MSSC - Safety Certification UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chemicals
Computers & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment & Appliances
Food & Beverage
Furniture
Machinery
Nonmetallic Minerals
Petroleum & Coal Products
Plastics & Rubber Production
Primary and Fabricated Metals
Printing
Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather
Transportation Equipment
Wood & Paper
Moving and storage of materials is the concentration known as: - CORRECT ANSWER -
logistics and inventory control
Apprenticeships are sponsored by companies or: - CORRECT ANSWER - labor unions
Number of people directly employed in manufacturing is about: - CORRECT ANSWER -
14 million
,Automotive manufacturers developed a manufacturing process based on each person repeatedly
performing a single task. This technique is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - assembly-line
production
The best way to ensure quality is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - prevent problems before
they happen
The final inspection of a product is done by: - CORRECT ANSWER - the customer
Feedback is most effective when it: - CORRECT ANSWER - addresses problems that
arise immediately
Define the 5 Classes of Fire: - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastic
Class B Grease, Oil, Chemicals
Class C Electrical Cords, Switches, Wiring
Class D Combustible Switches, Wiring, Metals
Class K Fires in Cooking Appliances Involving Combustible Oils/Fats
Describe the Fire Extinguisher Symbols: - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A Green Triangle
Class B Red Square
Class C Blue Circle
Class D Yellow Decagon
Describe the 3 conditions needed for fire: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
Three examples of engineering controls are: - CORRECT ANSWER - ventilation systems,
machine guards, and circuit breakers
, According to one government study, an employee with less than one year of experience is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 40% more likely to be injured
A simple covering for the lower part of the face is known as a: - CORRECT ANSWER -
dust mask
OSHA recommends that hot work be done in special areas where there are no flammable or
combustible materials. If these materials are present, the permit requires that hot work be done: -
CORRECT ANSWER - at least 35 feet away from them
The Hazardous Material Identification System rates health, flammability, and physical hazard
categories. On such a scale, a high level of danger is indicated by: - CORRECT
ANSWER - the number 4
When oxygen and acetylene cylinders are stored together, there must be a solid barrier wall or a
distance of: - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 20 feet between them
Miscommunication on the job can have serious consequences. All of the following could be
caused by miscommunication except. A. wasted materials B. customer satisfaction C. wasted
time D. quality problems: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. customer satisfaction
A major cause of mistakes in manufacturing is: - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of
communication between shifts
Define the 3 team roles: - CORRECT ANSWER - leader, contributor, encourager
Each team goal should be SMART. What does the acronym describe: - CORRECT
ANSWER - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time based
The effectiveness of teams depends on cooperation among members with different skills and
work styles. In order for the team to be effective, its members need to focus on: - CORRECT
ANSWER - completing the task and building positive relationships
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chemicals
Computers & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment & Appliances
Food & Beverage
Furniture
Machinery
Nonmetallic Minerals
Petroleum & Coal Products
Plastics & Rubber Production
Primary and Fabricated Metals
Printing
Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather
Transportation Equipment
Wood & Paper
Moving and storage of materials is the concentration known as: - CORRECT ANSWER -
logistics and inventory control
Apprenticeships are sponsored by companies or: - CORRECT ANSWER - labor unions
Number of people directly employed in manufacturing is about: - CORRECT ANSWER -
14 million
,Automotive manufacturers developed a manufacturing process based on each person repeatedly
performing a single task. This technique is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - assembly-line
production
The best way to ensure quality is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - prevent problems before
they happen
The final inspection of a product is done by: - CORRECT ANSWER - the customer
Feedback is most effective when it: - CORRECT ANSWER - addresses problems that
arise immediately
Define the 5 Classes of Fire: - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastic
Class B Grease, Oil, Chemicals
Class C Electrical Cords, Switches, Wiring
Class D Combustible Switches, Wiring, Metals
Class K Fires in Cooking Appliances Involving Combustible Oils/Fats
Describe the Fire Extinguisher Symbols: - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A Green Triangle
Class B Red Square
Class C Blue Circle
Class D Yellow Decagon
Describe the 3 conditions needed for fire: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
Three examples of engineering controls are: - CORRECT ANSWER - ventilation systems,
machine guards, and circuit breakers
, According to one government study, an employee with less than one year of experience is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 40% more likely to be injured
A simple covering for the lower part of the face is known as a: - CORRECT ANSWER -
dust mask
OSHA recommends that hot work be done in special areas where there are no flammable or
combustible materials. If these materials are present, the permit requires that hot work be done: -
CORRECT ANSWER - at least 35 feet away from them
The Hazardous Material Identification System rates health, flammability, and physical hazard
categories. On such a scale, a high level of danger is indicated by: - CORRECT
ANSWER - the number 4
When oxygen and acetylene cylinders are stored together, there must be a solid barrier wall or a
distance of: - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 20 feet between them
Miscommunication on the job can have serious consequences. All of the following could be
caused by miscommunication except. A. wasted materials B. customer satisfaction C. wasted
time D. quality problems: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. customer satisfaction
A major cause of mistakes in manufacturing is: - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of
communication between shifts
Define the 3 team roles: - CORRECT ANSWER - leader, contributor, encourager
Each team goal should be SMART. What does the acronym describe: - CORRECT
ANSWER - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time based
The effectiveness of teams depends on cooperation among members with different skills and
work styles. In order for the team to be effective, its members need to focus on: - CORRECT
ANSWER - completing the task and building positive relationships
