CAOHC EXAM 2 2026 PRACTICE TEST PAPER
HEARING PROTECTION PROGRAM REVIEW
SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ when should a baseline test be performed (ideally)? Answer: a.
BEFORE THE WORKER'S SHIFT
b. in the middle of the worker's shift
c. after the worker's shift
◉ the middle ear is the primary site of damage due to hearing loss:
Answer: false
◉ noise dosimeters are the best tool to measure noise exposure for
workers whose exposures vary during their shift: Answer: true
◉ in addition to the OSHA requirements, the FRA requires what
datum on audiograms? Answer: a. worker gender
b. AUDIOMETER MODEL
c. examiner CAOHC number
d. HCP professional supervisor name
e. audiometric room certification date
,◉ OHC's should suggest likely pathologies for a hearing loss only if
asked by subjects: Answer: false
◉ which of the following is NOT a common non-occupational source
of harmful noise? Answer: a. motorcycles
b. carpentry
c. guns
d. lawn equipment
e. NONE OF THE ABOVE
◉ which of the following is a disadvantage of foam plugs? Answer: a.
doesn't work well with hard hats
b. MUST BE INSERTED WITH CLEAN HANDS
c. doesn't fit larger ear canals
d. must be washed frequency
e. all of the above
◉ swimmer's ear is an example of mixed hearing loss: Answer: false
◉ what factors influence the effectiveness of hearing protectors?
Answer: a. temperature
b. radio frequencies
c. particles
, d. solvents
e. ALL OF THE ABOVE
◉ which of the following is a disadvantage of using earmuffs?
Answer: a. they come in only one size
b. supervisors cannot easily determine if they are being worn
properly
c. HEADBAND PRESSURE CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
◉ ambient noise above permissible levels during hearing testing
may: Answer: a. increase the number of STS
b. alter test thresholds
c. distract test subjects
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
e. none of the above
◉ if a worker fails to respond to soft tones, whisper audiometry
should be employed: Answer: false
◉ only workers exposed to the permissible exposure limit need to
be included in hearing conservation programs: Answer: false
HEARING PROTECTION PROGRAM REVIEW
SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ when should a baseline test be performed (ideally)? Answer: a.
BEFORE THE WORKER'S SHIFT
b. in the middle of the worker's shift
c. after the worker's shift
◉ the middle ear is the primary site of damage due to hearing loss:
Answer: false
◉ noise dosimeters are the best tool to measure noise exposure for
workers whose exposures vary during their shift: Answer: true
◉ in addition to the OSHA requirements, the FRA requires what
datum on audiograms? Answer: a. worker gender
b. AUDIOMETER MODEL
c. examiner CAOHC number
d. HCP professional supervisor name
e. audiometric room certification date
,◉ OHC's should suggest likely pathologies for a hearing loss only if
asked by subjects: Answer: false
◉ which of the following is NOT a common non-occupational source
of harmful noise? Answer: a. motorcycles
b. carpentry
c. guns
d. lawn equipment
e. NONE OF THE ABOVE
◉ which of the following is a disadvantage of foam plugs? Answer: a.
doesn't work well with hard hats
b. MUST BE INSERTED WITH CLEAN HANDS
c. doesn't fit larger ear canals
d. must be washed frequency
e. all of the above
◉ swimmer's ear is an example of mixed hearing loss: Answer: false
◉ what factors influence the effectiveness of hearing protectors?
Answer: a. temperature
b. radio frequencies
c. particles
, d. solvents
e. ALL OF THE ABOVE
◉ which of the following is a disadvantage of using earmuffs?
Answer: a. they come in only one size
b. supervisors cannot easily determine if they are being worn
properly
c. HEADBAND PRESSURE CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
◉ ambient noise above permissible levels during hearing testing
may: Answer: a. increase the number of STS
b. alter test thresholds
c. distract test subjects
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
e. none of the above
◉ if a worker fails to respond to soft tones, whisper audiometry
should be employed: Answer: false
◉ only workers exposed to the permissible exposure limit need to
be included in hearing conservation programs: Answer: false
