Certification Exam: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Question 1 of 10

What is the rule for multi-person lockouts?

A) Locks are not required for groups B) The supervisor holds all the keys C) One person, one lock, one key D) One lock for the whole group

Question 2 of 10

If you work across multiple shifts, when do you remove your lock?

A) You leave it on and take the key home B) You give your key to the next shift C) Whenever you feel like it D) At the end of your shift, after the next worker has applied theirs

Question 3 of 10

What must a LOTO tag clearly state?

A) "Property of Maintenance" B) "Fixing it soon" C) "Do Not Operate" D) "Machine is Broken"

Question 4 of 10

What is the primary goal of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?

A) To save electricity B) To keep unauthorized people away from the office C) To speed up repairs D) To prevent the unexpected startup of machinery during maintenance

Question 5 of 10

What is "Verification" in LOTO?

A) Asking a coworker if it's off B) Physically trying to start the machine to prove it won't move C) Checking the clock D) Signing a paper

Question 6 of 10

Does cord-and-plug equipment (like a fan) always require LOTO?

A) No, only if the plug is NOT in the exclusive control of the worker B) Only if it's 220V C) Only in warehouses D) Yes

Question 7 of 10

What should an "Affected Employee" do when they see a LOTO lock?

A) Call the maintenance worker B) Try to remove it C) Ignore it D) Stay clear and never attempt to restart the machine

Question 8 of 10

What should you do if a machine moves during the "Try" step?

A) Turn the power back on B) Identify and isolate the remaining energy source before proceeding C) Kick the machine D) Start working anyway

Question 9 of 10

Which is a requirement for LOTO locks?

A) They must be made of plastic B) They must be blue C) They must be easy to pick D) They must be standardized and identifiable to the individual worker

Question 10 of 10

Who is an "Authorized Person" in a LOTO program?

A) Anyone who works in the building B) The CEO only C) The janitorial staff D) A worker trained and permitted to apply locks and perform maintenance