PTP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Safety Section
What does OSHA Stand for? and what is its primary purpose? - Answers :Occupational
Safety Health administration. OSHA primary purpose is worker safety and
compensation
Six safety items that should be in a trailer - Answers :Lock (For trailer), Fire
extinguisher, Hard hats, PPE, First aid, Flash lights, CO detectors, extra peices of 5/8
Drywall boards,
How do you report Job related accident? - Answers :Inform Production manager,
Assess the scene and if needed call 911, access report on CPE
If accident occurs when should it be reported? - Answers :Immediately but within 24
hours
What type of contractor type are we? - Answers :Controlling
Four common Safety violation for Excavation? - Answers :1. Watchmen / supervisor
2. Cave in protection
3. hard hat / PPE
4. Ladder / exit from trench must be every 25 ft
4 safety violation for Framing - Answers :Fall protection, Steel Toed boots (PPE ) Guard
Rails and handrail installments must follow plans, Block Windows before installment,
Fire extinguisher on site,
4 Safety violation for electrical - Answers :GFCI, Proper and up to date working
electrical cords, hard hats, Effective lock out / tag out in place
4 Roofing violations - Answers :fall protection, Hard hats, Tied off / Slide protection,
PPE, Proper placement of shingles (more than 6 ft from edge)
proper installation of temp heaters in my area - Answers :1. Place 2 sheets of 4x4 (5/8)
fire rated drywall below temp heater, if in basement not needed, install a Co detector
near temp heater along with fire extinguisher, Make sure block is installed at window to
prevent cord from damage
Right to know law - Answers :Workers right to know of hazards, safety concerns, and
chemicals associated on the job site
Focused Inspections - Answers :Important inspections that inspectors will specifically
look for in an audit or while surveying a job site
,4 focused inspections for OSHA - Answers :Struck by, Fall protection, Caught by
excavations, and electrical
2 ways to protect rebar from being a hazard - Answers :J hook the bars away from
potential harzards, install tennis balls or rubber caps
3 approved methods of fall protections - Answers :Safety harness (Tied off) / Guard
rails, Safety nets
6 violations for sub contractor fails to implement safety rules - Answers :1. Verbal
warning (documented)
2. internal training directed by NVR
3. $100 fine
4. $250 fine
5. 3rd party training
6. $500 fine
7. Meeting with production mangers and Regional manager (assess situation/
termination)
Employee 4 violations to implement safety rules - Answers :1. verbal warning
2. 30 days probation
3. 6 month probation
4. termination
Erosion and Sediment Control - Answers :
What is the EPA and what is the agency Primary purpose? - Answers :Enviromental
Portection Agency / Primary purpose is protect human health and enviroment by writing
and enforcing regulations through laws
list 3 E/s documents find in Binder that must be recorded weekly - Answers :1. bi weekly
inspections
2. Lot ownership log
3. Corrective actions completed and created
What is super silt fence - Answers :Stakes with filter fabric that have wire mesh attached
to prevent from being dissmantled and reinforced for added strength of sediment control
What is a designated washout area? Describe proper installation of area? - Answers
:Concrete washout is where pump trucks and concrete trucks, painters, drywall, brick
and stone masons come to washout any excess chemicals to clean tools and vehicles.
