NCCER Terminology

NCCER Terminology

REVIEW

Multiple Choice

When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures should be taken to prevent objects

from falling and striking a person below?

• Fall arrest systems are used.

• Alarm systems should be enabled.

• Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.

Multiple Choice

One of the main purposes of good housekeeping in the shop is to…

• reduce hazards

• simple aesthetics

• keep busy

• make the boss happy

Multiple Choice

When it comes to On-the-Job safety, you should…

• rely on your boss to keep you safe

• take responsibility for your own actions

• hope that others around you will keep you safe

• contact OSHA to find out how to be safe

Multiple Choice

When reading instructions or a series of steps, one should _____.

• c. read the directions completely

• d. skim the directions quickly

Multiple Choice

____ conditions like poor lighting, loud noise, and missing guards on machines can lead to accidents.

• Unsafe

• common

• acceptable

• desirable

Multiple Choice

A primary purpose of OSHA is to…

• test new products to make sure they are safe to use

• protect the safety and health of American workers

• publish safety rules for employers and employees

• oversee certification of equipment operators

Multiple Choice

An important attribute of an effective speaker is the ability to _____.

• a. inject humor on the job site with practical jokes

• b. explain and simplify complex topics

Multiple Choice

Safety training is important because _____ is a learned behavior and attitude.

• education

• safety

• employment

• working

Multiple Choice

A strong safety culture can lead to a low _____ rate which means a company is not constantly having to replace employees.

• reduction

• exemption

• turnover

• whisltlblower

Multiple Choice

A strong safety culture can lead to a low _____ rate which means a company is not constantly having to replace employees.

• a. reduction

• b. exemption

• c. turnover

• d. whistleblower

Multiple Choice

What is an important practice in writing to avoid errors that can cost time and money?

• a. Proofreading the work for accuracy.

• b. Writing at a high reading grade level.

• c. Handwriting

Multiple Choice

The rough draft of a document you are writing should _____.

• a. follow an outline and incorporate your research

• b. be as close to perfect as possible

Multiple Choice

PPE stands for

• a. Personal perspective Equipment

• b. Private protective equipment

• c. Private Pain equipment

• d. Personal Protective Equipment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should never be worn around tools and machines?

• jewelry and loose fitting clothing

• blue jeans

• sneakers

Multiple Choice

Electrical current will always take the path of least ____ to get to ground.

• amperage

• voltage

• wattage

• resistance

Multiple Choice

What type of fire extinguisher should be used to extinguish an electric motor fire?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

Multiple Choice

The act of breaking a job down into its component parts or steps in order to identify potential hazards is referred to as…

• a Job Safety Analysis

• a Safety Management System

• a Corporate Safety Culture

• an OSHA Inspection

Multiple Choice

The act of breaking a job down into its component parts or steps in order to identify potential hazards is referred to as…

• a Job Safety Analysis

• a Safety Management System

• a Corporate Safety Culture

• an OSHA Inspection