EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the primary responsibility of a construction site
supervisor?
A. Performing manual labor on site
B. Overseeing daily operations and ensuring safety compliance
C. Designing building plans
D. Selling construction materials
The construction site supervisor is responsible for managing site operations
and ensuring that all activities comply with safety
regulations.
2. Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing
on-site accidents?
A. Waiting for inspections
B. Implementing a comprehensive safety program
C. Using cheaper materials
D. Hiring more workers
Proactive safety programs reduce accidents by addressing hazards before
they result in injury.
3. When a worker is injured on-site, what is the supervisor’s first
action?
A. Complete a performance review
B. Ensure the worker receives immediate medical attention
C. Continue work without interruption
D. Notify the media
Immediate medical attention is critical for worker safety and legal compliance.
, 4. Which of the following documents must a site supervisor maintain for
OSHA compliance?
A. Financial records
B. Injury and illness logs
C. Personal emails
D. Marketing plans
OSHA requires documentation of workplace injuries and illnesses to
monitor safety and compliance.
5. What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting?
A. To negotiate prices
B. To discuss project scope, safety, and responsibilities
C. To train workers on machinery
D. To organize recreational activities
Pre-construction meetings align all stakeholders on project expectations
and safety protocols.
6. Which type of hazard is associated with working at heights?
A. Chemical
B. Electrical
C. Fall
D. Ergonomic
Falls are the primary risk when working at elevated levels.
7. What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on most
construction sites?
A. Sunglasses
B. Hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
C. Sneakers
D. Baseball cap
PPE protects workers from common construction hazards like falling
objects and debris.
, 8. When is it necessary to update a site safety plan?
A. Once a year
B. Only after accidents
C. Whenever site conditions or regulations change
D. Never
Safety plans must reflect current conditions and regulations to remain effective.
9. Which of the following is a key factor in effective project
scheduling?
A. Ignoring subcontractors
B. Allocating sufficient time for each task and
sequencing appropriately
C. Focusing only on the last task
D. Limiting communication
Proper sequencing and realistic timing reduce delays and conflicts on site.
10. A site supervisor notices a trench that is deeper than 5 feet
without proper protective systems. What should they do?
A. Ignore it
B. Fill it immediately
C. Stop work and implement protective measures
D. Continue working
OSHA requires protective systems for trenches over 5 feet to prevent collapses
and fatalities.
11. What is the primary goal of quality control on a construction
site?
A. Increasing profits
B. Ensuring work meets project specifications and standards
C. Speeding up construction
D. Reducing workforce