CONSTRUCTION MODULE A

COMMON OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

QUIZ

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1. What is the purpose of the occupational health and safety act (OHSA)?

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A.Train employees on their specific job tasks

B.Protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job

C.To provide workers the opportunity to increase their hourly wage

D. Protect homeowners doing work on their own premises

2. A worker has been given a job he/she feels to be unsafe, what course of action can the worker take?

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A.Must do the work anyway

B.Must ask a co-worker to do the job instead

C.Worker has the right to refuse work they believe to be unsafe

D.Immediately call MOL

3. Who is exempt from the occupational health and safety act?

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A.Work done by the owner of a private residence

B.Work done by the occupant of a private residence

C.Workplaces under federal jurisdiction

D.All of the above

4. What is the maximum penalty that can be issued per offence to an individual found contravening OHSA or it’s regulations?

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A.Fines up to $500,000 and/or 6 months of imprisonment

B.There are no penalties

C.Fine up to $25,000 and/or up to 12 months of imprisonment

D.$10,000 paid by installment's over the course of a 2 years

5. What is the maximum penalty that can be issued to a corporation found contravening OHSA or it’s regulations?

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A.$10,000 paid by monthly installments

B.Fine up to $25,000 and/or up to 12 months of imprisonment

C.There are no penalties for corporations

D.Fines up to $500,000

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6. Under WHMIS a worker has a right to know about?

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A.Maximum hours they can work in a week

B.Health and safety hazards that may be associated with the materials or chemicals they use, or could come in contact with at work

C.Who their direct supervisor is

D.All of the above

7. What is the following WHMIS symbol?

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A.Compressed gas

B.Dangerously reactive material

C.Corrosive material

D.Oxidizing material

8. What is the following WHMIS symbol?

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A.Flammable and combustible material

B.Dangerously reactive material

C.Corrosive material

D.Oxidizing material

9. What is the following WHMIS symbol?

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A.Corrosive material

B.Oxidizing material

C.Dangerously reactive material

D.Bio-hazardous infectious material

10. Whose responsibility is it to prepare a material safety data sheet (MSDS)?

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A.Human resource manager

B.Supplier or manufacturer

C.The electrical supervisor on site

D.worker using the material

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11. An MSDS for a controlled product must not be more than how many years old?

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A.3 years

B.5 years

C.2 years

D.1 year

12. Under WHMIS what are 2 types of labels you will find?

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A.Employee labels and workplace labels

B.Supplier labels and manufacturer labels

C.Supplier labels and workplace labels

D.There are no labels used with WHMIS

13. Under WHMIS when is a workplace label required?

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A.When a hazardous product is transferred or poured into a different container

B.When a supplier label is missing, lost or no longer legible

C.When a hazardous product is made or produced at the workplace and is also used in the same workplace

D.All of the above

14. When safety or personal protective equipment is identified to be damaged, worn, defective or out of date, what should be done?

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A. Use it anyway if only for a short duration

B.Use it but do not report it to your supervisor

C.Do not use it, tag it defective, report it to your supervisor and have it replaced

D.Any of the above

15. When climbing a ladder how many points of contact must be maintained?

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A.1

B.4

C.2

D.3

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16. Which of the following below represents a properly set up ladder?

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A.4 : 1 at an angle of 75°

B.4 : 1 at an angle of 60°

C.2 : 1 at an angle of 75°

D.3 : 1 at an angle of 90°

17. A portable extension ladder provides access from one level to another, at minimum how many rungs shall extend above the higher level?

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A.5 rungs

B.4 rungs

C.2 rungs

D.3 rungs

18. Which of the following below are not to be used as steps on a portable step ladder?

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A.First step

B.Top step

C.Pail shelf

D.Both B and C

19. What elements does a fire need to start and maintain itself?

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A.Fuel, chain reaction, gasoline,oxygen

B.Heat, fuel, oxygen, chain reaction

C.Oxygen, fuel, chain reaction, carbon monoxide

D.Heat, fuel, wood, spark

20. What class of fire is an electrical fire?

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A.C

B.B

C.A

D.D

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21. Lockout/tagout is applied to a disconnect switch feeding a motor, who is allowed to operate the switch while under protection?

