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NYC DOB CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
CONSTRUCTION
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Construction Superintendent License Exam with
this focused study resource. It supports review of construction supervision, building
codes, site safety, inspection requirements, project coordination, and regulatory
compliance. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge, review key
topics, and identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
construction superintendents, site supervisors, project managers, and candidates
preparing for the NYC DOB licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: The Role & Primary Responsibilities (Questions 1–20)
A Construction Superintendent's primary responsibility on a NYC job site is to:
A) Perform hands-on construction work
B) Supervise daily construction operations and ensure compliance with codes
and safety requirements
C) Prepare architectural drawings
D) Negotiate labor union contracts
Answer: B) Supervise daily construction operations and ensure
compliance with codes and safety requirements
Rationale: The superintendent oversees daily site activities, coordinates
trades, and ensures work complies with NYC Building Codes, approved
plans, and safety requirements.
Under NYC DOB rules, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring work
complies with approved construction documents?
A) The property owner
B) The Construction Superintendent
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C) The Licensed Design Professional
D) The General Contractor
Answer: B) The Construction Superintendent
Rationale: The superintendent oversees daily operations and must ensure
work follows approved plans and DOB requirements.
Which NYC agency primarily enforces construction codes and site safety?
A) FDNY
B) NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
C) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
D) OSHA
Answer: C) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC DOB enforces the NYC Construction Codes and
oversees permitting, inspections, and site safety.
Which NYC Building Code chapter governs safety during construction and
demolition?
A) Chapter 1
B) Chapter 10
C) Chapter 16
D) Chapter 33
Answer: D) Chapter 33
Rationale: Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code is the primary regulatory
framework for site safety and public protection during construction and
demolition.
What is the minimum age to register as a Construction Superintendent?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: A) 18
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to hold a DOB
registration.
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A Construction Superintendent must be able to:
A) Read and write the English language
B) Speak multiple languages
C) Have a college degree
D) Have 10 years of experience
Answer: A) Read and write the English language
Rationale: One of the qualification requirements is the ability to read and
write the English language.
The Construction Superintendent's duty to "act in a reasonable and
responsible manner" includes:
A) Maintaining a safe job site and assuring compliance with Chapter 33
B) Completing all construction work personally
C) Approving all architectural designs
D) Managing the project budget
Answer: A) Maintaining a safe job site and assuring compliance with
Chapter 33
Rationale: The duties of a construction superintendent include acting in a
reasonable and responsible manner to maintain a safe job site and assure
compliance with Chapter 33 at each job site for which they are
responsible.
A construction superintendent must visit the jobsite:
A) Once a week
B) Every other day
C) Daily when work is being performed
D) Only during inspections
Answer: C) Daily when work is being performed
Rationale: The Construction Superintendent must visit the jobsite each
day work is performed.
The Construction Superintendent is responsible for designating which person
to provide full-time safety supervision at the jobsite?
A) A competent person
B) A site safety manager
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C) A project architect
D) A general contractor
Answer: A) A competent person
Rationale: The Construction Superintendent must designate a competent
person to provide full-time safety supervision at the jobsite.
When an unsafe condition is identified, the Construction Superintendent has
the authority to:
A) Ignore the condition
B) Stop work and notify the contractor or DOB immediately
C) Wait for the next inspection
D) Allow work to continue
Answer: B) Stop work and notify the contractor or DOB immediately
Rationale: If an unsafe condition is identified, the superintendent has the
authority and duty to stop work and notify the contractor or DOB
immediately.
The superintendent must maintain a daily site log as a legal requirement
under:
A) OSHA 29 CFR 1926
B) NYC Building Code Section 3301.13
C) NYC Administrative Code §28-101
D) EPA regulations
Answer: B) NYC Building Code Section 3301.13
Rationale: Maintenance of a daily site log is a legal requirement under
Building Code Section 3301.13.
The superintendent must record the results of inspections in:
A) A daily log
B) A personnel file
C) A cost estimate
D) A marketing report
Answer: A) A daily log
Rationale: The construction superintendent must record in a log the
results of the inspection performed.