Must have temp drive, sf around the perimeter of the washout, need 6 mil poly installed
below 2-3 gravel and the concrete washout is delivered and resting on temp drive for
easy access
,2 proper materials needed for temp drive? - Answers :2-3 gravel and filter cloth
minimum 30'
T/F excess concrete should be disposed of at concrete washout out? - Answers :False
What should PJM do if inspector shows up on Job site for E/S - Answers :Contact
production manager, ask if we can wait for PM and keep a running list and document in
detail the report
minimum distance porta jon can be from inlet - Answers :50 ft above, 15 ft below
What is Mold? - Answers :Microscopic fungi that grows on wet organic material
What type of problems can mold create? - Answers :health complications for humans,
expensive to remediate if not found early, structural issues on home if damages lumber
What is a considered elevated level of mold in area? - Answers :there are no state or
federal guidlines for mold, if mold is visibly present action must be taken to remediate
the condition
what are 4 elements needed for mold to be present or grow? - Answers :moisture,
organic material, oxygen, 40 degrees or higher
of the 4 which can we control? - Answers :moisture
Steps taken by NVR to identify Mold - Answers :Pre framing inspection, Pre dywall
inspection and NHO inspection on schedule pro checklist
How many times do we inspect mold in phases? - Answers :3
what should PJM look for at prior to settlement inspection in relation to mold? - Answers
:any areas that appear wet or moist in drywall / floor? and in attic and crawl/basment for
visual aspects of mold presence
5 areas mold has been present in homes - Answers :behind showers and tubs, crawl
space, floor joists, below hardwood and carpet (subfloor), attic trusses,
Procedure taken if customer calls and reports they have a leak or moisture issue in
home? - Answers :1. Respond quickly
2. notify manager
3. identify the source (be 100% sure)
4. Remediate if under 10sqft use mold block anything greater call in expert
5. Document the issue in NVR mold checklist
First thing to do once mold is identified - Answers :Turn off all HVAC and fans to
minimize air movement
, Why should you not use bleach to remediate mold? - Answers :Does not prevent future
mold growth just hides it
PPE used to remdiate mold? - Answers :n-95 respirator
rubber gloves (disposable)
Eye protection
head protection (hoods)
Foot protection (Shoe covers)
well vented work area
NVR guidelines to remdiate mold - Answers :less than 10sqft NVR can manage
greater than 10sqft use expert signed on as contractor and submitted to Production
manager
When must your divisional manger be informed of mold situaiton? - Answers :when
customer brings up health issues
ICE - Answers :
what is ICE and primary purpose? - Answers :Immigration and customs enforcement,
primary purpose is homeland security and border patrol on illegal immigration and
public safety
Ice is apart of the department of ....... - Answers :Justice
How does nvr insure all workers on our sites are of legal work? - Answers :Vendors
must sign and complete the I-9 which is employment eligibility verificaiton
Fair housing - Answers :
Fair housing mean? - Answers :equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
sex, religion, family status, natural origin, handicap, color protected by federal, state and
local laws
If NVR employee has been subject to discrimination where should he or she document
it? - Answers :customer preference survey card
NVR equal housing opportunity - Answers :provide same info to 7 protected classes
equal professioanl service - Answers :consistent service provided all 7 protected
classes
7 federally protected classes - Answers :race, color, sex, natural origin, martial status,
disability, religon
Safety Section
What does OSHA Stand for? and what is its primary purpose? - Answers :Occupational
Safety Health administration. OSHA primary purpose is worker safety and
compensation
Six safety items that should be in a trailer - Answers :Lock (For trailer), Fire
extinguisher, Hard hats, PPE, First aid, Flash lights, CO detectors, extra peices of 5/8
Drywall boards,
How do you report Job related accident? - Answers :Inform Production manager,
Assess the scene and if needed call 911, access report on CPE
If accident occurs when should it be reported? - Answers :Immediately but within 24
hours
What type of contractor type are we? - Answers :Controlling
Four common Safety violation for Excavation? - Answers :1. Watchmen / supervisor
2. Cave in protection
3. hard hat / PPE
4. Ladder / exit from trench must be every 25 ft
4 safety violation for Framing - Answers :Fall protection, Steel Toed boots (PPE ) Guard
Rails and handrail installments must follow plans, Block Windows before installment,
Fire extinguisher on site,
4 Safety violation for electrical - Answers :GFCI, Proper and up to date working
electrical cords, hard hats, Effective lock out / tag out in place
4 Roofing violations - Answers :fall protection, Hard hats, Tied off / Slide protection,
PPE, Proper placement of shingles (more than 6 ft from edge)
proper installation of temp heaters in my area - Answers :1. Place 2 sheets of 4x4 (5/8)
fire rated drywall below temp heater, if in basement not needed, install a Co detector
near temp heater along with fire extinguisher, Make sure block is installed at window to
prevent cord from damage
Right to know law - Answers :Workers right to know of hazards, safety concerns, and
chemicals associated on the job site
Focused Inspections - Answers :Important inspections that inspectors will specifically
look for in an audit or while surveying a job site
,4 focused inspections for OSHA - Answers :Struck by, Fall protection, Caught by
excavations, and electrical
2 ways to protect rebar from being a hazard - Answers :J hook the bars away from
potential harzards, install tennis balls or rubber caps
3 approved methods of fall protections - Answers :Safety harness (Tied off) / Guard
rails, Safety nets
6 violations for sub contractor fails to implement safety rules - Answers :1. Verbal
warning (documented)
2. internal training directed by NVR
3. $100 fine
4. $250 fine
5. 3rd party training
6. $500 fine
7. Meeting with production mangers and Regional manager (assess situation/
termination)
Employee 4 violations to implement safety rules - Answers :1. verbal warning
2. 30 days probation
3. 6 month probation
4. termination
Erosion and Sediment Control - Answers :
What is the EPA and what is the agency Primary purpose? - Answers :Enviromental
Portection Agency / Primary purpose is protect human health and enviroment by writing
and enforcing regulations through laws
list 3 E/s documents find in Binder that must be recorded weekly - Answers :1. bi weekly
inspections
2. Lot ownership log
3. Corrective actions completed and created
What is super silt fence - Answers :Stakes with filter fabric that have wire mesh attached
to prevent from being dissmantled and reinforced for added strength of sediment control
What is a designated washout area? Describe proper installation of area? - Answers
:Concrete washout is where pump trucks and concrete trucks, painters, drywall, brick
and stone masons come to washout any excess chemicals to clean tools and vehicles.
