CUSP EXAM 2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026|2027 UPDATE
What is not covered under the new crane and digger derrick rules? - Correct Answer -power shovels,
excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, loader backhoes, and track loaders.
What is an example of a host employer? - Correct Answer -typically an electric utility
Performance standards are the __________ consensus standards are the _______________. - Correct
Answer -Why's and the How's
Define Consensus standard? - Correct Answer -an established norm, used by OSHA to determine what is
an accepted work practice.
What are some examples of consensus standards - Correct Answer -NFPA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, MUTCD, ASTM
Definition of Certified person? - Correct Answer -passed written exams related to work. Need to be
accredited with an agency.
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,Definition of Competent Person? - Correct Answer -Capable of identifying existing predictable hazards
and has authorization to correct and eliminate them.
Define a Qualified Person? - Correct Answer -By possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
standing, or who by knowledge has demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work and the problems.
Behavior style the DISC stands for what 4 behaviors - Correct Answer -Dominance, influencer, stabilizer,
and Corrector
Trenching and excavations inspections? - Correct Answer -Daily inspections from a competent person,
prior to the start of work, and re-inspected during any weather changes.
Define Competent person - Correct Answer -One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
employees.
Ladder safety regarding trenching - Correct Answer -Any trench 4' or greater requires a ladder with
access to that ladder within 25'
Spoils from your trench need to be how far from your trench? - Correct Answer -2'
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, If working in trenches of ____ or greater what needs to be in place? - Correct Answer -5' a protective
system needs to be in place. Adequate shoring, sloping, benching.
Trenching soil classifications fall into what classifications? - Correct Answer -Stable, ABC
29 CFR 1926.1400 CC is the area regarding what? - Correct Answer -Cranes and derricks
What section covers operation maintenance and construction of electric power control transformation
and distribution - Correct Answer -1910.269 and 1910 sub v
Qualified employees according to 1910.269 and 1910 sub v - Correct Answer -Distinguish live parts,
determine nominal voltage, MAD, special techniques PPE, insulating, shielding, and insulating tools.
A review will be done with each employee when? That will cover safety related work practices? - Correct
Answer -Annually
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2026|2027 UPDATE
What is not covered under the new crane and digger derrick rules? - Correct Answer -power shovels,
excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, loader backhoes, and track loaders.
What is an example of a host employer? - Correct Answer -typically an electric utility
Performance standards are the __________ consensus standards are the _______________. - Correct
Answer -Why's and the How's
Define Consensus standard? - Correct Answer -an established norm, used by OSHA to determine what is
an accepted work practice.
What are some examples of consensus standards - Correct Answer -NFPA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, MUTCD, ASTM
Definition of Certified person? - Correct Answer -passed written exams related to work. Need to be
accredited with an agency.
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,Definition of Competent Person? - Correct Answer -Capable of identifying existing predictable hazards
and has authorization to correct and eliminate them.
Define a Qualified Person? - Correct Answer -By possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
standing, or who by knowledge has demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work and the problems.
Behavior style the DISC stands for what 4 behaviors - Correct Answer -Dominance, influencer, stabilizer,
and Corrector
Trenching and excavations inspections? - Correct Answer -Daily inspections from a competent person,
prior to the start of work, and re-inspected during any weather changes.
Define Competent person - Correct Answer -One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
employees.
Ladder safety regarding trenching - Correct Answer -Any trench 4' or greater requires a ladder with
access to that ladder within 25'
Spoils from your trench need to be how far from your trench? - Correct Answer -2'
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, If working in trenches of ____ or greater what needs to be in place? - Correct Answer -5' a protective
system needs to be in place. Adequate shoring, sloping, benching.
Trenching soil classifications fall into what classifications? - Correct Answer -Stable, ABC
29 CFR 1926.1400 CC is the area regarding what? - Correct Answer -Cranes and derricks
What section covers operation maintenance and construction of electric power control transformation
and distribution - Correct Answer -1910.269 and 1910 sub v
Qualified employees according to 1910.269 and 1910 sub v - Correct Answer -Distinguish live parts,
determine nominal voltage, MAD, special techniques PPE, insulating, shielding, and insulating tools.
A review will be done with each employee when? That will cover safety related work practices? - Correct
Answer -Annually
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