ASP Exam Study Guide - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions)

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ASP Exam Study Guide - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Which is a specific requirement of a hot work permit program? A. Permit must be issued for only cutting operations B. Permit must be... issued for all hot work operations C. Permit must be issued for only brazing operations D. Permit must be issued for only welding operations Which is a term used to describe a dust explosion? A. Depression B. Confinement C. Dispersion D. Ignition Which are the four elements necessary to start a fire? A. Heat, dust, oxygen, chemical chain reaction B. Heat, fuel, oxygen, chemical chain reaction C. Heat, fuel, confinement, chemical chain reaction D. Heat, fuel, dust, chemical chain reaction Which is a MINIMUM requirement for service of a portable fire extinguisher by an employer? A. Every 12 months B. Every 18 months C. Every 24 months D. Every month Which category of sprinkler system is installed in areas where there is potential of freezing? A. Deluge systems B. Dry pipe systems C. Wet pipe systems D. Pre-action systems Which happens when a positively charged rod is brought near a neutral plastic ball? A. Protons on the ball are repelled by the rod and move to the far side of the ball. B. Electrons in the ball are repelled by the rod and move to the far side of the ball. C. Protons on the ball are attracted to the rod and move to the near side of the ball. D. Electrons in the ball are attracted to the rod and move to the near side of the ball. Which is a characteristic of Class IC flammable liquids? A. Flash point is below 73°F; boiling point is below 100°F. B. Flash point is below 73°F; boiling point is at or above 100°F. C. Flash point is at or above 200°F. D. Flash point is at or above 73°F, but below 100°F. Which is a requirement when flammable or combustible liquids are stored in inside rooms? A. Containers over 30 gallons (113.56 liters) stacked one upon the other B. Containers having a minimum size of 600 ft² (182.88 m²) C. Complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour D. One clear aisle at least 20 ft (6.09 m) wide Consider the following list: · light scattering principle · cloud chamber principle · light obscuration principle. Which detectors operate on one of these three principles? A. Rate-of-rise heat detectors B. Photoelectric detectors C. Heat detectors D. Ionization detectors Which is one of the requirements of storage cabinets used to store quantities of flammable and combustible liquids in containers, drums, and barrels? A. Limiting the internal temperature to not more than 425°F B. Withstanding a fifteen-minute fire test C. Venting to the outside always D. Withstanding a ten-minute fire test Which method involves connecting two or more conductive objects with a conductor? A. Grounding B. Bonding C. Scaffolding D. Humidification Which method can an organization use to prevent a single worker's exposure from exceeding the permissible exposure limit? A. Use of additional personal protective equipment B. Work hardening C. Implementing training D. Job rotation Which is a condition that results from prolonged exposure to cold weather for 12 hours or longer, at temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F, or for shorter periods at or near 32°F? A. Chilblains B. Trench foot C. Frostbite D. Hypothermia Which part of an organization is typically responsible for functions related to design, construction, standards, and repair? A. Research and design B. Engineering C. Logistics D. Facilities The following data factors apply to a task: Loading Weight = 100 lb Recommended Weight Limit = 55 kg Lifting Index = LW/RWL Assume 2.20 kg is equal 1 lb What is the lifting index for the task? A. 1.82 B. 1.00 C. 0.25 D. 4.00 Which tools are considered high risk for vibration? A. Tools that produce high-frequency/high-amplitude vibration B. Tools that produce high-frequency/low-amplitude vibration C. Tools that produce low-frequency/low-amplitude vibration D. Tools that produce low-frequency/high-amplitude vibration Which BEST describes lifting frequency? A. Average number of lifts in a 20-minute period B. Average number of lifts in a 5-minute period C. Average number of lifts in a 25-minute period D. Average number of lifts in a 15-minute period Fatigue is usually accompanied by a loss of efficiency. Which types of fatigue are more likely to be experienced by employees in a construction work setting? A. Mental and social B. Social and static C. Physical and static D. Mental and physical Which type of injury is the single LARGEST occupational health hazard? A. Light-exposure injuries B. Cold-related injuries C. Noise-related injuries D. Repetitive-motion injuries Which is a best practice to guard against material-handling injuries? A. Always keep legs straight and lift with the back. B. Always bend at the waist and at the knee. C. Always bend at the knees and not at the waist. D. Always bend at the waist and not at the knee. Which is a tool that enables a team to identify, explore, and graphically display the possible causes of an incident or hazardous conditions? A. A fishbone diagram B. A matrix diagram C. An affinity diagram D. An interrelationship diagram Which term describes the international system of identifying chemical and physical hazards of products using standardized symbols, signal words, and hazard statements on safety data sheets and container labels? A. Universal Communication and Alert System B. Material Characterization System C. Toxic Substances Identification System D. Globally Harmonized System What is the resistance if the current (I) is 0.040 amps and the voltage (V) is 40 volts? A. 0.001 ohms B. 1.6 ohms C. 1000 ohms D. 100 ohms On-the-job injuries and illness cost money, time, and effort. Which is the MOST practical way to manage these losses? A. Making sure safety is part of labor contracts B. Implementing aggressive insurance claims processing C. Implementing effective safety and loss control programs D. Offering good insurance coverage In which way do forklifts differ from cars? A. Forklifts steer from the rear, while cars steer from the front. B. Forklifts steer from the rear and always weigh less than cars. C. Forklifts are more maneuverable than cars. D. Forklifts are easier to stop than cars. Which are the three causal factors of an incident according to William C. Pope? A. Defect, management, training B. Regulation, error, attitude C. Error, defect, oversight D. Training, oversight, inadequate system A company makes an investment of $24,000 to purchase safety equipment. The annual interest rate is 12%.By purchasing this equipment, the company predicts it will prevent $10,000 in injury-related costs. P = F(1 + i)^-n When will the investment pay for itself? A. 4 years B. 5 years C. 3 years D. 2 years Which is the BEST strategy to stay alert when you are feeling drowsy while driving? A. Pinch yourself. B. Slow down and open your windows to let fresh air into the vehicle. C. Turn on the radio and sing along. D. Pull off to the side of the road and stretch for several minutes outside of your vehicle. Which BEST describes the characteristic of Type C soil? A. Cohesive soil with a medium compressive strength [Show More]

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