NYC DOB CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
CONSTRUCTION
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Construction Superintendent License Exam with
this focused study resource. It supports review of construction supervision, building
codes, site safety, inspection requirements, project coordination, and regulatory
compliance. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge, review key
topics, and identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
construction superintendents, site supervisors, project managers, and candidates
preparing for the NYC DOB licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: The Role & Primary Responsibilities (Questions 1–20)
A Construction Superintendent's primary responsibility on a NYC job site is to:
A) Perform hands-on construction work
B) Supervise daily construction operations and ensure compliance with codes
and safety requirements
C) Prepare architectural drawings
D) Negotiate labor union contracts
Answer: B) Supervise daily construction operations and ensure
compliance with codes and safety requirements
Rationale: The superintendent oversees daily site activities, coordinates
trades, and ensures work complies with NYC Building Codes, approved
plans, and safety requirements.
Under NYC DOB rules, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring work
complies with approved construction documents?
A) The property owner
B) The Construction Superintendent
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C) The Licensed Design Professional
D) The General Contractor
Answer: B) The Construction Superintendent
Rationale: The superintendent oversees daily operations and must ensure
work follows approved plans and DOB requirements.
Which NYC agency primarily enforces construction codes and site safety?
A) FDNY
B) NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
C) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
D) OSHA
Answer: C) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC DOB enforces the NYC Construction Codes and
oversees permitting, inspections, and site safety.
Which NYC Building Code chapter governs safety during construction and
demolition?
A) Chapter 1
B) Chapter 10
C) Chapter 16
D) Chapter 33
Answer: D) Chapter 33
Rationale: Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code is the primary regulatory
framework for site safety and public protection during construction and
demolition.
What is the minimum age to register as a Construction Superintendent?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: A) 18
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to hold a DOB
registration.
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A Construction Superintendent must be able to:
A) Read and write the English language
B) Speak multiple languages
C) Have a college degree
D) Have 10 years of experience
Answer: A) Read and write the English language
Rationale: One of the qualification requirements is the ability to read and
write the English language.
The Construction Superintendent's duty to "act in a reasonable and
responsible manner" includes:
A) Maintaining a safe job site and assuring compliance with Chapter 33
B) Completing all construction work personally
C) Approving all architectural designs
D) Managing the project budget
Answer: A) Maintaining a safe job site and assuring compliance with
Chapter 33
Rationale: The duties of a construction superintendent include acting in a
reasonable and responsible manner to maintain a safe job site and assure
compliance with Chapter 33 at each job site for which they are
responsible.
A construction superintendent must visit the jobsite:
A) Once a week
B) Every other day
C) Daily when work is being performed
D) Only during inspections
Answer: C) Daily when work is being performed
Rationale: The Construction Superintendent must visit the jobsite each
day work is performed.
The Construction Superintendent is responsible for designating which person
to provide full-time safety supervision at the jobsite?
A) A competent person
B) A site safety manager
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C) A project architect
D) A general contractor
Answer: A) A competent person
Rationale: The Construction Superintendent must designate a competent
person to provide full-time safety supervision at the jobsite.
When an unsafe condition is identified, the Construction Superintendent has
the authority to:
A) Ignore the condition
B) Stop work and notify the contractor or DOB immediately
C) Wait for the next inspection
D) Allow work to continue
Answer: B) Stop work and notify the contractor or DOB immediately
Rationale: If an unsafe condition is identified, the superintendent has the
authority and duty to stop work and notify the contractor or DOB
immediately.
The superintendent must maintain a daily site log as a legal requirement
under:
A) OSHA 29 CFR 1926
B) NYC Building Code Section 3301.13
C) NYC Administrative Code §28-101
D) EPA regulations
Answer: B) NYC Building Code Section 3301.13
Rationale: Maintenance of a daily site log is a legal requirement under
Building Code Section 3301.13.
The superintendent must record the results of inspections in:
A) A daily log
B) A personnel file
C) A cost estimate
D) A marketing report
Answer: A) A daily log
Rationale: The construction superintendent must record in a log the
results of the inspection performed.
