VCA Questions and Answers: 12 Sample Questions (SSVV NL)
VCA Questions and Answers: 12 Sample Questions with Explanations
Are you looking for VCA questions and answers to check if you are ready for your exam? Below you will find 12 sample questions in the style of the updated SSVV exam (Netherlands), along with the correct answer and an explanation of why. This way, you not only learn the answer but also the reasoning behind it. You need this because the real exam uses different questions than any practice list.
Note: these are original practice questions from Proefexamen VCA, based on the topics from the SSVV final and assessment terms. They are not actual exam questions. Do you want to practice under real time pressure? Try the free demo.
Short Answer: This is what the VCA exam looks like
- B-VCA (VCA Basic): 40 questions in 60 minutes.
- VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU: 60 questions in 60 minutes.
- Passing Score: you must score at least 64.5% (assessment matrices 2026).
- Question Types: multiple choice, multiple response, matrix, and matching.
- Result: you will see the preliminary result immediately after completion on screen.
Are you still unsure between the levels? First read VCA Basic or VOL: what is the difference? More about the number of questions can be found in How many questions does VCA Basic have?
What types of questions will you get on the VCA exam?
According to the SSVV assessment matrices 2026, the exam consists of closed questions in four forms:
| Question Type | What do you need to do? |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | Select one correct answer from multiple options |
| Multiple response | Select multiple correct answers |
| Matrix | Indicate whether each statement is true or false |
| Matching | Match terms to the correct description |
The questions are divided into four chapters. For B-VCA, there are 8 questions on A. preparing, discussing, and inspecting, 19 on B. performing work tasks, 10 on C. controlling specific hazards, and 3 on D. incidents and emergencies. For VOL-VCA, the distribution is 22/20/13/5: more emphasis on preparation and directing others. What exactly has changed in 2026 can be read in VCA exam 2026: what is changing?
Chapter A: Preparing, Discussing, and Inspecting
Question 1 (multiple choice): LMRA
You perform a Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA) and see a hazard that you cannot remove yourself. What do you do?
- A. Continue working cautiously
- B. Stop and report it to your supervisor
- C. Grab extra personal protective equipment and continue
- D. Ask a colleague to keep an eye out
Answer: B. An LMRA is done just before you start. If you cannot control a hazard yourself, you stop and report it. Only when it is safe do you proceed.
Question 2 (multiple choice): agreements on safe work
You start at a new construction site. With whom do you make agreements about safe working before starting?
- A. With the site manager
- B. With the supplier of the materials
- C. With your colleagues from another company
- D. No one, the agreements are in your contract
Answer: A. SSVV emphasizes in the updated exams that you make agreements about safe work in every industry beforehand. At a construction site, you do this by reporting to the site manager; in the (petro)chemical industry, it often happens with a work permit.
Question 3 (multiple choice): hierarchy of measures
Which measure is preferred according to the occupational hygiene strategy?
- A. Wearing personal protective equipment
- B. Eliminating the hazard at the source
- C. Placing a warning sign
- D. Limiting working time per person
Answer: B. The order is: first address the source, then collective measures, then individual measures, and only as a last resort personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is therefore the last resort, not the first choice.
Chapter B: Performing Work Tasks
Question 4 (multiple choice): fall hazard
From what height must measures against falls be taken in the Netherlands?
- A. 1.5 meters
- B. 2 meters
- C. 2.5 meters
- D. 4 meters
Answer: C. Measures against fall hazards are mandatory from 2.5 meters. If there is a particular hazard, such as falling into water or onto protruding parts, measures also apply at a lower height.
Question 5 (matrix): working safely with a ladder
Indicate whether each statement is true or false.
| Statement | True | False |
|---|---|---|
| A ladder should extend about 1 meter above the place where you step off | ✔ | |
| You maintain three contact points with the ladder while climbing | ✔ | |
| You may reach far sideways outside the ladder if you are standing firmly | ✔ | |
| You check the ladder for damage before using it | ✔ |
Explanation: a ladder is primarily intended for going up and down and for short, light work. Reaching far out shifts your center of gravity and is a known cause of falls.
Question 6 (multiple choice): noise
From what noise level are you required to wear hearing protection?
- A. 70 dB(A)
- B. 80 dB(A)
- C. 85 dB(A)
- D. 95 dB(A)
Answer: C. From 80 dB(A), the employer must provide hearing protection. From 85 dB(A), you are required to wear it.
Question 7 (multiple response): entering a scaffold
What do you check before going up a scaffold? Choose two answers.