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A.Electrical foreman

B.Plant manager

C.Co-worker

D.No one is allowed

22. Before entering a confined space what test must be completed to ensure safe atmospheric conditions?

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A.Potential check

B.Air quality test

C.Potential check and Air quality test

D.none of the above

23. What will all approved electrical equipment bear?

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A.Label of the certification organization responsible for the testing

B.Where it was made and the unit cost

C.Label of the company using the approved electrical equipment

D.Need not bear anything in particular

24. If you determine a scaffold is unsafe to climb what should you do?

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A.Climb it anyway

B.Find anyone to fix it, then climb it

C.Report the deficiencies to your supervisor and have it corrected by a qualified person

D.Ask your supervisor to fix the scaffold

25. When are you required to wear fall protection?

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A.If you are at risk of falling 3m (10ft) or more

B.Working above rotating machinery

C.When working above an open tank, pit or vat containing hazardous materials

D.All of the above

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26. A 2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional part is referred to as?

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A.Isometric drawing

B.Schematic drawing

C.structural drawing

D.Orthographic projection

27. A drawing used to represent a 3 dimensional object in 2 dimensions is a?

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A.Isometric drawing

B.Connection drawing

C.Orthographic projection

D.Electrical drawing

28. What are the 3 classes of hazardous locations?

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A.Gas, dust, fibres/flyings

B.Hydrogen, gasoline, carbon dioxide

C.Gas, Wet locations, dust

D.None of the above

29. When a crane operator is moving loads that they can’t see, what must they use?

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A.180 degree mirror

B.2 cranes to lift the load

C.Qualified signal person

D.Air horns to communicate

30. On which materials should you not use a power actuated tool (Hilti Gun) on?

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A.Marble, ceramic

B.Drywall, concrete block

C.Steel

D.Both A and B

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31. What instrument can be used to measure ionizing radiation?

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A.Voltmeter

B.Hydrometer

C.Geiger counter

D.Spectrometer

32. If a drawing is to scale and the scale of the drawing is 1:10 and the drawing length was 5 inches, what is the real length of the part?

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A.5 inches

B.10 inches

C.1 inch

D. 50 inches

33. If a drawing is to scale and the scale of the drawing is 2:1 and the drawing length was 10 inches, what is the real length of the part?

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A.5 inches

B.2 inches

C.10 inches

D.1 inch

34. Which statement is true of the Canadian electrical code?

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A.It applies to electric utility operators

B.It is a voluntary code for adoption and enforcement by regulatory authorities

C.It applies to communication utilities operator

D.Applies to all aircraft in Canada

35. When you see this symbol ‘Δ’ in the canadian electrical code what does it represent?

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A.Very important information

B.Rule does not need to be followed

C.Changes have been made from the previous edition of the CEC

D.Installation must be approved by an electrical inspector

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36. An electrician is going to replace a fluorescent tube 5 meters above grade, what safety equipment must he or she use?

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A.pyrometer

B.Air quality tester

C.Hot stick and ground sets

D.Fall arrest system

37. What conditions must be established before meggering a circuit?

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A.No particular circuit conditions need to be established

B.Circuit to be meggered must be isolated from its power source

C.Circuit conductors de-energized and bonded to ground

D.None of the above

38. When disconnecting a 3 phase 600 V motor what are the required tools to ensure a safe job?

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A.Talk to the plant manager first

B.Parts list in hand

C.Needle nose pliers, rachet and socket set

D.Lockout/tagout and voltage tester

39. If working on a piece of equipment that is fed from dual power sources, what should be done before work begins?

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A.Ensure you have an oscilloscope ready to measure AC voltage

B.Let all plant personnel know you will be working on the equipment

C.Lock out/tag out both sources of power to the equipment

D.Only lock out 1 source of power but be aware of other sources of power

40. When using a Power actuated tool (Hilti Gun) what personal protection equipment should be worn?

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A.Gloves, arc flash coat, hearing protection

B.Safety footwear, hearing protection, hard hat and safety glasses

C.No safety equipment is needed

D.Hearing protection, safety footwear and personal air monitor

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41. What statement is true of a 600v motor control centre installed in an industrial plant?

