BCSP ASP Exam Questions

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81.

All the following are possible symptoms of leptospirosis EXCEPT:

  • Lockjaw

  • High fever

  • Headache

  • Vomiting

Correct answer: Lockjaw

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. In humans, it causes a wide range of symptoms, and some infected persons may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms of leptospirosis include a high fever, severe headaches, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting, as well as jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a rash. 

Lockjaw is a symptom of tetanus, not of leptospirosis.

82.

Which of the following is an accurate description of instructional design?

  • The process of developing what methods will be used to train employees, what materials are to be used in the training, and in what order the training events will happen

  • The process of determining whether training is the right solution to the problem

  • The process of developing and acquiring training materials

  • The process of collecting feedback about the training

Correct answer: The process of developing what methods will be used to train employees, what materials are to be used in the training, and in what order the training events will happen

Part of developing a safety training program is instructional design. This is the process of developing what methods will be used to train employees, what materials are to be used in the training, and in what order the training events will happen.

Instructional design is the second step in the process of developing a safety training program and should occur immediately after performance analysis, which is the process of determining whether training is the right solution to the problem. The process of developing and acquiring training materials is known as materials acquisition or development and occurs immediately after instructional design. The process of collecting feedback about the training is known as course evaluation and is the final step in safety training program development.

83.

A solution contains 10-4 ions per liter. What is the pH of this solution?

Use the formula pH = −log|10-4|.

  • 4

  • 2

  • 8

  • 5

Correct answer: 4

The pH of a solution is calculated as follows:

pH = −log|10-4|

pH = −log|0.0001|

pH = -(-4) = 4

84.

What is the boiling point of a Class IA flammable liquid?

  • Any temperature below 100 °F

  • Any temperature at or above 100 °F

  • Exactly 100 °F

  • Any temperature below 80 °F

Correct answer: Any temperature below 100 °F

A flammable liquid is any liquid with a flash point below 140 °F and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psia at 100 °F. A Class IA flammable liquid has a flash point below 73 °F and a boiling point below 100 °F.

A Class IB flammable liquid has a flash point below 73 °F and a boiling point at or above 100 °F. A Class IC flammable liquid has a flash point at or above 73 °F but below 100 °F.

85.

When a new chemical is added to the process, the Management of Change process should capture which data?

  • Information from the safety data sheet

  • Date of arrival

  • Buyer Information

  • Transportation to the site

Correct answer: Information from the safety data sheet

For a new chemical, the Management of Change should contain a safety data sheet (SDS) with important health and safety information on the handling, storage, and emergency response associated with the chemical.

The date of arrival, buyer information, and transportation to the site are not critical to the change of the existing process.

86.

You have been asked to determine the probability that an injury will occur in one of your company's factories. After collecting data, you find that one out of 1,000 employees is injured every month. What is the Hazard Probability Rating of this injury occurring?

  • Likely

  • Frequent

  • Occasional

  • Seldom

Correct answer: Likely

The Hazard Probability Rating table shows that incidents likely to occur are relatively common. For every 1,000 exposures, for example, the incident or injury could happen once.

Incidents that happen frequently occur once out of every 500 exposures. Incidents that occur occasionally happen sporadically but less often than one out of 1,000 exposures. Incidents that seldom occur, but are remotely possible, are only likely to occur when several things go wrong at the same time.

87.

How is horizontal location measured in the NIOSH lifting equation?

  • Distance of the hands away from the midpoint between the ankles

  • Distance of the hands above the floor

  • Distance between the ankles

  • Midpoint distance between the hands when carrying a load

Correct answer: Distance of the hands away from the midpoint between the ankles

Horizontal location is the distance of the hands away from the midpoint between the ankles. It is measured from the midpoint of the line joining the inner ankle bones to a point projected on the floor directly below the midpoint of the hand grasps. It is typically measured at the origin and destination of the lift.

88.

Which effect of combining chemicals leads to two chemicals interfering with one another?

  • Antagonistic

  • Additive

  • Synergistic

  • Potentiating

Correct answer: Antagonistic

Chemicals react differently in the presence of other chemicals and have varying effects on humans in these combinations. These effects can be described as follows:

  • Additive: The combined effect of the chemicals is equal to the sum of all chemicals acting independently.
  • Antagonistic: When combined, the two chemicals interfere with each other.
  • Synergistic: The combined effect of two chemicals is much greater than the sum of the effects of each agent acting alone.
  • Potentiating: One substance does not have a toxic effect on a certain organ system, but the effect is changed when it is combined with another chemical.

89.

Management of change needs to address the following adaptations, EXCEPT:

  • New operator

  • Chemical replacement

  • Relocating equipment

  • Installing new equipment

Correct answer: New operator

A new operator doesn't require management of change because the process remains the same. A new operator needs on-the-job training and must show competence in performing their assigned task. 

Management of change addresses chemical replacement, relocating equipment, and installing new equipment. 

90.

What is the MOST effective method of retention?

  • Teaching others

  • Discussion group

  • Audiovisual

  • Reading

Correct answer: Teaching others

When planning or conducting a training session, instructors should consider specific delivery methods. Retention rates vary widely based on delivery methods. Research shows that teaching others is the most effective method of retaining information, as participants who are required to teach others retain about 90% of the information.

Participants in discussion groups retain about 50% of the information, audiovisual methods result in 20% retention rates, and reading results in retention of about 10% of the material.

91.

Machine guarding is used to protect the operator from which of the following?

  • The point of operation

  • Access for maintenance 

  • Powering the machine

  • Damaging products

Correct answer: The point of operation

The point of operation is where the work of a machine occurs, actively rotating or moving. The point of operation is most likely to cause harm to the operator and therefore needs protection from the machine guard. 

