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Key Facts: NCCER Floor Covering Exam

Multiple choice

NCCER Floor Covering module knowledge tests are written multiple-choice tests plus performance profiles

NCCER Level Tests

40% depth

ASTM F2170 in-situ RH probes are drilled to 40 percent of slab thickness for accurate readings

ASTM F2170 / Wagner Meters

75% RH

ASTM F710 commonly limits in-situ slab relative humidity to 75 percent unless the manufacturer states otherwise

ASTM F710-22 / F2170

3 lb / 1,000 sq ft

ASTM F1869 calcium chloride MVER is commonly limited to 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet per 24 hours

ASTM F710-22 / F1869

Divide by 9

Square feet are converted to square yards by dividing by 9 (9 square feet per square yard)

Construction math

CRI 104 / 105

CRI 104 covers commercial carpet installation and CRI 105 covers residential carpet installation

Carpet and Rug Institute

Knowledge Verified

Passing a written module test earns a Knowledge Verified record on the NCCER Registry

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NCCER Floor Covering is a flooring-installer craft curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research, delivered through accredited training sponsors. Each module has a multiple-choice written knowledge test plus hands-on performance profiles; passing the written test earns a Knowledge Verified record on the NCCER Registry, while a level credential also requires the performance profiles. There is no single national fee, time limit or question count because module and level tests vary by edition and are priced and scheduled by each sponsor through the NCCER Learning Platform. NCCER sets a minimum passing standard (commonly around 70 percent). This 100-question bank gives free original practice across substrate prep and moisture testing, resilient flooring, carpet, hardwood and laminate, and safety, math and estimating, using correct trade terminology and current ASTM and CRI standards.

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1Before using a utility knife to cut sheet vinyl, an installer should:
A.Cut toward their own body for control
B.Use a dull blade so it does not catch
C.Use a sharp blade and cut away from the body
D.Remove the blade guard permanently
Explanation: A sharp blade requires less force and is less likely to slip, and cutting away from the body keeps the blade path clear of the installer. Dull blades require more force and are more dangerous, not less.
2Which document must an installer consult to learn the health hazards, flammability, and first-aid measures for a flooring adhesive?
A.The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B.The carpet warranty card
C.The room's construction drawings
D.The delivery packing slip
Explanation: A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) lists the hazards, handling, exposure limits, and first-aid information for a chemical product such as an adhesive. Employers must keep SDSs accessible to workers under the Hazard Communication Standard.
3A solvent-based flooring adhesive is labeled flammable. Which practice reduces fire risk during application?
A.Apply near an open pilot light to speed drying
B.Eliminate ignition sources and provide ventilation
C.Seal the room tightly to trap vapors
D.Smoke only at the far end of the room
Explanation: Flammable solvent vapors are heavier than air and can travel to ignition sources, so all ignition sources must be removed and the area ventilated. Pilot lights, sparks, and smoking are common ignition hazards.
4Flooring installers spend long periods kneeling. Which PPE most directly protects against this occupational hazard?
A.Hearing protection
B.Knee pads
C.A hard hat
D.A face shield
Explanation: Kneeling for long periods causes knee strain and conditions such as bursitis, so quality knee pads are the primary protection for flooring installers. They cushion the joint and distribute pressure.
5A room measures 12 feet by 15 feet. What is its floor area?
A.27 square feet
B.54 square feet
C.180 square feet
D.180 square yards
Explanation: Area of a rectangle equals length times width: 12 ft x 15 ft = 180 square feet. The result is in square feet because both dimensions are in feet.
6Carpet is sold by the square yard. A room has a floor area of 180 square feet. How many square yards is that?
A.15 square yards
B.20 square yards
C.60 square yards
D.540 square yards
Explanation: There are 9 square feet in 1 square yard, so divide square feet by 9: 180 / 9 = 20 square yards. Many carpet estimates are figured in square yards.
7An installer needs to order LVT for a 200-square-foot room and adds a 10 percent waste factor. How many square feet should be ordered?
A.180 square feet
B.210 square feet
C.220 square feet
D.300 square feet
Explanation: A 10 percent waste factor adds 10 percent to the area: 200 x 0.10 = 20, so 200 + 20 = 220 square feet. Waste covers cuts, fitting around obstacles, and defects.
8What is the perimeter of a rectangular room that is 10 feet by 14 feet?
A.24 feet
B.48 feet
C.140 feet
D.70 feet
Explanation: Perimeter equals two times the sum of the sides: 2 x (10 + 14) = 2 x 24 = 48 feet. Perimeter is used to estimate baseboard, tackless strip, and transition lengths.
9Tackless strip and baseboard are ordered based on which room measurement?
A.Area
B.Perimeter
C.Diagonal
D.Volume
Explanation: Tackless strip runs around the edges of the room and baseboard follows the walls, so both are estimated from the perimeter. Area is used for the field material such as carpet or vinyl.
10A hallway is 4 feet wide and 30 feet long. How many square yards of carpet are needed, before waste?
A.About 13.3 square yards
B.120 square yards
C.About 40 square yards
D.About 6.7 square yards
Explanation: Area is 4 x 30 = 120 square feet; divide by 9 to get square yards: 120 / 9 = 13.33 square yards. Converting to square yards is standard for carpet ordering.

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