NEWEST CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL SAFETY
COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL (CESCP)
CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)|
COMPLETE EXAM Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. A safety manager is creating an Electrical Safety
Program (ESP) for a facility. According to NFPA 70E-
2024 Article 110.1(H)(1), when must the ESP be
documented?
A) Only for systems above 600 volts
B) Only for contractors, not for host employers
C) Always, regardless of voltage level or perceived
risk
D) Only when requested by OSHA during an
inspection
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 70E-2024 Article 110.1(H)(1)
mandates that the ESP be documented at all times,
with no exceptions based on voltage or perceived
risk.
,2. Which of the following is the primary goal of an
Electrical Safety Program as stated in NFPA 70E-
2024 Article 110.1(A)?
A) Zero lost-time injuries
B) Elimination of electrical hazards
C) Full compliance with the NEC
D) Reduction of insurance premiums
Correct answer: B
Rationale: 110.1(A) states that the primary goal of an
ESP is the practical elimination of electrical hazards
through systematic risk assessment and application
of appropriate control measures.
3. A contractor is hired to work on electrical
equipment at a manufacturing plant. The site host
employer must coordinate with the contractor.
According to 110.3(A), which document must be
implemented and maintained?
A) A jointly developed emergency response plan
B) A safety data sheet (SDS) for all hazardous
materials
C) An electrical safety program (ESP)
D) A job hazard analysis (JHA) solely for the
contractor
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 70E 110.3(A)(2) requires both the
host employer and the contract employer to
implement and maintain an ESP that addresses
hazards associated with the contract work.
4. An electrical safety program must include a risk
assessment procedure. Which three elements must
that procedure address according to 110.1(H)(2)?
A) Hazard identification, risk evaluation, risk control
B) Voltage, current, and resistance of the electrical
system
C) PPE selection, employee training, and periodic
auditing
D) Lockout/tagout, temporary grounding, and
barriers
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The risk assessment procedure must
address hazard identification, risk evaluation
(likelihood + severity), and risk control, forming the
core of proactive electrical hazard management.
5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable risk
control method per the NFPA 70E hierarchy?
, A) Elimination of the hazard
B) Substitution with non-electrical equipment
C) Engineering controls such as barriers or GFCIs
D) Increasing work speed to reduce exposure time
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The hierarchy of controls is elimination,
substitution, engineering, awareness, administrative,
and PPE. Rushing work increases risk and is not a
valid control method.
6. What is the minimum required training frequency
for employees who are exposed to electrical hazards
according to NFPA 70E?
A) One-time initial training only
B) Annually, with content appropriate to employee
duties
C) Every 5 years unless an incident occurs
D) No formal training required if supervised
Correct answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 70E Article 110.2 requires training
for all employees exposed to electrical hazards;
training content must be appropriate for the
employee's duties and be performed at intervals not
to exceed one year for high-risk tasks.
COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL (CESCP)
CERTIFICATION EXAM OFFERED BY NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)|
COMPLETE EXAM Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. A safety manager is creating an Electrical Safety
Program (ESP) for a facility. According to NFPA 70E-
2024 Article 110.1(H)(1), when must the ESP be
documented?
A) Only for systems above 600 volts
B) Only for contractors, not for host employers
C) Always, regardless of voltage level or perceived
risk
D) Only when requested by OSHA during an
inspection
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 70E-2024 Article 110.1(H)(1)
mandates that the ESP be documented at all times,
with no exceptions based on voltage or perceived
risk.
,2. Which of the following is the primary goal of an
Electrical Safety Program as stated in NFPA 70E-
2024 Article 110.1(A)?
A) Zero lost-time injuries
B) Elimination of electrical hazards
C) Full compliance with the NEC
D) Reduction of insurance premiums
Correct answer: B
Rationale: 110.1(A) states that the primary goal of an
ESP is the practical elimination of electrical hazards
through systematic risk assessment and application
of appropriate control measures.
3. A contractor is hired to work on electrical
equipment at a manufacturing plant. The site host
employer must coordinate with the contractor.
According to 110.3(A), which document must be
implemented and maintained?
A) A jointly developed emergency response plan
B) A safety data sheet (SDS) for all hazardous
materials
C) An electrical safety program (ESP)
D) A job hazard analysis (JHA) solely for the
contractor
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 70E 110.3(A)(2) requires both the
host employer and the contract employer to
implement and maintain an ESP that addresses
hazards associated with the contract work.
4. An electrical safety program must include a risk
assessment procedure. Which three elements must
that procedure address according to 110.1(H)(2)?
A) Hazard identification, risk evaluation, risk control
B) Voltage, current, and resistance of the electrical
system
C) PPE selection, employee training, and periodic
auditing
D) Lockout/tagout, temporary grounding, and
barriers
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The risk assessment procedure must
address hazard identification, risk evaluation
(likelihood + severity), and risk control, forming the
core of proactive electrical hazard management.
5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable risk
control method per the NFPA 70E hierarchy?
, A) Elimination of the hazard
B) Substitution with non-electrical equipment
C) Engineering controls such as barriers or GFCIs
D) Increasing work speed to reduce exposure time
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The hierarchy of controls is elimination,
substitution, engineering, awareness, administrative,
and PPE. Rushing work increases risk and is not a
valid control method.
6. What is the minimum required training frequency
for employees who are exposed to electrical hazards
according to NFPA 70E?
A) One-time initial training only
B) Annually, with content appropriate to employee
duties
C) Every 5 years unless an incident occurs
D) No formal training required if supervised
Correct answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 70E Article 110.2 requires training
for all employees exposed to electrical hazards;
training content must be appropriate for the
employee's duties and be performed at intervals not
to exceed one year for high-risk tasks.
