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NCCER Basic Safety and Tools Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of OSHA?

a)

Train workers

b)

Enforce safety standards

c)

Build tools

d)

Design PPE

2.

Which is a Class A fire extinguisher used for?

a)

Electrical fires

b)

Flammable liquids

c)

Ordinary combustibles

d)

Metals

3.

Proper PPE for welding includes:

a)

Sunglasses

b)

Welding helmet and gloves

c)

Cotton shirt

d)

Open-toe shoes

4.

A hammer's claw is used for:

a)

Driving nails

b)

Removing nails

c)

Pounding metal

d)

Measuring

5.

What should you check on a screwdriver before use?

a)

Color

b)

Tip wear and handle cracks

c)

Length only

d)

Brand

6.

The 'right-hand rule' applies to:

a)

Wrenches turning clockwise to tighten

b)

Hammers

c)

Saws

d)

Levels

7.

Lockout/Tagout prevents:

a)

Tool theft

b)

Accidental machine startup

c)

Dust buildup

d)

Noise

8.

Adjustable wrenches should be set to:

a)

Minimum opening

b)

Slight drag on jaws

c)

Fully open

d)

Backwards

9.

Falls from heights require protection above:

a)

4 feet

b)

6 feet in construction

c)

10 feet

d)

Any height

10.

Chisels with mushroomed heads should be:

a)

Used carefully

b)

Ground smooth

c)

Painted

d)

Thrown away unused

11.

Electrical hazards include:

a)

Overhead power lines

b)

Ground faults

c)

Both a and b

d)

None

12.

Are you enjoying the test so far?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'd rather not say

d)

I'm super excited about testing

13.

Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide:

a)

Tool manuals

b)

Hazard info and first aid

c)

Schedules

d)

Costs

14.

Do you want to continue testing?

a)

Yes

b)

I actually like testing and Wayground

c)

No. We thought you said no Mid term? If you select this answer then you are done. Stop testing.

15.

Hazard communication standard covers:

a)

Only chemicals

b)

Labels, SDS, training

c)

Tools only

d)

PPE

16.

Torpedo levels are used for:

a)

Long distances

b)

Tight spaces

c)

Heavy loads

d)

Liquids

17.

Bloodborne pathogens are spread by:

a)

Air

b)

Contact with infected fluids

c)

Tools

d)

Food

18.

Punches are used to:

a)

Drive nails

b)

Mark or align holes

c)

Cut wire

d)

Measure

19.

Scaffolding requires:

a)

No inspection

b)

Competent person oversight

c)

One plank

d)

Wheels only

20.

Hand saw teeth cut on the:

a)

Push stroke

b)

Pull stroke

c)

Both

d)

Neither

21.

Circular saws require blade guards that:

a)

Stay open

b)

Return automatically

c)

Are optional

d)

Cover teeth only

22.

Grounding on power tools prevents:

a)

Overheating

b)

Electrical shock

c)

Noise

d)

Vibration

23.

Portable grinders need:

a)

No guards

b)

Adjustable guards covering top half

c)

Full enclosure

d)

Speed control only

24.

Extension cords must be rated for:

a)

Indoor use only

b)

Job site conditions

c)

110V max

d)

Light duty

25.

Impact wrenches are powered by:

a)

Manual

b)

Compressed air or electricity

c)

Water

d)

Battery only

26.

Powder-actuated tools require:

a)

No training

b)

Certification and fasteners

c)

Low power

d)

Open use

27.

Drill press safety includes:

a)

Loose hair/clothing

b)

Secure work, eye protection

c)

High speed always

d)

No table

28.

Reciprocating saws cut best with:

a)

Fine blade

b)

Coarse teeth for wood/metal

c)

No lube

d)

Slow speed

29.

Air hammers (chippers) need:

a)

Gloves off

b)

Chisel retainer and PPE

c)

Full throttle

d)

No hose

30.

Abrasive wheel rings test for:

a)

Cracks before mounting

b)

Color

c)

Speed

d)

Size only

31.

Jigsaws are for:

a)

Straight cuts only

b)

Curved intricate cuts

c)

Metal only

d)

Heavy demolition

32.

GFCI protects against:

a)

Overload

b)

Ground faults/shocks

c)

Voltage drop

d)

Heat

33.

Band saws require:

a)

Finger guards removed

b)

Tension check, guides adjusted

c)

No fence

d)

Wet cutting

34.

Pneumatic tools need:

a)

Whip checks on hoses

b)

No lubrication

c)

High pressure always

d)

Open ends

35.

Router bits spin:

a)

Clockwise

b)

Counterclockwise from top

c)

Randomly

d)

Slowly

36.

Table saws use:

a)

No rip fence

b)

Push sticks, anti-kickback

c)

Hand near blade

d)

Top feed

37.

Electric shears cut:

a)

Wood only

b)

Sheet metal

c)

Concrete

d)

Wire

38.

Tool rests on bench grinders should be:

a)

1/64 inch from wheel

b)

1 inch

c)

Touching

d)

Angled out

39.

Sanders require:

a)

Vacuum off

b)

Dust collection, firm grip

c)

No paper check

d)

High speed always

40.

Battery-powered tools need:

a)

Charger always on

b)

Inspection for damage

c)

Overcharge

d)

Heat exposure