NCCER CORE FINAL Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - Correct answer-Safety is a
learned behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - Correct answer-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
_____. - Correct answer-3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is the _____. - Correct answer-three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. -
Correct answer-report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - Correct answer-ten
thousands
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, Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. -
Correct answer-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 _____. - Correct answer-$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - Correct answer-5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____.
- Correct answer-two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - Correct answer-side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - Correct answer-perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting
in the largest teeth? - Correct answer-A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - Correct answer-
backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - Correct answer-self-retracting
blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. -
Correct answer-disconnect the power source
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - Correct answer-Safety is a
learned behavior and attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - Correct answer-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
_____. - Correct answer-3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is the _____. - Correct answer-three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. -
Correct answer-report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - Correct answer-ten
thousands
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, Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. -
Correct answer-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 _____. - Correct answer-$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - Correct answer-5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____.
- Correct answer-two places to the right
Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - Correct answer-side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - Correct answer-perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting
in the largest teeth? - Correct answer-A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - Correct answer-
backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - Correct answer-self-retracting
blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. -
Correct answer-disconnect the power source
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