SSM TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SSM TEST STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
What is the definition of soil and foundation work? - Correct answer ✔✔ Grading in soil or
installing underpinning, Augering in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil or
rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds in NYC, what -
Correct answer ✔✔ ¾'' grade #1 unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of being fixed in engagement to hold a full
load stationary? - Correct answer ✔✔ 25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal transverse scaffold member (which may be
supported by legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and joins scaffold uprights,
posts, poles, and similar members - Correct answer ✔✔ Bearer (putlog)
The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed shall be extended parallel to the curb
at least 20 feet beyond the building line when construction is_______ - Correct answer ✔✔
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be maintained -
Correct answer ✔✔ Non-automatic and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a metal
sign reading "Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support how many times the maximum
intended live load - Correct answer ✔✔ 4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall be installed as soon as possible as
steel installation progresses. In no case shall there be more than _________ or equivalent levels
, or __________, whichever is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost permanent
floor. - Correct answer ✔✔ 8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall
be filled and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes, obstructions, or similar sources of
hazard. - Correct answer ✔✔ 3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed
closer to the edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________ the depth of such
excavation, unless the excavation is in rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand the lateral force imposed by such
superimposed loads. - Correct answer ✔✔ to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any accident involving equipment. When an
accident involves any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the following without
the permission of the Commissioner: - Correct answer ✔✔ Use such equipment or remove the
equipment or any part thereof from the area of the job site
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting consisting of a wire
screen comprised of not less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a maximum
_________ mesh. - Correct answer ✔✔ No. 18 steel, one-half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training valid for and
how many hours is the required refresher course? - Correct answer ✔✔ 4 years and 16 hours
Specific to foundation operations that affect adjacent properties: The owner of the property
that may be affected shall be given ____ days written notice of the intention to perform such
operations. - Correct answer ✔✔ 10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment that would affect public safety must be
inspected before use with the exception of - Correct answer ✔✔ Hand tools
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
What is the definition of soil and foundation work? - Correct answer ✔✔ Grading in soil or
installing underpinning, Augering in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil or
rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds in NYC, what -
Correct answer ✔✔ ¾'' grade #1 unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of being fixed in engagement to hold a full
load stationary? - Correct answer ✔✔ 25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal transverse scaffold member (which may be
supported by legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and joins scaffold uprights,
posts, poles, and similar members - Correct answer ✔✔ Bearer (putlog)
The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed shall be extended parallel to the curb
at least 20 feet beyond the building line when construction is_______ - Correct answer ✔✔
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be maintained -
Correct answer ✔✔ Non-automatic and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a metal
sign reading "Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support how many times the maximum
intended live load - Correct answer ✔✔ 4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall be installed as soon as possible as
steel installation progresses. In no case shall there be more than _________ or equivalent levels
, or __________, whichever is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost permanent
floor. - Correct answer ✔✔ 8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall
be filled and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes, obstructions, or similar sources of
hazard. - Correct answer ✔✔ 3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed
closer to the edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________ the depth of such
excavation, unless the excavation is in rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand the lateral force imposed by such
superimposed loads. - Correct answer ✔✔ to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any accident involving equipment. When an
accident involves any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the following without
the permission of the Commissioner: - Correct answer ✔✔ Use such equipment or remove the
equipment or any part thereof from the area of the job site
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting consisting of a wire
screen comprised of not less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a maximum
_________ mesh. - Correct answer ✔✔ No. 18 steel, one-half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training valid for and
how many hours is the required refresher course? - Correct answer ✔✔ 4 years and 16 hours
Specific to foundation operations that affect adjacent properties: The owner of the property
that may be affected shall be given ____ days written notice of the intention to perform such
operations. - Correct answer ✔✔ 10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment that would affect public safety must be
inspected before use with the exception of - Correct answer ✔✔ Hand tools
