{"id":257212,"date":"2025-05-19T11:38:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=257212"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:19:37","slug":"stsc-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/stsc-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"STSC<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) administers the Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC<sup>&reg;<\/sup>) certification exam for organization leaders to help ensure safer and healthier workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free STSC practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/stsc\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', STSC Course Click']);\">STSC Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/stsc\/\">STSC Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/stsc\/\">STSC Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for the exam, you must have at least 30 hours of safety, health, and environmental training. You must also meet at least ONE of the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have at least two years of supervisory experience<\/li>\n<li>Have at least four years of construction-related work experience<\/li>\n<li>Have at least an associate degree in occupational safety, construction management, or risk management<\/li>\n<li>Complete a two-year union or trade training program or apprenticeship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"STSC_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>STSC Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The STSC exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into five content domains, and the questions in each domain are split into two categories: Skills and Knowledge. All domains contain Knowledge questions, and two domains contain additional skills questions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/STSC-Exam-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/STSC-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"STSC exam outline showing five content domains with percentages and a pie chart; includes exam details like 2-hour limit, 100 questions, multiple-choice, and computer-based format.\" width=\"568.1\" height=\"506\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-257281\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Safety_Program_Implementation_and_Management_(23_9%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Safety Program Implementation and Management (23.9%)<\/h3>\n<p>The Knowledge questions in this domain evaluate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Permit-required work tasks<\/li>\n<li>Incident investigation processes and documentation<\/li>\n<li>Established environmental, safety, and health programs<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate respiratory protection<\/li>\n<li>Hazards that need to be communicated <\/li>\n<li>Who to contact for determination of appropriate controls<\/li>\n<li>Workplace sanitation\/hygiene requirements<\/li>\n<li>Conducting a job\/task hazard analysis<\/li>\n<li>When issues should be elevated through the appropriate chain-of-command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Skills questions in this domain test your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluating required qualifications, training, and\/or certifications<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and evaluating whether a worker is fit for duty<\/li>\n<li>Identifying safe and unsafe workplace behaviors<\/li>\n<li>Conducting safety inspections and audits<\/li>\n<li>Mitigating hazards or risks<\/li>\n<li>Implementing corrective actions<\/li>\n<li>Implementing appropriate controls for job-site hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Hazard_Identification_and_Control_(28_5%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Hazard Identification and Control (28.5%)<\/h3>\n<p>The Knowledge questions in this domain evaluate hazards associated with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot work hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Electrical hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Excavation hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Confined space hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Hazardous energy and control methods<\/li>\n<li>Work zone hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Material handling hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Struck by\/caught between hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Pinch point hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Spill response and controls<\/li>\n<li>Proper use, care, maintenance, and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<li>Hazards and controls associated with working at heights<\/li>\n<li>Walking\/working surfaces hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Housekeeping hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Hand and power tools hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Heavy equipment hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Crane hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Hazards and controls associated with hoisting, rigging, and signaling<\/li>\n<li>The hierarchy of controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Skills questions in this domain test your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify risks or hazards associated with the site layout<\/li>\n<li>Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for potential job task hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Health_Hazards_and_Basic_Industrial_Hygiene_(17_8%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Health Hazards and Basic Industrial Hygiene (17.8%)<\/h3>\n<p>The Knowledge questions in this domain evaluate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ergonomic hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Work conditions that could create thermal stress<\/li>\n<li>Hearing protection<\/li>\n<li>Chemical hazards and controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Skills questions in this domain test your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize ergonomic hazards on the worksite<\/li>\n<li>Recognize signs and symptoms associated with thermal stress<\/li>\n<li>Identify job task health hazards associated with routes of entry\/exposure<\/li>\n<li>Identify correct implementation of health hazard controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Emergency_Preparedness_and_Management_(16_6%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Emergency Preparedness and Management (16.6%)<\/h3>\n<p>The Knowledge questions in this domain evaluate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proper use, access, and inspections of fire prevention and protection methods<\/li>\n<li>Potential fire hazards and controls<\/li>\n<li>Emergency response plans and drills<\/li>\n<li>Required emergency response equipment for worksite hazards<\/li>\n<li>Medical emergency response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Skills questions in this domain test your ability to identify correct fire extinguishing methods for worksite hazards.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Leadership_and_Ethics_(13_2%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Leadership and Ethics (13.2%)<\/h3>\n<p>The Knowledge and Skills questions in this domain evaluate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional and organizational ethics<\/li>\n<li>BCSP Code of Ethics: Principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's STSC Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/stsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/stsc\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stsc.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the STSC exam, you must first create an online BCSP account. Through your account, you can then select &#8220;STSC&#8221; as your certification of choice and fill out the application. You will be asked to provide your contact information, proof of your BCSP-qualified credential, and your experience and education information.<\/p>\n<p>Once the application is filled out, you will need to submit it along with the $120 application fee.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application is approved, you will have a full year from the date of approval to register and sit for the exam. During registration, you will need to pay the $185 examination fee. You can schedule your exam at any time with Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Once you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car. This includes all electrical devices, bags, books, notes, wallets, hats, and accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>BCSP uses the modified-Angoff method and the Bookmark Standard Setting method to establish the scores for the STSC exam. These methods are used to ensure that your score is based entirely on your testing performance and does not rely on how well other test-takers performed.<\/p>\n<p>You will get your results immediately after completing the exam. As long as you achieve the minimum cumulative score for the entire test, you will have passed, even if you did not pass all five domains individually.<\/p>\n<p>Even though you don\u2019t need to pass each individual domain, your score report will show you how you performed on each one. This is useful for understanding your strengths and weaknesses, especially if you did not pass and need to retake the exam. Currently, the minimum passing score is 70%.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/stsc\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', STSC Mobile Click']);\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stsc-mobile-ad-6855c1c3bee6c.webp\" alt=\"20% off coupon for the STSC online course.\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 id=\"STSCCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"STSC_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>STSC Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online STSC prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the STSC course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the STSC online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the STSC exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/stsc\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=stsc\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'STSC Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your STSC Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's STSC Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/stsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/stsc\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stscflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the STSC exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the STSC exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the STSC exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the STSC exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $185.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. 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