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Semester Exam

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.

a)

turnover

b)

productivity

c)

wages

d)

morale

2.

Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?

a)

Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.

b)

Safety consciousness comes naturally to most individuals.

c)

Safety primarily depends on workers in the field.

d)

Safety does not normally require training.

3.

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____.

a)

acceptable risks

b)

unsafe conditions

c)

unavoidable hazards

d)

unsafe acts

4.

The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.

a)

job safety analysis

b)

hazardous incident simulation

c)

safety breakdown structure

d)

safety pre-assessment

5.

A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____.

a)

safety

b)

evaluation

c)

risk

d)

hazard

6.

If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to _____.

a)

cover the opening and label the cover

b)

place reflective tape around the opening

c)

post a guard at the opening

d)

place a warning sign near the opening

7.

You have 5,814 meters of rope that you need to cut into 27-meter sections. How many 27-meter sections of rope will you be able to create, and how much rope will be left over as waste?

a)

215 sections with 3 meters left over

b)

215 sections with 8 meters left over

c)

215 sections with 9 meters left over

d)

218 sections with 3 meters left over

8.

An equivalent fraction to 5/16 is ____.

a)

5/32

b)

10/32

c)

1/2

d)

10/16

9.

When reduced to its lowest terms, the fraction 12/16 would read as ____.

a)

3/4

b)

5/8

c)

8/12

d)

12/8

10.

The improper fraction 37/6 can be changed to the mixed number ____.

a)

6

b)

5-7/16

c)

6-1/6

d)

37

11.

1/4 + 3/8 = ____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms.

a)

4/8

b)

1/2

c)

5/8

d)

5/4

12.

8/12 - 4/8 = ____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms.

a)

4/24

b)

2/14

c)

1/7

d)

1/6

13.

7/8 × 3/9 = ____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms.

a)

21/72

b)

24/63

c)

7/24

d)

8/21

14.

7/8 ÷ 7/16 = ____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms.

a)

7/32

b)

7/2

c)

1

d)

2

15.

To check level conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a _____.

a)

torpedo level

b)

laser level

c)

digital level

d)

spirit level

16.

Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth?

a)

A hacksaw

b)

A coping saw

c)

A ripsaw

d)

A crosscut saw

17.

The saw shown in the figure above is called a _____.

a)

keyhole saw

b)

drywall saw

c)

coping saw

d)

hacksaw

18.

The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____.

a)

handsaw

b)

backsaw

c)

coping saw

d)

hacksaw

19.

A low-velocity fastening system that is used to drive steel pins or threaded studs into masonry and steel is a(n) _____.

a)

pneumatic screw nailer

b)

powder-actuated tool

c)

air impact wrench

d)

mini hammer drill

20.

Special training and certification is required before using any kind of ____.

a)

powder-actuated fastening tool

b)

electrically powered tool

c)

pneumatic nail or screw system

d)

hydraulic lift or press tool

21.

Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to ____.

a)

disassemble the nailer for inspection

b)

load the nails into the nailer

c)

ensure that a GFCI is in the power supply

d)

read the manufacturer's instructions

22.

If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before attempting repairs be sure to ____.

a)

adjust the compressor

b)

disconnect the air hose

c)

adjust the regulator

d)

remove the booster

23.

A power tool that is well suited for breaking up concrete during demolition work is a(n) ____.

a)

saber saw

b)

impact wrench

c)

pavement breaker

d)

powder actuator

24.

A Porta-Power® is an example of a(n) ____.

a)

electric tool

b)

pneumatic tool

c)

hydraulic tool

d)

battery-powered t

25.

When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap material under the object you are cutting in order to ____.

a)

see the object more clearly

b)

keep the blade sharp

26.

Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called _____.

a)

civil plans

b)

architectural renderings

c)

structural foundations

d)

exterior views

27.

The material to be used for the walls would be found in the _____.

a)

plumbing plan

b)

structural plan

c)

civil plan

d)

mechanical plan

28.

What information in a drawing's title block identifies the project?

a)

Sheet title

b)

Company logo

c)

Drawing number

d)

Revision block

29.

Folding your arms in front of you makes it seem as if you are _____.

a)

warm and friendly

b)

very angry

c)

distant and unwilling to talk

d)

the group leader

30.

If someone does not understand what a speaker is saying, he or she should _____.

a)

ignore that part of the conversation

b)

try to figure it out on his or her own

c)

ask other people what they think the speaker means

d)

ask the speaker questions for clarification

31.

