OSHA 10 General Industry Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   What is the minimum width of exit access at all points?

   • A44 inches
   • B28 inches
   • C22 inches
   • D36 inches
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   Answer: B. 28 inches

   1910.36 says exit access must be at least 28 inches wide at all points so people can move through quickly.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How must an exit route door open from the inside?

   • AOnly during business hours
   • BOnly with a door code
   • CWithout keys, tools or special knowledge
   • DOnly with a key kept by a supervisor on each shift
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   Answer: C. Without keys, tools or special knowledge

   1910.36 says employees must be able to open exit doors from the inside at any time without keys, tools or special knowledge.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A room holds more than 50 people. Which way must a side-hinged door from that room to the exit route swing?

   • AIt must be replaced with a sliding door that moves sideways
   • BInward, into the room
   • CEither way
   • DOutward, in the direction of exit travel
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   Answer: D. Outward, in the direction of exit travel

   1910.36 requires side-hinged doors to swing out in the direction of exit travel when the room holds more than 50 people or is a high-hazard area.

4. Question 4 of 25

   How tall must the letters be on an 'Exit' sign?

   • AAt least 4 inches
   • BAt least 12 inches
   • CAt least 2 inches
   • DAt least 6 inches
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   Answer: D. At least 6 inches

   1910.37 says the word 'Exit' must be in letters at least 6 inches high, with strokes at least three-fourths of an inch wide.

5. Question 5 of 25

   A door near an exit leads only to a storage closet but could be mistaken for an exit. What must be done?

   • ANothing, because workers will learn over time which door is which
   • BLock it from the inside
   • CPaint it bright red
   • DMark it 'Not an Exit' or with its real use, such as 'Closet'
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   Answer: D. Mark it 'Not an Exit' or with its real use, such as 'Closet'

   1910.37 says doors or passages that could be mistaken for exits must be marked 'Not an Exit' or with their actual use.

6. Question 6 of 25

   May boxes be left in an exit route for a short time during a delivery?

   • ANo, nothing may be stored in an exit route, even for a short time
   • BYes, if a sign is posted
   • CYes, if the route stays 20 inches wide
   • DYes, for less than one hour
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   Answer: A. No, nothing may be stored in an exit route, even for a short time

   1910.37 says exit routes must be kept free of obstructions and nothing may be placed in them, even temporarily.

7. Question 7 of 25

   An employer has 8 employees. How may it share its emergency action plan?

   • AIt may communicate the plan orally
   • BIt must send the plan to OSHA for approval
   • CIt needs no plan at all
   • DIt must post the plan online
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   Answer: A. It may communicate the plan orally

   1910.38 lets employers with 10 or fewer employees communicate the emergency action plan orally instead of in writing.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which item must an emergency action plan include?

   • AThe lunch break schedule
   • BEach worker's home address
   • CHow all employees will be accounted for after an evacuation
   • DThe company's yearly sales goals and production targets for each team
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   Answer: C. How all employees will be accounted for after an evacuation

   1910.38 lists procedures to account for all employees after evacuation as one of the minimum parts of an emergency action plan.

9. Question 9 of 25

   When must the employer review the emergency action plan with an employee?

   • AOnly once every 10 years
   • BAt first assignment, when the worker's duties under the plan change, and when the plan changes
   • CNever, because posting a copy of the plan on the break room wall is always enough for every employee
   • DOnly after a real fire
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   Answer: B. At first assignment, when the worker's duties under the plan change, and when the plan changes

   1910.38 requires the plan to be reviewed with each employee at these three times so everyone knows what to do.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What must a fire prevention plan list?

    • AEmployee vacation days
    • BThe main fire hazards and how ignition sources are controlled
    • CThe names of the local firefighters
    • DThe price of each fire extinguisher and the store where it was bought
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    Answer: B. The main fire hazards and how ignition sources are controlled

    1910.39 says a fire prevention plan must list the major fire hazards, ignition sources and their controls, and the fire protection equipment needed.

11. Question 11 of 25

    In front of electrical equipment, how wide must the working space be?

    • AThere is no set width
    • BAt least 6 feet in every case, no matter how small or wide the equipment is
    • CAt least 30 inches, or the width of the equipment if that is greater
    • DAt least 12 inches
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    Answer: C. At least 30 inches, or the width of the equipment if that is greater

    1910.303 requires working space at least as wide as the equipment or 30 inches, whichever is greater.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Can the working space in front of an electrical panel be used to store supplies?

    • AYes, if the panel is labeled
    • BNo, the required working space may not be used for storage
    • CYes, if the supplies are light and can be moved quickly in an emergency
    • DYes, on weekends only
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    Answer: B. No, the required working space may not be used for storage

    1910.303 says the working space around electric equipment must not be used for storage, so workers can reach the equipment safely.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Live parts at what voltage or more must generally be guarded against accidental contact?

