NCCER MODULE 1 SAFETY EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE
1. The four leading causes of death in the
construction industry include electrical
incidents, struck by incidents, caught-in or
caught-between incidents, and
a. vehicular incidents
b. falls
c. radiation exposure
d. chemical burns Correct Answer b. falls
2. A sign that has a white background with a
green panel with white lettering is a
a. general information sign
b. safety instruction sign
c. caution sign
d. danger sign Correct Answer b. safety instruction sign
3. To properly dispose of oily rags, they must
be
a. stored in a container designed for the
purpose
b. washed thoroughly and returned to use
c. taken outdoors and thrown into a
dumpster
d. burned at the end of the shift Correct Answer a. stored
in a container designed for the
,purpose
4. Keeping your work area clean and free of
scraps or spills is referred to as
a. managing
b. organizing
c. housekeeping
d. stacking and storing Correct Answer c. housekeeping
5. HAZCOM classifies all paint, concrete, and
wood dust as
a. hazardous materials
b. common materials
c. inexpensive materials
d. nonhazardous materials Correct Answer a. hazardous
materials
6. Under HAZCOM, If you spot a hazard on
your job site you must
a. report it to your supervisor
b. leave immediately
c. notify your co-workers
d. correct the problem Correct Answer a. report it to your
supervisor
7. Which of the following must be reported to
your supervisor?
a. Only major injuries
b. Only incidents and major injuries
c. All injuries, incidents, and incidents
, d. Only incidents in which a death occurred Correct
Answer c. All injuries, incidents, and incidents
8. Metal ladders should not be used near
a. stairways
b. scaffolds
c. electrical equipment
d. windows Correct Answer c. electrical equipment
9. If you lean a straight ladder against the top
of a 16-foot (4.8 m) wall, the base of the lad-
der should be
a. 3 feet (0.9 m) from the base of the wall
b. 4 feet (1.2 m) from the base of the wall
c. 5 feet (1.5 m) from the base of the wall
d. 6 feet (1.8 m) from the base of the wall Correct Answer
b. 4 feet (1.2 m) from the base of the wall
10. The two basic types of scaffolds are
a. self-supporting and suspended scaffolds
b. fixed and portable scaffolds
c. metal and wooden scaffolds
d. assembled and deliverable scaffolds Correct Answer a.
self-supporting and suspended scaffolds
11. Interlocking stacked material is done by
a. applying a chain and padlock to it
b. driving stakes around the stack
c. securing the objects with rope
d. placing the objects at right angles Correct Answer d.
placing the objects at right angles
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE
1. The four leading causes of death in the
construction industry include electrical
incidents, struck by incidents, caught-in or
caught-between incidents, and
a. vehicular incidents
b. falls
c. radiation exposure
d. chemical burns Correct Answer b. falls
2. A sign that has a white background with a
green panel with white lettering is a
a. general information sign
b. safety instruction sign
c. caution sign
d. danger sign Correct Answer b. safety instruction sign
3. To properly dispose of oily rags, they must
be
a. stored in a container designed for the
purpose
b. washed thoroughly and returned to use
c. taken outdoors and thrown into a
dumpster
d. burned at the end of the shift Correct Answer a. stored
in a container designed for the
,purpose
4. Keeping your work area clean and free of
scraps or spills is referred to as
a. managing
b. organizing
c. housekeeping
d. stacking and storing Correct Answer c. housekeeping
5. HAZCOM classifies all paint, concrete, and
wood dust as
a. hazardous materials
b. common materials
c. inexpensive materials
d. nonhazardous materials Correct Answer a. hazardous
materials
6. Under HAZCOM, If you spot a hazard on
your job site you must
a. report it to your supervisor
b. leave immediately
c. notify your co-workers
d. correct the problem Correct Answer a. report it to your
supervisor
7. Which of the following must be reported to
your supervisor?
a. Only major injuries
b. Only incidents and major injuries
c. All injuries, incidents, and incidents
, d. Only incidents in which a death occurred Correct
Answer c. All injuries, incidents, and incidents
8. Metal ladders should not be used near
a. stairways
b. scaffolds
c. electrical equipment
d. windows Correct Answer c. electrical equipment
9. If you lean a straight ladder against the top
of a 16-foot (4.8 m) wall, the base of the lad-
der should be
a. 3 feet (0.9 m) from the base of the wall
b. 4 feet (1.2 m) from the base of the wall
c. 5 feet (1.5 m) from the base of the wall
d. 6 feet (1.8 m) from the base of the wall Correct Answer
b. 4 feet (1.2 m) from the base of the wall
10. The two basic types of scaffolds are
a. self-supporting and suspended scaffolds
b. fixed and portable scaffolds
c. metal and wooden scaffolds
d. assembled and deliverable scaffolds Correct Answer a.
self-supporting and suspended scaffolds
11. Interlocking stacked material is done by
a. applying a chain and padlock to it
b. driving stakes around the stack
c. securing the objects with rope
d. placing the objects at right angles Correct Answer d.
placing the objects at right angles
