, instrumentation and temperature control, computer networking, and landscape lighting systems.

Does the package include Nevada Business and Law preparation?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

Does The 1 Package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The package includes 1 year of course access for C-2D technical preparation, NEC navigation, practice-oriented review, and Nevada Business and Law study.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include Business Formation?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included to help establish the Nevada low-voltage contracting business as a legal business entity.

Is EIN Filing with the IRS included?

Yes. EIN Filing is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional business operations.

Does The 1 Package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand important responsibilities associated with operating a Nevada contracting business.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.