SSM TEST REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
What is the definition of soil and foundation work? - ANS Grading in soil or installing
underpinning, Augering in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil or rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds in NYC, what -
ANS ¾'' grade #1 unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of being fixed in engagement to hold a full
load stationary? - ANS 25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal transverse scaffold member (which may be
supported by legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and joins scaffold uprights,
posts, poles, and similar members - ANS Bearer (putlog)
The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed shall be extended parallel to the curb
at least 20 feet beyond the building line when construction is_______ - ANS greater than 100
feet
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, In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be maintained -
ANS Non-automatic and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a metal sign reading
"Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support how many times the maximum
intended live load - ANS 4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall be installed as soon as possible as
steel installation progresses. In no case shall there be more than _________ or equivalent levels
or __________, whichever is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost permanent
floor. - ANS 8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall
be filled and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes, obstructions, or similar sources of
hazard. - ANS 3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed
closer to the edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________ the depth of such
excavation, unless the excavation is in rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand the lateral force imposed by such
superimposed loads. - ANS to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any accident involving equipment. When an
accident involves any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the following without
the permission of the Commissioner: - ANS Use such equipment or remove the equipment or
any part thereof from the area of the job site
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting consisting of a wire
screen comprised of not less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a maximum
_________ mesh. - ANS No. 18 steel, one-half inch
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
What is the definition of soil and foundation work? - ANS Grading in soil or installing
underpinning, Augering in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil or rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds in NYC, what -
ANS ¾'' grade #1 unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of being fixed in engagement to hold a full
load stationary? - ANS 25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal transverse scaffold member (which may be
supported by legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and joins scaffold uprights,
posts, poles, and similar members - ANS Bearer (putlog)
The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed shall be extended parallel to the curb
at least 20 feet beyond the building line when construction is_______ - ANS greater than 100
feet
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be maintained -
ANS Non-automatic and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a metal sign reading
"Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support how many times the maximum
intended live load - ANS 4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall be installed as soon as possible as
steel installation progresses. In no case shall there be more than _________ or equivalent levels
or __________, whichever is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost permanent
floor. - ANS 8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall
be filled and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes, obstructions, or similar sources of
hazard. - ANS 3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed
closer to the edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________ the depth of such
excavation, unless the excavation is in rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand the lateral force imposed by such
superimposed loads. - ANS to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any accident involving equipment. When an
accident involves any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the following without
the permission of the Commissioner: - ANS Use such equipment or remove the equipment or
any part thereof from the area of the job site
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting consisting of a wire
screen comprised of not less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a maximum
_________ mesh. - ANS No. 18 steel, one-half inch
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