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Module 7 NCCER Basic Communication
Skill Test| Questions and Answers|
Updated 2025
You’re on a job site and a coworker gives you instructions, but there’s loud machinery in the
background. What’s a good move to make sure you understood them?
Ask them to repeat it or move somewhere quieter to confirm what they said. Better to
double-check than mess something up ‘cause you misheard.
Someone sends you an email with unclear instructions. What should you do before starting the
task?
Just reply and ask for clarification. It’s not rude—it shows you care about doing it right.
Your foreman says, “Be done with cleanup by 2.” It’s 1:55 and you’re not done. What’s the best
communication move?
Let them know where you’re at and ask if you should stay overtime or get help. Don’t just
keep working without saying anything.
Why’s it important to match your tone to the situation when you’re giving updates on the job?
‘Cause if you sound too chill during a serious issue, people might not take it seriously. Your
tone sets the mood.
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You’re in a safety meeting and your mind drifts. Later, you miss a key detail. What’s the
communication fail here?
Not actively listening. It’s not just hearing words—you gotta focus and stay engaged or
you’ll miss stuff.
You’re filling out a daily report, but you're unsure about how to spell a word. What should you
do?
Look it up or ask someone. Spelling stuff wrong can make your report confusing or look
unprofessional.
What’s one reason people might not understand your message even if you think you explained it
well?
You used technical terms they didn’t know or went too fast. You gotta adjust how you talk
based on who you're talking to.
If a supervisor gives instructions using a lot of construction jargon and you're new, what's a smart
move?
Ask what it means right then. It's better to ask than pretend and mess up later.
You text your coworker “on site,” but autocorrect changes it to “off site.” What’s the risk?
They’ll get the wrong idea and maybe not show up. Always double-check messages before
sending them.
Module 7 NCCER Basic Communication
Skill Test| Questions and Answers|
Updated 2025
You’re on a job site and a coworker gives you instructions, but there’s loud machinery in the
background. What’s a good move to make sure you understood them?
Ask them to repeat it or move somewhere quieter to confirm what they said. Better to
double-check than mess something up ‘cause you misheard.
Someone sends you an email with unclear instructions. What should you do before starting the
task?
Just reply and ask for clarification. It’s not rude—it shows you care about doing it right.
Your foreman says, “Be done with cleanup by 2.” It’s 1:55 and you’re not done. What’s the best
communication move?
Let them know where you’re at and ask if you should stay overtime or get help. Don’t just
keep working without saying anything.
Why’s it important to match your tone to the situation when you’re giving updates on the job?
‘Cause if you sound too chill during a serious issue, people might not take it seriously. Your
tone sets the mood.
, 2
You’re in a safety meeting and your mind drifts. Later, you miss a key detail. What’s the
communication fail here?
Not actively listening. It’s not just hearing words—you gotta focus and stay engaged or
you’ll miss stuff.
You’re filling out a daily report, but you're unsure about how to spell a word. What should you
do?
Look it up or ask someone. Spelling stuff wrong can make your report confusing or look
unprofessional.
What’s one reason people might not understand your message even if you think you explained it
well?
You used technical terms they didn’t know or went too fast. You gotta adjust how you talk
based on who you're talking to.
If a supervisor gives instructions using a lot of construction jargon and you're new, what's a smart
move?
Ask what it means right then. It's better to ask than pretend and mess up later.
You text your coworker “on site,” but autocorrect changes it to “off site.” What’s the risk?
They’ll get the wrong idea and maybe not show up. Always double-check messages before
sending them.
