IRONWORKER NCCER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Assuming a grip distance of 1", what is the minimun length of the bolt required for a 3/4"
diameter bolt? - answers- 2 1/4"
The location of bridging depends on the length of the: - answers- span
Before bundles of deck can be landed on a bar joist, what action must be completed? -
answers- joist must have bridging installed
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - answers-
help control the load
Items such as field welding instructions, hangers, and connection details are generally
found on: - answers- the detail drawings
A combination square without a protractor head is used to layout: - answers- 45 degree
lines
Prior to inspection it is good practice to test all studs with what method? - answers-
ping test
Where is the fulcrum or pivot point on a forklift? - answers- the front axle
A document that outlines weights,crane configuration and rigging requirements for a lift
is called an: - answers- lift plan
Where can the bolting methods regarding structural steel usually be found ? - answers-
in the general notes of the structural drawings
When establishing elevations of structural steel members, the reference point used to
determine all other elevations is called? - answers- the benchmark
What is the surface area of a rectangle with the dimensions of 30'6" tall and 6 feet
wide? - answers- 183ft
Measurements from the center of the cranes axis of rotation to the center of the load
line with the load applied is: - answers- load radius
The ability of a structural steel component to resist pulling forces is known as: -
answers- tensile strenght
What type of decking has impressions formed on its rib? - answers- composite deck
, The ground floor elevation is shown as +100.25. The roof top elevation is shown as
+130.50. What is the difference in elevation? - answers- 30'3
In what drawing would one find the correct bolt size for a beam being bolted? -
answers- detail drawing
What should always be used to ignite a cutting torch? - answers- striker
Equilizing the weight of the load at various lifting points is called: - answers-
configuration
Which of the following tools would be used to pry steel into place? - answers- sleever
bar
When traveling to pick up a load always keep the: - answers- forks low
What type of drawing shows the precise dimensions of a section or part of the larger
plan? - answers- detail
What is the proper wat to attach two slings together? - answers- use a shackle
A friction lighter is commonly known as a: - answers- striker
How many pieces of checkered plate can be lifted when using plate grabs? - answers-
no more than one plate
What is the maximum allowable deviation from a plumb line for a single - column
shipping piece? - answers- 1/1500
The process of stacking timbers in alternate tiers to support a heavy weight is called: -
answers- blocking
Plumbing up guys should be installed to plumb up a structure after: - answers- all steel
is erected
What is the surface area of a triangle with a 12" base and 10" height? - answers- 60in
square
A skidmore tester is a device that measures a bolts: - answers- yield pressure
Extendable arms attached to a crane base mounting that relieve the wheels of crane
weight and provide stability are called: - answers- outriggers
Which of the following items are used for heavy rigging? - answers- slings, shackles,
and spreader beam
ANSWERS
Assuming a grip distance of 1", what is the minimun length of the bolt required for a 3/4"
diameter bolt? - answers- 2 1/4"
The location of bridging depends on the length of the: - answers- span
Before bundles of deck can be landed on a bar joist, what action must be completed? -
answers- joist must have bridging installed
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - answers-
help control the load
Items such as field welding instructions, hangers, and connection details are generally
found on: - answers- the detail drawings
A combination square without a protractor head is used to layout: - answers- 45 degree
lines
Prior to inspection it is good practice to test all studs with what method? - answers-
ping test
Where is the fulcrum or pivot point on a forklift? - answers- the front axle
A document that outlines weights,crane configuration and rigging requirements for a lift
is called an: - answers- lift plan
Where can the bolting methods regarding structural steel usually be found ? - answers-
in the general notes of the structural drawings
When establishing elevations of structural steel members, the reference point used to
determine all other elevations is called? - answers- the benchmark
What is the surface area of a rectangle with the dimensions of 30'6" tall and 6 feet
wide? - answers- 183ft
Measurements from the center of the cranes axis of rotation to the center of the load
line with the load applied is: - answers- load radius
The ability of a structural steel component to resist pulling forces is known as: -
answers- tensile strenght
What type of decking has impressions formed on its rib? - answers- composite deck
, The ground floor elevation is shown as +100.25. The roof top elevation is shown as
+130.50. What is the difference in elevation? - answers- 30'3
In what drawing would one find the correct bolt size for a beam being bolted? -
answers- detail drawing
What should always be used to ignite a cutting torch? - answers- striker
Equilizing the weight of the load at various lifting points is called: - answers-
configuration
Which of the following tools would be used to pry steel into place? - answers- sleever
bar
When traveling to pick up a load always keep the: - answers- forks low
What type of drawing shows the precise dimensions of a section or part of the larger
plan? - answers- detail
What is the proper wat to attach two slings together? - answers- use a shackle
A friction lighter is commonly known as a: - answers- striker
How many pieces of checkered plate can be lifted when using plate grabs? - answers-
no more than one plate
What is the maximum allowable deviation from a plumb line for a single - column
shipping piece? - answers- 1/1500
The process of stacking timbers in alternate tiers to support a heavy weight is called: -
answers- blocking
Plumbing up guys should be installed to plumb up a structure after: - answers- all steel
is erected
What is the surface area of a triangle with a 12" base and 10" height? - answers- 60in
square
A skidmore tester is a device that measures a bolts: - answers- yield pressure
Extendable arms attached to a crane base mounting that relieve the wheels of crane
weight and provide stability are called: - answers- outriggers
Which of the following items are used for heavy rigging? - answers- slings, shackles,
and spreader beam
