NCCER Module 9 Introduction to
Materials Handling Already Passed
What is the proper procedure to lift objects? ✔✔Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and
keep your head up.
In order to work with motorized materials-handling equipment, you must be? ✔✔trained,
certified, and authorized
Before attempting to lift any material, you should look for any? ✔✔protruding nails, wires, or
sharp edges
Before attempting to lower and overhead load,. ✔✔Consider the size of the load.
When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back and cross key the
bags______. ✔✔At least every 10 bags high
When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, you must be sure the load does
not exceed the labeled __________capacity. ✔✔weight
NCCER Module 8 (employability skills)
Questions and Answers Graded A
a companies documented philosophy is called its? ✔✔mission statement
the time to learn about a potential employer is? ✔✔before an application is ever submitted
when preparing a resume, you should? ✔✔format your resume chronologically
during a job search, it is good practice to? ✔✔look for a job that will match your skill level
before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs most often? ✔✔have a drug test
submitted
how do most employers advertise job openings? ✔✔on the internet and require online
applications
critical thinking is the process of? ✔✔evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or
making a decision.
NCCER Module 4 (Power tools)
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
when using power tools, never engage the? ✔✔trigger lock.
before replacing parts such as bits, blades or disks on any tool, you must? ✔✔make sure it is
disconnected from its source or energy
most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is? ✔✔applied to the drill bit against a
surface
a pneumatic drill is commonly used? ✔✔when there is no source of electricity
never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because? ✔✔it protects workers
from flying debris and from touching the spinning blade
when using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the
blades? ✔✔Kerf
NCCER Module 2 Review Questions with
Certified Answers
- The number matching the words “two thousand, six hundred eighty-nine” is
a. 2,286
b. 2,689
c. 6,289
d. 20,689 ✔✔b. 2,689 - A bricklayer lays 649 bricks the first day,
632 the second day, and 478 the third day. During the three-day period, the bricklayer laid a total
of
a. 1,759
b. 1,760
c. 1,769
d. 1,770 ✔✔a. 1,759 - A total of 1,478 feet of cable was supplied
for a job. Only 489 feet were installed. How many feet of cable remain?
a. 978
b. 980
c. 989
d. 1,099 ✔✔c. 989
- A worker has been asked to deliver 15 scaffolds to each of 26 different sites. The worker will
deliver a total of
a. 120
b. 240
c. 375
d. 390 ✔✔d. 390 - Your company has 400 rolls of insulation that must be equally distributed to 5 different job
sites. How many rolls of insulation will need to go to each site?
a. 8
b. 20
c. 80
d. 208 ✔✔c. 80
NCCER study guide Module 1 Basic
Safety Questions and Answers Already
Passed
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . ✔✔turnover
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F ✔✔TRUE
Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _ . ✔✔unsafe conditions The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called _ _ . ✔✔job safety analysis
The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _ .
✔✔Risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . ✔✔cover the opening and label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _ _ _ _ _ _ . ✔✔in the middle
of the back
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _ _ . ✔✔competent person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _ . ✔✔positioning
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the
point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _ _ _ . ✔✔3 feet (91 cm)
When performing overhead work on scaffolding, _ , _ _ , or _ must be applied as protective
measures to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below. ✔✔Toeboards, debris nets,
canopies
When stacking materials such as bricks or blocks, do not stack materials beyond a _ _ _ _ . ✔✔4:1 height-to-base ratio Benching systems are prohibited in _ _ . ✔✔Type C Soils
NCCER module 1 questions and
answers graded A
What are benefits of safety ✔✔Lower accident rates
less turnover
Arc welding safety ✔✔Gas welding and burning requires the use of a filter lens of not less than
No. 4 shade
Safety ✔✔A learned behavior and attitude
Safety culture ✔✔A safety culture is created when the whole company sees the value of a safe
work environment
Strong safety culture ✔✔Effective communication and commonly and understood and agreed
upon goals
Accidents ✔✔An unplanned event that may our may not result in personal injury or property
damage
Minor injuries ✔✔Personnel may have received minor scrapes and cuts but usually return the
next scheduled work shift
Serious injuries ✔✔Personnel received injuries that resulted in temporary disability
Indirect costs ✔✔Hidden costs that can usually be the direct costs of accident from 2 to 7 times
What causes accidents ✔✔Poor work habits
failure to communicate
lack of skill
Informational signs ✔✔These signs are blue and provide general info
Danger signs ✔✔Tell you of immediate hazard and that you must take certain precautions to
make sure you are not harmed. Red black and white
Alcohol and drug abuse ✔✔Costs the construction company millions of dollars a year
NCCER Core Module 3 Exam Questions
and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified
Solutions)
Another name for a machinist hammer is a ✔✔Ball-peen hammer
A heavy duty tool used to drive post or other large stakes is a ✔✔Sledge hammer
The proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel ✔✔60 degrees
A Reed and Prince screw comes to a relatively sharp point at ✔✔the base of it’s drive socket
When an object is plumb it is ✔✔perfectly vertical
One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is ✔✔Measuring to a highly
reflective surface.
Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring
✔✔Vertical distances
NCCER Module 5 TEST Construction
Drawings Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called ✔✔Civil Plans
The material used for the walls would be found in the? ✔✔Structural Plans
Information in a drawings title block identifies the project on the ✔✔Sheet Title
Information needed to identify lines in the symbols in a construction file can be found in the
✔✔Legend
Brake lines are used to show that ✔✔Only part of an object is represented to save space
In the alphabet lines an area not included in the cutting line view is shown with ✔✔Section cuts
One way that an engineers scale differs from an architect sale is that the ✔✔Engineer’s scale is
based on units of 10 metric
NCCER Module 4 Intro to power tools
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions
A saw that has a thin one-piece blade that runs around guides, that runs around either end of the
saw is a ✔✔Band saw
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a ✔✔Circular saw
An angle grinder is used to grind ✔✔Hard heavy materials
The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned ✔✔One eighth of an inch from
the grinding tool
A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to ✔✔Perform a
ring test
A grinder can catch on rough material edges and shift around, especially when using rotary bits
called ✔✔Burr bits
When using power tools never engage the ✔✔Trigger locks
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must ✔✔Disconnect the
power source
Most hammer drills will not hammer until ✔✔Pressure is applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used when ✔✔There is no electricity
Never use a circular saw that does not have a blade guard because ✔✔The guard protects you
from touching the blade.
When using a circular saw be sure to ✔✔Cut on the waist side of the cut mark to allow for the
blades kerf.
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called ✔✔Saber
saws
NCCER Module 1 (safety) Questions and
Answers Graded A
companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? ✔✔incident and accident rates
what is a statement regarding safety? ✔✔it’s a learned behavior and attitude
poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of?
✔✔unsafe conditions
the activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step
for potential hazards is called a? ✔✔job safety analysis JSA
a measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as?
✔✔Risk
if there is a hole in the floor or a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to? ✔✔be guarded with marked flags or covered. (must be clearly marked)
the D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed? ✔✔between the shoulder
blades
a personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a? ✔✔competent person
lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for? ✔✔positioning and fall restraint.
when placing a ladder against a platform or roof the top of the ladder should be extended above
the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by atleast? ✔✔3 feet (0.9 m)
when performing overhead work on scaffolding what protective measures must be taken to
prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? ✔✔use of toeboards, debris nets, catch
platforms, or canopies
when stacking materials such as blocks or bricks, do not stack materials beyond a? ✔✔4:1 (4 to
1) ratio
what type of soil can benching not be used? ✔✔type c soil
NCCER Module 3 (Hand Tools)
Questions and Answers Graded A
what is another name for a machinist hammer? ✔✔Ball-peen hammer
a heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is called a? ✔✔Sledgehammer
what is the proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel? ✔✔60- degrees
what types of screw comes to a relative sharp point at the base of its drive socket? ✔✔Reed and
Prince
how many sides does a Hexagonal shape have? ✔✔six sides
in what way is a Spud wrench different from a Pipe wrench? ✔✔the jaws are smooth
to quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with the fingers you can drive a socket
with a? ✔✔speed handle
NCCER Core Module 1 Questions and
Answers Already Passed
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower? ✔✔Turnover
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
✔✔unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step
for
potential hazards is called a . ✔✔Job Safety Analysis A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as . ✔✔Risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is to _. ✔✔Cover and mark it
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed . ✔✔Between the shoulder blades, middle of your back A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a . ✔✔Competent person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for . ✔✔Positioning When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least . ✔✔3 Feet
When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be taken to
prevent objects
from falling and striking a person below? ✔✔toe boards, debris nets, or canopies
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a _. ✔✔4:1
Ratio
NCCER Module 4 Review Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
- Pneumatic tools get their power from a. air pressure b. fluid pressure c. hand pumps d. AC
power sources ✔✔a. air pressure - The most common use of the power drill is to a. cut wood, metal, and plastic b. drive nails into
wood, metal, and plastic c. make holes in wood, metal, and plastic d. carve letters in wood,
metal, and plastic ✔✔c. make holes in wood, metal, and plastic - A masonry bit is able to drill into concrete and similar material because it has a a. countersink
shank b. ceramic core c. whip check d. carbide tip ✔✔d. carbide tip - An example of an electric power drill that is designed to be used in tight spaces is a(n) a.
electromagnetic drill b. right-angle drill c. hammer drill d. keyless chuck drill ✔✔b. right-angle
drill - The electromagnetic drill is a a. handheld drill used on wood b. cordless drill used on masonry
and tile c. portable drill used on thick metal d. pneumatic drill that has a pounding action ✔✔c.
portable drill used on thick metal - Hammer drills are designed to drill into a. wood, metal, and plastic b. concrete, brick, and tile
c. drywall, fiberglass, and wood d. roofing shingles, plastic, and wood ✔✔b. concrete, brick, and
tile - A pneumatic impact wrench requires the use of a. impact sockets that are designed for
applicable tool b. an adapter so that handheld sockets fit c. shear pins between the wrench and
the socket d. a trigger lock to prevent accidental Starting ✔✔a. impact sockets that are designed
for applicable tool - When cutting with a circular saw, grip the saw handles a. and pull the saw toward you b.
