EM 385 1-1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Module 1: Program Management & Legal Requirements
1. Which Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause mandates compliance with EM 385-1-1 for DoD
contracts?
A) FAR 52.219-6
B) FAR 52.236-13
C) FAR 52.222-50
D) FAR 52.204-10
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> FAR 52.236-13, "Accident Prevention," specifically requires
contractors on DoD construction projects to comply with the latest version of EM 385-1-1. It also
requires the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) [citation:2][citation:10]. </details>
2. If a contractor fails to take corrective action after being notified of a serious safety hazard, the
Contracting Officer (KO) has the authority to:
A) Issue a warning letter.
B) Reduce the contract value.
C) Issue a stop-work order.
D) Revoke the contractor's business license.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> FAR 52.236-13(c) allows the Contracting Officer to issue an
order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action is taken. The contractor is not
entitled to an equitable adjustment for this delay [citation:2]. </details>
3. Which document must a contractor prepare before beginning any work activity to analyze site-
specific hazards?
A) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
B) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
C) Excavation Permit
D) Quality Control Plan
,<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> Section 01.A.09 requires contractors to prepare an Activity
Hazard Analysis (AHA) to define the activities, hazards, and controls for specific work tasks. The APP is
the overall plan, while the AHA is task-specific [citation:4][citation:9]. </details>
4. Under EM 385-1-1, an "Accident" is defined as:
A) An event that could have caused serious injury but did not.
B) An unplanned, undesired event that results in injury, ill-health, or fatality.
C) A near miss that results in property damage only.
D) A planned event with safety controls.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The manual defines an accident as a work-related event
where an injury, ill-health, or fatality occurs [citation:1]. A "near miss" is an event that could have
caused serious injury but did not. </details>
5. How does EM 385-1-1 relate to OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 & 1926)?
A) EM 385-1-1 replaces OSHA standards entirely.
B) EM 385-1-1 is less strict than OSHA.
C) EM 385-1-1 provides additional/supplemental requirements that are often stricter than OSHA.
D) EM 385-1-1 only applies to environmental hazards.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM 385-1-1 implements and supplements OSHA
standards. It frequently imposes more stringent requirements for training, inspections, and fall
protection than the federal OSHA standard [citation:5][citation:7][citation:10]. </details>
6. What is the minimum passing score required for the EM 385-1-1 Level I examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 90%
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> To receive certification of completion for the EM 385-1-1
exam, a passing grade of 80% or above is required [citation:8]. </details>
7. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is required to have which minimum OSHA training?
A) OSHA 10-Hour Construction
B) OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or equivalent)
C) OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
D) No OSHA training is required
, <details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The SSHO must complete a 30-hour OSHA construction
safety class or equivalent, in addition to the EM 385 40-hour course, to ensure they understand general
industry safety standards applicable to construction [citation:8]. </details>
8. Who is responsible for ensuring subcontractors comply with EM 385-1-1 requirements?
A) The Government Designated Authority (GDA)
B) The Prime Contractor
C) The individual subcontractor only
D) The local fire department
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The Prime Contractor retains overall responsibility for site
safety and must ensure all subcontractors follow the SOH requirements, are aware of hazards, and
adhere to the APP [citation:10]. </details>
9. If an employee is fatally injured on a USACE project site, the contractor must notify OSHA within:
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM 385 requires contractors to follow OSHA reporting
regulations, which mandate reporting of fatalities and inpatient hospitalizations within 8 hours
[citation:8]. </details>
10. The "EM" in EM 385-1-1 stands for:
A) Emergency Management
B) Engineers Manual
C) Environmental Management
D) Equipment Manual
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM stands for "Engineers Manual," which is a series of
publications by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [citation:7]. </details>
Module 2: Accident Prevention Plan (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
11. The Accident Prevention Plan (APP) must be submitted to the Government Designated Authority
(GDA):
A) After work begins.
B) Only if an accident occurs.
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Module 1: Program Management & Legal Requirements
1. Which Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause mandates compliance with EM 385-1-1 for DoD
contracts?
