FREE NASCLA Safety and Project Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the International Building Code, which of the required building inspections is made just after the roof deck or sheathing is installed?

Accepted Answer

Frame Inspection

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Roof Inspection

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Energy Inspection

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Final inspection

Question 2

How many cubic yards of concrete are required to pour the slab and thickened edge? A slab of grade 75' wide x 45' long x 4" thick, with a thickened edge 16" wide by 16" thick measured from the top of the slab.

Accepted Answer

50 to 53 cubic yards

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Less than 50 cubic yards

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53 to 56 cubic yards

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More than 56 cubic yards

Question 3

What type of insurance protects the contractor from design errors and omissions caused by the Architect or Engineer?

Accepted Answer

Professional Liability Insurance

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Commercial General Liability Insurance

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All-Risk Builders' Risk Insurance

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Umbrella Liability Insurance

Question 4

Under the EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Rules, only certified contractors can perform renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities, and schools built before what year?

Accepted Answer

1978

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1994

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2016

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2008

Question 5

The operation & maintenance manuals should be organized as they relate to project specifications. What is one of the most common methods of organization?

Accepted Answer

CSI MasterFormat

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Chronological Order

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O&M Punch List Order

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Schedule of Values

Question 6

Each employee on a scaffold more than ______  above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level.

Accepted Answer

10 feet

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6 feet

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4 feet

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8 feet

Question 7

Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards that do not limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less, rip stitch lanyards, and tearing and deforming lanyards shall be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position?

Accepted Answer

5,000 pounds (22.2 kN)

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7,500 pounds (33.4 kN)

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1,800 pounds (8 kN)

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3,000 pounds (13.3 kN)

Question 8

What is the minimum slope required for a roof with asphalt shingles to ensure proper drainage?

Accepted Answer

3%

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1%

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5%

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7%

Question 9

What is the primary goal of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in construction?

Accepted Answer

Providing information on hazardous materials

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Documenting project progress

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Evaluating employee training needs

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Estimating project costs

Question 10

Which of the following is a common safety hazard associated with working at heights in construction?

Accepted Answer

Fall hazards

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Exposure to loud noises

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Confined spaces

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Chemical spills