NCCER INTRO TO BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS MODULE

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NCCER INTRO TO BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS MODULE

00100 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: What is Green Construction?

Answer:

Construction practices that involve the creation of structures that adhere to sustainability principles.

Question 2: What does a Crew Leader do?

Answer:

Makes sure that work is completed correctly and on time. They are responsible for the safety and work of those under them.

Question 3: What does a Project Manager do?

Answer:

Oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects on time and within budget.

Question 4: What is Computer-aided Design (CAD)?

Answer:

The use of computers to digitally sketch construction designs, allowing other people to see how aspects of a structure would look and work together when built.

Question 5: What is OSHA?

Answer:

An agency of the US Department of Labor with the mission to establish and enforce safe working conditions for the US workforce.

Question 6: What is a Sector in Construction?

Answer:

A category of construction distinguished by specific types of work, materials, equipment, and skills.

Question 7: What are the Four Sectors of Construction?

Answer:

Residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy civil/infrastructure.

Question 8: What is the mission of the Green Building Council?

Answer:

To promote sustainability-focused practices in the building industry.

Question 9: What does OSHA stand for?

Answer:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 10: What does PPE stand for?

Answer:

Personal protective equipment

Question 11: Who are Subcontractor/specialty contractor?

Answer:

Typically employs craft professionals who have specialized skills needed to complete a particular part of the construction project (e.g. HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Question 12: What is a Craft/Trade?

Answer:

A general term referring to one of the many construction specialties

Question 13: What is another name for a Crew Leader?

Answer:

Foreman

Question 14: What rating system did the Green Building Council create?

Answer:

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Question 15: What is sustainability?

Answer:

The practice of minimizing negative impacts to Earth's climate and natural environment.

Question 16: Who is the Project Owner?

Answer:

The initiator of the project who usually finances the building endeavor.Question 17: Examples of technology used in construction are:

Answer:

Computers, mobile apps, and IoT Devices.Drones, Robots, Simulators and Software.

Question 18: What is Personal Protective Equipment?

Answer:

Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.

Question 19: When was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?

Answer:

1970

Question 20: What is a Contractor?

Answer:

Oversees many parts of a construction project, including resource management, budgeting, code adherence, quality assurance, and construction materials.

Question 21: When was the Green Building Council (USGBC) created?

Answer:

1993

Question 22: Who is the Crew Leader?

Answer:

A supervisory role that oversees a crew of craft professionals.Question 23: What do Career and Technical Education programs place an emphasis on?

Answer:

Career readiness and hands-on learning.

Question 24: Who are Craft Professionals?

Answer:

A trained and skilled individual who designs and builds things. Can conform to the technical and ethical standards of their trade.

Question 25: What does a Site Superintendent do?

Answer:

Manages day-to-day activities on a construction site and supervises work performed by the subcontractors.

Question 26: What is Earn as You Learn?

Answer:

An approach to education that pays trainees wages for work completed as part of an on-the-job learning (OJL) program.

Question 27: What is infrastructure?

Answer:

The transportation, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems that allow communities and countries to operate.

Question 28: What are factors that make working in construction safer?

Answer:

Higher government safety standards.More emphasis on safety in training.Improved technology.