NCCER CORE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWER
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - Answer-Safety is a learned
behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - Answer-Risk
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _____. -
Answer-3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is the _____. - Answer-three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. - Answer-
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - Answer-ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. - Answer-
1805
Your job as a carpenter pays $20/hour and you worked 40 hours last week. The taxes
withheld from your wages were $83 federal tax and $19 state tax. Your total check is
_____. - Answer-$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - Answer-5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. -
Answer-two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - Answer-side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - Answer-perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the
largest teeth? - Answer-A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - Answer-backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - Answer-self-retracting blade
WITH CORRECT ANSWER
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - Answer-Safety is a learned
behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - Answer-Risk
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _____. -
Answer-3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is the _____. - Answer-three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. - Answer-
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - Answer-ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. - Answer-
1805
Your job as a carpenter pays $20/hour and you worked 40 hours last week. The taxes
withheld from your wages were $83 federal tax and $19 state tax. Your total check is
_____. - Answer-$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - Answer-5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. -
Answer-two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - Answer-side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - Answer-perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the
largest teeth? - Answer-A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - Answer-backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - Answer-self-retracting blade
