FALL PROTECTION COMPETENT PERSON
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1. A competent person is best defined as:
A. Someone with basic training only
B. A worker assigned by a supervisor
C. One capable of identifying hazards and authorized to take corrective
action
D. The oldest worker on site
✔ Correct Answer: C. One capable of identifying hazards and authorized
to take corrective action
Explanation: A competent person must both recognize hazards and have
authority to correct them immediately.
2. At what height is fall protection generally required in construction?
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet
✔ Correct Answer: C. 6 feet
Explanation: OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction settings.
,3. Which system prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard?
A. Fall arrest system
B. Positioning system
C. Guardrail system
D. Travel restraint system
✔ Correct Answer: D. Travel restraint system
Explanation: Travel restraint systems stop workers before they reach a fall
edge.
4. The maximum arresting force allowed on an employee using a full body
harness is:
A. 900 lbs
B. 1,800 lbs
C. 2,500 lbs
D. 3,600 lbs
✔ Correct Answer: B. 1,800 lbs
Explanation: OSHA limits arresting force to 1,800 pounds with a full body
harness.
5. A personal fall arrest system must limit free fall distance to:
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 8 feet
✔ Correct Answer: C. 6 feet
Explanation: Systems must be rigged to limit free fall to 6 feet or less.
6. Which component absorbs energy during a fall?
A. Anchor
B. Harness
C. Lanyard with shock absorber
D. Lifeline
✔ Correct Answer: C. Lanyard with shock absorber
Explanation: Shock-absorbing lanyards reduce impact forces during a fall.
, 7. Minimum strength requirement for anchors used in fall arrest:
A. 2,000 lbs
B. 3,000 lbs
C. 5,000 lbs
D. 10,000 lbs
✔ Correct Answer: C. 5,000 lbs
Explanation: Anchors must support at least 5,000 lbs per attached worker.
8. Guardrails must have a top rail height of:
A. 36–38 inches
B. 39–45 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 48–52 inches
✔ Correct Answer: B. 39–45 inches
Explanation: Standard top rail height is 42 inches ±3 inches.
9. Midrails should be installed at:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. Halfway between top rail and surface
D. 36 inches
✔ Correct Answer: C. Halfway between top rail and surface
Explanation: Midrails provide intermediate protection between top rail and
walking surface.
10.What is the primary role of a competent person during inspections?
A. Record attendance
B. Identify hazards and correct them
C. Train workers only
D. Operate machinery
✔ Correct Answer: B. Identify hazards and correct them
Explanation: Competent persons actively identify and mitigate hazards.
CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
(2025 - 2026 UPDATE) FROM REAL PAST
PAPERS QUESTIONS – SET 100 MOST
COMMON EXAM FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN DETAILS
100% VERIFIED EXAM HIGHLY
RECOMMENDABLE FOR GRADE A+
1. A competent person is best defined as:
A. Someone with basic training only
B. A worker assigned by a supervisor
C. One capable of identifying hazards and authorized to take corrective
action
D. The oldest worker on site
✔ Correct Answer: C. One capable of identifying hazards and authorized
to take corrective action
Explanation: A competent person must both recognize hazards and have
authority to correct them immediately.
2. At what height is fall protection generally required in construction?
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet
✔ Correct Answer: C. 6 feet
Explanation: OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction settings.
,3. Which system prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard?
A. Fall arrest system
B. Positioning system
C. Guardrail system
D. Travel restraint system
✔ Correct Answer: D. Travel restraint system
Explanation: Travel restraint systems stop workers before they reach a fall
edge.
4. The maximum arresting force allowed on an employee using a full body
harness is:
A. 900 lbs
B. 1,800 lbs
C. 2,500 lbs
D. 3,600 lbs
✔ Correct Answer: B. 1,800 lbs
Explanation: OSHA limits arresting force to 1,800 pounds with a full body
harness.
5. A personal fall arrest system must limit free fall distance to:
A. 4 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 8 feet
✔ Correct Answer: C. 6 feet
Explanation: Systems must be rigged to limit free fall to 6 feet or less.
6. Which component absorbs energy during a fall?
A. Anchor
B. Harness
C. Lanyard with shock absorber
D. Lifeline
✔ Correct Answer: C. Lanyard with shock absorber
Explanation: Shock-absorbing lanyards reduce impact forces during a fall.
, 7. Minimum strength requirement for anchors used in fall arrest:
A. 2,000 lbs
B. 3,000 lbs
C. 5,000 lbs
D. 10,000 lbs
✔ Correct Answer: C. 5,000 lbs
Explanation: Anchors must support at least 5,000 lbs per attached worker.
8. Guardrails must have a top rail height of:
A. 36–38 inches
B. 39–45 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 48–52 inches
✔ Correct Answer: B. 39–45 inches
Explanation: Standard top rail height is 42 inches ±3 inches.
9. Midrails should be installed at:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. Halfway between top rail and surface
D. 36 inches
✔ Correct Answer: C. Halfway between top rail and surface
Explanation: Midrails provide intermediate protection between top rail and
walking surface.
10.What is the primary role of a competent person during inspections?
A. Record attendance
B. Identify hazards and correct them
C. Train workers only
D. Operate machinery
✔ Correct Answer: B. Identify hazards and correct them
Explanation: Competent persons actively identify and mitigate hazards.
