ACSA NCSO Exam Questions and Verified Answers |
Complete and Accurate | 2025/2026 Edition
ACSA NCSO Practice Exam (2025/2026 Edition) [1]
Interactive view
1.
Which of the following best describes the concept of due diligence under Alberta OHS
legislation?
A)
Taking all reasonable precautions to prevent incidents.
B)
Relying solely on the OHS Officer to identify hazards.
C)
Ensuring zero incidents occur on the work site at all costs.
D)
Transferring all legal liability to the prime contractor.
2.
According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following is considered the least
effective method for managing hazards? [1]
A)
Elimination of the hazard.
B)
Substitution of a less hazardous material.
C)
Administrative controls such as training.
D)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3.
During an incident investigation, using the 5 Whys technique is primarily used to identify
what?
A)
The direct cost of the incident.
B)
The immediate unsafe act.
C)
The fundamental underlying cause.
D)
The witnesses present at the scene.
4.
When conducting a COR audit, the auditor must collect data through which three
primary methods?
A)
Testing, simulation, and measurement.
B)
, Documentation verification, observation, and interviews.
C)
Surveys, appraisals, and benchmarking.
D)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA), hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
5.
Under Alberta OHS legislation, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all
employers and workers on a multiple-employer work site comply with the OHS Act,
Regulation, and Code?
A)
The Prime Contractor.
B)
The Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee (JWSHSC).
C)
The OH&S Officer.
D)
The Owner of the property.
6.
A worker believes that performing a specific task is dangerous and exercises their right
to refuse unsafe work. According to Alberta OHS legislation, what is the immediate first
step the worker must take?
A)
Leave the work site immediately.
B)
Report the refusal directly to an OHS Officer.
C)
Report the refusal and the reasons to their employer or supervisor.
D)
Contact the union representative before notifying management.
7.
What is the primary purpose of a Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA)?
A)
To evaluate the overall company safety culture.
B)
To identify and control hazards immediately before starting a specific task.
C)
To document a formal root cause analysis for an incident.
D)
To certify workers for specific high-risk tasks.
8.
In incident investigation, the "Chain of Events" refers to what?
A)
The financial costs associated with an injury.
B)
The hierarchy of workers involved in the incident.
C)
The legal liability of the prime contractor.
Complete and Accurate | 2025/2026 Edition
ACSA NCSO Practice Exam (2025/2026 Edition) [1]
Interactive view
1.
Which of the following best describes the concept of due diligence under Alberta OHS
legislation?
A)
Taking all reasonable precautions to prevent incidents.
B)
Relying solely on the OHS Officer to identify hazards.
C)
Ensuring zero incidents occur on the work site at all costs.
D)
Transferring all legal liability to the prime contractor.
2.
According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following is considered the least
effective method for managing hazards? [1]
A)
Elimination of the hazard.
B)
Substitution of a less hazardous material.
C)
Administrative controls such as training.
D)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3.
During an incident investigation, using the 5 Whys technique is primarily used to identify
what?
A)
The direct cost of the incident.
B)
The immediate unsafe act.
C)
The fundamental underlying cause.
D)
The witnesses present at the scene.
4.
When conducting a COR audit, the auditor must collect data through which three
primary methods?
A)
Testing, simulation, and measurement.
B)
, Documentation verification, observation, and interviews.
C)
Surveys, appraisals, and benchmarking.
D)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA), hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
5.
Under Alberta OHS legislation, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all
employers and workers on a multiple-employer work site comply with the OHS Act,
Regulation, and Code?
A)
The Prime Contractor.
B)
The Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee (JWSHSC).
C)
The OH&S Officer.
D)
The Owner of the property.
6.
A worker believes that performing a specific task is dangerous and exercises their right
to refuse unsafe work. According to Alberta OHS legislation, what is the immediate first
step the worker must take?
A)
Leave the work site immediately.
B)
Report the refusal directly to an OHS Officer.
C)
Report the refusal and the reasons to their employer or supervisor.
D)
Contact the union representative before notifying management.
7.
What is the primary purpose of a Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA)?
A)
To evaluate the overall company safety culture.
B)
To identify and control hazards immediately before starting a specific task.
C)
To document a formal root cause analysis for an incident.
D)
To certify workers for specific high-risk tasks.
8.
In incident investigation, the "Chain of Events" refers to what?
A)
The financial costs associated with an injury.
B)
The hierarchy of workers involved in the incident.
C)
The legal liability of the prime contractor.
