NCCER MATERIAL HANDLING STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Before attempting to lift any material, _____. - (ANSWER)look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp
edges
Before attempting to lower an overhead load, _____. - (ANSWER)size up the load
What is the proper procedure to lift objects? - (ANSWER)Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, &
keep your head up.
When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back & cross the bags _____. -
(ANSWER)every 10 bags high
Never stack or store materials _____. - (ANSWER)on scaffolds
What does a clove hitch knot look like? - (ANSWER)
One common way to tie a clove hitch is to use two _____. - (ANSWER)half hitches
When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, be sure the _____. - (ANSWER)load
does not exceed the labeled weight capacity
To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a _____. - (ANSWER)cylinder cart
What device may have a rotating table surface &/or spikes on the table surface for a better grip? -
(ANSWER)Roller skid
To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be _____. - (ANSWER)trained,
certified, & authorized
How is the fall zone for a forklift operation best defined? - (ANSWER)Any area into which the lifted
materials could potentially fall.
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Before attempting to lift any material, _____. - (ANSWER)look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp
edges
Before attempting to lower an overhead load, _____. - (ANSWER)size up the load
What is the proper procedure to lift objects? - (ANSWER)Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, &
keep your head up.
When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back & cross the bags _____. -
(ANSWER)every 10 bags high
Never stack or store materials _____. - (ANSWER)on scaffolds
What does a clove hitch knot look like? - (ANSWER)
One common way to tie a clove hitch is to use two _____. - (ANSWER)half hitches
When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, be sure the _____. - (ANSWER)load
does not exceed the labeled weight capacity
To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a _____. - (ANSWER)cylinder cart
What device may have a rotating table surface &/or spikes on the table surface for a better grip? -
(ANSWER)Roller skid
To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be _____. - (ANSWER)trained,
certified, & authorized
How is the fall zone for a forklift operation best defined? - (ANSWER)Any area into which the lifted
materials could potentially fall.
