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WorksheetsFinal Exam Spring 2026 Revised
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Which of the following is the main purpose of construction site safety guidelines and rules?
To increase productivity
To avoid hazards and prevent injuries
To reduce costs
To eliminate the need for PPE
Which of the following is the organization responsible for setting safety guidelines for businesses in the construction industry?
OSHA
EPA
CDC
FDA
What does PPE stand for in the context of construction site safety?
Public Property Exemption
Professional Project Evaluation
Personal Protective Equipment
Private Property Enforcement
Which of the following is the purpose of safety glasses, goggles, or face shields on a construction site?
To protect the eyes from hazards
To improve vision clarity
To enhance facial appearance
To block sunlight
Which of the following is the recommended hearing protection for loud machinery on a construction site?
Earplugs
Earmuffs
Canal Caps
All of the above
Which of the following are the focus four hazards in construction jobs?
Falls, struck by an object, electrocution, caught in or between an object
Fire, chemical exposure, noise, ergonomic strain
Slip and trip hazards, extreme temperatures, equipment malfunctions, trench collapses
Hazardous materials, repetitive motion injuries, improper lifting, ladder falls
Which of the following is the height at which fall protection is mandatory on a construction site?
2 ft
4 ft
6 ft
8 ft
Which of the following best describes the importance of safety inspections on a construction site?
To ensure workers are wearing PPE
To identify and address potential hazards
To increase productivity
To meet OSHA compliance standards
Damaged cords and cables should be immediately replaced, and all other cables should be protected from sharp objects.
True
False
What should you do if you notice a safety hazard on a construction site?
Ignore it and continue working
Report it to your supervisor immediately
Wait for someone else to notice
Try to fix it without telling anyone
Which of the following is the safest way to handle hazardous materials on a construction site?
Store them in any available container
Read and follow the safety data sheet instructions
Mix chemicals to save space
Ignore warning labels
When should you inspect your personal protective equipment (PPE) on a construction site?
At the end of the project
Once a month
Before each use
Only after an accident
In a lockout/tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by _____.
the person who applied them
a supervisor
a competent person
a qualified person
What is the primary purpose of a circular saw?
To drill holes in wood
To cut straight lines in various materials
To sand rough surfaces
To drive screws into wood
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MOST essential when operating power tools?
Steel-toed boots
Safety glasses or goggles
Hard hat
Work gloves
When using an electric drill, what should you do before changing the drill bit?
Put on gloves
Test the drill speed
Unplug the tool or remove the battery
Apply lubricant
Which power tool is best suited for smoothing wooden surfaces?
Reciprocating saw
Jigsaw
Power sander
Router
Which power tool is designed for cutting curves and intricate patterns?
Circular saw
Belt sander
Jigsaw
Impact driver
What should you check before plugging in any power tool?
The tool's weight
The power cord for damage
The tool's brand name
The tool's color
The main function of an impact driver is:
to drive screws and bolts with high torque
to cut through metal surfaces
to measure electrical current
to sand wooden surfaces
Which power tool is best for cutting metal pipes?
Band saw
Router
Belt sander
Reciprocating saw
When using a power saw, why is it important to let the blade reach full speed before cutting?
To save electricity
To prevent blade damage and kickback
To reduce noise
To look professional
What should you do with power tools that have damaged cords?
Wrap the cord with tape
Use them only for light work
Have them professionally repaired or replace them
Cover the damage with rubber
Which power tool is commonly used to create holes in wood, metal, or plastic?
Belt sander
Circular saw
Power drill
Jigsaw
Which safety gear is most important to wear when operating a power saw?
Necklace
Wristwatch
Sandals
Safety goggles
Which power tool is commonly used for driving nails into wood quickly?
Power drill
Jigsaw
Nail gun
Belt sander
Before using a new power tool, what should you always do?
Change the power cord
Paint the tool
Test it on your main project
Read the manufacturer's instructions
What should you check before plugging in a corded power tool?
The length of the extension cord
The color of the tool
The condition of the power cord
The tool's weight
Which power tool is best for tightening and loosening bolts quickly?
Circular saw
Belt sander
Impact driver
Jigsaw
Which power tool is most suitable for making straight, long cuts in plywood?
Circular saw
Impact driver
Jigsaw
Belt sander
A large, horizontal structural member made of concrete, steel, stone, wood, or other structural material to provide support above a large opening.
Masonry
Wall
Beam
The traditional name used to describe construction drawings.
Shop Drawings
Sketch
Blueprints
The making of a set of construction drawings with the aid of a computer.
Copying
Tracing
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Engineered drawings that show all electrical supply and distribution
Plumbing Plans
Framing Plans
Electrical Plans
A drawing that provides an aerial view of the layout of each room.
Side View
Floor Plan
Structural Plan
A Legend is :
Famous Architects
A description of the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of drawings
Title Block of Blueprints
A roof Plan is:
A scale
A drawing of the view of the roof from above the building
a drawing of the foundation and footings
Scale is:
The ratio between the size of a drawing of an object and the size of the actual object.
A Panel Schedule
A Revision Block
Specifications are:
Precise written presentation of the details of a plan
Floor Plan Drawings
Title Blocks
A qualified, licensed person who creates and designs drawings for a construction project
Engineer
Site Supervisor
Contractor
Architect
Architect's scale is:
A tape measure
A specialized ruler used in making or measuring reduced scale drawings. The ruler is marked with a range of calibrated ratios for laying out distances, with scales indicating feet, inches, and fractions of inches. Used on drawings other than site plans.