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A.Be cleaned every month

B.Be marked with instructions on how to troubleshoot the circuit

C.Be clearly marked with the contact information of the electrical supervisor

D.Be field marked to warn persons of the potential electric shock and arc flash hazards that exist

42. What type of loads are scaffolds designed for?

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A.Static loads

B.Dynamic loads

C.Both accelerating and dynamic loads

D.Scaffolds are not designed for any load, they only restrict access

43. An electrical room contains switchgear rated at 3000A, due to the arrangement of the equipment in the room, in the event of a failure you would have to walk by the equipment, how much space must be given around this equipment?

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A.1m

B.2m

C.1.5m

D.3m

44. A pair of electricians high voltage rubber insulating gloves are required to be tested every?

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A.3 months

B.6 months

C.12 months

D.2 months

45. Pick the sling angle below that is subjected to the least amount of stress?

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A.25°

B.30°

C.75°

D.90°

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46. Where in the Canadian electrical code book would you find the object and scope of the CEC?

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A.Section 2

B.Section 32

C.Section 10

D.Section 0

47. When preparing the CEC what is given consideration?

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A.Ease of implementation

B.Fire and shock hazards, as well as proper maintenance and operation

C.Economic impact

D.Ease of troubleshooting

48. An extension ladder is leaning up against a building that is 10 ft high, how far out should the bottom of the ladder be from the base of the building?

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A.3.3 ft

B.2.5 ft

C.4 ft

D.1.5 ft

49. When accessing a scaffold platform from a vertical ladder what is the minimum clearance required behind the ladder rungs?

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A.200mm

B.225mm

C.125mm

D.150mm

50. What is the purpose of a power blocking device when used on coaxial cable systems?

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A.Alarms to the appropriate utility alerting them of a shorted coax cable

B.Blocks the signal if the customer has not paid their bill

C.Used to prevent any frequencies other than radio and TV on the coax cable

D.Acts as a low pass filter that eliminates all low frequency channels

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51. A hoisting operation will be taking place in the vicinity of a 120KV overhead line, what is the minimum distance the hoist equipment must maintain from the energized overhead line?

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A.5m

B.3m

C.1m

D.10m

52. What section of the code would you find the definition for "grounding conductor"?

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A.12

B.2

C.0

D.60

53. A coax cable has an impedance of?

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A.30Ω

B.20Ω

C.50Ω

D.10Ω

54. The CEC does not apply to the following?

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A.Outdoor railway signalling and communication circuits

B.A 600v feeder installation for the sole purpose of power generation

C.Electrical circuits on aircraft

D.All of the above

55. Electrical equipment is to be used in a Class I hazardous location and it has a temperature code of T2B, what is the maximum surface temperature of this equipment?

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A.230℃

B.180℃

C.260℃

D.300℃

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56. What is the autoignition temperature of hydrogen in ℃?

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A. 560℃

B.420℃

C.305℃

D.260℃

57. If a contractor is going to install a pony panel in an existing dwelling, when should they obtain a permit?

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A.Anytime before the work is done

B.After connecting the ground wires but before terminating any receptacles

C.Before Starting the electrical work

D.A permit is not needed if work is done by the dwelling owner

58. You have received a permit to do electrical work where must you display a copy of the permit?

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A.You can keep the permit with other technical documents

B.At the worksite in a place that is clearly visible

C. The electrical foreman on the job may carry the permit

D.The inspection department will keep all copies of the permit for safe keeping

59. When using an extension ladder you shall not work from any of the top ____ rungs?

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A.5

B.2

C.4

D.3

60. Workers should be wearing hearing protection if the ambient noise is above what db level?

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A.85

B.70

C.90

D.98

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61. When wearing electrical insulating rubber gloves, what other gloves should be worn with them?

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A.Leather outer gloves

B.Another pair of rubber gloves over the initial pair

C.Plastic gloves under the rubber gloves

D.No other gloves are necessary

62. A drawing that shows how a building or structure is built, is what type of drawing?

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A.Mechanical

B.Electrical

C.Structural

D.Architectural

63. A floor plan of a building is an example of what type of drawing?

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A.Structural

B.Architectural

C.Mechanical

D.Isometric

64. Before using an industrial cleaner you have never used before you should?

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A.Read the MSDS

B.Read the manufacturer's website

C.Ask someone about the safety precautions

D.Always wear respiratory protection no matter what

65. Can safety hard hats be worn backwards?

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A.Never, it compromises effectiveness

B.Yes, if they have permission from their foreman

C.No, hardhats are only made to be worn frontwards

D.Yes, if the hard hat indicates or bears the label that indicates it is safe to do so

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66. What type of drawing would contain layout dimensions for concrete structures?

