SSM Test Review Questions And
Correct Answers
What is the definition of soil and foundation work?
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
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?
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
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_______
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be
maintained
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
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.
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.
, 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.
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:
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.
No. 18 steel, one-half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training
valid for and how many hours is the required refresher course?
4 years and 16 hours
Correct Answers
What is the definition of soil and foundation work?
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
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?
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
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_______
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be
maintained
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
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.
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.
, 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.
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:
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.
No. 18 steel, one-half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training
valid for and how many hours is the required refresher course?
4 years and 16 hours
