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Key Facts: NV C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Exam

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

70%

Passing Score

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

2 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 C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor Examination is the official NSCB/PSI open book exam: 60 questions, 70% (42 of 60 points), 2 hours, USD 95 (bulletin 270, updated 3/25/2026). Official delivery: English.

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1Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501, when must a carpenter on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge be protected from falling by a guardrail, safety net, or personal fall-arrest system?
A.When the surface is 6 feet or more above a lower level
B.Only when the surface is 10 feet or more above a lower level
C.Only when the surface is 4 feet or more above a lower level
D.Only after the roof sheathing is complete
Explanation: OSHA 1926.501(b)(1) requires fall protection on construction walking/working surfaces with an unprotected side or edge that is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level. Guardrails, safety nets, or a personal fall-arrest system satisfy the duty. The 4-foot trigger is general industry (1910), not construction.
2When must hard hats be worn on a C-3 framing or formwork site under OSHA 1926.100?
A.Only when the competent person is on site
B.Whenever there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock
C.Only during crane picks
D.Only after a first-aid incident has occurred
Explanation: OSHA 1926.100 requires employees to wear protective helmets when there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock and burns. Framing, formwork, and overhead work routinely create those hazards. Waiting for a pick or an injury does not meet the standard.
3What is the required top-edge height of a construction guardrail system under OSHA 1926.502(b)?
A.36 inches exactly
B.30 inches plus or minus 2 inches
C.42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level
D.48 inches minimum with no upper limit
Explanation: OSHA 1926.502(b)(1) sets the top-rail height at 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level, so 39 to 45 inches. The top rail must also resist 200 pounds applied outward or downward. Midrails are required about halfway between the top rail and the walking surface.
4A portable extension ladder is used to reach a second-story landing. How far must the side rails extend above that landing under OSHA 1926.1053?
A.At least 3 feet above the upper landing surface
B.Flush with the landing so the ladder does not trip anyone
C.At least 12 inches above the landing
D.At least 6 feet above the landing
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1053(b)(1) requires portable-ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing when the ladder is used for access. That extension is the handhold for stepping on and off. If a 3-foot extension is not possible, the ladder must be secured and a grasping device provided.
5What is the OSHA 1926.1053 setup angle for a non-self-supporting portable ladder?
A.1 foot out for every 2 feet of working length
B.1 foot out for every 4 feet of working length (approximately 75 degrees)
C.1 foot out for every 8 feet of working length
D.Plumb against the wall with the base touching the siding
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) requires a non-self-supporting ladder to be set so the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot is about one-quarter of the working length — the 4:1 rule. Too steep and the ladder can tip backward; too flat and the base can kick out.
6What is the minimum strength OSHA 1926.502(d) requires of an anchorage used for a personal fall-arrest system, unless it is designed and installed as part of a complete PFAS with a safety factor of at least two?
A.200 pounds per worker
B.1,800 pounds per worker
C.5,000 pounds per employee attached
D.10,000 pounds regardless of the number of workers
Explanation: OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) requires each PFAS anchorage to be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or to be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete PFAS that maintains a safety factor of at least two under the supervision of a qualified person. Body belts are not allowed for fall arrest.
7A carpenter is working on a supported scaffold platform 12 feet above grade. Which OSHA rule governs when fall protection is required on that scaffold?
A.1926.501's 6-foot walking-surface rule applies unchanged to every scaffold
B.1926.451(g) requires fall protection on scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level
C.Scaffolds need fall protection only above 25 feet
D.No fall protection is required if the platform is fully planked
Explanation: Scaffold fall protection is in Subpart L. OSHA 1926.451(g)(1) requires each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level to be protected by a guardrail or PFAS as specified for that scaffold type. At 12 feet the duty applies. Full planking (1926.451(b)) is a separate platform rule and does not replace fall protection.
8Under OSHA 1926.304, what must remain in place while a portable circular saw is used to rip framing lumber?
A.Only the lower blade guard, which may be wired back for long rips
B.The saw's blade guard, which must automatically return to covering the unused portion of the blade
C.A shop-made wooden push stick in place of the guard
D.No guard is required if the operator wears a face shield
Explanation: OSHA 1926.304(d) requires circular saws to be equipped with guards that automatically and instantly return to the covering position when the cut is finished. Wiring or pinning the lower guard back is a frequent framing violation. Face shields do not replace the machine guard.
9When must eye or face protection be worn during C-3 carpentry under OSHA 1926.102?
A.Only when using powder-actuated tools
B.Whenever machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents
C.Only if the employer provides prescription safety glasses
D.Only during demolition, not during new framing
Explanation: OSHA 1926.102 requires eye and face protection when machines or operations present a potential for injury from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or light radiation. Sawing, nailing, grinding, and cutting all qualify. Framing is not exempt.
10A C-3 crew is building wall forms for a cast-in-place stem wall. What does OSHA 1926.703 require of that formwork?
A.Forms may be any scrap plywood as long as they hold a visual alignment
B.Formwork must be designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so it will be capable of supporting all vertical and lateral loads that may be applied
C.Forms only need to resist the weight of the wet concrete, not wind or construction live load
D.A competent person may waive engineered form design for any pour under 8 feet
Explanation: OSHA 1926.703(a)(1) requires formwork to be designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so that it will support all vertical and lateral loads that may reasonably be applied until the concrete has cured enough to support itself. That includes concrete pressure, construction live load, and wind. Visual alignment alone is not a design method.

About the NV C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Exam

The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor Examination is the official Nevada State Contractors Board trade examination administered by PSI Services LLC. The official exam has 60 scored questions. Passing is 70% (42 of 60 points) in 2 hours. The examination is open book. International Building Code, 2018 (allowed in center). PSI lists USD 95 for one examination portion and USD 140 if taken with CMS; otherwise USD 95 per trade exam (Candidate Information Bulletin 270, 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. International Building Code, 2018 (allowed in center)

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70% (42 of 60 points)

Exam Fee

USD 95 (PSI Services LLC (for the Nevada State Contractors Board))

NV C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Exam Content Outline

10%

Safety

Safety (6 items)

2%

Insulation

Insulation (1 items)

5%

Windows and Doors

Windows and Doors (3 items)

38%

Rough Carpentry

Rough Carpentry (23 items)

23%

Finish Carpentry

Finish Carpentry (14 items)

12%

Drywall

Drywall (7 items)

3%

Siding

Siding (2 items)

7%

Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal (4 items)

How to Pass the NV C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% (42 of 60 points)
  • Assessment: Open Book computer-based multiple-choice. International Building Code, 2018 (allowed in center)
  • Time limit: 2 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

NV C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official bulletin 270 content outline (updated 3/25/2026)
2Use only the PSI-listed references; temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are prohibited
3Confirm NSCB experience documentation before scheduling with PSI
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor Examination?

The official PSI examination has 60 scored questions. Passing is 70% (42 of 60 points) within 2 hours (Candidate Information Bulletin 270, updated 3/25/2026).

How much does the NV C-3 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 C-3 exam open book?

Yes. PSI lists this examination as open book. International Building Code, 2018 (allowed in center)

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.