Question 1
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What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the membership of a joint work site health and safety committee?
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Part 12, Section 197
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Part 13, Section 197
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Part 14, Section 197
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Part 15, Section 197
Question 2
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What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the requirements and options for protective footwear?
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Part 18, Section 229
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Part 18, Section 232
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Part 18, Section 233
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Part 18, Section 236
Question 3
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What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the requirements and options for worker training about WHMIS?
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Part 29, Section 394
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Part 29, Section 395
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Part 29, Section 396
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Part 29, Section 397
Question 4
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What are the first aid requirements for high hazard work at a close work site with 5 to 9 workers at the work site per shift?
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1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets
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2 Standard First Aiders, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets
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2 Standard First Aiders, No. 3 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets, stretcher, splint
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1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit
Question 5
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What is employer responsibility with regard to hazard assessment at the work site?
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to provide easy and immediate access for any worker to the OHS Act, Regulation and Code at the work site
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to ensure suppliers are aware of their responsibility to provide necessary information on any hazards related to their products
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to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site
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to ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work
Question 6
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How is Workers Compensation Board of Alberta funded?
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100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.
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75% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers and 25% comes from the provincial government
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50% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 25% from the provincial government and 25% from employees
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33% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 34% from the provincial government and 33% from employees
Question 7
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What are the four categories of workplace hazards?
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ecological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
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biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
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biological, ecological, chemical, physical
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chemical, physical, psychological, ecological
Question 8
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What is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?
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renovation
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subdivision
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isolation
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activation
Question 9
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When is an administrative control put in place for worker protection?
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To identify the correct personal protective equipment to be used in a hazardous situation
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To document the details of the implementation of an engineering control
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When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard
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To isolate a hazard through containment or enclosure
Question 10
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Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at work site?
Question 11
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What part of the OHS Code convers first aid requirements at the work site?
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Part 10
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Part 11
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Part 12
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Part 13
Question 12
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What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?
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Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents
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Ensure the containers are stored in a dust proof environment
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Ensure the containers are not stacked more than 3 layers high
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Ensure the containers are inspected monthly to ensure contents are safe
Question 13
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What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?
Question 14
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What is the duty to use personal protective equipment according to the Alberta OHS Code?
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a clause that must be included in the employment contract of every construction worker in Alberta
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a sign that must be posted at the entrance to any work site where PPE is required
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the part of the OHS Code that describes the different types of PPE to be used on the work site
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what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE
Question 15
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Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?
Question 16
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When a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer's responsibility?
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Ensure all workers are informed about the need to wear PPE
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Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE
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Put up posters indicating a hazard assessment has identified that PPE is required
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Ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE
Question 17
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What is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?
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to inspect your PPE once a month
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to modify poor fitting PPE so it fits properly
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to inspect your PPE prior to each use
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to wear your PPE only when you sense an accident may happen
Question 18
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Industrial protective headwear must comply with what standard?
Question 19
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What is not an obligation your employer assumes when a hazard assessment indicates the need for PPE?
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to post a Duty To Use Personal Protective Equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
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to ensure employees are trained in the use, care, limitations and maintenance of their PPE
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to ensure workers properly use and wear PPE
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to ensure the PPE is in a condition to perform the function intended
Question 20
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What is a characteristic of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?
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sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
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soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
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sole puncture protection and Grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)
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soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)
Question 21
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In what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according the OHS Code?
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when required PPE must be replaced more frequently that once a year
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when required PPE must be replaced more frequently that once every 2 years
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when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
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when workers are exposed to respiratory hazards only
Question 22
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Who is responsible for providing workers with WHMIS training?
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The supplier of controlled products.
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A training institute or provider.
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The employee must obtain their own training.
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The employer must provide the training.
Question 23
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Employers are responsible to:
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provide a MSDS for each controlled product used in the workplace.
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inform all workers about chemical hazards at the work site.
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train workers about labels, MSDS and other identifiers.
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all of the above.
Question 24
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Suppliers of controller products are responsible to:
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train employees to safely dispose of hazardous products.
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provide SDS for controlled product they sell or import.
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provide extra labels for employees to use when transferring controlled
products from the original container.
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visit work sites to ensure controlled products are labelled properly.
Question 25
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Employees are responsible to:
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classify controlled products.
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train other employees about WHMIS.
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apply workplace labels where and when required.
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ensure SDS are readily available.
Question 26
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The key elements of WHMIS are:
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employee education, SDS and product labelling.
