BCSP ASP Exam Questions

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101.

What violation has a direct relationship with job safety and health but probably would not result in death or physical harm?

  • Other-than-serious violation

  • Serious violation

  • Willful violation

  • Repeated violation

Correct answer: Other-than-serious violation

Other-than-serious violations are defined by OSHA as having a direct relationship with job safety and health but probably would not result in death or physical harm.

102.

In toxicology, chemical interactions are often described in non-balanced mathematical equations. Which equation represents an antagonistic effect?

  • 2 + 2 = 0

  • 2 + 2 = 10

  • 2 + 2 = 4

  • 2 + 0 = 10

Correct answer: 2 + 2 = 0

Antagonism occurs when two substances seem to balance each other, eliminating the toxic effects of one or both of the substances. Mathematically, this is described as 2 + 2 = 0.

Additive effects occur when two substances interact but have the same anticipated effect. Mathematically, this is described as 2 + 2 = 4.

Synergism occurs when two substances have a greater-than-anticipated effect. Mathematically, this is described as 2 + 2 = 10.

Potentiation occurs when a normally non-toxic substance becomes toxic in the presence of another substance. Mathematically, this is described as 2 + 0 = 10.

103.

All the following are basic elements of a biological containment program, EXCEPT:

  • Hydrostatic testing

  • Laboratory practice and technique

  • Safety equipment

  • Facility design

Correct answer: Hydrostatic testing

The primary objective of any biological safety program is to contain any harmful or potentially harmful biological agents from inside a controlled environment. There are three basic elements of a containment program, including laboratory practice and technique, safety equipment, and facility design. 

Hydrostatic testing, which assesses portable fire extinguishers, is an important element of a fire safety program, not a biological safety program.

104.

Calculate the wet bulb globe temperature Index (WBGT) for outdoor conditions with a solar load if the wet-bulb temperature is 92 °F, the globe temperature is 99 °F, and the dry-bulb temperature is 84 °F.

Use the formula WBGT = 0.7 WB + 0.2 GT + 0.1 DB, where WB = wet-bulb temperature, DB = dry-bulb temperature, and GT = globe temperature.

  • 93°

  • 98°

  • 87°

  • 101°

Correct answer: 93°

For outdoor conditions with a solar load, WBGT is calculated as:

WBGT = 0.7 WB + 0.2 GT + 0.1 DB

Insert the known variables and solve.

WBGT = 0.7 WB + 0.2 GT + 0.1 DB

WBGT = (0.7)(92) + (0.2)(99) + (0.1)(84)

WBGT = 64.4 + 19.8 + 8.4 = 92.6° or 93°

105.

What is the hydrostatic testing interval for a common carbon dioxide fire extinguisher? 

  • 5 years

  • 1 year 

  • 3 years

  • 12 years

Correct answer: 5 years

The hydrostatic testing interval for a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is every 5 years. Portable fire extinguishers should be visually inspected on a monthly basis. 

106.

OSHA defines workplace violence as all the following, EXCEPT:

  • Cyberattack

  • Physical assault

  • Threatening behavior

  • Verbal abuse 

Correct answer: Cyberattack

OSHA defines workplace violence as physical assault, threatening behavior, and verbal abuse. A cyberattack is an attack on a computer or network. 

107.

The skin is composed of three layers. A full-thickness (third-degree) burn damages all three layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?

  • Alpha-keratin

  • Epidermis

  • Dermis

  • Subcutaneous

Correct answer: Alpha-keratin

Alpha-keratin is the protein that makes up fingernails and toenails, but it is not part of the skin. The three layers of the skin are:

  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Subcutaneous

108.

A powered industrial vehicle (PIV) is “unattended” under which conditions?

  • The operator is more than 25 feet from the vehicle

  • The operator is within 25 feet of the vehicle

  • The operator is next to the vehicle

  • The operator is 10 feet from the vehicle

Correct answer: The operator is more than 25 feet from the vehicle

A powered industrial vehicle is known as “unattended” when the operator is more than 25 feet from the vehicle or not within view of the vehicle. It is important for operators to attend to their PIV at all times while it is in use (see OSHA 1910.178 - Powered industrial trucks).

109.

An employee is working about two feet from a source of radiation which measures 220 mrem/hr. If the employee worked five feet from the source, what would the dose rate be?

  • 35.2 mrem/hr

  • 3.52 mrem/hr

  • 1375 mrem/hr

  • 576 mrem/hr

Correct answer: 35.2 mrem/hr

The dose received by employees is inversely proportional to distance. To calculate the dose at a distance, use the Inverse Square Law:

I2 = I1[(d1)2 / (d2)2]

Where:

I1 = intensity at distance 1 (220mrem/hr)

I2 = intensity at distance 2 (value looking to solve)

d 1 or 2 = distance at location 1 or 2 (d1 = 2 feet, d2 = 5 feet)

Solve for I2:

I2 = 220 mrem/hr[(2)2 / (5)2]

I2 = 220 mrem/hr(4 / 25)

I2 = 220 mrem/hr (.16)

I2 = 35.2 mrem/hr

110.

In which scenario does the NIOSH lifting equation work best?

