Basic Plus ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
a hearing conservation program is required at which noise level - CORRECT ANSWER -
85 decibels (dB)
the term PHA stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - process hazard analysis
selection of hearing protection depends on - CORRECT ANSWER - the noise level in the
area in which you will be working
the following is a responsibility of the owner / plant - CORRECT ANSWER - to tell the
contractor of any known safety and health hazards on the job site
which classification of fire can be prevented by storing combustible metals and proper containers
and areas - CORRECT ANSWER - class b
hearing protection is needed if you have to raise your voice to communicate with someone: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 or 3 feet away
any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in an Earth surface is known as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - excavation
before a worker can wear a respirator he or she must - CORRECT ANSWER - obtain
medical clearance be fit tested and trained
how do you make sure that all members of the group are accounted for - CORRECT
ANSWER - take a head count
, which classification of fire involves wood, paper, clover, rubber, and some plastics - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class A
when proceeding to your assembly area in the event of an evacuation, what factors must you
consider - CORRECT ANSWER - do wind direction and exciting crosswind and upwind
from any release
which classification of fire involves certain combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium,
potassium, and sodium - CORRECT ANSWER - Class D
which part of the ladder must be made with non conductive material when using the ladder for
electrical work - CORRECT ANSWER - side rails
according to OSHA standards a non self-supporting ladder should extend ___ feet above the
point of support or landing surface at a 4:1 ratio - CORRECT ANSWER -3
what are the two categories or types of respirators - CORRECT ANSWER - are supplying
and air-purifying
a very strong naturally occurring fibrous mineral that is resistant to heat and chemicals is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos
which OSHA standard states, "you have a right to know about the chemicals you work with,
their potential hazards and protective measures necessary to safely work around them"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the hazard communication standard
the urinary reproductive and nervous systems can be severely affected by - CORRECT
ANSWER - exposure to lead
what are some factors to consider when selecting a respirator - CORRECT ANSWER -
hazards in the workplace
CORRECT Answers
a hearing conservation program is required at which noise level - CORRECT ANSWER -
85 decibels (dB)
the term PHA stands for - CORRECT ANSWER - process hazard analysis
selection of hearing protection depends on - CORRECT ANSWER - the noise level in the
area in which you will be working
the following is a responsibility of the owner / plant - CORRECT ANSWER - to tell the
contractor of any known safety and health hazards on the job site
which classification of fire can be prevented by storing combustible metals and proper containers
and areas - CORRECT ANSWER - class b
hearing protection is needed if you have to raise your voice to communicate with someone: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 or 3 feet away
any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in an Earth surface is known as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - excavation
before a worker can wear a respirator he or she must - CORRECT ANSWER - obtain
medical clearance be fit tested and trained
how do you make sure that all members of the group are accounted for - CORRECT
ANSWER - take a head count
, which classification of fire involves wood, paper, clover, rubber, and some plastics - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class A
when proceeding to your assembly area in the event of an evacuation, what factors must you
consider - CORRECT ANSWER - do wind direction and exciting crosswind and upwind
from any release
which classification of fire involves certain combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium,
potassium, and sodium - CORRECT ANSWER - Class D
which part of the ladder must be made with non conductive material when using the ladder for
electrical work - CORRECT ANSWER - side rails
according to OSHA standards a non self-supporting ladder should extend ___ feet above the
point of support or landing surface at a 4:1 ratio - CORRECT ANSWER -3
what are the two categories or types of respirators - CORRECT ANSWER - are supplying
and air-purifying
a very strong naturally occurring fibrous mineral that is resistant to heat and chemicals is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos
which OSHA standard states, "you have a right to know about the chemicals you work with,
their potential hazards and protective measures necessary to safely work around them"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - the hazard communication standard
the urinary reproductive and nervous systems can be severely affected by - CORRECT
ANSWER - exposure to lead
what are some factors to consider when selecting a respirator - CORRECT ANSWER -
hazards in the workplace
