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Alberta Ironworker Journeyperson Certification
Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
Alberta Ironworker Journeyperson Certification Exam
10 MOST TESTED EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Workplace Safety, PPE and Hazard Control — fall protection, WHMIS, confined spaces, hot
work, electrical hazards, safe work procedures, emergency response, housekeeping, and
personal protective equipment.
2. Rigging, Hoisting and Load Handling — slings, shackles, hooks, wire rope, chain, lifting points,
load weight, centre of gravity, sling angles, inspection, hand signals, and crane operations.
3. Structural Steel Erection — columns, beams, joists, decking, bracing, connections, temporary
supports, alignment, plumb, bolting, erection sequence, and structural stability.
4. Structural and Ornamental Fabrication — measuring, layout, cutting, drilling, fitting, welding,
fabrication drawings, shop practices, stairs, railings, ladders, platforms, and miscellaneous
metals.
5. Reinforcing Steel — reinforcing bar identification, placement, tying, supports, chairs, lap splices,
hooks, bends, clearances, dowels, cages, and concrete reinforcement requirements.
6. Metal Building Systems — frames, purlins, girts, roof panels, wall panels, bracing, fasteners,
alignment, flashing, openings, and erection procedures.
7. Welding and Thermal Cutting — SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, cutting processes, electrodes, shielding
gas, weld defects, preheating, distortion, inspection, and safe hot-work practices.
8. Blueprints, Drawings and Layout — dimensions, symbols, elevations, sections, details, shop
drawings, erection drawings, specifications, field measurements, tolerances, and interpretation
of construction documents.
9. Tools, Equipment and Materials — hand tools, power tools, drills, grinders, impact tools,
measuring equipment, steel products, fasteners, anchors, welding equipment, and equipment
inspections.
10. Quality Control, Codes and Professional Practices — specifications, tolerances, inspection,
documentation, communication, material handling, sequencing, workmanship, maintenance,
and compliance with applicable requirements.
1.
Before an ironworker begins structural steel erection, what should be completed first to identify hazards
and required controls?
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A. Start connecting the first beam
B. Review the work area and planned hazards
C. Remove all temporary bracing
D. Begin welding immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: A pre-job hazard review identifies hazards and allows controls to be established before work
begins.
2.
When selecting a sling for a heavy load, which factor should be checked before lifting the load?
A. Sling colour only
B. Sling length only
C. Rated capacity and load weight
D. Crane paint condition
Answer: C
Rationale: The sling must have enough rated capacity for the actual load and lifting arrangement.
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3.
Why should an ironworker keep the area below an overhead suspended load clear during lifting
operations?
A. To improve communication
B. To prevent exposure to falling or shifting material
C. To reduce crane noise
D. To make the load lighter
Answer: B
Rationale: A suspended load can fall, swing, or shift unexpectedly and seriously injure anyone
underneath.
4.
When a worker discovers damaged wire rope during a rigging inspection, what is the safest action?
A. Use it for lighter loads
B. Paint the damaged area
C. Remove it from service
D. Shorten it and continue
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Answer: C
Rationale: Damaged rigging must not be used when its condition may compromise safe lifting.
5.
What is the main purpose of temporary bracing during structural steel erection?
A. Improve building appearance
B. Support the structure until permanent stability is established
C. Reduce bolt quantities
D. Replace foundation anchors
Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary bracing helps maintain stability while permanent structural connections are being
completed.
6.
Why must a worker know the approximate weight of a load before selecting lifting equipment?
A. Weight determines the required lifting capacity
B. Weight determines paint colour
Alberta Ironworker Journeyperson Certification
Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
Alberta Ironworker Journeyperson Certification Exam
10 MOST TESTED EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Workplace Safety, PPE and Hazard Control — fall protection, WHMIS, confined spaces, hot
work, electrical hazards, safe work procedures, emergency response, housekeeping, and
personal protective equipment.
2. Rigging, Hoisting and Load Handling — slings, shackles, hooks, wire rope, chain, lifting points,
load weight, centre of gravity, sling angles, inspection, hand signals, and crane operations.
3. Structural Steel Erection — columns, beams, joists, decking, bracing, connections, temporary
supports, alignment, plumb, bolting, erection sequence, and structural stability.
4. Structural and Ornamental Fabrication — measuring, layout, cutting, drilling, fitting, welding,
fabrication drawings, shop practices, stairs, railings, ladders, platforms, and miscellaneous
metals.
5. Reinforcing Steel — reinforcing bar identification, placement, tying, supports, chairs, lap splices,
hooks, bends, clearances, dowels, cages, and concrete reinforcement requirements.
6. Metal Building Systems — frames, purlins, girts, roof panels, wall panels, bracing, fasteners,
alignment, flashing, openings, and erection procedures.
7. Welding and Thermal Cutting — SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, cutting processes, electrodes, shielding
gas, weld defects, preheating, distortion, inspection, and safe hot-work practices.
8. Blueprints, Drawings and Layout — dimensions, symbols, elevations, sections, details, shop
drawings, erection drawings, specifications, field measurements, tolerances, and interpretation
of construction documents.
9. Tools, Equipment and Materials — hand tools, power tools, drills, grinders, impact tools,
measuring equipment, steel products, fasteners, anchors, welding equipment, and equipment
inspections.
10. Quality Control, Codes and Professional Practices — specifications, tolerances, inspection,
documentation, communication, material handling, sequencing, workmanship, maintenance,
and compliance with applicable requirements.
1.
Before an ironworker begins structural steel erection, what should be completed first to identify hazards
and required controls?
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A. Start connecting the first beam
B. Review the work area and planned hazards
C. Remove all temporary bracing
D. Begin welding immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: A pre-job hazard review identifies hazards and allows controls to be established before work
begins.
2.
When selecting a sling for a heavy load, which factor should be checked before lifting the load?
A. Sling colour only
B. Sling length only
C. Rated capacity and load weight
D. Crane paint condition
Answer: C
Rationale: The sling must have enough rated capacity for the actual load and lifting arrangement.
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3.
Why should an ironworker keep the area below an overhead suspended load clear during lifting
operations?
A. To improve communication
B. To prevent exposure to falling or shifting material
C. To reduce crane noise
D. To make the load lighter
Answer: B
Rationale: A suspended load can fall, swing, or shift unexpectedly and seriously injure anyone
underneath.
4.
When a worker discovers damaged wire rope during a rigging inspection, what is the safest action?
A. Use it for lighter loads
B. Paint the damaged area
C. Remove it from service
D. Shorten it and continue
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Answer: C
Rationale: Damaged rigging must not be used when its condition may compromise safe lifting.
5.
What is the main purpose of temporary bracing during structural steel erection?
A. Improve building appearance
B. Support the structure until permanent stability is established
C. Reduce bolt quantities
D. Replace foundation anchors
Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary bracing helps maintain stability while permanent structural connections are being
completed.
6.
Why must a worker know the approximate weight of a load before selecting lifting equipment?
A. Weight determines the required lifting capacity
B. Weight determines paint colour