  • Lifting a box from a pallet on the ground to a conveyor next to it with both hands

  • Pushing two small boxes together with both hands to lift them from a conveyor and walking them to a pallet 

  • Lifting a box with both hands and walking 25 feet to a conveyor

  • Lifting a box onto a cart and pushing it to the other side of a warehouse

Correct answer: Lifting a small box from a pallet on the ground to a conveyor next to it with both hands

The NIOSH lifting equation is a tool for assessing the physical stress of two-handed manual lifting tasks. It assumes minimal non-lifting tasks such as carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing.

111.

By treating participants in training as equals, the trainer is demonstrating that they understand which characteristic of adult learners?

  • Need to be respected

  • Are relevancy-oriented

  • Have a foundation of life experiences

  • Are self-directed 

Correct answer: Need to be respected

In general, all learners have a need to be respected. Instructors can demonstrate this fact for adults by acknowledging the wealth of knowledge and experience the participants bring to the training, as well as treating all participants in the training as equals rather than subordinates.

To honor the fact that adult learners are relevancy-oriented, the trainer must explain how training objectives relate to training activities. Adult learners have a foundation of life experiences and knowledge, so trainers should recognize the expertise of the students and encourage participants to share their experiences and knowledge. Adult learners are also autonomous and self-directed, so trainers can involve participants in the training, serve as facilitators, and determine the interests of students.

112.

Which OSHA standard is responsible for regulating occupational exposure limits? 

  • Respiratory Protection 

  • Hazardous Communication

  • Recordkeeping 

  • General Duty Clause

Correct answer: Respiratory protection

The OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protection is responsible for regulating occupational exposure limits. 

The Hazardous Communication standard focuses on the transmittal of information related to hazardous materials. Recordkeeping is a standard detailing how records should be kept and maintained at a worksite. The General Duty Clause covers ad hoc requirements for occupational health and safety. 

113.

An emergency evacuation checklist should include all the following, EXCEPT: 

  • Number of employees out of the office

  • Reason for the evacuation

  • Problem encountered 

  • Date and time 

Correct answer: Number of employees out of the office

An emergency evacuation checklist should not include the number of employees out of the office because this number is consistently changing and is not an important factor in the evacuation itself. 

The key objective of an evacuation is to get all employees out of the building and keep a record of the reason for the evacuation, the date and time of the evacuation, and problems encountered during the event. 

114.

According to OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926) for construction, various activities have different trigger heights for fall protection requirements. What is the trigger height for fall protection in Subpart R (steel erection) for the controlled decking zone?

  • Up to 30 feet

  • 10 feet

  • 6 feet

  • No requirement for fall protection

Correct answer: Up to 30 feet

According to OSHA's regulation 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(1) Subpart R for steel erection, the trigger height for fall protection is 15–30 feet for the controlled decking zone. Subpart R also allows "connectors" with the same trigger height. In general, the rules for 1926 are triggered at six feet, and those for 1910 trigger at four feet. However, fall protection is a vertical standard, and different trigger heights apply to different industries and tasks.

115.

A company has 249 employees who worked a total of 500,500 hours, and the company experienced 18 recordable incidents. What would the incident rate be?

  • 7.19

  • 9.34

  • 5.35

  • 6.99

Correct answer: 7.19

The OSHA injury and illness incident rate (IR) is calculated by:

IR = (number of injuries and illnesses x 200,000) / employee hours worked

IR = 18 x 200,000 / 500,500

IR = 7.19

116.

Which term refers to any garbage or refuse?

  • Solid waste

  • Hazardous waste

  • Chemical waste

  • Universal waste

Correct answer: Solid waste

Solid waste means any garbage or refuse; sludge from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility; and other discarded materials, including solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, as well as from community activities.

Solid waste includes both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Universal waste includes batteries, thermostats, and agricultural pesticides. Chemical waste is a vague term that refers to chemicals, which are not all garbage and refuse.

117.

What is the second leading cause of workplace fatalities (excluding motor vehicle crashes)?

  • Workplace violence

  • Falls from heights

  • Electrocution

  • Getting caught in machinery or equipment

Correct answer: Workplace violence

Excluding motor vehicle crashes, workplace violence is the second-leading cause of workplace fatalities, after falls. Workplace violence is also the top cause of fatalities among females in the workplace (see U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2019).

118.

If an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or knows of a hazard and does nothing to mitigate it, this would be classified by OSHA as what type of violation?

  • Willful violation

  • Serious violation

  • Repeated violation

  • Other-than-serious violation

Correct answer: Willful violation

A willful violation, according to OSHA, is a violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits. These violations can include knowing of a hazard and doing nothing to mitigate it.

119.

Which of the following is an example of erythema?

  • Sunburn 

  • Presbycusis 

  • Ringing in the ears

  • Cancer

Correct answer: Sunburn

Erythema is a hazard of ultraviolet radiation, but it is more commonly known as sunburn. Additionally, erythema can be broadly defined as an abnormal redness of the skin caused by various agents, like sunlight and drugs that irritate and congest the capillaries.

Presbycusis is gradual hearing loss. Ringing in the ears is known as tinnitus.

120.

Which disease is characterized by scarring of lung tissue? 

  • Asbestosis

  • Mesothelioma

  • Lung cancer

  • Pneumoconiosis

Correct answer: Asbestosis

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used for high-temperature areas, decorative treatments, and material binding. The inhalation of its fibers can result in asbestosis, cancer, and mesothelioma. Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos; when these fibers reach the alveoli, they create scarring of the lung tissue. When the alveoli become scarred, the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is impaired.