1.
When erecting steel columns, which of the following is required before placing
loads on the frame?
A. Bolts must be hand-tightened
B. Bolts must be snug-tightened and at least two floors or 20 feet secured
C. All welds must be completed
D. Beams must be painted
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.754(b)(2) requires columns to be anchored and
connections secured for at least two floors or 20 feet before loads are applied.
2.
Which code governs structural steel erection in New Mexico?
A. NEC
B. IBC as adopted by New Mexico CID
C. IRC
D. NFPA 72
Answer: B
Explanation: The New Mexico Construction Industries Division adopts the
International Building Code (IBC) for structural work including steel erection.
3.
What is the minimum number of anchor bolts required for steel column base
plates under OSHA standards?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
,Answer: D
Explanation: OSHA requires a minimum of four anchor bolts per column for
stability during erection.
4.
Which document provides the main reference for bolting and welding
procedures in steel construction?
A. AWS D1.1
B. ACI 318
C. NFPA 101
D. ASME B31.1
Answer: A
Explanation: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code–Steel governs welding in
structural steel erection.
5.
A “snug-tight” bolt connection means:
A. Bolts tightened using a calibrated wrench
B. Bolts tightened to the yield point
C. Bolts tightened by a few impacts of an impact wrench until firm contact is
made
D. Hand-tightened only
Answer: C
Explanation: Snug-tight is defined by AISC as tightness achieved by a few
impacts of an impact wrench until the plies are in firm contact.
6.
Which of the following must be on-site during all steel erection operations?
A. The project engineer
B. A qualified rigger
C. The architect
D. A welding inspector only
Answer: B
Explanation: A qualified rigger must be present during all hoisting and rigging
operations to ensure safety.
,7.
What is the minimum distance workers must stay from power lines up to 50 kV
during crane operations?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1408 specifies a 10-foot minimum clearance from
power lines up to 50 kV.
8.
Which organization provides standards for field bolting inspections?
A. ACI
B. AISC
C. API
D. IEEE
Answer: B
Explanation: The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) provides
detailed standards for bolting and field inspection procedures.
9.
The “turn-of-nut” method is used to:
A. Align beams
B. Tighten high-strength bolts
C. Calibrate torque wrenches
D. Check weld quality
Answer: B
Explanation: The turn-of-nut method ensures proper tension in high-strength
bolts by turning the nut a specific amount after snug-tightening.
10.
, What is the main responsibility of a competent person in steel erection?
A. Inspect welds after painting
B. Identify and correct hazards immediately
C. Prepare shop drawings
D. Supervise only the crane operator
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA defines a competent person as one who can identify
hazards and has authority to correct them on-site.
11.
Which type of steel connection resists both shear and moment forces?
A. Simple shear connection
B. Moment connection
C. Pinned connection
D. Slip-critical connection
Answer: B
Explanation: Moment connections resist both bending and shear, providing
rigidity between beam and column.
12.
When installing metal decking, which fall protection must be provided?
A. None, if decking is under 30 feet
B. Guardrails, nets, or personal fall arrest system
C. Hand lines only
D. Toe boards
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.760 requires fall protection when working above 15
feet during decking operations.
13.
In New Mexico, contractor licenses are issued by:
A. OSHA
B. CID under Regulation and Licensing Department
C. NM Department of Labor
D. Department of Transportation
When erecting steel columns, which of the following is required before placing
loads on the frame?
A. Bolts must be hand-tightened
B. Bolts must be snug-tightened and at least two floors or 20 feet secured
C. All welds must be completed
D. Beams must be painted
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.754(b)(2) requires columns to be anchored and
connections secured for at least two floors or 20 feet before loads are applied.
2.
Which code governs structural steel erection in New Mexico?
A. NEC
B. IBC as adopted by New Mexico CID
C. IRC
D. NFPA 72
Answer: B
Explanation: The New Mexico Construction Industries Division adopts the
International Building Code (IBC) for structural work including steel erection.
3.
What is the minimum number of anchor bolts required for steel column base
plates under OSHA standards?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
,Answer: D
Explanation: OSHA requires a minimum of four anchor bolts per column for
stability during erection.
4.
Which document provides the main reference for bolting and welding
procedures in steel construction?
A. AWS D1.1
B. ACI 318
C. NFPA 101
D. ASME B31.1
Answer: A
Explanation: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code–Steel governs welding in
structural steel erection.
5.
A “snug-tight” bolt connection means:
A. Bolts tightened using a calibrated wrench
B. Bolts tightened to the yield point
C. Bolts tightened by a few impacts of an impact wrench until firm contact is
made
D. Hand-tightened only
Answer: C
Explanation: Snug-tight is defined by AISC as tightness achieved by a few
impacts of an impact wrench until the plies are in firm contact.
6.
Which of the following must be on-site during all steel erection operations?
A. The project engineer
B. A qualified rigger
C. The architect
D. A welding inspector only
Answer: B
Explanation: A qualified rigger must be present during all hoisting and rigging
operations to ensure safety.
,7.
What is the minimum distance workers must stay from power lines up to 50 kV
during crane operations?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.1408 specifies a 10-foot minimum clearance from
power lines up to 50 kV.
8.
Which organization provides standards for field bolting inspections?
A. ACI
B. AISC
C. API
D. IEEE
Answer: B
Explanation: The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) provides
detailed standards for bolting and field inspection procedures.
9.
The “turn-of-nut” method is used to:
A. Align beams
B. Tighten high-strength bolts
C. Calibrate torque wrenches
D. Check weld quality
Answer: B
Explanation: The turn-of-nut method ensures proper tension in high-strength
bolts by turning the nut a specific amount after snug-tightening.
10.
, What is the main responsibility of a competent person in steel erection?
A. Inspect welds after painting
B. Identify and correct hazards immediately
C. Prepare shop drawings
D. Supervise only the crane operator
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA defines a competent person as one who can identify
hazards and has authority to correct them on-site.
11.
Which type of steel connection resists both shear and moment forces?
A. Simple shear connection
B. Moment connection
C. Pinned connection
D. Slip-critical connection
Answer: B
Explanation: Moment connections resist both bending and shear, providing
rigidity between beam and column.
12.
When installing metal decking, which fall protection must be provided?
A. None, if decking is under 30 feet
B. Guardrails, nets, or personal fall arrest system
C. Hand lines only
D. Toe boards
Answer: B
Explanation: OSHA 1926.760 requires fall protection when working above 15
feet during decking operations.
13.
In New Mexico, contractor licenses are issued by:
A. OSHA
B. CID under Regulation and Licensing Department
C. NM Department of Labor
D. Department of Transportation