- A. Whether the scaffold is approved (for example, via the scaffold card or inspection label)
- B. Whether the railings and toe boards are complete
- C. Whether the scaffold is the same color as the previous one
- D. Whether there is a ladder from your own company against it
Answer: A and B. You only use a scaffold if it is approved and complete. If something is missing, do not go on it and report it.
Chapter C: Controlling Specific Hazards
Question 8 (matching): hazard pictograms
Match the pictogram to the correct meaning.
| Pictogram | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Flame | Flammable |
| Skull and crossbones | Acute toxic |
| Liquid dripping on hand and material | Corrosive |
| Exclamation mark | Harmful or irritating |
Explanation: these GHS pictograms appear on the packaging of hazardous substances. Always read the label and the safety data sheet for the correct measures.
Question 9 (multiple choice): confined space
Who stays outside a confined space while a colleague works inside?
- A. No one, if a gas measurement has been made
- B. A manhole watch (outside watch)
- C. The site manager, but only at the beginning
- D. A visitor to the site
Answer: B. The manhole watch keeps in contact with the person working inside and raises the alarm if something goes wrong. They do not go inside to rescue without the proper means.
Question 10 (multiple choice): damaged cable
You see that the extension cord of your drill is damaged. What do you do?
- A. Tape the damage with insulating tape and continue working
- B. No longer use the cable and report it
- C. Continue working because the machine still works
- D. Open the cable yourself and repair it
Answer: B. Do not use damaged electrical tools or a broken cable. Report it so that an expert can repair or replace it.
Chapter D: Incidents and Emergencies
Question 11 (multiple choice): electric shock
A colleague receives an electric shock and is still touching the cable. What do you do first?
- A. Grab your colleague and pull them away immediately
- B. Turn off the power
- C. Give water
- D. Take a photo for the report
Answer: B. Do not touch the victim while the power is on, or you will become a victim yourself. First, turn off the power, then provide assistance and raise the alarm.
Question 12 (multiple choice): near miss
Why do you report a near miss?
- A. To find the guilty party
- B. To learn from it and prevent recurrence
- C. Because otherwise you won't get a VCA diploma
- D. It’s not necessary, no one was injured
Answer: B. A near miss is a warning. By reporting it, the company can take measures before someone actually gets injured.
How to Use VCA Questions and Answers Smartly?
- Read the explanation first, not just the answer. The exam often asks the same rule in a different way.
- Practice all four question types. Especially matrix and multiple response questions can cost points if you are not used to them.
- Practice with a timer. 60 minutes for 40 or 60 questions feels different than reading calmly at home.
- Keep track of your wrong answers. Review those topics the next day.
- Take a full practice exam before scheduling your exam.
More practical tips can be found in VCA exam tips. Do you want to first get an overview of the material? Then use the VCA summary.
Are there official VCA questions and answers available as a PDF?
SSVV does not provide a list of exam questions and answers. The official practice exams from SSVV show you what the exam system looks like but deliberately do not show answers. According to SSVV, you practice knowledge with the teaching materials from your trainer. Therefore, be cautious with PDFs that promise "the real exam questions": they are often outdated and do not match the updated exams of 2026. You learn more from questions with explanations and practicing in the same format as the exam, such as on VCA exam practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the VCA exam?
The B-VCA exam has 40 questions, and the VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU exams have 60 questions. For all three, you have a standard of 60 minutes.
How many questions can you get wrong on the VCA?
You must score at least 64.5% of the points. The score is calculated in points, so the exact number of mistakes depends on the questions you receive.
Are these questions the same as on the real exam?
No. These are original practice questions based on the SSVV topics. The real exam uses different questions but the same topics and question types.
What question types are in the VCA exam?
Multiple choice, multiple response, matrix, and matching. This is stated in the SSVV assessment matrices 2026.
Will you see the answers after the exam?
You will see the preliminary result immediately on screen, and you can review the questions you got wrong. If you fail, you can ask your exam center for supervised review.
Where can I practice more VCA questions?
On Proefexamen VCA, you practice with questions in the exam format, with explanations and a time limit. Start with the free demo and then continue via Start.
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- Choose your level: Basic or VOL
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Related Guides
- VCA exam 2026: what is changing?
- How many questions does VCA Basic have?
- VCA exam tips
- VCA summary
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Sources: SSVV — Exams, What is changing in the VCA exams in 2026 and VCA ETT Assessment Matrices – 2026 (download on the SSVV exam page). Accessed on October 22, 2026. Exams and procedures may change; always check the current SSVV information and your exam center.