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Key Facts: NV A-10 Pools Exam
75 Q
Official Exam Questions
PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026
53 of 75 points
Passing Score
PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026
2.5 hours
Time Allowed
PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026
USD 95
PSI Exam Fee (one portion)
PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026
Open Book
Book Policy
PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026
Nevada A-10 Commercial and Residential Pools Contractor Examination is the official NSCB/PSI open book exam: 75 questions, 53 of 75 points, 2.5 hours, USD 95 (bulletin 291, updated 3/25/2026). Official delivery: English.
Sample NV A-10 Pools Practice Questions
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1A rectangular public pool is 40 ft long by 20 ft wide with a uniform 5 ft water depth. Using 7.48 gal/ft³, what design flow is required for a 6-hour turnover?
2A commercial pool holds 54,000 gallons and the circulation pump delivers 150 gpm with a clean filter. What is the turnover time?
3Per ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Section 8.2, the water velocity in public-pool suction piping shall not exceed which value?
4A public-pool return line is Type L copper. Per ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Section 8.2, what is the maximum permitted water velocity in that discharge piping?
5A public pool requires 120 gpm at the 6-hour turnover. Using a high-rate sand filter media rate of 15 gpm/ft² (NSF/ANSI 50 practice referenced by APSP-1 Section 9), what minimum filter area is required?
6A spa circulation system is designed for 80 gpm. Using a pressure diatomaceous-earth (DE) media rate of 2.0 gpm/ft², what minimum filter area is required?
7A pool filter system must handle 75 gpm. Using a cartridge media rate of 0.375 gpm/ft², what minimum cartridge area is required?
8Per ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Section 12.3, when automatic surface skimmers are the sole overflow system, at least one skimmer is required for each how many square feet of water surface?
9Per ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Section 11.6, the number of return inlets shall be based on a minimum of one return inlet per how much pool surface area?
10A new public pool suction outlet (other than a skimmer) must have a cover tested to which standard, as required by ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Section 11.2 and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act?
About the NV A-10 Pools Exam
The Nevada A-10 Commercial and Residential Pools Contractor Examination is the official Nevada State Contractors Board trade or management examination administered by PSI Services LLC. The official exam has 75 scored questions. Passing is 53 of 75 points in 2.5 hours. The examination is open book. Approved center references include Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2018 (IAPMO). PSI lists USD 95 for one examination portion and USD 140 if taken with CMS; otherwise USD 95 per trade exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 3/25/2026). NSCB requires a separate CMS examination for most new applicants, plus a USD 300 application fee and a USD 600 biennial license fee. This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official PSI form. It does not replace required trade experience, board approval, fingerprints, bonding, or the official examination.
Assessment
Open Book computer-based multiple-choice. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2018 (IAPMO)
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
53 of 75 points
Exam Fee
USD 95 (PSI Services LLC (for the Nevada State Contractors Board))
NV A-10 Pools Exam Content Outline
Filtration/Circulation Systems
Pumps, filters, and circulation (12 items)
Maintenance and Operation
Pool and spa operation (12 items)
Accessories and Associated Trades
Decks, heaters, and related trades (8 items)
Pool and Spa Business Laws and Rules
Nevada pool contracting rules (3 items)
Concrete, Shotcrete and Gunite
Structural shell construction (15 items)
Design
Pool and spa design (16 items)
Soils and Earthwork
Soils and excavation (9 items)
How to Pass the NV A-10 Pools Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 53 of 75 points
- Assessment: Open Book computer-based multiple-choice. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2018 (IAPMO)
- Time limit: 2.5 hours
- Exam fee: USD 95
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Nevada A-10 Commercial and Residential Pools Contractor Examination?
The official PSI examination has 75 scored questions. Passing is 53 of 75 points within 2.5 hours (Candidate Information Bulletin 291, updated 3/25/2026).
How much does the NV A-10 Pools exam cost?
PSI lists USD 95 for one examination portion. Two portions cost USD 140 only if the second portion is CMS. NSCB charges a separate USD 300 application fee and USD 600 biennial license fee.
Is the NV A-10 Pools exam open book?
Yes. PSI lists this examination as open book. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2018 (IAPMO)
Do I still need the CMS examination?
CMS is the required Nevada business-and-law examination. Most new applicants must pass CMS and a trade examination for the requested classification. In most cases you will not retake an exam if you have actively served as a qualified employee in the same classification within the last four years.