Québec Métiers Sceau rouge Examen
interprovincial
1. Which organization establishes interprovincial standards for Red
Seal trades in Canada?
A. Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec
B. Emploi et Développement social Canada
C. Association canadienne de normalisation
D. Commission de la construction du Québec
Answer: B
Rationale: The Red Seal Program is overseen nationally through
ESDC in collaboration with provinces and territories.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Red Seal endorsement?
A. To increase apprenticeship duration
B. To allow mobility across provinces
C. To replace provincial certifications
D. To reduce safety regulations
Answer: B
Rationale: Red Seal certification allows qualified tradespeople to
work across Canada without re-certification.
3. Which document outlines the occupational standard for a Red
Seal trade?
A. Provincial decree
B. Collective agreement
C. National Occupational Analysis
D. Safety data sheet
Answer: C
, Rationale: The National Occupational Analysis (NOA) defines skills
and knowledge required for the trade.
4. What type of questions are most commonly used on Red Seal
exams?
A. Essay
B. True or false
C. Short answer
D. Multiple choice
Answer: D
Rationale: Red Seal exams primarily use multiple-choice questions
to assess competency.
5. What is the minimum passing grade typically required on a Red
Seal exam?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Rationale: A score of 70% is generally required to pass.
6. Which safety principle should be applied first on any job site?
A. Use of PPE
B. Lockout procedures
C. Hazard identification
D. Emergency response
Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying hazards is the first step in preventing
workplace accidents.
, 7. What does WHMIS primarily address?
A. Electrical codes
B. Machinery guarding
C. Hazardous materials
D. Working at heights
Answer: C
Rationale: WHMIS focuses on safe handling and communication of
hazardous products.
8. A worker must wear eye protection when:
A. Working alone
B. Using hand tools only
C. There is a risk of flying particles
D. Indoors only
Answer: C
Rationale: Eye protection is required whenever there is a risk of
eye injury.
9. What is the safest way to lift a heavy object?
A. Bend at the waist
B. Keep legs straight
C. Lift with your back
D. Bend your knees and keep load close
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper lifting uses leg strength and minimizes back
strain.
10. What does a lockout/tagout procedure prevent?
A. Tool theft
B. Unauthorized machine startup
interprovincial
1. Which organization establishes interprovincial standards for Red
Seal trades in Canada?
A. Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec
B. Emploi et Développement social Canada
C. Association canadienne de normalisation
D. Commission de la construction du Québec
Answer: B
Rationale: The Red Seal Program is overseen nationally through
ESDC in collaboration with provinces and territories.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Red Seal endorsement?
A. To increase apprenticeship duration
B. To allow mobility across provinces
C. To replace provincial certifications
D. To reduce safety regulations
Answer: B
Rationale: Red Seal certification allows qualified tradespeople to
work across Canada without re-certification.
3. Which document outlines the occupational standard for a Red
Seal trade?
A. Provincial decree
B. Collective agreement
C. National Occupational Analysis
D. Safety data sheet
Answer: C
, Rationale: The National Occupational Analysis (NOA) defines skills
and knowledge required for the trade.
4. What type of questions are most commonly used on Red Seal
exams?
A. Essay
B. True or false
C. Short answer
D. Multiple choice
Answer: D
Rationale: Red Seal exams primarily use multiple-choice questions
to assess competency.
5. What is the minimum passing grade typically required on a Red
Seal exam?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: C
Rationale: A score of 70% is generally required to pass.
6. Which safety principle should be applied first on any job site?
A. Use of PPE
B. Lockout procedures
C. Hazard identification
D. Emergency response
Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying hazards is the first step in preventing
workplace accidents.
, 7. What does WHMIS primarily address?
A. Electrical codes
B. Machinery guarding
C. Hazardous materials
D. Working at heights
Answer: C
Rationale: WHMIS focuses on safe handling and communication of
hazardous products.
8. A worker must wear eye protection when:
A. Working alone
B. Using hand tools only
C. There is a risk of flying particles
D. Indoors only
Answer: C
Rationale: Eye protection is required whenever there is a risk of
eye injury.
9. What is the safest way to lift a heavy object?
A. Bend at the waist
B. Keep legs straight
C. Lift with your back
D. Bend your knees and keep load close
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper lifting uses leg strength and minimizes back
strain.
10. What does a lockout/tagout procedure prevent?
A. Tool theft
B. Unauthorized machine startup
