ASP Construction Exam Mock Exam 2

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1. 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

2. When may a worker exercise the right to refuse work?

   1. When the task is not part of their usual job description at the company
   2. Only when a CNESST inspector is already present on the construction site
   3. When they feel the task is too long or too tiring for what they are paid
   4. When they have reasonable grounds to believe the work exposes them to danger

3. Where must a site signaller stand while directing a vehicle?

   1. In the cab, next to the driver, to talk to him
   2. Out of the driver's view, so as not to distract him
   3. In the driver's view and out of the vehicle's path
   4. Right behind the vehicle to see the obstacle

4. Under Québec's Construction Safety Code, who must have passed the General health and safety on construction sites course?

   1. Site workers and the management and supervisory staff who usually work on the site
   2. Only workers who use scaffolds, cranes or motorized equipment on the site
   3. Only foremen and superintendents who lead a crew of more than ten workers on the site
   4. Only apprentices under 18 during their first year on a construction site

5. 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

6. What does the Code require for workers who handle loads?

   1. They must be taught how to lift and carry loads
   2. They must wear leather gloves and a back belt at all times on site
   3. They must have at least five years in the trade
   4. They must pass a strength test every year

7. An electrician wants to use an aluminium stepladder near an exposed electrical circuit. What does the Code say?

   1. It is allowed if the stepladder has rubber feet
   2. It is allowed if he wears leather gloves and well-insulated rubber boots
   3. It is allowed if the circuit is under 600 volts in total
   4. It is banned for a metal stepladder or one with metal reinforcements

8. May a 17-year-old apprentice work at the bottom of a trench?

   1. Yes, if the trench is under 3 m
   2. Yes, if a journeyman is with them
   3. Yes, if they passed the 30-hour course
   4. No, this work is banned for anyone under 18

9. A welder is exposed to splashes of molten metal. What protection is required besides glasses?

   1. Earplugs only, with no other equipment
   2. A Class 2 high-visibility vest worn under the usual work clothes
   3. Protection such as a hood, apron, leggings and sleeves
   4. A safety belt clipped to an anchor point on the ceiling

10. 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

11. 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

12. A ladder is 8 m long between its supports. About how far from the wall should its foot be?

    1. About 2 m to 2.7 m (1/4 to 1/3 of its length)
    2. About 6 m, so it lies almost flat on the ground
    3. About 4 m, which is half the ladder's length
    4. Right against the wall, so it stands as straight as possible

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. A trench is 40 m long. How many ladders are needed at minimum under the 15 m rule?

    1. 1 ladder
    2. 4 ladders
    3. 2 ladders
    4. 3 ladders

17. What footwear must everyone wear on a construction site?

    1. Grade 3 footwear, but only for demolition and excavation work
    2. Closed running shoes, if the person does not carry heavy loads
    3. Grade 1 protective footwear meeting CSA Z195
    4. Waterproof boots of any brand, with or without a protective toe cap

18. An unsecured ladder is 10 m long. What extra measure does the Code require?

    1. It must be painted yellow to be easy to see on the site
    2. One or more people must hold it firmly in place
    3. It must be spliced end to end to a shorter ladder to make it stronger
    4. Only one worker under 80 kg may use it at a time

19. A worker removes a saw guard because it "slows the work down". What does the Code provide?

    1. Removal is allowed for cuts that take less than a minute each
    2. Moving parts must stay protected by a firmly attached device
    3. Removal is allowed if an experienced co-worker watches the saw for the whole cut
    4. Removal is allowed if the worker has more than ten years of experience

20. A worker refused work in good faith. What may the employer not do?

    1. Call in the health and safety representative
    2. Dismiss, suspend or transfer the worker for that reason
    3. Ask the worker to notify their supervisor
    4. Correct the dangerous situation they reported

21. 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

22. 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

23. A worker stands 1 m above a tank of chemicals. Must he be protected against falls?

    1. Yes, but only if the tank is deeper than 2 m and holds a strong acid
    2. Yes, at any height, if he could fall into a hazardous substance
    3. No, if he is wearing rubber boots
    4. No, because the fall would be less than 3 m

24. How must waste produced on an upper floor be disposed of?

    1. Piled on the floor until the job ends, then carried down all at once by the stairs
    2. Thrown out a window after shouting a warning to the workers below
    3. Tossed into an open bin at the foot of the building with no other precaution
    4. Removed as work goes on, using containers, a closed chute or hoisting equipment

25. 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

26. Which of these must appear on the traffic plan's diagram?

    1. The names of all subcontractors and their licence numbers
    2. The rental price of each vehicle used on the site
    3. The wages of the drivers and signallers
    4. The location of backing areas and where signallers stand

27. On a hot day, a worker wants to take off his T-shirt on site. What does the Code say?

    1. It is allowed if he drinks plenty of water
    2. It is allowed after 3 p.m., when it gets hot
    3. The torso and back must be fully covered at all times
    4. It is allowed if he wears a harness and a vest over it

28. An employer hands out harnesses to everyone and stops trying to reduce work at height. What does the Act say?

    1. Protective equipment must not reduce efforts to eliminate the hazard at the source
    2. The employer is released from its duties once the equipment has been handed out
    3. The Act lets the employer choose freely between protecting workers and eliminating the hazard
    4. A harness is enough once it is supplied free of charge to every worker exposed to a fall

29. How does the Code classify sites where asbestos work is done?

    1. As low-, moderate- or high-risk work
    2. As green, yellow or red zones, by season
    3. As public or private sites only
    4. As A, B, C or D sites, by size

30. If the disagreement continues after the examination, who decides whether a danger justifies the refusal?

    1. The 30-hour course trainer
    2. The site's principal contractor
    3. The site committee, by a vote
    4. The CNESST inspector

31. 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

32. A worker pushes a wheelbarrow along a ramp 1.5 m above the ground. Must he be protected against falls?

    1. Yes, protection is required from 1.2 m when using a wheelbarrow or a vehicle
    2. No, unless the ramp is wet or icy that day
    3. Yes, but only if he is carrying fresh concrete or heavy materials in the wheelbarrow
    4. No, protection is only required above 3 m in every case

33. A truck wants to park 2 m from the edge of a trench with normal shoring. What does the Code say?

    1. It is banned within 3 m unless reinforced shoring is provided for it
    2. It is allowed if it parks for under 30 minutes with the engine turned off
    3. It is allowed if the truck is empty
    4. It is allowed if the driver stays in the cab

34. When may a ladder be used as a work station instead of a scaffold?

    1. For any work done by one person
    2. For jobs lasting less than one hour
    3. For any work less than 6 m up
    4. For jobs lasting less than one day

35. 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

36. Under the Code, where should airborne contaminants be eliminated first?

    1. At their point of origin
    2. In the worker's lungs, through medical tests
    3. At the site exit, with a central filter
    4. In the trailer, with an air purifier

37. In WHMIS 2015, what does the flame over circle pictogram signal?

    1. A flammable product that catches fire easily
    2. A product that corrodes skin and metals
    3. A gas compressed in a cylinder under pressure
    4. An oxidizer, which can make a fire worse

38. Who is responsible for putting up signs, including speed limits, on the site?

    1. The town where the site is
    2. Each truck driver
    3. The principal contractor
    4. The ready-mix concrete supplier

39. When planning the work, which noise measure should the employer consider first?

    1. Handing out earplugs to everyone
    2. Eliminating or reducing noise at the source
    3. Posting a noise notice on site
    4. Moving the noisy work to night shifts

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