NCCER Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

Which type of insurance protects a handyman if a client is injured due to the handyman's work?

Accepted Answer

General liability insurance

Answer

General liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims arising from the handyman's work operations.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a mechanic's lien in construction law?

Accepted Answer

To give unpaid contractors or suppliers a security interest in the property

Answer

A mechanic's lien (or materialman's lien) gives unpaid contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers a legal claim against the property where their work or materials were used.

Question 3

GFCI protection is required by the NEC in all of the following locations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Interior bedroom outlets

Answer

The NEC requires GFCI protection in wet and hazardous locations like bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoors, but standard interior bedroom outlets do not require GFCI protection.

Question 4

When is an asbestos survey legally required before renovation work in a commercial building?

Accepted Answer

Before any demolition or renovation that may disturb asbestos-containing materials in pre-1981 buildings

Answer

NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) regulations require an asbestos survey before renovation or demolition of facilities that may contain asbestos-containing materials.

Question 5

Which setback regulation determines how close a structure can be built to a property line?

Accepted Answer

Zoning ordinance

Answer

Zoning ordinances set setback requirements that dictate the minimum distance between structures and property lines.

(NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research Certified Handyman Practice Test

(NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research Certified Handyman Practice Test

NCCER Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3