COSC 464 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Wire rope ends used in guardrail systems should be "spliced" and not "eye to eye" - ANS True
When inspecting tools to see if they are damaged, what should you look for? - ANS Damaged
insulation, Cracks, Broken/removed ground pins
For anchorage points employee fall should be limited to _______ feet and not contact lower
work/walk surface. - ANS 6
Guardrail systems and horizontal lifeline systems are the same - ANS False
At what height must the top rail of a guardrail system be installed? - ANS 42 inches
At what diameter must floor holes be covered? - ANS 2 inches
When employees are using stilts, the top rail must be increased by an equal amount to the
height of the stilts - ANS True
The following are examples of improper anchorage points except - ANS Beamer
A "Lock out/Tag out" system is used to - ANS Prevent accidedntal contact with electrical
current
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, What was the most frequently cited serious violations in construction in 2019? - ANS Fall
Protection - Residential Construction
Which of the following PPE should be worn when working with electricity? - ANS Non-
metallic hard hat and insulated gloves and clothing
Fall anchorage point can be designed by a __ person to meet a safety factor of 2. -
ANS Qualified
Wire rope guardrail must be flagged for visibility at every - ANS 6ft
Holes cover must support ___ times the maximum intended load - ANS 2
Full body harness must limit arresting force to
_______ lbs. - ANS 1800
Which of the following is not a key factor in determining the severity of an electrical shock? -
ANS The amount of current at the power source
To protect yourself from being electrocuted by contact with overhead power lines, you should
always assume overhead lines are energized and keep yourself and equipment at least _____
away from power lines up to 50kV - ANS 10ft
In personal fall arrest systems, lanyards must have a breaking strength of - ANS 5000lbs
In safety net systems, nets must be drop tested with ___lb bag of sand prior to use or certified -
ANS 400
How far back from the edge of a roof must a warning line be erected? - ANS 6ft
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Wire rope ends used in guardrail systems should be "spliced" and not "eye to eye" - ANS True
When inspecting tools to see if they are damaged, what should you look for? - ANS Damaged
insulation, Cracks, Broken/removed ground pins
For anchorage points employee fall should be limited to _______ feet and not contact lower
work/walk surface. - ANS 6
Guardrail systems and horizontal lifeline systems are the same - ANS False
At what height must the top rail of a guardrail system be installed? - ANS 42 inches
At what diameter must floor holes be covered? - ANS 2 inches
When employees are using stilts, the top rail must be increased by an equal amount to the
height of the stilts - ANS True
The following are examples of improper anchorage points except - ANS Beamer
A "Lock out/Tag out" system is used to - ANS Prevent accidedntal contact with electrical
current
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, What was the most frequently cited serious violations in construction in 2019? - ANS Fall
Protection - Residential Construction
Which of the following PPE should be worn when working with electricity? - ANS Non-
metallic hard hat and insulated gloves and clothing
Fall anchorage point can be designed by a __ person to meet a safety factor of 2. -
ANS Qualified
Wire rope guardrail must be flagged for visibility at every - ANS 6ft
Holes cover must support ___ times the maximum intended load - ANS 2
Full body harness must limit arresting force to
_______ lbs. - ANS 1800
Which of the following is not a key factor in determining the severity of an electrical shock? -
ANS The amount of current at the power source
To protect yourself from being electrocuted by contact with overhead power lines, you should
always assume overhead lines are energized and keep yourself and equipment at least _____
away from power lines up to 50kV - ANS 10ft
In personal fall arrest systems, lanyards must have a breaking strength of - ANS 5000lbs
In safety net systems, nets must be drop tested with ___lb bag of sand prior to use or certified -
ANS 400
How far back from the edge of a roof must a warning line be erected? - ANS 6ft
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