Free NCCER Basic Safety Test 3

Question 1

Benching systems cannot be used in _____.

Accepted Answer

Type C soils

Answer

Type A soils

Answer

Type B soils

Answer

solid rock

Question 2

Safety _________.

Accepted Answer

is a learned behavior and attitude

Answer

primarily depends on workers in the field

Answer

comes naturally to most individuals

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does not normally need to be trained

Question 3

The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

job safety analysis

Answer

hazardous incident simulation

Answer

safety pre-assessment

Answer

safety breakdown structure

Question 4

Which of the following is life-threatening?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Frostbite

Answer

Heat cramps

Answer

Heavy sweating

Question 5

Charred sections of a welding hose close to the torch may be caused by _____.

Accepted Answer

flashback

Answer

flash burn

Answer

flare-up

Answer

slag

Question 6

A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate such hazards is a _____ person.

Accepted Answer

competent

Answer

proficient

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eligible

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qualified

Question 7

When stepping off a ladder onto 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 _____.

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

2 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

4 feet

Question 8

The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.

Accepted Answer

between your shoulder blades

Answer

over your rib cage

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in the middle of your back

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around your waist

Question 9

When everyone in the company understands the value of a safe work environment, _____.

Accepted Answer

a safety culture is created

Answer

labor costs increase

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productivity declines

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the experience modification rate increases

Question 10

Employers are required to report fatalities and catastrophes to OSHA within _____ hours.

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

24

Answer

4