    • A50 volts
    • B1,000 volts
    • C12 volts
    • D480 volts
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    Answer: A. 50 volts

    1910.303 says live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more must be guarded, for example by an enclosure or by elevation.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Before work on or near exposed live parts, what does OSHA normally require?

    • AWork quickly to limit the time exposed, then report the work to a supervisor
    • BWear a wool sweater for insulation
    • CDe-energize the parts, unless that would add hazards or is not feasible
    • DUse a metal ladder for better footing
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    Answer: C. De-energize the parts, unless that would add hazards or is not feasible

    1910.333 says live parts must be de-energized before work unless the employer shows that doing so adds hazards or is not feasible.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Who may work on electric circuit parts that stay energized?

    • AAny worker with an OSHA 10 card
    • BAny worker wearing gloves
    • CVisitors, if a supervisor watches
    • DOnly qualified persons
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    Answer: D. Only qualified persons

    1910.333 allows only qualified persons, trained in special precautions and using proper protective equipment and insulated tools, to work on energized parts.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What should you do with metal rings and watch bands when working near exposed energized parts?

    • AWrap them in paper
    • BNothing, metal jewelry is harmless if it is clean and dry
    • CMove them to the other hand
    • DNot wear them, unless they are made nonconductive
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    Answer: D. Not wear them, unless they are made nonconductive

    1910.333 says conductive items such as rings, watch bands and necklaces must not be worn near exposed energized parts unless they are rendered nonconductive.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When must cord-and-plug equipment and extension cords be visually inspected?

    • ABefore use on any shift
    • BOnly after someone gets a shock
    • COnce a year
    • DOnly when new
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    Answer: A. Before use on any shift

    1910.334 says portable cord-and-plug equipment and extension cords must be visually inspected for damage before use on any shift.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Which is the correct way to treat a power tool cord?

    • ANever use the cord to raise or lower the tool
    • BCarry the tool by its cord
    • CStaple cords to the wall to keep them neat
    • DRemove the ground pin if the plug does not fit
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    Answer: A. Never use the cord to raise or lower the tool

    1910.334 says cords must not be used to raise or lower equipment, must not be stapled, and the ground connection must not be defeated.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A circuit breaker trips. What must happen before the circuit is turned back on by hand?

    • ATape the switch in the on position
    • BReplace it with a larger breaker
    • CReset it again and again until it holds, then report it at the end of the shift
    • DSomeone must determine that it is safe to re-energize the circuit
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    Answer: D. Someone must determine that it is safe to re-energize the circuit

    1910.334 says a circuit may not be manually re-energized after a protective device trips until it is found safe, and repeated resetting is banned.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Why should steel wool not be used to clean near energized parts?

    • AIt is banned in every workplace
    • BIt scratches paint
    • CIt conducts electricity and could create a contact hazard
    • DIt is too expensive
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    Answer: C. It conducts electricity and could create a contact hazard

    1910.333 restricts conductive cleaning materials such as steel wool near energized parts because they can cause electrical contact.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What must an employer do first to decide which PPE workers need?

    • AAssess the workplace for hazards that call for PPE
    • BWait until someone is injured
    • CAsk workers to bring their own gear from home and list what they own
    • DBuy the cheapest PPE available
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    Answer: A. Assess the workplace for hazards that call for PPE

    1910.132 requires the employer to assess the workplace for hazards and then select PPE that protects against them.

22. Question 22 of 25

    The PPE hazard assessment must be certified in writing. What must the certification show?

    • AOnly the supplier's address
    • BEach worker's medical history and the results of their last eye and hearing tests
    • CThe price of each PPE item
    • DThe workplace evaluated, the person certifying, and the date of the assessment
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    Answer: D. The workplace evaluated, the person certifying, and the date of the assessment

    1910.132 says the written certification names the workplace evaluated, the person certifying it and the assessment date.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which topic must PPE training cover?

    • AHow to put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE
    • BHow to repair the building
    • CThe history of the company and its safety awards
    • DHow to resell old PPE
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    Answer: A. How to put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE

    1910.132 says workers must learn when PPE is needed, what PPE is needed, how to wear it, its limits, and its care and useful life.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Before doing work that requires PPE, what must each trained worker show?

    • AA driver's license
    • BA doctor's note
    • CThat they understand the training and can use the PPE properly
    • DProof of a college degree
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    Answer: C. That they understand the training and can use the PPE properly

    1910.132 requires each employee to demonstrate understanding of the training and the ability to use PPE properly before doing the work.

25. Question 25 of 25

    When is PPE retraining required?

    • AOnly when the worker asks for it in writing, or once every five years at most
    • BWhen changes make training out of date, or a worker's use of PPE shows gaps
    • CEvery week
    • DNever after the first session
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    Answer: B. When changes make training out of date, or a worker's use of PPE shows gaps

    1910.132 requires retraining when workplace or PPE changes make training obsolete, or when a worker's knowledge or use of PPE is inadequate.

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