Outreach: FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
___ has long been used in the construction industry due to its high tensile strength, flexibility,
and resistance to heat - CORRECT ANSWER - asbestos
the permissible exposure for asbestos is: - CORRECT ANSWER - o.1
___ is a type of cancer that affects the abdominal lining or the chest cavity lining. Asbestos
exposure is the leading cause of this type of cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -
mesothelioma
which of the following would qualify as a high-risk activity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
removing air-handling equipment in buildings where fireproofing material includes asbestos
which of the following is a common task that could expose workers to lead? - CORRECT
ANSWER - removing old paint
to reduce the risk of lead exposure, employers should __ the lead w/ a nontoxic material that
adheres to the surface - CORRECT ANSWER - encapsulate
in any work area where exposure to lead exceeds the permissible exposure limit, which of the
following signs must be posted? - CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
which of the following characteristics made lead attractive for use in the construction -
CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
when lead enters the body, it enters the __ which distributes it to various organs and tissues -
CORRECT ANSWER - bloodstream
,what is the type of dust that is the cause of silicosis? - CORRECT ANSWER - respirable
crystalline silica
when ___ is inhaled, especially when accompanied by smoking, there is a higher risk for workers
to develop lung cancer than either factor alone - CORRECT ANSWER - silica
what is the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 50
The ___ is the average exposure to a contaminant over a set period of time - CORRECT
ANSWER - time-weighted average
which of the following would be an inappropriate location to conduct any welding operation? -
CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
which of the following is especially prone to being ignited by sparks while welding? -
CORRECT ANSWER - tears, snags, rips, or worn spots on clothing
___ refers to linking cylinders of compressed gas together into a service pipe system -
CORRECT ANSWER - manifolding
which of the following is crucial for safety when welding in a confined space? - CORRECT
ANSWER - gas cylinders must be left outside the space
hoses and hose connections should be able to withstand ___ the pressure they usually experience
- CORRECT ANSWER - twice
a __ with overload protection is required for each outlet that will be connected to a portable
welding machine - CORRECT ANSWER - disconnect switch
, ARC welding is powered by ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - electricity
a __ is placed on a tank to protect the valves from damage or from oil and grease - CORRECT
ANSWER - valve protection cap
the right eye protection should: - CORRECT ANSWER - all the above
which type of tools are powered by compressed air? - CORRECT ANSWER - pneumatic
work conducted near flammable gasses or explosive materials must be conducted with ___ tools
- CORRECT ANSWER - spark-resistant
the maximum amount of weight a jack can lift is called its: - CORRECT ANSWER -
manufacturer's safe operating pressure
which type of switch will shut off when the user releases it? - CORRECT ANSWER -
constant pressure switch
prior to grinding or cutting with an abrasive wheel tool, be sure to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - let the tool come up to speed
scaffold__ are the workers qualified to design scaffolds - CORRECT ANSWER -
designers
Guardrails or Personal Fall Arrest System are required on scaffolds that: - CORRECT
ANSWER - exceed ten feet in height
___ are encased in a protective housing that extends and retracts automatically, which increases
mobility and may reduce the risk of tripping - CORRECT ANSWER - self-retracting
lifelines