Must have temp drive, sf around the perimeter of the washout, need 6 mil poly installed
below 2-3 gravel and the concrete washout is delivered and resting on temp drive for
easy access
,2 proper materials needed for temp drive? - Answers :2-3 gravel and filter cloth
minimum 30'
T/F excess concrete should be disposed of at concrete washout out? - Answers :False
What should PJM do if inspector shows up on Job site for E/S - Answers :Contact
production manager, ask if we can wait for PM and keep a running list and document in
detail the report
minimum distance porta jon can be from inlet - Answers :50 ft above, 15 ft below
What is Mold? - Answers :Microscopic fungi that grows on wet organic material
What type of problems can mold create? - Answers :health complications for humans,
expensive to remediate if not found early, structural issues on home if damages lumber
What is a considered elevated level of mold in area? - Answers :there are no state or
federal guidlines for mold, if mold is visibly present action must be taken to remediate
the condition
what are 4 elements needed for mold to be present or grow? - Answers :moisture,
organic material, oxygen, 40 degrees or higher
of the 4 which can we control? - Answers :moisture
Steps taken by NVR to identify Mold - Answers :Pre framing inspection, Pre dywall
inspection and NHO inspection on schedule pro checklist
How many times do we inspect mold in phases? - Answers :3
what should PJM look for at prior to settlement inspection in relation to mold? - Answers
:any areas that appear wet or moist in drywall / floor? and in attic and crawl/basment for
visual aspects of mold presence
5 areas mold has been present in homes - Answers :behind showers and tubs, crawl
space, floor joists, below hardwood and carpet (subfloor), attic trusses,
Procedure taken if customer calls and reports they have a leak or moisture issue in
home? - Answers :1. Respond quickly
2. notify manager
3. identify the source (be 100% sure)
4. Remediate if under 10sqft use mold block anything greater call in expert
5. Document the issue in NVR mold checklist
First thing to do once mold is identified - Answers :Turn off all HVAC and fans to
minimize air movement
, Why should you not use bleach to remediate mold? - Answers :Does not prevent future
mold growth just hides it
PPE used to remdiate mold? - Answers :n-95 respirator
rubber gloves (disposable)
Eye protection
head protection (hoods)
Foot protection (Shoe covers)
well vented work area
NVR guidelines to remdiate mold - Answers :less than 10sqft NVR can manage
greater than 10sqft use expert signed on as contractor and submitted to Production
manager
When must your divisional manger be informed of mold situaiton? - Answers :when
customer brings up health issues
ICE - Answers :
what is ICE and primary purpose? - Answers :Immigration and customs enforcement,
primary purpose is homeland security and border patrol on illegal immigration and
public safety
Ice is apart of the department of ....... - Answers :Justice
How does nvr insure all workers on our sites are of legal work? - Answers :Vendors
must sign and complete the I-9 which is employment eligibility verificaiton
Fair housing - Answers :
Fair housing mean? - Answers :equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
sex, religion, family status, natural origin, handicap, color protected by federal, state and
local laws
If NVR employee has been subject to discrimination where should he or she document
it? - Answers :customer preference survey card
NVR equal housing opportunity - Answers :provide same info to 7 protected classes
equal professioanl service - Answers :consistent service provided all 7 protected
classes
7 federally protected classes - Answers :race, color, sex, natural origin, martial status,
disability, religon
