OSHA 10 Construction Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 2

Övningsprov 2 av 3 för OSHA 10 Construction Practice Test: 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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80 frågor
Kontrollerad 10 oktober 2026

Fråga 1 av 25
At what height must workers on a scaffold be protected from falls?
- More than 4 feet above a lower level
- More than 10 feet above a lower level
- More than 6 feet above a lower level
- More than 20 feet above a lower level
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Svar: B. More than 10 feet above a lower level
Under 1926.451(g)(1), fall protection is required on scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level.
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When must a competent person inspect a scaffold for visible defects?
- Only when it is first built
- Once a year
- Before each work shift
- Once a month
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Svar: C. Before each work shift
Scaffolds and their components must be inspected by a competent person before each shift and after any occurrence that could affect structural integrity.
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How much load must a scaffold be able to support?
- Its own weight and 4 times the maximum intended load
- Twice its own weight, but no extra load
- Half the maximum intended load, for safety
- Exactly the maximum intended load, and no more
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Svar: A. Its own weight and 4 times the maximum intended load
Each scaffold and component must support its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load.
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Who may erect, move or dismantle a scaffold?
- Anyone, as long as they wear a harness
- Trained workers supervised by a competent person
- Any worker who needs to use it that day
- Only the owner of the site
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Svar: B. Trained workers supervised by a competent person
Scaffolds must be erected, moved, dismantled or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person.
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Can you use concrete blocks or loose bricks to support a scaffold?
- Yes, if the blocks are brand new
- Yes, for short jobs only
- Yes, if the ground is level
- No, unstable objects must not be used
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Svar: D. No, unstable objects must not be used
Scaffolds need firm footing, such as base plates and mud sills. Unstable objects like loose bricks can crumble.
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A portable ladder is used to reach an upper landing. How far must its side rails extend above the landing?
- At least 3 feet
- They should stop at the landing
- At least 6 inches
- At least 1 foot
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Svar: A. At least 3 feet
Under 1926.1053(b)(1), side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.
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At what angle should a non-self-supporting ladder be set?
- About 1/2 of the working length out from the wall
- About 1/4 of the working length out from the wall (4 to 1)
- Straight up, flat against the wall
- Always 2 feet out, whatever the length
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Svar: B. About 1/4 of the working length out from the wall (4 to 1)
The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot should be about one-quarter of the working length.
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Can you stand on the top step of a stepladder?
- Yes, if someone holds the ladder at the bottom
- No, the top or top step must not be used as a step
- Yes, for short tasks of a few minutes
- Yes, if the ladder is new and in good shape
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Svar: B. No, the top or top step must not be used as a step
OSHA forbids using the top or top step of a stepladder as a step.
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How should you face when climbing up or down a ladder?
- Away from the ladder
- It does not matter
- Toward the ladder
- Sideways
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Svar: C. Toward the ladder
When going up or down a ladder, the user must face the ladder.
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How many hands must you use to grasp the ladder while climbing?
- Exactly two at all times
- None, if the ladder is tied off
- At least one
- None, if you are carrying tools
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Svar: C. At least one
Each worker must use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when moving up or down. Do not carry loads that could make you lose balance.
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What must happen to a ladder with a broken rung?
- Tag it "Do Not Use" and take it out of service
- Leave it for someone else to deal with
- Skip over the broken rung
- Keep using it, but carefully
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Svar: A. Tag it "Do Not Use" and take it out of service
Defective ladders must be tagged or marked and withdrawn from service until repaired.
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What kind of ladder must you use where you could contact exposed energized electrical equipment?
- A steel ladder
- An aluminum ladder
- Any ladder, if you wear gloves
- One with nonconductive side rails
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Svar: D. One with nonconductive side rails
Ladders must have nonconductive side rails if the worker or ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.
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At what break in elevation must a stairway or ladder be provided at access points?
- 6 feet or more
- 6 inches or more
- 19 inches or more
- 36 inches or more
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Svar: C. 19 inches or more
