TPC 211 Electrical Safety in the Workplace -
NFPA 70E UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Occupational Safety and Health Act - CORRECT ANSWER - Act passed by Congress to
help ensure workplace safety and health
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Electrical Code (NEC) - CORRECT ANSWER - Standards for electrical
installations
NFPA 70E - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard created to provide practical, safe working
area for employees
NFPA 70E Handbook - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides NFPA 70E standards along with
commentary and supplemental material
Arc flash - CORRECT ANSWER - Violent release of radiant energy in the form of heat
and light
Arc blast - CORRECT ANSWER - Explosive event that occurs with arc flash
Shall and shall not - CORRECT ANSWER - Terms used to indicate mandatory action
Mandatory rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Require or prohibit certain actions
Permissive rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Actions that are allowed but not required
, Electrical hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - Dangerous condition in which electric shock,
arc flash or thermal burn, or arc blast injury can occur, associated with exposure to electrical
conductors or equipment failure
Electrically safe work condition - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition in which electrical
circuits and conductors have been de-energized, lockout/tagout procedures have been
implemented, all voltage has been removed and verified, and if necessary, temporary grounds
have been applied
Working on - CORRECT ANSWER - Making contact with energized circuits or
conductors with body parts, tools, or testing equipment
Ground fault - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when an ungrounded conductor comes in
contact with an equipment grounding conductor, metal raceway, metal cabinet, metal equipment
frame, or earth
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual or party
responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and granting approvals
Qualified person - CORRECT ANSWER - Person with training, demonstrable skills, and
knowledge of electrical equipment and installations, having the ability to identify potential
hazards and reduce risk
Electrical safety audit - CORRECT ANSWER - Review process that evaluates whether or
not safety procedures and principles are being followed
AED - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic external defibrillator
Host employer - CORRECT ANSWER - General contractor or owner
Contract employer - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual or employer under contractual
agreement with host employer
NFPA 70E UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Occupational Safety and Health Act - CORRECT ANSWER - Act passed by Congress to
help ensure workplace safety and health
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Electrical Code (NEC) - CORRECT ANSWER - Standards for electrical
installations
NFPA 70E - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard created to provide practical, safe working
area for employees
NFPA 70E Handbook - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides NFPA 70E standards along with
commentary and supplemental material
Arc flash - CORRECT ANSWER - Violent release of radiant energy in the form of heat
and light
Arc blast - CORRECT ANSWER - Explosive event that occurs with arc flash
Shall and shall not - CORRECT ANSWER - Terms used to indicate mandatory action
Mandatory rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Require or prohibit certain actions
Permissive rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Actions that are allowed but not required
, Electrical hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - Dangerous condition in which electric shock,
arc flash or thermal burn, or arc blast injury can occur, associated with exposure to electrical
conductors or equipment failure
Electrically safe work condition - CORRECT ANSWER - Condition in which electrical
circuits and conductors have been de-energized, lockout/tagout procedures have been
implemented, all voltage has been removed and verified, and if necessary, temporary grounds
have been applied
Working on - CORRECT ANSWER - Making contact with energized circuits or
conductors with body parts, tools, or testing equipment
Ground fault - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when an ungrounded conductor comes in
contact with an equipment grounding conductor, metal raceway, metal cabinet, metal equipment
frame, or earth
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual or party
responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and granting approvals
Qualified person - CORRECT ANSWER - Person with training, demonstrable skills, and
knowledge of electrical equipment and installations, having the ability to identify potential
hazards and reduce risk
Electrical safety audit - CORRECT ANSWER - Review process that evaluates whether or
not safety procedures and principles are being followed
AED - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic external defibrillator
Host employer - CORRECT ANSWER - General contractor or owner
Contract employer - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual or employer under contractual
agreement with host employer
