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Key Facts: NM CID GS-13 Exam

75%

Passing Score

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

180 min

Time Allowed

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

USD 68.88

PSI Exam Fee

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

NM CID GS-13 is a 60-question PSI framing exam, 75% pass, 180 minutes, USD 68.88 (bulletin 4/3/2026).

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1Which references are listed for the New Mexico CID GS-13 Framing open-book examination?
A.NMAC 14.7.2 and 14.7.3 (2021), IBC 2021, IRC 2021, Carpentry and Building Construction (2010 or 2016), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926
B.IBC 2018, IRC 2018, and the New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code only
C.NEC 2023, NMAC 14.10.4, and the American Electricians' Handbook
D.IBC 2024, IRC 2024, and ASCE 7-22 only
Explanation: The PSI New Mexico contractor bulletin for GS-13 lists NMAC 14.7.2 and 14.7.3 (2021 New Mexico Commercial and Residential Building Codes), IBC 2021, IRC 2021, Carpentry and Building Construction (2010 or 2016 edition), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Those are the books candidates may take into the 60-question open-book exam.
2A floor-plan dimension measures 3-1/2 inches on a drawing drawn at 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches. What is the actual building dimension?
A.7 feet 0 inches
B.10 feet 6 inches
C.14 feet 0 inches
D.28 feet 0 inches
Explanation: At 1/4 inch = 1 foot, each inch on the drawing equals 4 feet. 3-1/2 inches × 4 feet per inch = 14 feet. Alternatively, 3.5 ÷ 0.25 = 14.
3How many board feet are in 48 pieces of 2×10×16 framing lumber?
A.640 board feet
B.960 board feet
C.1,280 board feet
D.1,536 board feet
Explanation: Board feet = (thickness in inches × width in inches × length in feet) ÷ 12. Each 2×10×16 contains (2 × 10 × 16) ÷ 12 = 26.67 board feet. 48 × 26.67 = 1,280 board feet.
4A straight exterior wall is 32 feet long and is framed 16 inches on center with no openings. How many studs are required for the basic 16-inch layout, not counting extra corner or intersecting-wall studs?
A.16 studs
B.24 studs
C.25 studs
D.32 studs
Explanation: Stud count at 16 inches on center is (length in inches ÷ 16) + 1. (32 × 12) ÷ 16 = 24 spaces, plus the starting stud, equals 25 studs. Extra king, jack, and corner studs are added on top of this base count.
5On a set of construction drawings, which sheet typically shows the building outline, room sizes, wall locations, door and window marks, and overall dimensions used for a framing takeoff?
A.The electrical one-line diagram
B.The floor plan
C.The plumbing isometric
D.The finish hardware schedule only
Explanation: The floor plan is the primary takeoff sheet for wall lengths, openings, and room layout. Elevations, sections, and details refine heights and connections, but the floor plan establishes the horizontal framing quantities.
6A 28-foot by 40-foot rectangular building needs a double top plate on the exterior walls. Ignoring openings, intersections, and waste, how many linear feet of top-plate lumber are required?
A.68 linear feet
B.136 linear feet
C.272 linear feet
D.1,120 linear feet
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (28 + 40) = 136 feet. A double top plate uses two members around that perimeter, so 136 × 2 = 272 linear feet before waste, splices, and extra plates at intersecting walls.
7A 40-foot ridge is framed with common rafters at 24 inches on center on both sides. How many common rafters are required, not counting hips, valleys, or gable-end extras?
A.20 rafters
B.21 rafters
C.40 rafters
D.42 rafters
Explanation: Rafters on one side = (40 × 12) ÷ 24 + 1 = 21. Both sides of a gable roof need a matching set, so 21 × 2 = 42 common rafters.
8When taking off wood structural panel wall sheathing for an 8-foot-tall, 48-foot-long wall with no openings, how many 4-foot by 8-foot sheets are required before waste?
A.6 sheets
B.8 sheets
C.12 sheets
D.16 sheets
Explanation: Each 4×8 sheet covers 4 feet of wall length when applied vertically on an 8-foot wall. 48 ÷ 4 = 12 sheets. Openings later reduce the count, and a waste factor is added for cuts.
9On residential drawings, a typical door schedule is used during a framing estimate primarily to determine:
A.The lock-cylinder keying hierarchy
B.The rough-opening width and height for each marked door
C.The finish paint color of the slab
D.The electrical circuit serving the doorbell
Explanation: A door schedule lists mark, size, type, and often the required rough opening. Framers use those sizes to set king studs, jack studs, headers, and sills. Finish hardware and paint are not framing-takeoff data.
10NMAC 14.7.3 adopts which model code, as amended, as the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code?
A.The 2018 International Building Code
B.The 2021 International Residential Code
C.The 2021 International Existing Building Code only
D.The 2024 International Residential Code
Explanation: 14.7.3.8 NMAC adopts the 2021 International Residential Code by reference, as amended in Part 3. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories are under NMAC 14.7.3; commercial work is under NMAC 14.7.2 / IBC 2021.

About the NM CID GS-13 Exam

The New Mexico CID GS-13 examination covers framing. The official open-book PSI exam has 60 scored questions, a 75% passing standard (45 points), and 180 minutes allowed. Allowed references include NMAC 14.7.2 and 14.7.3 (2021), IBC 2021, IRC 2021, Carpentry and Building Construction (2010 or 2016), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926. PSI lists the fee at USD 68.88 (bulletin updated 4/3/2026). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official PSI form.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

75% (45 of 60 points)

Exam Fee

USD 68.88 (PSI Services LLC (for New Mexico Construction Industries Division))

NM CID GS-13 Exam Content Outline

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating and plan reading (9 items)

12%

Layout

Layout (7 items)

23%

Walls

Walls (14 items)

22%

Floors and Stairs

Floors and stairs (13 items)

20%

Roofs

Roofs (12 items)

8%

OSHA Safety

OSHA safety (5 items)

How to Pass the NM CID GS-13 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% (45 of 60 points)
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Exam fee: USD 68.88

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NM CID GS-13 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Walls, floors/stairs, and roofs are the three largest domains. Study IRC/IBC wood chapters with OSHA fall protection.
2This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NM GS-13 exam?

The official PSI examination has 60 scored questions. Passing is 75% (45 points) within 180 minutes (bulletin updated 4/3/2026).