NCCER CORE FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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
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