When listening to instructions, the best way for listeners to make sure they get all the information is to _____.

a)

take notes and compare them with other co-workers' notes

b)

read a book about the topic later on

c)

ask questions, but wait until the person has stopped talking

d)

take notes, ask questions, and repeat a summary of the instructions

32.

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

c)

conduct multiple conversations with workers

d)

make others feel too inferior to speak openly

33.

Common documents that construction professionals need to read on the job include _____.

a)

construction drawings, code books, and installation manuals

b)

legal briefs, permits, and subpoenas

c)

contracts, warrants, and encyclopedias

d)

literary reviews, argumentation papers, and essays

34.

When preparing a resume, you should _____.

a)

use a font that is very creative and expressive

b)

format the information chronologically

c)

avoid any use of bulleted lists

d)

not mention any certifications until an interview begins

35.

During a job search, it is a good practice to _____.

a)

apply for positions that require less skill to better your chances

b)

apply for positions that require greater skills to show your potential

c)

avoid any jobs that will likely require additional learning

d)

look for jobs that match your skills and experience

36.

Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs must often _____.

a)

pass a rescuer's and first aid test

b)

take and pass a drug test

c)

pass a driving test

d)

be capable of lifting their own weight

37.

Most employers advertise job openings _____.

a)

in the local newspaper only

b)

at the front desk

c)

on the Internet

d)

directly on the organizational chart

38.

Critical thinking is the process of _____.

a)

evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a decision

b)

searching for jobs, then applying and interviewing

c)

distrusting new ideas

d)

evaluating the need, then developing business

39.

Special features in books that help readers locate information include _____.

a)

drawings and photographs

b)

dictionaries and encyclopedias

c)

tables of content, indexes, and glossaries

d)

safety-related cautions and warnings

40.

Before attempting to lift any material, _____.

a)

look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges

b)

use a safety harness

c)

ask your supervisor for help

d)

ensure the stacking ratio is no greater than 3:1

41.

Before attempting to lower an overhead load, _____.

a)

put on a back-support belt

b)

shrink wrap the load

c)

set up a fall zone

d)

size up the load

42.

What is the proper procedure to lift objects?

a)

Bend over with your knees straight, feet together, and then lift.

b)

Lift with your back, keep your legs straight, and keep your arms up.

c)

Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up.

d)

Lift with your arms, keep your legs straight, and keep your head up.

43.

When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back and cross key the bags _____.

a)

in each tier above seven feet

b)

until the stack reaches four feet

c)

every 10 bags high

d)

all the way to the top of the pile

44.

Never stack or store materials _____.

a)

in cabinets

b)

on scaffolds

c)

outdoors

d)

on pallets

45.

Which of the following is the threshold at which a power source is considered high voltage in the context of safety?

a)

120V

b)

240V

c)

480V

d)

600V

46.

Insulating gloves must be inspected by the user _____.

a)

before each use

b)

weekly

c)

monthly

d)

yearly

47.

Which factor determines the outcome of an electrical shock?

a)

The amount of current

b)

Which phase is involved

c)

The raceway system

d)

The size of the electrical equipment being used

48.

A live-dead-live test is conducted in order to _____.

a)

disconnect switches and fuses

b)

verify the test instrument operation

c)

makes sure the capacitors are discharged

d)

verify that a circuit is de-energized

49.

OSHA CFR 1910 is the standard for _____.

a)

general industry

b)

electronic systems

c)

the construction industry

d)

lockout/tagout

50.

Installing nail-on device boxes, panelboards, and lighting fixtures in new houses are tasks performed by _____.

a)

commercial electricians

b)

electrical maintenance technicians

c)

industrial electricians

d)

residential electricians

51.

To install a raceway system without wasting material, an electrician must be skilled in _____.

a)

assembling luminaires

b)

conduit bending

c)

installing motor controllers

d)

troubleshooting

52.

According to OSHA standards, your employer must _____.

a)

show you how to do each job safely

b)

tell you where to buy required PPE

c)

allow you to work independently

d)

fine employees for safety violations

53.

Conduit systems in volatile environments must be _____.

a)

sealed

b)

bent

c)

left uncovered

d)

galvanized

54.

The normal beating of a heart can be upset by an electrical current as small as _____.

a)

1mA

b)

30mA

c)

75mA

d)

1000mA

55.

Which factor determines the outcome of an electrical shock?

a)

The amount of current

b)

Which phase is involved

c)

The raceway system

d)

The size of the electrical equipment being used