NCCER Ironworker Exam Questions
With Correct Answers 2026
Assuming a grip distance of 1", what is the minimun length of the bolt required for a 3/4"
diameter bolt? - correct answer -2 1/4"
The location of bridging depends on the length of the: - correct answer -span
Before bundles of deck can be landed on a bar joist, what action must be completed? - correct
answer -joist must have bridging installed
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - correct answer -help
control the load
Items such as field welding instructions, hangers, and connection details are generally found on:
- correct answer -the detail drawings
The ability of a structural steel component to resist pulling forces is known as: - correct answer -
tensile strenght
What type of decking has impressions formed on its rib? - correct answer -composite deck
The ground floor elevation is shown as +100.25. The roof top elevation is shown as +130.50.
What is the difference in elevation? - correct answer -30'3
In what drawing would one find the correct bolt size for a beam being bolted? - correct answer -
detail drawing
, What should always be used to ignite a cutting torch? - correct answer -striker
Equilizing the weight of the load at various lifting points is called: - correct answer -configuration
A combination square without a protractor head is used to layout: - correct answer -45 degree
lines
Prior to inspection it is good practice to test all studs with what method? - correct answer -ping
test
Where is the fulcrum or pivot point on a forklift? - correct answer -the front axle
A document that outlines weights,crane configuration and rigging requirements for a lift is
called an: - correct answer -lift plan
Where can the bolting methods regarding structural steel usually be found ? - correct answer -in
the general notes of the structural drawings
When establishing elevations of structural steel members, the reference point used to
determine all other elevations is called? - correct answer -the benchmark
What is the surface area of a rectangle with the dimensions of 30'6" tall and 6 feet wide? -
correct answer -183ft
Measurements from the center of the cranes axis of rotation to the center of the load line with
the load applied is: - correct answer -load radius
Which of the following tools would be used to pry steel into place? - correct answer -sleever bar
With Correct Answers 2026
Assuming a grip distance of 1", what is the minimun length of the bolt required for a 3/4"
diameter bolt? - correct answer -2 1/4"
The location of bridging depends on the length of the: - correct answer -span
Before bundles of deck can be landed on a bar joist, what action must be completed? - correct
answer -joist must have bridging installed
When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: - correct answer -help
control the load
Items such as field welding instructions, hangers, and connection details are generally found on:
- correct answer -the detail drawings
The ability of a structural steel component to resist pulling forces is known as: - correct answer -
tensile strenght
What type of decking has impressions formed on its rib? - correct answer -composite deck
The ground floor elevation is shown as +100.25. The roof top elevation is shown as +130.50.
What is the difference in elevation? - correct answer -30'3
In what drawing would one find the correct bolt size for a beam being bolted? - correct answer -
detail drawing
, What should always be used to ignite a cutting torch? - correct answer -striker
Equilizing the weight of the load at various lifting points is called: - correct answer -configuration
A combination square without a protractor head is used to layout: - correct answer -45 degree
lines
Prior to inspection it is good practice to test all studs with what method? - correct answer -ping
test
Where is the fulcrum or pivot point on a forklift? - correct answer -the front axle
A document that outlines weights,crane configuration and rigging requirements for a lift is
called an: - correct answer -lift plan
Where can the bolting methods regarding structural steel usually be found ? - correct answer -in
the general notes of the structural drawings
When establishing elevations of structural steel members, the reference point used to
determine all other elevations is called? - correct answer -the benchmark
What is the surface area of a rectangle with the dimensions of 30'6" tall and 6 feet wide? -
correct answer -183ft
Measurements from the center of the cranes axis of rotation to the center of the load line with
the load applied is: - correct answer -load radius
Which of the following tools would be used to pry steel into place? - correct answer -sleever bar