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Hazard Products Act, OHS and SDS.
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employee labelling, SDS and employer training.
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product labeling, OHS and Controlled Products Regulations.
Question 27
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The goal of WHMIS is to:
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ensure workers have containers for controlled products.
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ensure suppliers of controlled products provide training for all employees.
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protect the worker by providing information on hazardous materials.
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ensure that the requirements for information on hazardous materials are
unique to the requirements of each province.
Question 28
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An SDS must be provided for each controlled product because they:
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provide only the essential information from the label and are easier to read in an emergency.
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contain the generic product names and are easier to locate and read than the labels on the containers.
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are only for the employer's use when an emergency arises, and they can be
retrieved from a secure location.
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provide more detailed information than can be provided on a label.
Question 29
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The supplier label is attached to the:
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container in which the product is shipped.
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container in which the product is stored.
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work site near where the product is used.
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invoice when the product is delivered.
Question 30
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How do you identify a portable gasoline container that is approved for use? It:
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is approved under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code.
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is approved by the Alberta Hazardous Materials Control Regulations.
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has a MSDS label affixed to the outside of the container.
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is approved by either one or both of the ULC or CSA.
Question 31
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Ventilation system requirements for the work site are found in the:
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provincial and national building codes.
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Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code.
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WCB Worker Handbook.
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Alberta Construction Safety Association.
Question 32
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Before entering a confined workspace you should:
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assemble all necessary tools and equipment to ensure easy access while
working in the confined space.
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contact your employer to obtain information on dangerous gases present in
the confined workspace.
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discuss your work plan with other workers who may have worked in a
similar confined space.
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use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous
fumes or gases.
Question 33
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What type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types of fires?
Question 34
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Fasteners used in explosive actuated tools are:
Question 35
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A drive pin is a fastener used to:
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support wire for suspending a ceiling
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permanently attach one material to another
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attach one material to another with a nut
Question 36
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To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener is blunted (meaning it can't fasten) the material is too:
Question 37
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To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck
by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten
because the material is too:
Question 38
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To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck
by a single average hammer blow. If material cracks or shatters, do not fasten
because the material is too:
Question 39
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A threaded knurled pin is designed for what material?
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mild steel
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concrete block
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concrete
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tempered steel
Question 40
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To be a qualified operator of an explosive actuated tool you must possess:
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a valid driver's license from Alberta.
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firearms training.
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training in the use of each tool and familiarity with local safety regulations.
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knowledge of the safety regulations.
Question 41
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OH&S states that operators of explosive actuated tools should always wear:
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work gloves.
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ear plugs.
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hard hat.
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eye protection.
Question 42
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If a tool is found to be defective, you should:
Question 43
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According to OH&S, what safety equipment is required when using an explosive
actuated tool in a confined area such as a small room?
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work gloves and hard hat
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ear plugs and eye protection
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hard hat and eye protection
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eye protection and steel-toed boots
Question 44
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How much oil should be added to tool parts after cleaning?
Question 45
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What part requires replacement most often in a low velocity tool?
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firing pin
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trigger
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buffer
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piston
Question 46
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The width of the saw blade cut in the workpiece is called:
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set.
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blade pitch.
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straight or wavy.
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kerf.
Question 47
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The purpose of draw filing is to:
Question 48
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The removable serrated jaws on a bench vise are made from:
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aluminum.
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hardened steel.
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cast steel.
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cast iron.
Question 49
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A standard screwdriver blade maintains a better grip in the slot if the blade is ground
slightly:
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tapered.
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concave.
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convex.
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rounded.
Question 50
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The included angle that should be ground on the point of a center punch is:
Question 51
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When tightening a bolt with a wrench:
Question 52
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The reason for the crown on the end of a flat scraper is:
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so that the outside edges do not dig into the finished workpiece.
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to increase the area of the cutting edge.
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to produce a sharp cutting edge.
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to make it easier to scrape internal cylindrical surfaces.
Question 53
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Which is a purpose of a flat (cold) chisel?
Question 54
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What is a chisel made from?
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aluminum
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high carbon steel
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low carbon steel
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stainless steel
Question 55
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Alkaline cleaning must only be used on which of the following metals.
Question 56
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Barrel finishing:
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is a quick and inexpensive cleaning method.
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is inexpensive and many parts can be completed at once.
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uses high pressure air and steam.
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uses petroleum-based products.
Question 57
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In the lapping process, which is charged?
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the hardened roller
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the hardened steel block
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the lap
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the workpiece
Question 58
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What is another name for Hand Pads and Rolls?
