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Worksheets35 NCCER Core Multiple-Choice Questions
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the primary purpose of OSHA?
Increase company profits
Protect worker safety and health
Regulate construction materials
License construction workers
Which document must employers post at the jobsite?
OSHA Field Manual
Workers' Rights Notice
MSDS Binder
NCCER Certificate
A hard hat is designed mainly to protect against which hazard?
Slipping on wet surfaces
Heat exposure
Falling objects
Chemical burns
Class C fire extinguishers are used on what type of fire?
Paper and wood
Flammable liquids
Electrical equipment
Metal fires
What should you do first if a tool's power cord is damaged?
Wrap tape around it
Continue using it carefully
Report and remove it from service
Dip it in water for cleaning
A GFCI protects workers from what hazard?
Loud noise exposure
Electrical shock
Flying debris
Falling tools
Which knot is best for lifting materials vertically?
Square knot
Bowline
Granny knot
Slip knot
The most accurate level for layout work is a:
A. Torpedo level
B. Spirit level
C. Laser level
D. Line level
What type of hammer is typically used for framing?
Ball-peen hammer
Sledgehammer
Dead blow hammer
Claw hammer
Which saw is designed for cutting curves in wood?
Circular saw
Miter saw
Jigsaw
Table saw
Which unit of measure is commonly used for lumber length?
Inches
Feet
A scaffold must be inspected:
Once a month
At the end of the project
Before each work shift
Only when damaged
What is the term for the vertical boards in a wall frame?
Joists
Rafters
Studs
Rims
Which tool is best for checking 90-degree angles?
Plumb bob
Speed square
Level
Pipe wrench
A Material Safety Data Sheet provides information about:
Employee salaries
Hazardous materials
Tool warranties
Jobsite scheduling
Which hazard requires hearing protection?
Dust
Loud equipment
Heat
Bright lights
A trench deeper than 5 feet requires:
Wooden shims
A protective system
Yellow caution tape
Lighting equipment
The term “fall arrest” refers to:
Preventing electrical shock
Stopping a worker during a fall
Protecting hands during gripping
Preventing fires from spreading
When lifting a heavy object, you should:
Bend at your waist
Keep your back straight
Hold the load far away
Twist while lifting
Which tool is used to remove nails?
Miter saw
Pry bar
Level
Chalk line
Lockout/Tagout procedures are used to:
Track company attendance
Secure equipment from unintentional startup
Identify new tools
Label extension cords
What is the first step when using a fire extinguisher?
Sweep side to side
Aim at the flames
A ladder should extend how far above a landing surface?
6 inches
1 foot
3 feet
5 feet
What is the purpose of a plumb bob?
Mark horizontal lines
Create curved lines
Locate vertical reference
Cut sheet metal
A surveyor's tape is used to measure:
Nail lengths
Long distances
Pipe diameters
Electrical load
Before entering a confined space, you must:
Remove all PPE
Ensure atmospheric testing
Turn off ventilation
Add flammable cleaners
Which statement describes 'hazard communication'?
Providing maps for the jobsite
Training workers about chemical dangers
Reviewing overtime rules
Recording lunch schedules
The term 'rigging' refers to:
A. Electrical wiring work
B. Lifting and moving heavy loads
C. Digging trenches
D. Installing drywall
The safest way to climb a ladder is to:
Face away from it
Carry tools in your hands
Maintain three points of contact
Run up quickly
What type of PPE protects against airborne dust?
Safety vest
Hard hat
Respirator
Steel-toe boots
Ground-fault occurs when electricity:
Travels on the correct path
Follows an unintended path
Stops completely
Changes color
What does a Class A fire extinguisher target?
Metal
Electrical
Ordinary combustibles
Cooking oils
Which of the following is hand-signal communication used for?
Welding precision
Load-lifting operations
A trench spoil pile must be stored at least:
1 foot from the edge
2 feet from the edge
6 feet from the edge
10 feet from the edge
The purpose of a job safety analysis (JSA) is to:
Track company profits
Identify hazards and safe procedures
Create employee schedules
Replace OSHA inspections
