NCCER CORE FINAL | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must
_____. Answer - disconnect the power source
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to
allow for the blade's _____. Answer - kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. Answer -
power switch is in the off position
2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must
_____. Answer - disconnect the power source
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to
allow for the blade's _____. Answer - kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. Answer -
power switch is in the off position