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Scotch-Brite pads
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scrub pads
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SoS pads
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sponge pad
Question 59
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The three hand taps found in a set are the:
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starter, plug and bottoming
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taper, plug and bottoming
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taper, intermediate and finishing
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starter, intermediate and chamfered.
Question 60
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What is the tap drill size for a 3/4-10 UNC 2B?
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3/4 inch
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21/32 inch
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37/64 inch
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11/16 inch
Question 61
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If a high-speed steel hand tap breaks in a hole, one way to remove it is:
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with an electrical discharge machine.
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by drilling it out with a high-speed steel drill bit.
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by drilling a hole and using a stud extractor.
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with a tap vibrator.
Question 62
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You have to choose between four steel rods to cut a 1/2-13 UNC 2A thread with an
adjustable split die. Which diameter rod would you use?
Question 63
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Choose the correct tool to turn a die.
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die wrench
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die stock
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die plate
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die handle
Question 64
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The cutting action of a hand broach is performed by a series of successive teeth, each
protruding:
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0.001 inch further than the preceding tooth.
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0.002 inch further than the preceding tooth.
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0.0003 inch further than the preceding tooth.
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0.003 inch further than the preceding tooth.
Question 65
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Hand reamers must be rotated:
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counter-clockwise.
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clockwise.
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in reverse.
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forward.
Question 66
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Pullers are used to:
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move heavy equipment in a horizontal plane.
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move heavy equipment in a vertical plane.
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remove bearings, hubs and sprockets.
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remove large heavy shafts.
Question 67
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Before working around a load that has been raised with a hydraulic jack:
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the load must be blocked.
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the jack handle must be removed.
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the hydraulic fluid should be checked.
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the jack should be seated on a flat surface.
Question 68
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Master precision levels should be picked up by the:
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bottom surface.
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vials.
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top plate.
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sides.
Question 69
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A mechanic's level has a sensitivity of:
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0.0005 inch per foot per division.
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0.001 inch per foot per division.
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0.005 inch per foot per division
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0.010 inch per foot per division.
Question 70
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Levelling feet are used on:
Question 71
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You can level machine tools with a carpenter's level.
Question 72
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Wind can affect both plumb bobs and vertical wires.
Question 73
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Which anchor bolt can you replace easily if you break it?
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fixed
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flexible
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drop-in
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boxed
Question 74
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Which anchor is designed to accommodate slight adjustment?
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fixed
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flexible
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expansion bolt
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drop-in
Question 75
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Which anchor is best suited for the edge of a concrete foundation?
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expansion bolt
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fixed
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adhesive
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drop-in
Question 76
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Reference lines are also known as:
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working lines.
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control lines.
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datum lines.
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all of the above.
Question 77
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A 12-inch master precision level requires 0.003 inch of shims under one end to bring it level when it is placed longitudinally on the bed of a machine tool eight feet long. What size shim should be placed under the end of the machine tool to level it?
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0.002 inch
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0.003 inch
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0.012 inch
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0.024 inch
Question 78
Question
Do not apply grout to a smooth concrete surface.
Question 79
Question
Homemade grout mixtures tend to shrink.
Question 80
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You can place polymeric grouts in colder temperatures than cement-based grouts.
Question 81
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Before grouting, you should torque anchor bolts:
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to their final value.
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to 50% of their final value.
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to 25% of their final value.
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not at all until the grout has cured.
Question 82
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Grout is so stiff that formwork is not required.
Question 83
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A master precision level has a sensitivity of:
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5 microns per foot per division.
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0.0001 inch per foot per division.
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0.0005 inch per foot per division.
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0.001 inch per foot per division.
Question 84
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When using wire sag charts to determine the levelness of a machine bed, deduct the
sag from the measured vertical distance to give the true vertical distance.
Question 85
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Because reference lines are all very accurate, you can take important measurements
from either side of any one of them.
Question 86
Question
Do not place cement-based grout mixtures below what temperature?
Question 87
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The kind of abrasive material used in grinding wheels for general purpose
applications is:
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silicon carbide.
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boron carbide.
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aluminum oxide.
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diamond.
Question 88
Question
It is safe to carry a portable grinder by the power cord.
Question 89
Question
It is safe to use standard sockets with electric impact wrenches.
Question 90
Question
The larger the power drill, the slower the rpms and higher the torque.
Question 91
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Most cordless drills have torque control
Question 92
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Prolonged use of power or air tools can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.