NM GS24 STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION NEW VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR EXAM SUCCESS

1. What is the minimum safety factor for wire rope slings used in steel
erection?
o A) 3:1
o B) 4:1
o C) 5:1
o D) 6:1
o Answer: C) 5:1
2. At what height does fall protection become mandatory in steel
erection?
o A) 6 feet
o B) 10 feet
o C) 15 feet
o D) 20 feet
o Answer: C) 15 feet
3. What type of hard hat is required for steel erection work?
o A) Type I, Class E
o B) Type II, Class G
o C) Type I, Class C
o D) Type II, Class E
o Answer: B) Type II, Class G
4. What is the maximum allowed deflection for a controlled decking
zone?

, o A) 1/180 of span
o B) 1/240 of span
o C) 1/360 of span
o D) 1/480 of span
o Answer: A) 1/180 of span
5. How often must safety nets be inspected during steel erection?
o A) Daily
o B) Weekly
o C) Monthly
o D) Before each use
o Answer: B) Weekly
6. What is the minimum breaking strength for a personal fall arrest
system?
o A) 3,000 lbs
o B) 5,000 lbs
o C) 7,500 lbs
o D) 10,000 lbs
o Answer: B) 5,000 lbs
7. What color hard hat typically indicates a safety inspector on site?
o A) Yellow
o B) White
o C) Green
o D) Red
o Answer: B) White
8. What is the maximum free fall distance allowed for fall arrest
systems?
o A) 4 feet
o B) 6 feet

, o C) 8 feet
o D) 10 feet
o Answer: B) 6 feet
9. How wide must a safe access walkway be in steel erection?
o A) 12 inches
o B) 18 inches
o C) 24 inches
o D) 36 inches
o Answer: B) 18 inches
10.What is the minimum toe board height required on platforms?
o A) 2 inches
o B) 3.5 inches
o C) 4 inches
o D) 6 inches
o Answer: B) 3.5 inches
11.At what wind speed should steel erection operations cease?
o A) 20 mph
o B) 25 mph
o C) 30 mph
o D) 35 mph
o Answer: C) 30 mph
12.What is the required overlap for planking on scaffolds?
o A) 6 inches
o B) 12 inches
o C) 18 inches
o D) 24 inches
o Answer: B) 12 inches

, 13.How often should lifting equipment be inspected?
o A) Daily before use
o B) Weekly
o C) Monthly
o D) Quarterly
o Answer: A) Daily before use
14.What is the maximum arresting force allowed on a body during fall
arrest?
o A) 900 lbs
o B) 1,200 lbs
o C) 1,800 lbs
o D) 2,400 lbs
o Answer: C) 1,800 lbs
15.What type of gloves are most appropriate for handling steel?
o A) Cotton
o B) Leather
o C) Rubber
o D) Nitrile
o Answer: B) Leather
Section 2: Bolting and Connections (Questions 16-45)
16.What is the standard diameter of a high-strength bolt commonly
used in steel erection?
o A) 1/2 inch
o B) 5/8 inch
o C) 3/4 inch
o D) 7/8 inch
o Answer: C) 3/4 inch
17.What does ASTM A325 designate?