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A.Mechanical

B.Electrical

C.Architectural

D.Structural

67. What is the proper layout of a guardrail system on a scaffold?

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A.Top,mid,toeboards

B.Top and toeboards

C.Mid and top

D.Top rail only

68. Which of the following can be used to fight electrical fires?

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A.Dry powder, water

B.Water, CO2

C.Dry powder, CO2

D.Water, foam

69. What is the requirements for a tube and clamp scaffold that will be over 10m in height?

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A.Must be anchored in multiple places

B.Can only be installed indoors

C.Be approved by your supervisor

D.Designed by a professional engineer

70. Scaffolds should be built with the capability to carry at least, how many times the load to be imposed upon it.

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A.2

B.6

C.3

D.4

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71. What is the requirement for an end frame scaffold that will be over 15m in height?

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A.Designed by a professional engineer

B.End frame scaffold can’t be built this high

C.Designed by scaffold crew foreman

D.Must be sketched before building begins

72. Where can requests for amendments to the CEC Part 1 be sent and who can make requests for amendments to the CEC Part 1?

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A.Sent to Canadian standards council, only electrical contractors can request amendments

B.Sent to your local government, anyone can request amendments

C.No amendments can be requested unless approved by a local electrical inspector then you can mail your amendment to ESA

D.Sent to project manager of the committee on part 1, any person, organization, or committee can request amendments

73. When installing a 9/16 wire rope around a wire rope thimble how many 9/16 clips are needed?

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A.2

B.3

C.4

D.1

74. An electric drill is double insulated, it does not need a?

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A.Ungrounded conductor

B.Identified conductor

C.Ground prong

D.Both identified and grounding conductors

75. The "grounded circuit conductor" is what colour?

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A.Green

B.Black

C.Red

D.White

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76. What colour is the conductor that is connected to terminal “G” of a 5-15R receptacle?

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A.Red

B.White

C.Brown

D.Green

77. What colour is the conductor that is connected to terminal “W” terminal of a 5-15R receptacle?

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A.Red

B.White

C.Blue

D.Green

78. A high pot tester would be used to test which of the following below?

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A.conductor to shield of a coax cable

B.Stress cone installation

C.Transmission line capacitance

D.Running current of a 3 phase motor

79. Receptacles supplied from an essential electrical system shall be coloured?

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A.Green

B.Red

C.Blue

D.Brown

80. Which below describes a delayed vital branch circuit with regard to patient care areas?

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A.Portion of an essential electrical system in which the circuits require power restoration within 5 min

B.Portion of an essential electrical system in which the circuits require power restoration within 10 min

C.Portion of an emergency power system in which the circuits require power restoration within 5 min

D.Portion of an essential electrical system in which the circuits require power restoration within 2 min

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81. What type of hazard is present in a class I hazardous area?

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A.Fibres

B.Flyings

C.Gas

D.Dust

82. In a Class I hazardous area which zone is most likely to have hazards present continuously?

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A.Zone 3

B.Zone 22

C.Zone 0

D.Zone 1

83. Where a mineral insulated cable is used as a neutral conductor how shall it be identified?

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A.A white or grey outer covering installed over the total length of the cable

B.No marking is necessary with MI cables used as neutrals

C.MI cables shall not be used as neutrals

D.Permanently and clearly marked at both ends at the time of installation

84. Refer to the drawing below, what does the dashed line represent?

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A.Parts are electrically connected

B.Previous drawing revision

C.A Hidden line shown

D.None of the above

85. A crane operator lifting a load has to obey which signal from anyone who gives it?

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A.Stop

B.Travel left

C.Boom up

D.Boom down slowly

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86. What type of receptacle is shown in the symbol below?

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A.Duplex receptacle

B.Switched duplex receptacle

C.Single receptacle

D.3 way switch

87. What does the symbol below represent?

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A.Duplex receptacle

B.Split single receptacle

C.Switched duplex receptacle

D.Emergency duplex receptacle

88. An assembly line controlled by a PLC has stopped working in the middle of an operation, what drawing would you reference to aid in troubleshooting?