A) FAR 52.219-6
B) FAR 52.236-13
C) FAR 52.222-50
D) FAR 52.204-10
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> FAR 52.236-13, "Accident Prevention," specifically requires
contractors on DoD construction projects to comply with the latest version of EM 385-1-1. It also
requires the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) [citation:2][citation:10]. </details>
2. If a contractor fails to take corrective action after being notified of a serious safety hazard, the
Contracting Officer (KO) has the authority to:
A) Issue a warning letter.
B) Reduce the contract value.
C) Issue a stop-work order.
D) Revoke the contractor's business license.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> FAR 52.236-13(c) allows the Contracting Officer to issue an
order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action is taken. The contractor is not
entitled to an equitable adjustment for this delay [citation:2]. </details>
3. Which document must a contractor prepare before beginning any work activity to analyze site-
specific hazards?
A) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
B) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
C) Excavation Permit
D) Quality Control Plan
,<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> Section 01.A.09 requires contractors to prepare an Activity
Hazard Analysis (AHA) to define the activities, hazards, and controls for specific work tasks. The APP is
the overall plan, while the AHA is task-specific [citation:4][citation:9]. </details>
4. Under EM 385-1-1, an "Accident" is defined as:
A) An event that could have caused serious injury but did not.
B) An unplanned, undesired event that results in injury, ill-health, or fatality.
C) A near miss that results in property damage only.
D) A planned event with safety controls.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The manual defines an accident as a work-related event
where an injury, ill-health, or fatality occurs [citation:1]. A "near miss" is an event that could have
caused serious injury but did not. </details>
5. How does EM 385-1-1 relate to OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 & 1926)?
A) EM 385-1-1 replaces OSHA standards entirely.
B) EM 385-1-1 is less strict than OSHA.
C) EM 385-1-1 provides additional/supplemental requirements that are often stricter than OSHA.
D) EM 385-1-1 only applies to environmental hazards.
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM 385-1-1 implements and supplements OSHA
standards. It frequently imposes more stringent requirements for training, inspections, and fall
protection than the federal OSHA standard [citation:5][citation:7][citation:10]. </details>
6. What is the minimum passing score required for the EM 385-1-1 Level I examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 90%
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
C</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> To receive certification of completion for the EM 385-1-1
exam, a passing grade of 80% or above is required [citation:8]. </details>
7. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is required to have which minimum OSHA training?
A) OSHA 10-Hour Construction
B) OSHA 30-Hour Construction (or equivalent)
C) OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
D) No OSHA training is required
, <details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The SSHO must complete a 30-hour OSHA construction
safety class or equivalent, in addition to the EM 385 40-hour course, to ensure they understand general
industry safety standards applicable to construction [citation:8]. </details>
8. Who is responsible for ensuring subcontractors comply with EM 385-1-1 requirements?
A) The Government Designated Authority (GDA)
B) The Prime Contractor
C) The individual subcontractor only
D) The local fire department
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> The Prime Contractor retains overall responsibility for site
safety and must ensure all subcontractors follow the SOH requirements, are aware of hazards, and
adhere to the APP [citation:10]. </details>
9. If an employee is fatally injured on a USACE project site, the contractor must notify OSHA within:
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM 385 requires contractors to follow OSHA reporting
regulations, which mandate reporting of fatalities and inpatient hospitalizations within 8 hours
[citation:8]. </details>
10. The "EM" in EM 385-1-1 stands for:
A) Emergency Management
B) Engineers Manual
C) Environmental Management
D) Equipment Manual
<details> <summary><strong>See Answer</strong></summary> <strong>Correct Answer:
B</strong><br> <strong>Rationale:</strong> EM stands for "Engineers Manual," which is a series of
publications by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [citation:7]. </details>
Module 2: Accident Prevention Plan (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
11. The Accident Prevention Plan (APP) must be submitted to the Government Designated Authority
(GDA):
A) After work begins.
B) Only if an accident occurs.
