NCCER CORE FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - ANS-✔✔Safety is a learned behavior and
attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____. -
ANS-✔✔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 _____. - ANS-✔✔3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is
the _____. - ANS-✔✔three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. - ANS-✔✔report it to a
supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - ANS-✔✔ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. - ANS-✔✔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 _____. - ANS-✔✔$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - ANS-✔✔5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. - ANS-✔✔two places
to the right
, Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - ANS-✔✔side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - ANS-✔✔perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth? -
ANS-✔✔A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - ANS-✔✔backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - ANS-✔✔self-retracting blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. - ANS-✔✔disconnect
the power source
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the blade's
_____. - ANS-✔✔kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. - ANS-✔✔power switch is in the off
position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a __. - ANS-✔
✔bandsaw
Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to _____. - ANS-✔✔read
the manufacturer's instructions
Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called _____. - ANS-✔✔civil
plans
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - ANS-✔✔Safety is a learned behavior and
attitude.
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____. -
ANS-✔✔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 _____. - ANS-✔✔3 feet
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is
the _____. - ANS-✔✔three-wire system
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____. - ANS-✔✔report it to a
supervisor and avoid disturbing it
What is the place value of 2 in the number 123,456? - ANS-✔✔ten thousands
Add the following numbers together: 811, 901, 88, and 5. The sum is _____. - ANS-✔✔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 _____. - ANS-✔✔$698
1/4 + 3/8 = _____. Reduce your answer to the lowest terms. - ANS-✔✔5/8
When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____. - ANS-✔✔two places
to the right
, Another common name for lineman pliers is _____. - ANS-✔✔side cutters
When an object is plumb, it is _____. - ANS-✔✔perfectly vertical
Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth? -
ANS-✔✔A ripsaw
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a _____. - ANS-✔✔backsaw
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a _____. - ANS-✔✔self-retracting blade
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____. - ANS-✔✔disconnect
the power source
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the blade's
_____. - ANS-✔✔kerf
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. - ANS-✔✔power switch is in the off
position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a __. - ANS-✔
✔bandsaw
Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to _____. - ANS-✔✔read
the manufacturer's instructions
Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called _____. - ANS-✔✔civil
plans