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A.Structural

B.Parts list

C.Ladder logic diagram

D.Architectural

89. A drawing that shows how a circuit operates and how control devices are interconnected is called a?

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A.One line diagram

B.Schematic drawing

C.Isometric drawing

D.Connection diagram

90. As you are walking through a manufacturing shop in an industrial workplace you notice an unsafe condition, who should you report this to?

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A.The CEO

B.Ministry of labour

C.A friend

D.Your immediate supervisor

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91. What is continuous positive pressure ventilation in regards to sewage lift and treatment plants?

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A.ventilation system capable of maintaining positive pressure in an area and can provide min 6 air exchanges/hr with means of detecting ventilation failure

B.ventilation system capable of maintaining negative pressure in an area and can provide min 6 air exchanges/hr with means of detecting ventilation failure.

C. ventilation system capable of maintaining positive pressure in an area and can provide min 4 air exchanges/hr with means of detecting ventilation failure.

D.ventilation system capable of maintaining negative or positive pressure in an area and can provide min 2 air exchanges/hr with means of detecting personnel

92. It takes 1 volt to push 1 amp through one ohm of resistance, what does this sentence describe?

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A.Kirchoff's current law

B.Kirchoff's voltage law

C.Lenz law

D.Ohm's law

93. Typically what is the amount of current that can cause a sensation but is not yet painful?

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A.200ma

B.1ma

C.20ma

D.100ma

94. Typically at what amount of current would you start to experience muscle contraction?

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A.50ma

B.1ma

C.20ma

D.10ma

95. What standard is used to measure conductor size?

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A.Autonomous wire gauge

B.American wire garage

C.American wire protocol

D.American wire gauge

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96. What are the requirements of a simple electrical circuit?

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A.Power supply, relay, and a load

B.Power supply, switch and a load

C.Battery, capacitor and inductor

D.Diode, switch and a load

97. Conventional current flow is from?

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A.Positive to negative

B.Positive to more positive

C.Ground to positive

D.Negative to positive

98. 1 HP is equal to how many watts?

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A.746w

B.700w

C.646w

D.755w

99. The SI unit for energy is?

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A.Joule

B.Watt

C.Volt amps

D.Coulomb

100. A trip free breaker can clear a fault even if the handle is held in what position?

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A.Open

B.Middle position

C.Closed

D.Disconnected

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101. There is a black dot where two lines cross on a schematic, what does this represent?

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A.wires cross without connection

B.Possible fault point

C.Connection between wires

D.Represents an approved test point

102. The top view of an orthographic projection would show what dimensions of a part?

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A.Length

B.Width

C.Length and width

D.Width and height

103. Before drilling a hole through metal, what tool can be used to mark the center of the hole?

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A.Chisel

B.Electrician's hammer

C.Center punch

D.Drill

104. When you go into a junction box you notice a lot of dirt and dust within it, what is an acceptable method of cleaning it?

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A.Spray it down with a light mist of water

B.Use any type of cleaning agent to wipe clean the dirt and dust

C.Wipe down with a wet sponge or cloth

D.Use compressed air to blow out the junction box

105. What is true about electron and conventional current flow theory?

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A.They represent current flow in the same direction

B.They represent current flow in parallel

C.Electron current flow is from + to -, and conventional is from - to +

D.They represent current flow in opposite directions

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106. A green triangle on a pair of safety work boots means?

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A.boot has been inspected for workmanship

B.boot was manufactured in Canada

C.Boot has Sole puncture protection with protective toe cap

D.Electric shock protective footwear

107. Of the following lighting methods which has the longest lifespan?

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A.LED

B.Incandescent

C.Compact fluorescent

D.Low pressure sodium

108. A person who because of their training, knowledge and experience can perform a job safely and properly, is known as a?

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A.Most intelligent worker

B.Qualified person

C.Manager

D.Most experienced person

109. Each piece of approved electrical equipment should contain which of the following?

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A.Makers name

B.Manufacture date

C.CSA or equivalent approval label

D.Both Makers name and CSA or equivalent approval label

110. Where a fire separation is pierced by a raceway, any openings around the raceway shall be properly sealed in compliance with?

