WorksheetsNCCER Introductory Craft Skills Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What does NCCER stand for?
National Center for Construction Education and Research
National Council for Construction Engineering and Research
National Committee for Construction Education and Research
National Center for Career Education and Research
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Hard hat
Hammer
Ladder
Tape measure
Which of the following is a common hand tool used in construction?
Screwdriver
Welder
Crane
Forklift
What color is typically used for caution signs on a construction site?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Which of the following best describes a hazard?
A potential source of harm or danger
A type of tool
A safety rule
A construction material
What is the first step in responding to an emergency on a job site?
Notify your supervisor
Finish your current task
Leave the site immediately
Ignore the situation
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using a ladder?
Standing on the top rung
Keeping three points of contact
Inspecting the ladder before use
Placing the ladder on a stable surface
What is the main function of OSHA?
To ensure safe and healthy working conditions
To provide construction materials
To design buildings
To hire construction workers
Which of the following is a correct definition of a “tool tag”?
A label used to identify tools and their inspection status
A type of construction material
A safety harness
A blueprint symbol
What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure?
To prevent accidental equipment startup
To organize tools
To schedule work shifts
To clean the job site
Which of the following is a basic safety rule for lifting heavy objects?
Lift with your legs, not your back
Twist your body while lifting
Keep your feet close together
Hold the object away from your body
What should you do if you find a tool that is damaged?
Report it to your supervisor
Use it carefully
Ignore the damage
Lend it to a coworker
Which of the following is the best definition of “housekeeping” on a construction site?
Keeping the work area clean and organized
Building houses
Hiring cleaning staff
Scheduling work shifts
Which of the following is a key safety requirement when working on scaffolding?
Always use guardrails and ensure the scaffold is on a stable surface
Climb the scaffold with tools in both hands
Remove guardrails to make more space
Use scaffolding only at night
What is an important requirement for scaffolding flooring?
It must be fully planked or decked with no significant gaps
It can have large open spaces between planks
It should be made only of metal
It does not need to be secured
What is a trench in construction?
A narrow excavation that is deeper than it is wide
A type of scaffolding
A raised platform for workers
A storage area for tools
Which hammer is best suited for driving nails into wood?
Claw hammer
Ball-peen hammer
Sledgehammer
Dead blow hammer
Which type of pliers is designed for gripping and turning pipes?
Slip-joint pliers
Needle-nose pliers
Tongue-and-groove pliers (Channel locks)
Lineman’s pliers
Which color is used for safety signs indicating danger or stop on a construction site?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
What should you do if you notice a damaged electrical cord or wire on the job site?
Continue using it until it completely fails
Repair it with tape and keep using it
Report it immediately and remove it from service
Ignore it if it still works
What does the PASS method stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
Pull, Alert, Squeeze, Sweep
Press, Aim, Spray, Sweep
What is the proper distance an extension ladder’s base should be placed from the wall?
1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height
2 feet out for every 4 feet of ladder height
1 foot out for every 2 feet of ladder height
4 feet out for every 1 foot of ladder height
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