NAVEDTRA 14504 PO3/PO2
ASSIGNMENT 4 ULTIMATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS – UPDATED FOR 2026
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Question 1
True or False: The division safety petty officer has ultimate responsibility for
safety matters within the division.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B (False) Description: While the Division Safety Petty Officer
assists in the administration of the safety program and conducts inspections, the
Division Officer is responsible for the safety of their personnel. Ultimately, the
Commanding Officer (CO) bears the final responsibility for the safety of the
entire command.
Question 2
On the command level, the safety council meets at what intervals?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Correct Answer: B (Monthly) Description: The Safety Council, chaired by the
CO or Executive Officer (XO), meets monthly to review safety statistics, mishap
reports, and to ensure that safety policies are being effectively implemented
throughout the command.
, Question 3
In what document would you find the basic guidelines and standardized
procedures for tag-outs?
A) Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM)
B) Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM)
C) Tag-out Users Manual (TUM)
D) Bluejacket’s Manual
Correct Answer: A (Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy)
Description: While the Tag-out Users Manual (TUM) provides the specific
technical "how-to," the SORM establishes the fundamental administrative
guidelines and standardized procedures that govern how a Navy unit organizes its
safety and tag-out programs.
Question 4
An equipment tag-out bill provides procedures for what actions?
A) Prevention of improper operation of equipment in an abnormal condition
B) Operation of unreliable instruments
C) Planned Maintenance System (PMS) requirements
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D (All of the above) Description: The tag-out system is a
safety barrier. It prevents someone from accidentally energizing a system that is in
an abnormal condition or under repair, identifies unreliable instruments that
could give false readings, and ensures safety during routine PMS actions where
power must be isolated.
Question 5
How many documents does the tag-out log contain?
A) Two
ASSIGNMENT 4 ULTIMATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS – UPDATED FOR 2026
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Question 1
True or False: The division safety petty officer has ultimate responsibility for
safety matters within the division.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B (False) Description: While the Division Safety Petty Officer
assists in the administration of the safety program and conducts inspections, the
Division Officer is responsible for the safety of their personnel. Ultimately, the
Commanding Officer (CO) bears the final responsibility for the safety of the
entire command.
Question 2
On the command level, the safety council meets at what intervals?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Correct Answer: B (Monthly) Description: The Safety Council, chaired by the
CO or Executive Officer (XO), meets monthly to review safety statistics, mishap
reports, and to ensure that safety policies are being effectively implemented
throughout the command.
, Question 3
In what document would you find the basic guidelines and standardized
procedures for tag-outs?
A) Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM)
B) Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM)
C) Tag-out Users Manual (TUM)
D) Bluejacket’s Manual
Correct Answer: A (Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy)
Description: While the Tag-out Users Manual (TUM) provides the specific
technical "how-to," the SORM establishes the fundamental administrative
guidelines and standardized procedures that govern how a Navy unit organizes its
safety and tag-out programs.
Question 4
An equipment tag-out bill provides procedures for what actions?
A) Prevention of improper operation of equipment in an abnormal condition
B) Operation of unreliable instruments
C) Planned Maintenance System (PMS) requirements
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D (All of the above) Description: The tag-out system is a
safety barrier. It prevents someone from accidentally energizing a system that is in
an abnormal condition or under repair, identifies unreliable instruments that
could give false readings, and ensures safety during routine PMS actions where
power must be isolated.
Question 5
How many documents does the tag-out log contain?
A) Two
