18. Stairways and Ladders Exam Questions and Answers
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum
intended load" - -A. True
-Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of
_______ inches or higher. - -C. 36
-Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down? - -B. Double-cleated ladder
-A landing platform for fixed ladders over 20 feet high must be constructed every 20 feet if
the... - -A. True
-The standard ladder configuration is called "single-cleat" - -A. True
-Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and: - -C. 50 degrees
-Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent
materials and tools from falling to lower levels. - -A. True
-Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT: - -B. Lighting is not necessary
-Light duty ladders have a maximum weight limit of: - -D. 200 pounds
-Heavy duty, industrial-rated Type 1A ladders have a _____ pound weight limitation - -C.
300
-Fixed ladders 24 feet or higher must be equipped with: - -D. Any of the above
-Ladder selection is primarily based upon what critical factor(s): - -B. Load, size, and task
-You must tag a damaged ladder "do not use" and remove it from the work area. - -A. True
-Inspect the location of a ladder for: - -D. All of the above
-Position the ladder correctly, using the _______ rule: - -B. 4-to-1
-Modern ladders are so well-made that safety and inspection are rarely a concern. - -B.
False
-Common ladder materials include each of the following EXCEPT: - -C. Plastic
-Do not extend your body beyond the rails of a ladder. - -A. True
-Straight ladders must support ______ times the maximum intended load - -C. 4
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum
intended load" - -A. True
-Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of
_______ inches or higher. - -C. 36
-Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down? - -B. Double-cleated ladder
-A landing platform for fixed ladders over 20 feet high must be constructed every 20 feet if
the... - -A. True
-The standard ladder configuration is called "single-cleat" - -A. True
-Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and: - -C. 50 degrees
-Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent
materials and tools from falling to lower levels. - -A. True
-Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT: - -B. Lighting is not necessary
-Light duty ladders have a maximum weight limit of: - -D. 200 pounds
-Heavy duty, industrial-rated Type 1A ladders have a _____ pound weight limitation - -C.
300
-Fixed ladders 24 feet or higher must be equipped with: - -D. Any of the above
-Ladder selection is primarily based upon what critical factor(s): - -B. Load, size, and task
-You must tag a damaged ladder "do not use" and remove it from the work area. - -A. True
-Inspect the location of a ladder for: - -D. All of the above
-Position the ladder correctly, using the _______ rule: - -B. 4-to-1
-Modern ladders are so well-made that safety and inspection are rarely a concern. - -B.
False
-Common ladder materials include each of the following EXCEPT: - -C. Plastic
-Do not extend your body beyond the rails of a ladder. - -A. True
-Straight ladders must support ______ times the maximum intended load - -C. 4