firmly with one hand c. and engage the trigger lock d. firmly with two hands ✔✔d. firmly with
two hands - The high speed setting on a reciprocating saw is used for a. cutting through drywall b. metal
work c. sawing wood and other soft materials d. grinding surfaces ✔✔c. sawing wood and other
soft materials
NCCER module 6 (intro to basic rigging)
Questions and Answers Rated A
the max load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the? ✔✔rated capacity
most alloy steel chain slings can be used in Temps up to? ✔✔500°F (260°c)
when a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely has
been? ✔✔overloaded
if a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be made by a?
✔✔competent person
because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made from?
✔✔forged steel
with type of hook is designed to be used on allay steel chain slings? ✔✔grab hooks
to lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a? ✔✔gear system
NCCER MODULE 7 (Basic
communication skills) Already Passed
in the study of communication, noise is best described as? ✔✔anything that interferes with a
message being heard or understood
folding your arms in front of you makes it seem as if you are? ✔✔distant/unwilling to talk
if someone does not understand what a speaker is saying, he or she should? ✔✔ask questions
when listening to instructions, the best way for listeners to make sure they get all the information
is to? ✔✔paraphrase
an important attribute of an effective speaker is the ability to? ✔✔make something complicated
sound simple
common documents that construction professionals need to read on the job include?
✔✔installation manuals
NCCER Module 8 Basic Employability
Skills Questions and Answers Rated A
If you see a potential source of delay on a project, notify your ____immediately. ✔✔supervisor The way you speak, act, and interact is called self-_____. ✔✔presentation
Being _ means showing up for work on time, every day. ✔✔dependable
Discrimination towards an individual based on race, sex, religion, cultural issues, or language
barriers is known as? ✔✔harassment
Computer systems consist of what three things? ✔✔hardware, software, and operating systems
Machine tools that are controlled by computers are called? ✔✔CNC
The process of interacting with another person or group is called a? ✔✔relationship
NCCER Module 8: Basic Employability
Skills Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
The way a person dresses, speaks, acts, and interacts with others ✔✔Self-presentation
A company’s documented philosophy is called its: ✔✔Mission statement.
The time to learn about a potential employer is: ✔✔Before the application is submitted.
When preparing a resume, you should: ✔✔Format the information chronologically.
During a job search, it is a good practice to: ✔✔Look for jobs that match your skills and
experience.
Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs must often: ✔✔Take and pass a
drug test.
Most employers advertise job openings: ✔✔On the Internet.
NCCER Electrical 1 Module 10 Questions
and Answers Graded A
Blue Prints ✔✔An exact copy of reproduction of an original drawing
Floor plan ✔✔As viewed from above
Site plan ✔✔Location of building on the property
Surveys show ✔✔All property lines, existing public utilities and their location on or near the
property
Elevation drawings show ✔✔The exterior face of the building
Floor plans are in ✔✔2 dimension, length and width
Topographic survey shows ✔✔Property lines, contour lines, notes and symbols
Sectional view ✔✔Is a cutaway view that shows the inside of the building
Title block ✔✔A table located in the bottom right-hand corner of an engineering drawing that
identifies, in an organized way, all of the necessary information that is not given on the drawing
itself. Also referred to as a title strip.
Revision Block ✔✔Shows modifications or redrawn drawings
Architectural scale ✔✔1/16″ = 1′, 1/8″ = 1′ 1/4″ = 1
Engineer scale measurements ✔✔1″=10 units through 1″=100 units
Metric scale 1:1 to 1:100 ✔✔Millimeters are used
Metric scale 1:200 to 1:2000 ✔✔Meter is used
CAD ✔✔Computer aided design
NCCER Level 1 Module 10 Basic
Electrical Construction Drawings
Already Passed
A cutaway view of a building or object is known as a(n). ✔✔Sectional drawing What is the total connected load of Circuit A-1 if each of the Type C lighting fixtures in the figure above has a total lamp and ballast load of 150VA? ✔✔1,200VA In which division of the MasterFormat is electronic safety covered? ✔✔Division 28 A section line on a drawing shows ✔✔The location of the section on the plan On electrical drawings, a solid line with a solid circle at the end indicates wiring.
✔✔Turn down
An electrical drafting line with a double arrowhead represents ✔✔A branch circuit homerun
Which of the following are used in electrical drafting lines to show the number of circuits?
✔✔Arrowheads
In dimension drawings, the dimensions written on the drawing are ✔✔The actual dimensions
Which of the following is used in an electrical diagram to show wiring concealed in a floor?
✔✔A dashed line
The architects scale is designed so that one inch equals one foot ✔✔False
A circle with two parallel lines drawn through it is the symbol normally used for __.
✔✔Duplex receptacles
The NEC specifies one set of electrical drawing symbols that are used in all cases ✔✔False
Which of the following letters in the figure above shows a dimension of 1′-6″? ✔✔B