P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NCCER Core Curriculum
Module 1 Questions &
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This verified document provides 32 NCCER Core Curriculum Module 1 questions, each with
its correct answer and detailed rationale. It covers fundamental construction safety
principles, making it an ideal resource for students to study, review, and prepare for
certification.
TOPICS
General Safety & Hazard Recognition Q1–Q11
Fall Protection & Ladders Q12–Q17
Excavations & Scaffolding Q18–Q21
Electrical Safety & Hazardous Energy Q22–Q26
Hazardous Materials & Health Q27–Q31
Confined Spaces Q32–Q32
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 32
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower?
CORRECT ANSWER
Turnover
RATIONALE
A strong safety culture prioritizes employee well-being, creating a more positive and secure work
environment. This enhanced environment leads to increased job satisfaction and loyalty among
employees. companies with robust safety cultures tend to experience lower employee turnover
rates as staff are less likely to seek employment elsewhere.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 32
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
CORRECT ANSWER
unsafe conditions
RATIONALE
Unsafe conditions refer to environmental factors or hazards that increase the risk of accidents or
injury. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are all physical
circumstances that directly expose individuals to potential harm or compromise their ability to
work safely.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 32
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each
step for
potential hazards is called a _____.
CORRECT ANSWER
Job Safety Analysis
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