HAZWOPER EXAM SET Q&A
Atmosphere supplying respirators are required when the oxygen concentration is less
than what percentage? - ANSWER -19.5%
Which zone is considered "most contaminated"? - ANSWER -Exclusion zone
Which statement is always true of the "buddy system"? - ANSWER -The buddy system
is required when working in the exclusion zone
If workers believe they have been instructed to use the wrong type of protective
equipment, what should be done first? - ANSWER -Tell the site safety officer or
designated representative
Which condition is more likely to result from an acute chemical exposure? - ANSWER -
Dizziness
How does OSHA treat the names of workers who report violations? - ANSWER -OSHA
keeps names confidential upon request
A PVC-lined drum with a drumhead configuration consisting of two bungs indicates the
drum was designated to hold: - ANSWER -Corrosive liquids
During a routine site inspection, a leaking drum is found. What should be done first? -
ANSWER -Notify the site safety and health officer
A half-face air-purifying respirator has an assigned protection factor of: - ANSWER -10
How long do workers have to file a discrimination complaint with OSHA? - ANSWER -30
days
Which level of protection requires a full-face air-purifying respirator (APR)? - ANSWER -
Level C
When should respirators be inspected? - ANSWER -Before and after each use
Which of the following statements best describes one of the benefits of using the buddy
system? - ANSWER -Checks condition of partner's PPE
What information is best for selection of a respirator? - ANSWER -The type of hazard
present
Which of the following items is a limitation for a half-face air-purifying respirator? -
ANSWER -Seal protection on the face is limited
Atmosphere supplying respirators are required when the oxygen concentration is less
than what percentage? - ANSWER -19.5%
Which zone is considered "most contaminated"? - ANSWER -Exclusion zone
Which statement is always true of the "buddy system"? - ANSWER -The buddy system
is required when working in the exclusion zone
If workers believe they have been instructed to use the wrong type of protective
equipment, what should be done first? - ANSWER -Tell the site safety officer or
designated representative
Which condition is more likely to result from an acute chemical exposure? - ANSWER -
Dizziness
How does OSHA treat the names of workers who report violations? - ANSWER -OSHA
keeps names confidential upon request
A PVC-lined drum with a drumhead configuration consisting of two bungs indicates the
drum was designated to hold: - ANSWER -Corrosive liquids
During a routine site inspection, a leaking drum is found. What should be done first? -
ANSWER -Notify the site safety and health officer
A half-face air-purifying respirator has an assigned protection factor of: - ANSWER -10
How long do workers have to file a discrimination complaint with OSHA? - ANSWER -30
days
Which level of protection requires a full-face air-purifying respirator (APR)? - ANSWER -
Level C
When should respirators be inspected? - ANSWER -Before and after each use
Which of the following statements best describes one of the benefits of using the buddy
system? - ANSWER -Checks condition of partner's PPE
What information is best for selection of a respirator? - ANSWER -The type of hazard
present
Which of the following items is a limitation for a half-face air-purifying respirator? -
ANSWER -Seal protection on the face is limited