What is the safest way to store power tools when not in use?
Leave them plugged in
Store them in a dry, secure location
Keep them on the floor
Hang them by their cords
What is the primary reason for keeping work areas clean and free of clutter when using power tools?
To prevent accidents and injuries
To impress coworkers
To make the area look nice
To reduce tool wear
Using the formula for the area of a rectangle, solve for the area of the rectangle.
24 cm2
11 cm2
5 cm2
2.3 cm2
What is the perimeter of the triangle?
51 cm
59 cm
45 cm
48 cm
What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
28 in
46 in
56 in
98 in
What is the area of a rectangle with side lengths 2 by 8?
28
16
10
14
Jose lives next to a triangular park. He likes to take his dog for a walk around the park on the weekend. If he makes 3 trips around the park how far does he walk?
17 units
25 units
51 units
102 units
What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 9 meters and a width of 7 meters?
63 m2
16 m2
72 m2
32 m2
A rectangular garden is 14 feet long and 5 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?
19 ft
28 ft
38 ft
70 ft
A rectangle has a length of 11 meters and a width of 4 meters. What is its area?
7 m2
22 m2
44 m2
15 m2
If the perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm and its width is 5 cm, what is its length?
5 cm
10 cm
15 cm
20 cm
A rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 13 cm. What is its area?
19 cm2
78 cm2
65 cm2
39 cm2
the arrow indicates what measurement?
1 1/16"
1 1/8"
2 7/8"
1 1/16 '
the arrow indicates what measurement?
5 3/16"
4 3/4"
4 13/16"
4 3/4 '
the arrow indicates what measurement?
11 1/16"
11 1/8"
11 1/4"
11 1/2"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
1 2/4"
2 1/8"
3 7/8"
2 1/16"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
11 1/8"
11 1/16"
10 3/4"
10 7/8"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
7 3/4"
7 1/2"
8 1/4"
8 1/2"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
6 1/16"
7 1/2"
6 1/2"
6 1/4"
Using the formula for the area of a rectangle, solve for the area of the rectangle.
24 cm2
11 cm2
5 cm2
2.3 cm2
Area is measured in:
feet
centimeters
square units
inches
Which power tool is ideal for removing old paint from wooden surfaces?
Circular saw
Belt sander
Jigsaw
Impact driver
What is the safest way to store power tools when not in use?
Store them in a dry, secure location
Leave them plugged in
Place them near water sources
Keep them on the floor
Which of the following should be worn to protect your eyes when operating power tools?
Safety goggles
Steel-toed boots
Earplugs
Hard hat
Before attempting to lift any material, _____.
look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges
use a safety harness
ask your supervisor for help
ensure the stacking ratio is no greater than 3:1
What is the proper procedure to lift objects?
Bend over with your knees straight, feet together, and then lift.
Lift with your back, keep your legs straight, and keep your arms up.
Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up.
Lift with your arms, keep your legs straight, and keep your head up.
To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be _____.
trained, certified, and authorized
experienced and knowledgeable
a job foreman or supervisor
licensed to drive
To prevent a tipover when driving a rough terrain forklift, keep the load _____.
light
low
high
heavy
To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a ________.
hand truck
cylinder cart
wheelbarrow
tunnel buggy
When using hand signals, always ______.
stand on something at least two feet in height
wear reflective gloves
maintain eye contact with the operator
make sure you can hear the backup alarm
Fall Zone is defined as ______.
any area potentially the load could fall on to
hot
cold
safe
Before lifting ----
Size up the load first
call for help
talk to your supervisor
stretch
When hand signals are involved.....
Always maintain Eye contact
Never maintain Eye contact
Sometimes maintain Eye contact
occasionally maintain Eye contact
Cylinder Cart - Use chains or straps to secure cylinder to cart and always keep cylinder/bottles upright
Use chains or straps to secure cylinder to cart and always keep cylinder/bottles upright
knocks cylinders over
turn cylinder upside down
shakes cylinders
What should you do before moving a load with a forklift?
Raise the load as high as possible
Check that the path is clear of obstacles
Increase the speed of the forklift
Ignore the load's weight
When stacking materials, what is the safest practice?
Stack items as high as possible
Place heavier items on top
Stack all items randomly
Stack heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top
Which of the following is important when using a hand truck to move materials?
Ignore the condition of the wheels
Push the hand truck as fast as possible
Overload the hand truck
Ensure the load is balanced and secure
When moving materials manually, what is the safest way to carry a heavy object?
Lift quickly to get it over with
Hold it away from your body
Keep it close to your body and use your legs to lift
Twist your back while lifting
Which of the following is a safe practice when stacking materials?
Place heavy items on top of light ones
Ensure stacks are stable and not too high
Stack materials on uneven surfaces
Ignore the stacking height
What should you do if you notice a damaged hand truck before use?
Use it carefully
Try to fix it yourself without reporting
Report it and do not use until repaired
Ignore the damage
When stacking materials, which of the following should be avoided?
Keeping the stack away from walkways
Stacking on a flat, stable surface
Ensuring the stack is not too high
Placing heavy items on top of light ones
