CUSP EXAM PRACTICE 2026|2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE A+ SOLUTIONS!!!
What is a fall arrest by definition? - Correct Answer -If you fall it will prevent you from falling no further
than 6'
What is PFAS 1926.502 d? - Correct Answer -Personal fall arrest system. limits arresting force to 1800
pounds. employee can't fall more than 6', limit travel to 3 1/2 feet. withstand 2X the potential impact.
PPE requirement for hazards can be found in which standards? - Correct Answer -1910 and 1926
What is voltage for class 00 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 500 volts (500 beige men)
What is voltage for class 0 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 1000 volts (1000 white pawns)
What is voltage for class 1 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 7500 volts (7500 red Knights)
What is voltage for class 2 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 17000 volts (17000 yellow horses)
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,What is voltage for class 3 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 26,500 volts (26,500 green seals)
What is voltage for class 4 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 36,000 volts (36,000 red rockets)
What does AR stand for? - Correct Answer -Arc Rating
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 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
What is the OSHA 300 A form - Correct Answer -Summary of work related injuries
Who runs and manages the worker's comp. - Correct Answer -Worker's comp is typically a state
run/mandated program managed by private insurers.
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COMPLETE A+ SOLUTIONS!!!
What is a fall arrest by definition? - Correct Answer -If you fall it will prevent you from falling no further
than 6'
What is PFAS 1926.502 d? - Correct Answer -Personal fall arrest system. limits arresting force to 1800
pounds. employee can't fall more than 6', limit travel to 3 1/2 feet. withstand 2X the potential impact.
PPE requirement for hazards can be found in which standards? - Correct Answer -1910 and 1926
What is voltage for class 00 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 500 volts (500 beige men)
What is voltage for class 0 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 1000 volts (1000 white pawns)
What is voltage for class 1 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 7500 volts (7500 red Knights)
What is voltage for class 2 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 17000 volts (17000 yellow horses)
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,What is voltage for class 3 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 26,500 volts (26,500 green seals)
What is voltage for class 4 gloves - Correct Answer -Up to 36,000 volts (36,000 red rockets)
What does AR stand for? - Correct Answer -Arc Rating
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 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
What is the OSHA 300 A form - Correct Answer -Summary of work related injuries
Who runs and manages the worker's comp. - Correct Answer -Worker's comp is typically a state
run/mandated program managed by private insurers.
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