CONSTRUCTION LAW AND SAFETY:
NEVADA CONTRACTOR EXAM REVIEW |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADE A+
Why should labor hours be tracked? - ANSWER To estimate costs and measure
productivity.
What is productivity? - ANSWER The amount of work completed over time.
Why is estimating accurately important? - ANSWER It helps price jobs
competitively and profitably.
What is a contingency? - ANSWER An allowance for unexpected costs or
events.
What is risk management? - ANSWER Identifying and reducing potential risks.
Why carry business insurance? - ANSWER To help protect the business from
covered losses.
What is continuing education? - ANSWER Ongoing learning to maintain or
improve professional knowledge.
, Why should contractors stay current with codes? - ANSWER Codes and
regulations change over time.
What is professionalism? - ANSWER Conducting business with competence,
honesty, and respect.
What is conflict resolution? - ANSWER Working to resolve disagreements
constructively.
What is leadership? - ANSWER The ability to guide and motivate others.
Why is teamwork important? - ANSWER It improves communication,
efficiency, and safety.
What is delegation? - ANSWER Assigning work to others while maintaining
responsibility.
What is accountability? - ANSWER Accepting responsibility for actions and
results.
Why should tools be maintained? - ANSWER To improve safety, reliability,
and performance.
Why should job sites be kept clean? - ANSWER To improve safety and
efficiency.
, What is preventive maintenance? - ANSWER Routine maintenance performed
to reduce equipment failures.
What is a safety meeting? - ANSWER A discussion focused on workplace
hazards and safe practices.
Why report accidents promptly? - ANSWER To allow proper response,
documentation, and corrective action.
What is the purpose of recordkeeping? - ANSWER To document business
activities and support compliance.
What is the purpose of planning? - ANSWER To improve organization,
efficiency, and project success.
What is the requirement for a DOSH permit? - ANSWER Needed for trenches 5
feet or deeper, demo of buildings more than 3 stories, construction elevators, and
all large air tanks.
What is the maximum height for lumber piles handled manually? -
ANSWER 16 feet.
What is the maximum height for lumber piles handled with equipment? -
ANSWER 20 feet.
When must employees wear air-supplying respirators? - ANSWER During
blasting when dust exceeds limits, blasting with silica sand, when oxygen
concentration falls below 19.5%, or when toxic material is present.
, How long should medical records be kept? - ANSWER 30 years.
What is the water supply requirement at a job site? - ANSWER Must be
supplied at the job site.
What is the toilet requirement for employees? - ANSWER One toilet for every
15 employees.
How often should fire extinguishers be inspected? - ANSWER Monthly.
What type of fire extinguisher do welders need? - ANSWER Type D
extinguisher.
What is the maximum length for extension ladders? - ANSWER 72 feet.
What is the maximum height for step ladders? - ANSWER 20 feet.
What is the maximum length for cleat ladders? - ANSWER 30 feet.
What is the maximum length for double cleat ladders? - ANSWER 24 feet.
How often should ropes be inspected? - ANSWER At least every 30 days.
NEVADA CONTRACTOR EXAM REVIEW |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADE A+
Why should labor hours be tracked? - ANSWER To estimate costs and measure
productivity.
What is productivity? - ANSWER The amount of work completed over time.
Why is estimating accurately important? - ANSWER It helps price jobs
competitively and profitably.
What is a contingency? - ANSWER An allowance for unexpected costs or
events.
What is risk management? - ANSWER Identifying and reducing potential risks.
Why carry business insurance? - ANSWER To help protect the business from
covered losses.
What is continuing education? - ANSWER Ongoing learning to maintain or
improve professional knowledge.
, Why should contractors stay current with codes? - ANSWER Codes and
regulations change over time.
What is professionalism? - ANSWER Conducting business with competence,
honesty, and respect.
What is conflict resolution? - ANSWER Working to resolve disagreements
constructively.
What is leadership? - ANSWER The ability to guide and motivate others.
Why is teamwork important? - ANSWER It improves communication,
efficiency, and safety.
What is delegation? - ANSWER Assigning work to others while maintaining
responsibility.
What is accountability? - ANSWER Accepting responsibility for actions and
results.
Why should tools be maintained? - ANSWER To improve safety, reliability,
and performance.
Why should job sites be kept clean? - ANSWER To improve safety and
efficiency.
, What is preventive maintenance? - ANSWER Routine maintenance performed
to reduce equipment failures.
What is a safety meeting? - ANSWER A discussion focused on workplace
hazards and safe practices.
Why report accidents promptly? - ANSWER To allow proper response,
documentation, and corrective action.
What is the purpose of recordkeeping? - ANSWER To document business
activities and support compliance.
What is the purpose of planning? - ANSWER To improve organization,
efficiency, and project success.
What is the requirement for a DOSH permit? - ANSWER Needed for trenches 5
feet or deeper, demo of buildings more than 3 stories, construction elevators, and
all large air tanks.
What is the maximum height for lumber piles handled manually? -
ANSWER 16 feet.
What is the maximum height for lumber piles handled with equipment? -
ANSWER 20 feet.
When must employees wear air-supplying respirators? - ANSWER During
blasting when dust exceeds limits, blasting with silica sand, when oxygen
concentration falls below 19.5%, or when toxic material is present.
, How long should medical records be kept? - ANSWER 30 years.
What is the water supply requirement at a job site? - ANSWER Must be
supplied at the job site.
What is the toilet requirement for employees? - ANSWER One toilet for every
15 employees.
How often should fire extinguishers be inspected? - ANSWER Monthly.
What type of fire extinguisher do welders need? - ANSWER Type D
extinguisher.
What is the maximum length for extension ladders? - ANSWER 72 feet.
What is the maximum height for step ladders? - ANSWER 20 feet.
What is the maximum length for cleat ladders? - ANSWER 30 feet.
What is the maximum length for double cleat ladders? - ANSWER 24 feet.
How often should ropes be inspected? - ANSWER At least every 30 days.
