NCCER CORE FINAL Exam 50 Questions and
Answers
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? -
✅ Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as
_____. -
✅ 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 _____. -
✅ 3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock
is the _____. -
✅ three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. -
✅ report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? -
✅ ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. -
✅ 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 _____. -
✅ $698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. -
, ✅ 5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. -
✅ two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. -
✅ side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. -
✅ perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest
teeth? -
✅ A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. -
✅ backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. -
✅ self-retracting blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. -
✅ 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
_____. -
✅ kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. -
✅ power switch is in the off position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a __. -
Answers
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? -
✅ Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as
_____. -
✅ 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 _____. -
✅ 3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock
is the _____. -
✅ three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. -
✅ report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? -
✅ ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. -
✅ 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 _____. -
✅ $698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. -
, ✅ 5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. -
✅ two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. -
✅ side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. -
✅ perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest
teeth? -
✅ A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. -
✅ backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. -
✅ self-retracting blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. -
✅ 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
_____. -
✅ kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. -
✅ power switch is in the off position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a __. -
