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Key Facts: NM CID GS-7 Exam

75%

Passing Score

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

130 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-7 is a 40-question PSI drywall installation and texture exam, 75% pass, 130 minutes, USD 68.88 (bulletin 4/3/2026).

Sample NM CID GS-7 Practice Questions

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1A standard 4-foot by 8-foot gypsum board sheet covers how many square feet?
A.32 square feet
B.24 square feet
C.40 square feet
D.48 square feet
Explanation: A 4-foot by 8-foot panel is 32 square feet (4 × 8 = 32). That coverage is the starting divisor for a gypsum takeoff before waste, openings, and sheet-size substitutions are applied. A 4-foot by 10-foot sheet covers 40 square feet and a 4-foot by 12-foot sheet covers 48 square feet.
2For a simple rectangular room with square corners and few openings, what waste factor is commonly added to a gypsum-board takeoff?
A.10 percent
B.2 percent
C.25 percent
D.40 percent
Explanation: Industry takeoff practice adds about 10 percent waste on straightforward rectangular rooms to cover cutoffs, damaged edges, and layout mismatch. Kitchens, baths, vaulted ceilings, and curved work need a higher allowance, often 12 to 20 percent. Always round the final sheet count up to a whole sheet.
3A closed rectangular room is 10 feet by 12 feet with 8-foot ceilings. Using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets, a 10 percent waste factor, and no door or window deductions, how many sheets are required for the walls and ceiling?
A.17 sheets
B.15 sheets
C.20 sheets
D.22 sheets
Explanation: Wall area is 2 × (10 + 12) × 8 = 352 square feet. Ceiling area is 10 × 12 = 120 square feet. Combined area is 472 square feet. Adding 10 percent waste gives 519.2 square feet. Dividing by 32 square feet per 4-foot by 8-foot sheet yields 16.225, which rounds up to 17 sheets.
4A 12-foot by 14-foot room has 8-foot walls, one 3-foot by 7-foot door, and one 3-foot by 4-foot window. Using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets and 10 percent waste, how many sheets are needed for the walls only?
A.12 sheets
B.14 sheets
C.16 sheets
D.18 sheets
Explanation: Gross wall area is 2 × (12 + 14) × 8 = 416 square feet. Deduct the door (21 square feet) and window (12 square feet) to get 383 square feet. Adding 10 percent waste yields 421.3 square feet. Dividing by 32 gives 13.17, which rounds up to 14 sheets.
5Why do many drywall estimators prefer 4-foot by 12-foot sheets on 8-foot-high walls?
A.They cover 48 square feet and can be hung horizontally to reduce butt joints
B.The sheets weigh less than 4-foot by 8-foot panels
C.They are required by IRC Table R702.3.5 on every wall
D.They eliminate the need for joint tape
Explanation: A 4-foot by 12-foot sheet covers 48 square feet. Hung horizontally on an 8-foot wall, two rows finish the height and the long tapered edges meet at mid-height, reducing the number of harder-to-conceal butt joints. The estimator still adds waste and must confirm that the crew can handle the extra weight.
6On a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot 0 inches, a partition measures 3 inches long on the drawing. What is the actual partition length?
A.8 feet
B.10 feet
C.12 feet
D.16 feet
Explanation: At 1/4 inch equals 1 foot, each inch on the drawing represents 4 feet. A 3-inch drawing length is 3 × 4 = 12 feet. Confirm the graphic scale on the sheet before using an architect's scale, because some details are drawn at 1/8 inch or 1/2 inch equals 1 foot.
7Which drawing is the best source for ceiling gypsum layout, soffits, and ceiling-mounted fixtures?
A.The reflected ceiling plan
B.The foundation plan
C.The plumbing isometric
D.The door hardware schedule
Explanation: A reflected ceiling plan (RCP) shows the ceiling as if it were reflected onto the floor. It is the sheet used to locate soffits, bulkheads, ceiling control joints, access panels, and conflicts with lights or grilles before hanging board. Wall types and finish levels still come from the wall schedule and specifications.
8A commercial wall type on the drawings is labeled UL Design U465, 1-hour. What governs fastener spacing and board layers?
A.The listed fire-resistance design, which must be followed as tested
B.Any 5/8-inch Type X board hung with the installer's usual 16-inch screw spacing
C.IRC Table R702.3.5 only, even on an IBC commercial project
D.The finish-paint specification in Division 09
Explanation: A listed fire-resistance design is an assembly, not a board brand. IBC Chapter 7 and Chapter 25 require the installed layers, framing, fastener type, and spacing to match the tested UL, GA-600, or equivalent listing. Substituting a generic hang pattern can void the rating even if Type X board is used.
9Per NMAC 14.6.6, which framing work is inside the GS-7 Drywall Installation and Texture scope?
A.Non-structural steel or wood stud systems and channel iron that provide a base for drywall
B.Structural load-bearing wood or steel stud walls
C.Roof truss fabrication and setting
D.Engineered floor-joist installation
Explanation: NMAC 14.6.6.9(D)(5) authorizes GS-7 contractors to install gypsum wallboard and sheathing, tape and coat those surfaces, and install steel or wood stud systems (non-structural) and channel iron work as a base for drywall. Structural framing is a separate classification such as GS-13 Framing.
10Which New Mexico rule adopts the 2021 International Residential Code as the New Mexico Residential Building Code?
A.NMAC 14.7.3
B.NMAC 14.7.2
C.NMAC 14.10.4
D.NMAC 14.8.2
Explanation: NMAC 14.7.3 adopts the 2021 IRC, as amended, as the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code. NMAC 14.7.2 adopts the 2021 IBC as the New Mexico Commercial Building Code. Both codes are allowed PSI references for the GS-7 exam and must be read with New Mexico amendments.

About the NM CID GS-7 Exam

The New Mexico CID GS-7 examination covers drywall installation and texture. The official open-book PSI exam has 40 scored questions, a 75% passing standard (30 points), and 130 minutes allowed. Allowed references include OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NMAC 14.7.2 and 14.7.3 (2021), IBC 2021, IRC 2021, and the Gypsum Construction Handbook (7th edition, 2014). 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.

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Questions

40 questions

Time Limit

130 minutes

Passing Score

75% (30 of 40 points)

Exam / Certification Fees

USD 68.88

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15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Estimating and plan reading (6 items)

48%

Materials and Installation

Materials and installation (19 items)

10%

Taping

Taping (4 items)

15%

Special Applications

Special applications (6 items)

13%

Safety

Safety (5 items)

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% (30 of 40 points)
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 130 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: USD 68.88 Official sources

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NM CID GS-7: Suggested Study Strategy

1Materials and installation are 19 of 40 official items. Study the Gypsum Construction Handbook with IBC gypsum chapters.
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-7 exam?

The official PSI examination has 40 scored questions. Passing is 75% (30 points) within 130 minutes (bulletin updated 4/3/2026).