ASP Construction Exam Mock Exam 1

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1. What does the Code say about a lifting device's rated load?

   1. Only the maker and the inspector know it, and they keep it confidential
   2. It may be exceeded by 10% for a short lift
   3. It is clearly posted and must never be exceeded
   4. It is a guide, but the operator may exceed it

2. In Québec, in which language must a hazardous product's label and safety data sheet be written?

   1. In whatever language the supplier chooses, based on its home country
   2. In French, with a translation allowed if it does not prevail over the French
   3. In English only, since most chemical makers are based outside Québec
   4. In the first language of the worker who uses the product

3. Before demolishing a building, how far ahead must the principal contractor send a demolition notice to the CNESST?

   1. At least 7 days before demolition starts
   2. At least 48 hours ahead, except for a small building
   3. At least 30 days ahead, with a city permit attached
   4. No notice is needed if the opening notice was sent

4. What is the minimum clear width of a scaffold platform?

   1. 250 mm
   2. 1 m
   3. 300 mm
   4. 470 mm

5. An electrician works alone at a remote station with no way to call for help. What must the employer do?

   1. Nothing special, if the electrician has passed the 30-hour course
   2. Have him phone the CNESST at the start and end of every day
   3. Ban all work until a second electrician is hired for the station
   4. Set up an effective check-in system, continuous or at intervals

6. In the general case, from what fall height must a worker be protected?

   1. More than 10 m
   2. More than 1 m
   3. More than 3 m
   4. More than 6 m

7. When is eye and face protection required?

   1. Only when the worker wears prescription glasses
   2. Only for welders with more than five years of experience
   3. When the eyes are exposed to flying particles, molten metal or intense light
   4. Only when the work is done outdoors in full sun during the summer

8. What concentration of flammable gas or vapour bars entry into a confined space?

   1. More than 100% of the lower explosive limit
   2. More than 5% of the lower explosive limit
   3. More than 50% of the upper explosive limit
   4. More than 25% of the lower explosive limit

9. A worker pours a solvent into another container that several people will use. What is needed?

   1. A workplace label on the new container
   2. A strip of red tape around the container's neck
   3. Nothing, since the safety data sheet is already on the site
   4. A copy of the purchase invoice taped to the new container

10. Under the Code, what is the maximum distance between the work area and the toilets?

    1. 150 m
    2. 1 km
    3. 500 m
    4. 50 m

11. Under the Construction Safety Code, what does lockout mean?

    1. Hanging a "Do not use" tag on a machine's control panel without cutting the power
    2. Putting a single-key padlock on the isolating device of an energy source
    3. Locking the site trailer at the end of the work day
    4. Locking power tools in a box to prevent theft

12. How far must shoring extend above the excavation?

    1. 1 m
    2. It must be flush with the ground
    3. 50 mm
    4. 300 mm

13. What does "single-key" mean for a lockout padlock?

    1. The padlock opens with only one key
    2. The padlock opens with the contractor's master key
    3. The padlock has a four-digit combination code
    4. The padlock is used once, then thrown away

14. Which of these is an example of low-risk asbestos work?

    1. Dry-scraping friable pipe insulation with a putty knife, with no vacuum or wetting
    2. Drilling a non-friable asbestos-cement product with a tool fitted with a HEPA-filtered vacuum
    3. Removing friable sprayed-on ceiling material by brushing it dry with a broom
    4. Demolishing a wall with friable asbestos before removing the materials

15. A gas generator runs inside a closed building, and the mechanical ventilation fails. What should be done?

    1. Keep going if the workers wear dust masks
    2. Shut the engine off right away until ventilation is back
    3. Open a door and let the generator keep running until the next break
    4. Run the engine at half speed until the end of the day

16. How many sections does a WHMIS 2015 safety data sheet have, and which one covers personal protection?

    1. 16 sections; section 8 covers exposure controls and personal protection
    2. 12 sections; section 5 covers exposure controls and personal protection
    3. 20 sections; section 16 covers exposure controls and personal protection
    4. 9 sections; section 2 covers exposure controls and personal protection

17. A guardrail is removed for a while because it gets in the way of installing windows. What must be done?

    1. Put up a "Danger" sign and ask workers to be careful
    2. Keep working with no other measure, since the guardrail removal is only temporary
    3. Replace the guardrail with yellow tape stretched at waist height
    4. Wear a harness connected to an anchor and mark off the area to keep others out

18. A long beam being lifted could swing and hit the structure. What does the Code provide?

    1. Climb on it to steady it during the lift
    2. Use one or more tag lines
    3. Guide it by hand while standing just under it
    4. Lift faster to cut the time it can swing

19. Which WHMIS 2015 pictogram signals serious effects such as cancer or respiratory sensitization?

    1. Health hazard (a silhouette with a star)
    2. The skull and crossbones
    3. The exclamation mark in a red diamond
    4. The gas cylinder lying on its side

20. On a site, who is responsible for general measures such as housekeeping, toilets and temporary electrical installations?