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A.Canadian electrical code

B.National fire code of canada

C.National building code of Canada

D.Gaseous fuels regulations

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111. Can a 3 way or 4 way switches be considered a disconnecting means for maintenance purposes?

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A.3 way switches can but not 4 way

B.Only 4 way can

C.No, 3 way and 4 way switches can’t be considered disconnecting means

D.Yes but only if you have a person monitor the open switches continuously

112. What is the maximum voltage drop of a feeder or branch circuit?

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A.5%

B.3%

C.2%

D.10%

113. A material that is a good conductor will have electrons in its outermost shell that are?

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A.Immovable

B.Bound tightly

C.Loosely bound

D.There are no electrons in the outer shell

114. A device that measures rotational speed using a flashing light, is known as a?

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A.Pyrometer

B.Infrared meter

C.Stroboscope

D.Galvanometer

115. The nucleus of an atom contains which of the following?

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A.Electrons and neutrons

B.Protons and electrons

C.Protons,electrons and neutrons

D.Protons and neutrons

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116. A tachometer is used to measure which of the following?

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A.Pressure

B.Flow

C.Speed

D.weight

117. What does the atomic number of an element represent?

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A.Number of electrons in the outer shell

B.Number of protons in the nucleus

C.Number of neutrons in the outer shell

D.Number of electrons in the nucleus

118. What are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom called?

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A.Inner electrons

B.Isotopes

C.Quarks

D.Valence electrons

119. You have 6 protons and 6 neutrons in a carbon atom, what is its atomic mass ?

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A.6

B.12

C.2

D.4

120. What is used to determine where an element is placed in the periodic table?

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A.Number of valence electrons

B.Number of Neutrons in nucleus

C.When the element was discovered

D.Number of protons in nucleus

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121. What is the following WHMIS symbol?

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A.Flammable and combustible material

B.Bio-hazardous infectious material

C. Oxidizing material

D.Compressed gas

122. What is the following WHMIS symbol?

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A.Corrosive

B.Materials causing other toxic effect

C.Oxidizing material

D.Dangerously reactive material

123. If the symbol below is found on a pair of safety work boots, what does it mean?

Ω

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A.They were manufactured with highest of quality

B.They are electric shock protective footwear

C.They are puncture proof

D.The sole is made of kevlar

124. What does the following symbol represent?

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A.Capacitor

B.Electrolytic capacitor

C.Inductor

D.Choke

125. Which drawing would you refer to if you needed details on receptacle install locations in a new commercial office?

[Get Hints]

A.Elementary drawing

B.One line diagram

C.Architectural drawing

D.Ladder logic

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126. This symbol is on an electrical schematic, what does it represent?

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A.Pitch fork

B.Multiple circuits

C.Chassis ground

D.Signal ground

127. Refer to the diagram, what type of switch is this?

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A.SPST

B.DPST

C.DPDT

D.SPDT

128. What is the electrical symbol shown?

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A.Temperature switch

B.Pressure switch

C.Flow switch

D.Limit switch

129. The symbol shown is on an electro-hydraulic schematic, what does this symbol represent?

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A.Rectifier

B.Diode

C.Filter

D.Fan

130. If the flow of current follows the red arrows in the diagram, which type of current flow is shown?

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A.Conventional current flow

B.Proportional current flow

C.Electron current flow

D.Canadian current flow

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131. A drawing that shows how control devices are interconnected and how a circuit works is called a?

[Get Hints]

A.Structural drawing

B.Schematic

C.One line diagram

D.Block diagram

132. Which sling angle below would have the most stress placed upon it?

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A.35degrees

B.65degrees

C.80degrees

D.90degrees

133. A drawing has a scale of 1:500, If the drawing is 50 cm, what is the real size of the item drawn?

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A.250cm

B.250m

C.2500mm

D.25m

134. In OHSA, a competent worker is defined as a person who has which of the following?

A.Someone who is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and preform it.

B.Someone who is familiar with OHSA and the regulations that apply to the work.

C.Has knowledge of all potential or actual hazards to health or safety in the workplace.

D.All of the above.

135. What are the 3 basic rights OHSA gives to workers?

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A.Right to participate

B.The right to know

C.The right to refuse unsafe work

D.All of the above.