Access for maintenance, powering the machine, and damaging products are not the purpose of machine guarding (see OSHA 1910.212 - General requirements for all machines).

92.

Increased motivation, improved communication, and clarity of goals are all advantages of which approach?

  • Management By Objectives

  • Contingency Theory

  • The Deming Cycle

  • Chaos Theory

Correct answer: Management By Objectives

Management By Objectives (MBO) is the process of agreeing upon objectives within an organization so that management and employees are aligned on organizational expectations, goals, and direction.  The main focus of MBO is to set established goals for the organization by allowing management and employees to participate in the process. By doing this, the employee achieves personal goals and directly impacts the organization's success. Some of the important features and advantages of MBO are increased motivation, improved communication, and clarity of goals. 

Contingency Theory is a class of behavioral theory that claims there is no single best way to organize a corporation, lead a company, or make decisions. The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA cycle, is a continuous quality-improvement model that consists of four repetitive steps conducted in a logical sequence: Plan, Do, Check, and Act. Chaos theory is a field in mathematics, physics, and philosophy that studies the behavior of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. 

93.

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program recognizes that effective management of health and safety programs does all the following EXCEPT:

  • Decreases organizations' insurance premiums

  • Reduces the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses

  • Improves employee morale and productivity

  • Reduces workers’ compensation costs

Correct answer: Decreases organizations' insurance premiums

OSHA, in its Voluntary Protection Program, recognizes that effective management of health and safety programs reduces the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses, improves employee morale and productivity, and reduces workers’ compensation costs. 

There is no evidence that effective management of health and safety programs decreases organizations' insurance premiums.

94.

Which of the following interventions would improve employee motivation, according to Theory Y?

  • Encourage employee evaluation of objectives

  • Micromanage employee assignments

  • Be permissive with employees

  • Threaten employees with termination

Correct answer: Encourage employee evaluation of objectives

Theory Y was developed by Douglas McGregor in 1960 as a way of explaining organization management and employee motivation. Theory Y states that employees are motivated primarily via esteem and self-actualization. According to this theory, an organization can apply several scientific management principles to improve employee motivation. One of these interventions is to have employees set objectives and participate in the process of evaluating how well they were met.

Theory X, also developed by McGregor, is in almost direct contrast to Theory Y. It asserts that employees are self-centered, lack inherent motivation, lack creativity, and are unintelligent. Interventions that can be effective, according to Theory X, include micromanaging, becoming permissive, and threatening employees.

95.

The NIOSH lifting equation applies to which of the following conditions?

  • Eight-hour duration

  • One-handed lifting tasks

  • Lifting from a seated position

  • High-speed lifting movements

Correct answer: Eight-hour duration

The NIOSH lifting equation applies to repeated, two-handed lifting tasks for an eight-hour day without increased risk of developing lower back pain. The method has limits and does not apply to the following:

  • One-handed lifting tasks
  • Tasks longer than eight hours
  • Lifting from a seated or kneeling position
  • Tasks in a restricted workspace
  • Lifting unstable objects
  • Lifting while carrying, pushing, or pulling
  • Lifting with wheelbarrows or shovels
  • High-speed lifting movements
  • Lifting while on slippery surfaces
  • Lifting in elevated temperature and humidity conditions

96.

As part of a company's risk management department, you identified that a major hazard contributing to a significant number of accidents and injuries each year is vehicular accidents during travel to and from the project site. Which of the following would be considered a reasonable control that could be developed during the risk management process?

  • Supervisors ensuring that drivers are not fatigued

  • Providing drivers with extra caffeine before traveling

  • Penalizing drivers each time they have an accident

  • Eliminating the need for drivers

Correct answer: Supervisors ensuring that drivers are not fatigued

One major step in the risk management process is the development of controls, which are interventions meant to reduce or eliminate hazards in the workplace. Because a major contributor to accidents and injuries at this company is vehicular accidents, one possible control would be for supervisors to ensure that drivers are not fatigued before traveling. Another reasonable control might be to provide adequate driver training.

Providing drivers with extra caffeine before traveling is not a reasonable control, as this would not be reliable and may affect some drivers adversely. Penalizing drivers each time they have an accident is also a poor choice for control, and eliminating the need for drivers is impractical and probably impossible.

97.

What is the last step in developing a training program?

  • Testing and evaluation 

  • Selecting the material

  • Selecting a delivery method

  • Developing an outline 

Correct answer: Testing and evaluation 

Testing and evaluation are the final step in developing a training program. After the training, an evaluation is conducted to determine the effectiveness of the training and retention of the material. 

Selecting the material, delivery method, and development of the course outline happens prior to testing and evaluation.   

98.

In a normal relaxed state, how many breaths will a person take per minute? 

  • 10–14

  • 5–10

  • 20–25

  • 30–35

Correct answer: 10–14

In a normal relaxed state, a person will take 10-14 breaths per minute with each lasting 4-6 seconds. The total volume of intake within each breath is known as tidal volume. 

99.

Which of the following is an inert gas?

  • Argon

  • Oxygen

  • Carbon monoxide

  • Hydrogen

Correct answer: Argon

Inert gases are sometimes referred to as noble gases, including the following:

  • Helium
  • Neon
  • Argon
  • Krypton
  • Xenon
  • Radon

The name "noble" refers to their lack of reactivity. They can react in specific circumstances, but they tend to be stable as they are. Radon is radioactive and will decay due to its radioactivity over time.

See OSHA 1926.55 - "Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists."

100.

A site security plan should include all the following site information, EXCEPT: 

  • Local emergency number

  • Physical address

  • Number of employees

  • Operating hours

Corrective answer: Local emergency number

A site security plan must include site information such as the name of the company, physical address, contact numbers, operation details, operating hours, number of employees, area description, and high-risk concerns. 

Emergency numbers are part of the emergency response plan.