    1. The supplier who delivers to the site most often
    2. Each worker, for their own work area only
    3. The principal contractor (maître d'œuvre)
    4. ASP Construction, which runs every site in Québec

21. What must a worker who refuses to do a task do first?

    1. Leave the site and wait at home for a phone call from the CNESST
    2. First send a written complaint to ASP Construction
    3. Finish the task, then fill out a refusal form at the end
    4. Notify their immediate supervisor or the employer right away

22. A load is moving down a ramp. Where must workers avoid standing?

    1. On the uphill side of the slope
    2. Beside the load
    3. At the bottom of the ramp, 10 m away
    4. On the downhill side of the slope

23. Which standard must a hard hat worn on a site meet?

    1. CSA Z96
    2. CSA Z195
    3. CSA Z259.10
    4. CSA Z94.1

24. A worker wants to ride on a loader's step to get to the other end of the site. What does the Code say?

    1. It is allowed if he holds the cab handles tightly
    2. Only the driver may ride on a vehicle with no seat for a passenger
    3. It is allowed if he wears his hard hat and safety boots and holds on well
    4. It is allowed if the loader goes under 10 km/h

25. Before signalling a lift, what must the signaller check?

    1. That the load was weighed on a certified scale the same day
    2. That the crane operator has finished his break and had his coffee
    3. That every worker on site has gone back into the trailer for the break
    4. That the slings, cables or chains are properly attached and the lift is safe

26. On a bench grinder, what is the maximum gap between the tool rest and the wheel?

    1. 3 mm
    2. 25 mm
    3. 50 mm
    4. 10 mm

27. How far must a scaffold plank extend past its supports?

    1. At least 50 mm and no more than 100 mm
    2. At least 150 mm and no more than 300 mm
    3. It must not extend at all
    4. At least 300 mm and no more than 600 mm

28. Who may operate a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) on a site?

    1. Only the owner of the company that rented the platform
    2. Any worker with a Class 5 driver's licence, even without MEWP training
    3. Any worker who passed the 30-hour course, with no other specific training
    4. An operator properly trained and familiar with that type and group of equipment

29. A learner passed the final exam but missed one module and never made it up. What does ASP Construction's rule say?

    1. They get a temporary card valid one year so they can make up the missed module later
    2. The card goes only to those who attended the whole course and passed the exam
    3. The card is issued if they attended at least 80% of the scheduled hours
    4. The card is issued anyway, since the final exam was passed

30. What must the fall-arrest connection attached to the harness limit?

    1. Arrest force to 18 kN or free fall to 6 m
    2. Arrest force to 6 kN or free fall to 1.8 m
    3. Harness length to 1 m for every worker
    4. Number of workers on one anchor to 5

31. A worker arrives on site impaired by cannabis. What does the Act say?

    1. They may work if they used it the evening before, before midnight
    2. The Act only covers alcohol, not cannabis or drugs
    3. On a construction site, this condition is a risk and they must not work
    4. They may work if they just avoid working at height

32. A worker went home and left their padlock on a machine. Who may authorize cutting the lock?

    1. Any worker who needs the machine and owns bolt cutters
    2. The principal contractor, with that worker's consent, after checking there is no danger
    3. No one: the machine must stay locked until the worker returns to the site, however long it takes
    4. The absent worker's foreman, with no other checks or written record

33. How does the signaller communicate with the driver during a 25 m backing manoeuvre?

    1. By whistle blasts heard across the site
    2. By hand signals, since it is over 10 m
    3. By two-way radio communication
    4. By shouting, while standing behind the truck

34. What training must the employer give on hearing protectors?

    1. Theory and hands-on training on choosing, fitting, inspecting and maintaining them
    2. No training, since hearing protectors are easy to use without help
    3. An online video the worker watches once when hired
    4. Just a poster near the site entrance reminding everyone to wear earplugs

35. A reading shows 18% oxygen in a tank. May a worker with a respirator enter for normal work?

    1. Yes, since he is wearing a compliant respirator that meets current standards
    2. No, entry is banned below 19.5% oxygen, even with a respirator
    3. Yes, if he stays inside for less than fifteen minutes
    4. Yes, if a co-worker watches him from the tank opening

36. Which of these is a worker's duty under the Act?

    1. Writing the lockout procedure for each machine
    2. Buying their own harness and hard hat before starting work on the site
    3. Reading and understanding the prevention program that applies to them
    4. Sending the site opening notice to the CNESST

37. A site will have at least 20 workers at the same time. What is added to the prevention program?

    1. The site no longer needs a program, because the committee replaces it once formed
    2. The program is sent to the CNESST and a site committee is set up from the start
    3. The site must hire a full-time doctor for the whole length of the project
    4. Every worker must take the 30-hour course a second time before work starts

38. How often must air readings be taken in a confined space, without a continuous monitor with alarm?

    1. Once, before the first entry
    2. Every 2 hours, by a trained person
    3. Once a day, at the start of the shift
    4. Every 8 hours, by the inspector

39. A ladder rung is cracked. What must be done?

    1. Mark the cracked rung with paint and tell people to step over it
    2. Take the ladder out of service until repaired, with no splints or lashing
    3. Tape the rung and keep using the ladder carefully
    4. Use the ladder only to climb down, never to climb up with a load

40. Before mounting a new grinding wheel, what must be done?

    1. Soak it in cold water for ten minutes
    2. Inspect it for cracks, excess play or other defects
    3. Run it above its maximum speed as a test
    4. Remove the guard to check that it runs true