IEC EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ For fair enforcement of safety rules, a worker should know the
penalties for failing to follow the rules. Answer: true
◉ In a lockout, one person is allowed to attach a single lock for an entire
work crew. Answer: false
◉ Before removing lockout/tagout devices, you must make sure the
danger area is clear of tools and workers. Answer: true
◉ If a worker is not present to remove his own lock, any co-worker can
remove it as long as he first makes sure it's safe. Answer: false
◉ In a lockout/tagout, an emergency isolating device is locked in the
safe (open or off) position and written warning is attached to it. Answer:
true
◉ Before lockout/tagout is applied, all workers in the affected area must
be notified. Answer: true
◉ Engineering safety features on equipment are fool-proof ways of
protecting workers from hazardous energy. Answer: false
, ◉ Each individual employee can decide whether to use lockout/tagout
procedures. Answer: false
◉ prevent safety switches from being energized Answer:
◉ Where used inside a building on a jobsite, 120 volt power tools are
required to be plugged into a GFCI protected receptacle or GFCI
protected extension cord (connector or female end). Answer: true
◉ A worker may use any sturdy lock to apply a lockout. Answer: false
◉ Per OSHA standards, equipment is locked out and tagged out before
any maintenance or servicing is performed. Answer: true
◉ NFPA is an independent organization that tests equipment and
products to see if they conform to national codes and standards. Answer:
false
◉ A failure of the electrical system can cause damage to ___. Answer: -
equipment
-conductors
-property
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ For fair enforcement of safety rules, a worker should know the
penalties for failing to follow the rules. Answer: true
◉ In a lockout, one person is allowed to attach a single lock for an entire
work crew. Answer: false
◉ Before removing lockout/tagout devices, you must make sure the
danger area is clear of tools and workers. Answer: true
◉ If a worker is not present to remove his own lock, any co-worker can
remove it as long as he first makes sure it's safe. Answer: false
◉ In a lockout/tagout, an emergency isolating device is locked in the
safe (open or off) position and written warning is attached to it. Answer:
true
◉ Before lockout/tagout is applied, all workers in the affected area must
be notified. Answer: true
◉ Engineering safety features on equipment are fool-proof ways of
protecting workers from hazardous energy. Answer: false
, ◉ Each individual employee can decide whether to use lockout/tagout
procedures. Answer: false
◉ prevent safety switches from being energized Answer:
◉ Where used inside a building on a jobsite, 120 volt power tools are
required to be plugged into a GFCI protected receptacle or GFCI
protected extension cord (connector or female end). Answer: true
◉ A worker may use any sturdy lock to apply a lockout. Answer: false
◉ Per OSHA standards, equipment is locked out and tagged out before
any maintenance or servicing is performed. Answer: true
◉ NFPA is an independent organization that tests equipment and
products to see if they conform to national codes and standards. Answer:
false
◉ A failure of the electrical system can cause damage to ___. Answer: -
equipment
-conductors
-property
