Certification Exam: Respiratory Protection

Question 1 of 10

Who pays for respirators, medical evaluations, fit testing and training?

A) The employer, at no cost to the employee B) The cost is shared equally C) The employee is reimbursed only if they pass D) The employee

Question 2 of 10

When must a user seal check be performed?

A) Once a year with the fit test B) Only in IDLH atmospheres C) Every time the respirator is put on D) Only after changing cartridges

Question 3 of 10

What is the correct sequence before an employee may wear a tight-fitting respirator?

A) Medical evaluation, then fit test, then use B) Training only; the other steps are optional C) Fit test, then medical evaluation, then training D) Use it first, then evaluate whether it fits

Question 4 of 10

An atmosphere contains 18% oxygen. Which respirator is acceptable?

A) A full facepiece pressure demand SCBA B) A half mask with organic vapour cartridges C) An N95 filtering facepiece D) A full facepiece air-purifying respirator

Question 5 of 10

A worker has a two-day growth of stubble along the sealing surface. What is required?

A) Provide a loose-fitting PAPR or hood instead B) Apply petroleum jelly to improve the seal C) Tighten the straps and perform a seal check D) Nothing, provided they passed a fit test last year

Question 6 of 10

An employee must be fit tested on which respirator?

A) Whichever model the employer has most of B) Fit testing is optional if a seal check is done C) The exact make, model, style and size they will wear D) Any respirator of the same general type

Question 7 of 10

According to 1910.134, what must an employer do BEFORE relying on respirators to control an airborne hazard?

A) Post a warning sign at the work area B) Purchase respirators for all employees C) Prevent contamination through feasible engineering controls D) Obtain written consent from employees

Question 8 of 10

How often must respirator training be repeated under 1910.134(k)(5)?

A) Only when equipment changes B) Annually C) Once at hire D) Every three years

Question 9 of 10

How should the employer determine when gas or vapour cartridges must be changed?

A) At the end of every shift regardless of use B) When breathing becomes noticeably harder C) By a change schedule based on objective data, or a certified end-of-service-life indicator D) When the wearer smells or tastes the contaminant

Question 10 of 10

What is the assigned protection factor of a half mask respirator?

A) 10 B) 50 C) 1,000 D) 1