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136. The internal responsibility system in a workplace involves who?

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A.Only upper management

B.Only the members of the joint health and safety committee

C.Everyone in the company

D.Workers only, since they are the ones at most risk of hazards

137. Employers has an obligation to provide workers with training on their fall protection systems.

A.True

B.False

138. In OHSA Industrial establishments are covered by Ontario regulation 851.

[Get Hints]

A.True

B.False

139. What is the best way to protect yourself from a fall from height?

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A.Wear a fall arrest system

B.Wear a travel restraint

C.Have a properly fitting full body harness

D.Eliminate the hazard of falling

140. If using wood guardrails as a fall prevention method they must be capable of resisting all loads that will be applied to them.

[Get Hints]

A.True

B.False

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141. All fall arrest equipment must be approved by?

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A.MOL

B.Building code

C.ULC

D.CSA

142. What device can drastically reduce the force exerted from a fall from height?

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A.Safety lanyard

B.Positioning belt

C.Shock absorber

D.None of the above

143. A carabiner used in a fall arrest system will have how many actions to operate?

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A.1

B.2

C.3

D.4

144. When using a fall arrest the best spot for an approved anchor point tie off is?

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A.Really doesn't matter as long as you tie off

B.At a 45 degree angle

C.Above you

D.Below you

145. Extension ladders should be set up one foot out for every 3 or 4 feet up.

[Get Hints]

A.True

B.False

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146. Portable ladders used for regular access between levels must have a clear space of at least 6 inches behind each rung.

[Get Hints]

A.True

B.False

147. A bond that involves the sharing of valence electron pairs between atoms is what type of bond?

A.Hydrogen bond

B.Ionic bond

C.Isometric bond

D.Covalent bond

148.

A victim of electric shock may likely require what type of immediate medical attention?

A.Antibiotics

B.CPR

C.Bandages

D.Abdominal thrusts

149.

Under WHMIS when is a workplace label required?

A.When assembled at the factory

B.If the MSDS is more than 3 years old

C.When a controlled product is transferred from it's original container

D.Work place labels do not exist

150. When using a fire extinguisher to fight a fire, where should you aim the nozzle?

A.Base of the fire

B.Mid flames

C.1 ft before the base of the fire

D.Top of the flames

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151. What is the purpose of a class 'A' GFCI?

A.Protect against overload conditions

B.Protect against short circuit and ground faults

C.Protect motor windings

D.Identify open circuits

152. Which of the following below is a Source of Energy?

A.Electrical

B.Hydraulic

C.Pneumatic

D.All of the above

153. When removing an explosion-proof instrument from service, which procedure below would ensure both worker and equipment saftey?

A.Inform operations, isolate from the process, open the breaker, lockout and tagout

B.Lockout and tagout, inform operations, open breaker, isolate from process

C.Inform operations, lockout and tagout, open breaker, isolate from process

D.Inform operations and perform maintenance on a live system

154. What is to be done with an oil filled dead weight tester after using it to bench test a pressure gauge?

A.Send out for recertification after every use

B.Clean weights and fittings and return to clean storage location

C.Return to storage in a pressurized state

D.Drain the oil, flush the dead weight tester and return to stores

155. What is the minimum distance a portable ladder is to extend above a work platform?

A.8"

B.12"

C.88"

D.36"

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156.

Which of the following symptoms are typical of heat stroke?

A.Excessive thirst, sweating and confusion

B.Sweaty, low blood sugar and tiredness

C.Cold and Clammy skin

D.Hot/Dry skin, inability to drink, confusion and vomiting

157.

Which of the following is the purpose of administering CPR?

A.Ensure body temperature is maintained

B.Clear an obstruction form a choking casulty

C.Maintain oxygenated blood circulation

D.None of the above

158.

A key element of a comprehensive health and safety program is which of the following below?

A.Stretching

B.Drug testing

C.Hazard prevention and control

D.Obeying without question anything your supervisor tells you

159. When new materials/products are received on a job site, what is to be done with the MSDS?

A.Posted in the lunch room

B.Kept with the worker using the materials

C.Filed in the on site MSDS folder

D.Read and recycle

160. Which of the following prevents Scaffolding from toppling over?

A.Kickboards

B.Hand rails

C.Cross braces

D.Mid rails

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