Under 1926.1051(a), a stairway or ladder is required at points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more.
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What does a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) do?
- It stores power for use later
- It changes the voltage from 120 to 240 volts
- It cuts power fast when current leaks to ground
- It makes power tools run faster and cooler
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Svar: C. It cuts power fast when current leaks to ground
GFCIs detect ground faults and cut power fast. 1926.404(b)(1) requires GFCIs or an assured equipment grounding conductor program on construction sites.
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You find an extension cord with cracked insulation. What should you do?
- Bury it so no one trips on it
- Use it only in dry weather
- Remove it from service and report it
- Wrap it in tape and keep using it
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Svar: C. Remove it from service and report it
Damaged cords can expose live wires. Take them out of service until repaired or replaced.
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How should you treat overhead power lines on a job site?
- Ignore them if they are high up
- Touch them with a wooden pole to check if they are live
- Assume they are dead unless they spark
- Assume they are energized and keep a safe distance
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Svar: D. Assume they are energized and keep a safe distance
Contact with overhead lines is a leading cause of electrocution. Always assume lines are live.
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Under OSHA's crane rules, what is the minimum clearance from power lines up to 50 kV?
- 50 feet
- 2 feet
- 10 feet
- 5 feet
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Svar: C. 10 feet
Table A of 1926.1408 lists a 10-foot minimum clearance for voltages up to 50 kV. Higher voltages need more distance.
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Before working on electrical equipment, what must be done?
- Turn the tool off at its own switch only
- Wear rubber boots and work on it while it is still live
- The circuit must be de-energized and locked or tagged out
- Ask a coworker to stand by the breaker panel
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Svar: C. The circuit must be de-energized and locked or tagged out
Locking out and tagging the circuit stops someone from switching it on while you work.
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Why is using electric tools in wet conditions dangerous?
- Water makes it easier for current to flow through your body
- Water is only a problem for battery-powered tools
- Water makes tools too quiet to hear when running
- Water makes tools rust and stop working at once
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Svar: A. Water makes it easier for current to flow through your body
Wet conditions raise the risk of shock. Use GFCI protection and tools rated for the conditions.
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What should you wear when working near moving vehicles or traffic?
- Headphones to block out traffic noise
- Dark clothing so you blend in
- High-visibility clothing, such as a vest
- Loose clothing for comfort
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Svar: C. High-visibility clothing, such as a vest
High-visibility garments help drivers and operators see you.
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A crane is lifting a load. Where should you never stand?
- Outside the swing radius
- Under the suspended load
- Behind a barricade
- In the break area
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Svar: B. Under the suspended load
Loads can slip or fall. Stay out from under suspended loads and outside barricaded swing areas.
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A vehicle on site has an obstructed view to the rear. What must it have before backing up?
- A loud radio in the cab
- A working reverse alarm, or an observer
- Nothing, if the driver backs up slowly
- A warning sticker on the bumper
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Svar: B. A working reverse alarm, or an observer
Under 1926.601(b)(4), vehicles with an obstructed rear view need a reverse alarm audible above surrounding noise, or an observer.
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How can you keep tools and materials from falling on workers below?
- Throw tools down to the ground instead of carrying them down the ladder
- Shout a warning to people below after something falls
- Use toeboards, screens or tool lanyards, and keep materials away from edges
- Stack materials at the edge so they are easy to reach
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Svar: C. Use toeboards, screens or tool lanyards, and keep materials away from edges
Falling objects are a major struck-by hazard. Prevent them falling and protect people below.
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When must workers wear hard hats?
- When there is a danger of head injury
- Only on their first day of work
- Only when it is raining
- Only when an inspector is on site
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Svar: A. When there is a danger of head injury
Under 1926.100(a), protective helmets are required wherever there is a possible danger of head injury.
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When is eye or face protection required?
- When flying particles or chemicals could injure the eyes or face
- Only for supervisors and site visitors
- Only when welding or cutting at night under work lights
- Only when the sun is very bright outside
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Svar: A. When flying particles or chemicals could injure the eyes or face
Under 1926.102, employers must provide eye and face protection when operations present a potential eye or face injury.

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