Construction Mini Test

This 10-question, 5-minute mini test is for foreign nationals who want to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker status in the construction field.

10 questions Multiple choice 5-minute limit Not an official exam
Construction workers wearing safety gear discussing plans at a construction site
Image of work at a construction site. Actual job duties and exam categories must be checked individually.
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About this mini test

This page is a simple self-check page for people who want to work in Japan in the construction field under the Specified Skilled Worker status.

Important: This mini test was created independently by Tommy’s Legal Service for learning support. It is not an official exam. It does not guarantee success in the official exam or approval of a visa application.

The construction field includes categories such as civil engineering, building, and infrastructure/equipment. Even after passing the exams, your current status, employer, job duties, employment contract, support system, and application documents must be checked carefully.

What is the SSW Construction field?

The Specified Skilled Worker Construction field is for people who work in Japan’s construction industry. Because the field has multiple categories, it is important to check whether your experience, exam category, and actual job duties match.

This mini test focuses on general safety, protective equipment, reporting, workplace Japanese, and points to check before applying. It does not explain technical construction procedures.

Safety first Danger areas, restricted areas, pre-work checks
Protective equipment Helmet, safety belt, work clothes
Reporting Abnormal situations and unclear instructions
Before applying Applicant, employer, documents, screening trends
Engineers wearing safety helmets discussing blueprints at a construction site
At a construction site, it is important to confirm unclear instructions and report problems early.

Start the mini test

Press “Start the test” to show the questions and start the countdown timer. There are 10 questions. Choose the best answer for each question.

Time limit: 5 minutes
The questions will not be shown until you press the start button. When time is up, unanswered questions will be counted as 0 points.
Time left: 05:00

1. What is the most important basic rule at a construction site?

2. What is the main purpose of using helmets, safety belts, and other protective equipment?

3. What should you check before starting work?

4. What should you do if you find a dangerous place or abnormal situation?

5. What should you do in an area marked “No entry”?

6. If someone says “Please check the signal,” what does it mean?

7. What is important when using tools or materials?

8. What does “Watch your step” mean at a construction site?

9. What should you do if you receive an instruction you do not understand?

10. If you pass the construction field exam, is your SSW status always approved?

How to read your score

8 to 10 points You have a good basic understanding. Please continue studying with official learning materials.
5 to 7 points You have some basic knowledge, but should review safety checks, workplace Japanese, and reporting.
0 to 4 points Please review basic terms and official learning materials before trying again.
Before applying Passing the exam does not automatically guarantee approval of SSW status.
Construction worker wearing a hard hat examining an industrial site
For the SSW Construction field, you should check not only exam preparation but also the employer’s job duties and application documents.

What to check after passing the exam

Even after passing the exam, there are important points to check for a Certificate of Eligibility application or a change of status application.

1. Applicant Current status of residence, period of stay, past applications, refusals, technical intern training history, and exam results.
2. Employer Construction business, actual job duties, employment contract, salary, social insurance, and acceptance system.
3. Documents Exam certificate, employment contract, support plan, company documents, applicant documents, and consistency with past applications.
4. Screening trends Construction field rules, additional document requests, legal updates, and acceptance conditions.

Related pages

日本語ページ：特定技能１号 建設ミニテスト Caregiver Mini Test Food and Beverage Manufacturing Mini Test Specified Skilled Worker Visa Support Immigration and Status of Residence Support Contact Tommy’s Legal Service Book a paid consultation

Need help with your SSW Construction application?

Passing the skills exam and Japanese language test does not automatically guarantee approval of Specified Skilled Worker status. Your current status, employer, job duties, employment contract, support plan, and application documents must also be checked carefully.

If you want to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker status in the construction field, Tommy’s Legal Service can help you review your situation before applying.

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This page is for learning support and self-check purposes only. Please always check the latest official information for exam details, eligibility, schedules, and fees.