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SSM Test Review Exam
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Construction fences must be at least ___ feet high and the new color requirement
is? - correct-answer - 8/Hunter Green
Putlogs for single pole scaffolds shall be set with the greater dimension vertical
and shall be long enough to project beyond the outer edge of the poles by at least
____ inches. - correct-answer - 12
Viewing panels 12'' x 12'' shall be provided in solid construction fences at a
distance of one for every ____ feet. - correct-answer - 25
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Openings in construction fences, railings or sidewalk sheds for loading purposes
may be open only at certain times. Which of the following statements is MOST
accurate with regards to these openings? - correct-answer - Openings must be
kept closed at all times except during actual loading operations
Scaffolds shall be capable of supporting, without collapse, not less than ____
times the maximum weight required to be suspended therefrom or placed
thereon. - correct-answer - 4
According to DOT regulations, building materials, such as rebar which is stored in
the street, must be enclosed by a barricade or fence at least ____ feet high. -
correct-answer - 4
In lieu of sheeting, excavated slopes may be inclined not steeper than ____
degrees. - correct-answer - 45
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According to DOT regulations, cranes foundation must be designed so that the
pressure applied to the sidewalk shall not exceed _______ pounds per square
foot. - correct-answer - 3500
According to Chapter 33 (Section 3307), footbridges shall be not less than ____
feet wide, capable of carrying a live load of 150 PSF. - correct-answer - . 5
Runways and ramps used for wheelbarrows, hand carts and hand trucks must be
at least ______ in clear width. - correct-answer - Three feet
A Site Safety Coordinator becomes very sick on the job and needs medical
attention. What is the most appropriate procedure to follow? - correct-answer -
Call an ambulance, notify NYC DOB and replace the manager with another
licensed manager for the day
SSM Test Review Exam
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Construction fences must be at least ___ feet high and the new color requirement
is? - correct-answer - 8/Hunter Green
Putlogs for single pole scaffolds shall be set with the greater dimension vertical
and shall be long enough to project beyond the outer edge of the poles by at least
____ inches. - correct-answer - 12
Viewing panels 12'' x 12'' shall be provided in solid construction fences at a
distance of one for every ____ feet. - correct-answer - 25
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Openings in construction fences, railings or sidewalk sheds for loading purposes
may be open only at certain times. Which of the following statements is MOST
accurate with regards to these openings? - correct-answer - Openings must be
kept closed at all times except during actual loading operations
Scaffolds shall be capable of supporting, without collapse, not less than ____
times the maximum weight required to be suspended therefrom or placed
thereon. - correct-answer - 4
According to DOT regulations, building materials, such as rebar which is stored in
the street, must be enclosed by a barricade or fence at least ____ feet high. -
correct-answer - 4
In lieu of sheeting, excavated slopes may be inclined not steeper than ____
degrees. - correct-answer - 45
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According to DOT regulations, cranes foundation must be designed so that the
pressure applied to the sidewalk shall not exceed _______ pounds per square
foot. - correct-answer - 3500
According to Chapter 33 (Section 3307), footbridges shall be not less than ____
feet wide, capable of carrying a live load of 150 PSF. - correct-answer - . 5
Runways and ramps used for wheelbarrows, hand carts and hand trucks must be
at least ______ in clear width. - correct-answer - Three feet
A Site Safety Coordinator becomes very sick on the job and needs medical
attention. What is the most appropriate procedure to follow? - correct-answer -
Call an ambulance, notify NYC DOB and replace the manager with another
licensed manager for the day
