NEW MEXICO CONTRACTOR'S EXAM 300
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026/2027
An automatic sprinkler system in all areas that are being used as Group A. -
ANSWER-What type of sprinkler system is required in a Group A Occupancy
building?
1) Vertically at the ceiling and floor levels
2) Horizontally at intervals not exceeding 10 feet. - ANSWER-Where shall
fireblocking be provided?
1) When is PPE necessary?
2) What PPE is necessary?
3) How to properly wear PPE?
4) Limitations of the PPE.
5) Proper care and maintenance of PPE. - ANSWER-What 5 topics regarding PPE
are the least an employer must train their employees on?
10 or fewer - ANSWER-How many employees can an employer have for an orally
communicated emergency action plan?
1/2" nylon or equivalent. - ANSWER-What is the minimum length and material of
a safety belt lanyard?
,No more than 6 feet. - ANSWER-The maximum length of a safety belt lanyard
must be enough to provide for a fall of how many feet?
Stack by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every 10 bags
high. - ANSWER-When storing material, how must bagged material be stored?
Only employees who have been trained in the operation of the tool. - ANSWER-
When working with powder-actuated tools, who may operate the equipment?
They shall be equipped with guards above and below the base plate of shoe. -
ANSWER-What type of guarding is required on portable, power-driven circular
saws?
They shall be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges. They shall
not be intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike each other violently. -
ANSWER-How must compressed gas cylinders be moved?
They shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a
minimum of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a
fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour. - ANSWER-How must oxygen cylinders be
stored?
The valve shall be opened slightly and closed immediately. This is sometimes
referred to as cracking. It is intended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might
otherwise enter the regulator. - ANSWER-Before connecting a regulator to a fuel
gas cylinder?
All replacing air withdrawn shall be clean and respirable. - ANSWER-For
mechanical ventilation, what shall be the condition of the replacing air?
,Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small
opening, means shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of an
emergency. - ANSWER-When shall welders use lifelines?
They must be attached to the welder's body so that his body cannot be jammed in a
small exit opening. - ANSWER-How shall lifelines and safety belts be attached to
a welder's body?
An attendant with a pre-planned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside to
observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations into
effect. - ANSWER-What shall be stationed outside while a welder is attached to a
lifeline?
At least 18 inches. - ANSWER-How wide must each scaffolding platform and
walkway be?
Not more than 14 inches. - ANSWER-How far from the face of the work shall the
front edge of all scaffolding platforms be unless a guardrail system is erected along
the front edge of the work or if a fall arrest system is used?
18 inches. - ANSWER-What is the maximum distance from the face of the work
for plastering and lathing operations?
12 inches. - ANSWER-Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in length shall not
extend over its support by how many inches?
18 inches. - ANSWER-Each end of a platform greater than 10 feet shall not extend
over its support by more than how many inches?
, 10 feet. - ANSWER-What is the minimum distance for 300 volts to 50kv insulated
lines?
Toeboards - ANSWER-In addition to hard hats, what else will need to be installed
on a scaffold to provide additional protection to employees from falling objects?
6 feet or more. - ANSWER-In hoist areas, employees shall be protected from
falling how many feet with guardrail systems and personal fall arrest systems in
place?
Not more than 19 inches. - ANSWER-In a guardrail system, intermediate members
shall be how many inches apart?
At least 2. - ANSWER-Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed and used
under the supervision of a qualified person as part of a complete person fall arrest
system which maintains a safety factor of?
Hoisting materials. - ANSWER-What can body belts, harnesses and components
not be used for?
1) Name of Employee
2) Date of Training
3) Signature of the person who conducted the training or the employer -
ANSWER-What must be included in a certification record for an employee?
By placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet from the edge
of the excavation. Or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent
materials or equipment from falling or rolling into the excavations or by a
combination of both. - ANSWER-How shall employees be protected from
excavated or other materials?
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026/2027
An automatic sprinkler system in all areas that are being used as Group A. -
ANSWER-What type of sprinkler system is required in a Group A Occupancy
building?
1) Vertically at the ceiling and floor levels
2) Horizontally at intervals not exceeding 10 feet. - ANSWER-Where shall
fireblocking be provided?
1) When is PPE necessary?
2) What PPE is necessary?
3) How to properly wear PPE?
4) Limitations of the PPE.
5) Proper care and maintenance of PPE. - ANSWER-What 5 topics regarding PPE
are the least an employer must train their employees on?
10 or fewer - ANSWER-How many employees can an employer have for an orally
communicated emergency action plan?
1/2" nylon or equivalent. - ANSWER-What is the minimum length and material of
a safety belt lanyard?
,No more than 6 feet. - ANSWER-The maximum length of a safety belt lanyard
must be enough to provide for a fall of how many feet?
Stack by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every 10 bags
high. - ANSWER-When storing material, how must bagged material be stored?
Only employees who have been trained in the operation of the tool. - ANSWER-
When working with powder-actuated tools, who may operate the equipment?
They shall be equipped with guards above and below the base plate of shoe. -
ANSWER-What type of guarding is required on portable, power-driven circular
saws?
They shall be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges. They shall
not be intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike each other violently. -
ANSWER-How must compressed gas cylinders be moved?
They shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a
minimum of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a
fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour. - ANSWER-How must oxygen cylinders be
stored?
The valve shall be opened slightly and closed immediately. This is sometimes
referred to as cracking. It is intended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might
otherwise enter the regulator. - ANSWER-Before connecting a regulator to a fuel
gas cylinder?
All replacing air withdrawn shall be clean and respirable. - ANSWER-For
mechanical ventilation, what shall be the condition of the replacing air?
,Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small
opening, means shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of an
emergency. - ANSWER-When shall welders use lifelines?
They must be attached to the welder's body so that his body cannot be jammed in a
small exit opening. - ANSWER-How shall lifelines and safety belts be attached to
a welder's body?
An attendant with a pre-planned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside to
observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations into
effect. - ANSWER-What shall be stationed outside while a welder is attached to a
lifeline?
At least 18 inches. - ANSWER-How wide must each scaffolding platform and
walkway be?
Not more than 14 inches. - ANSWER-How far from the face of the work shall the
front edge of all scaffolding platforms be unless a guardrail system is erected along
the front edge of the work or if a fall arrest system is used?
18 inches. - ANSWER-What is the maximum distance from the face of the work
for plastering and lathing operations?
12 inches. - ANSWER-Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in length shall not
extend over its support by how many inches?
18 inches. - ANSWER-Each end of a platform greater than 10 feet shall not extend
over its support by more than how many inches?
, 10 feet. - ANSWER-What is the minimum distance for 300 volts to 50kv insulated
lines?
Toeboards - ANSWER-In addition to hard hats, what else will need to be installed
on a scaffold to provide additional protection to employees from falling objects?
6 feet or more. - ANSWER-In hoist areas, employees shall be protected from
falling how many feet with guardrail systems and personal fall arrest systems in
place?
Not more than 19 inches. - ANSWER-In a guardrail system, intermediate members
shall be how many inches apart?
At least 2. - ANSWER-Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed and used
under the supervision of a qualified person as part of a complete person fall arrest
system which maintains a safety factor of?
Hoisting materials. - ANSWER-What can body belts, harnesses and components
not be used for?
1) Name of Employee
2) Date of Training
3) Signature of the person who conducted the training or the employer -
ANSWER-What must be included in a certification record for an employee?
By placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet from the edge
of the excavation. Or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent
materials or equipment from falling or rolling into the excavations or by a
combination of both. - ANSWER-How shall employees be protected from
excavated or other materials?
