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Scaffolding – Training Course - Assessment Test
Please read all the questions before starting the test.
Reading time – 15 minutes
Test time - 1 hour
Draw a circle O around the letters of all the correct answers
(Some of the questions contain more than one correct answer)
1. Scaffolds are what kind of work platform?
a. Dangerous
b. Permanent
c. Illegal
d. Temporary
2. What are the main types of scaffolding used on most sites?
a. Wooden
b. Tubular
c. Aluminum
d. System
3. You can NOT use a scaffold as a?
a. Transfer Platform
b. Mobile Platform
c. Lifting Platform
d. Work Platform
4. You can NOT set loads on a scaffold platform that exceeds the scaffolds?
a. Length and Width
b. Height
c. Total Size
d. Work Load
5. What is the correct ratio for the angle of a raker?
a. 3 : 1
b. 4 : 1
c. 5 : 1
d. 2 : 1
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6. What is the maximum height of all lifts above the first lift on a light duty
scaffold?
a. 2.60 meters (8 ft. 6 in.)
b. 2.30 meters (7 ft. 6 in.)
c. 2.00 meters (6 ft. 6 in.)
d. 1.70 meters (5 ft. 6 in.)
7. What is the maximum distance allowable between the transoms supporting
the boards?
a. 1.38 meters (4 ft. 6 in.)
b. 1.20 meters (4 ft.)
c. 1.70 meters (5 ft. 6 in.)
d. 1.54 meters (5 ft.)
8. All scaffold standards must be plumb (vertical) to within how many degrees?
a. 2 degrees
b. 4 degrees
c. 1 degree
d. 3 degrees
9. When erecting scaffold on soft ground, what must you always use?
a. A bigger base plate
b. A concrete block
c. A block of wood
d. A sole board
10. A scaffold board should not overhung the end of the transom by more than?
a. 5 centimeters (2 in.)
b. 10 centimeters (4 in.)
c. 15 centimeters (6 in.)
d. 30 centimeters (12 in.)
11. What are the braces used for on a scaffold?
a. To hold up the scaffold
b. To widen it
c. To tie the scaffold
d. To strengthen it
12. What fitting do you use to join ledgers?
a. Sleeve clamp
b. Swivel clamp
c. Joint-pin clamp
d. Single clamp
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13. When building any scaffolding, what is the minimum number of boards you
must work on?
a. 5 boards
b. 4 boards
c. 3 boards
d. 2 boards
14. When connecting standards to a standards (upwards), what fitting must you
see?
a. Swivel clamp
b. Double clamp
c. Sleeve clamp
d. Joint-pin clamp
15. What is clamp is used to fix the ledger to the standard?
a. Joint-pin clamp
b. Swivel clamp
c. Double clamp
d. Single clamp
16. Tubes that are fixed horizontally, from front to back, on a scaffold are called?
a. Standards
b. Ledgers
c. Braces
d. Transoms
17. The correct angle to position a ladder is?
a. 1 : 1
b. 2 : 1
c. 3 : 1
d. 4 : 1
18. When erecting the scaffold above where men are working, what should you
do?
a. Stop work
b. Stop the men working
c. All stop working
d. Have a tea break
19. What is the minimum amount that a ladder should extend beyond the working
lift?
a. A ladder should be level with the working lift.
b. It should extend at least 1.00 meter (30 inches) above the working lift.
c. The ladder should extend by at least 15 centimeters (6 inches).
d. It should extend at least 60 centimeters ( 24 inches) beyond the
working lift.
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20. Uprights above the platform where guard rails are affixed must be spaced:
a. @ not over 9 feet
b. @ not over 6 feet
c. @ not over 5 feet
21. Top and mid rails must be installed:
a. Inside the uprights
b. Outside the uprights
c. Either a or b, whichever is practicably convenient
22. All work platforms must be fully planked and not have any opening, However,
opening mat be allowed to such extent:
a. That the hole or opening is no more than 1 inch
b. That the hole or opening is no more than ½ inch
c. That the hole or opening is no more than ¾ inch
23. Planks can be laid overlapping, However, the overlap must be:
a. At least 12 inches or 1 foot and the overlap point must occur a support
(bearer or board bearer)
b. At least 6 inches and the overlap point must occur a support (bearer or
board bearer)
c. At least 1 meter to make it much safer
24. Vertical ladders must have a minimum, lashing or rigid attachment to the
structure:
a. At the base, middle and top
b. At the base and top
c. At the top
25. Inclined ladders must have a minimum, lashing or rigid attachment to the
structure:
a. At the base and top
b. At the top
c. At the base, bottom and top
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