PMT 103A Industrial Hygiene Practice Test

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• What are the (3) 'exchange rate values' corresponding to the doubling of sound pressure levels when two machines have a sound level of 85 dB(A)?
• Hazard communication training requirement: employers must provide hazard communication training on chemical hazards.
• Which of the following is a typical example of Impact/Impulse Noise?
• The required flow rate for portable eyewash stations is most closely described as which value?
• Which option correctly states the required flow and duration for portable eyewash stations?
• What is the purpose of A-weighting sound pressure?
• Which of the following is an example of Personal Protective Equipment?
• Which statement correctly differentiates time-weighted average (TWA) and short-term exposure limit (STEL)?
• Which are the four foundational components of an industrial hygiene program?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of the cutaneous (skin absorption) route of exposure?
• How do you decide whether to implement PPE or engineering controls for a given hazard?
• What components must be included on an air sampling train to ensure valid results?
• Which item is included in the DOD IH Exposure Assessment Model?
• Which of the following describes ocular exposure?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered an Engineering Control?
• In the hierarchy of controls, which category is typically most effective for hazard mitigation after elimination/substitution has been applied?
• What is the range of interest for the intensity component of sound?
• In VOC sorbent sampling, breakthrough occurs when...
• What is the required flow rate for portable eyewash stations?
• Which term describes the interaction where the combined effect equals the sum of the individual effects?
• Which of the following is NOT a common strategy to prevent heat-related illness?
• Which item is included in Training and Administrative Controls?
• Why is it important to distinguish between TLVs and PELs in IH practice?
• What is the Action Level?
• Which SDS section contains toxicological information?
• Post-control measurements are used to:
• What is the appropriate exposure-assessment response to a chemical spill?
• What is the purpose of field blank samples in IH air sampling?
• Which statement best describes colorimetric tube characteristics?
• How is exposure data used to drive decisions about control measures?
• Rigid style hard hats: Which statement is true?
• Which classification of hazardous substances is defined by causing abnormalities in an embryo or fetus?
• Which option is NOT one of the five components of a Local Exhaust Ventilation System?
• SDS and MSDS formats description
• What are the two main outcomes of an exposure assessment in industrial hygiene?
• Describe the purpose and typical contents of an IH program plan.
• What is the purpose of an audit trail in IH data management?
• When is medical clearance required for respirator use?
• Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) is defined as the concentration which workers can be exposed for a short period without suffering from irritation, tissue damage, or narcosis.
• Name an engineering control that reduces noise exposure in a workspace.
• Which is a typical Engineering Control?
• In a Local Exhaust Ventilation System, which component collects the contaminants?
• Which device is used to measure personal noise exposure over a shift?
• Which statement correctly describes SDS and MSDS?
• A toxin that causes liver damage is called what?
• Which of the following is a STEL guideline regarding frequency?
• Which statement best defines Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs)?
• Which route is described as the most significant route of entry for toxicants?
• WBGT integrates which factors to assess heat stress at work?
• Which of the following are common principles of good IH data management and documentation?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between STEL and TLV-TWA?
• OSHA hearing conservation criterion for implementing a program?
• Which term is listed as a major component of a HAZCOM program?
• Which airflow instrument requires annual calibration, measures face velocity from 0 to 12,000 ft/min, and is a direct-reading, battery-operated device?
• Eliminations or Substitution includes which action?
• Which of the following describes the correct performance of portable eyewash stations?
• Why is chain-of-custody important in air sampling?
• Distinguish between direct-reading instruments and laboratory analysis in industrial hygiene practice.
• NFPA 704 diamond primarily conveys which information?
• Foot-candle is defined as the amount of illuminance equal to how many lumens per square foot?
• Which organization uses a +5 dB exchange rate for doubling sound pressure levels?
• Qualitative fit testing uses a subjective sense of taste or irritation (pass/fail); Quantitative uses instrumentation to measure leakage and provides a numerical fit factor.
• Which item is typically included in a respiratory protection program?
• Which statement best defines an aerosol?
• What statement best defines a pulmonary toxin?
• Steady State Noise is defined as:
• Define TLV and PEL and explain their origin and typical use.
• Which exposure route involves inhalation of air containing aerosols, vapors, or gases?
• Which of the following best describes a representative sampling approach in exposure assessment?
• Which type of substances depress the central nervous system?
• Which statement about OSHA IH Standards is true?
• If the eyewash station has the correct flow rate but runs for only 5 minutes, which requirement is violated?
• Which quantity is used to assess oxygen deficiency in confined spaces?
• Which statement accurately describes radiation safety controls for ionizing versus non-ionizing radiation?
• Which classification of hazardous substances is defined by the ability to cause cancer?
• A portable eyewash station delivers 0.4 gpm. How long should it run?
• Which maintenance item is specified as part of upkeep for portable eyewash stations?
• In applying the five steps of the IH process to reduce exposure, which sequence is correct?
• Which statement correctly describes the exposure criteria for Steady State Noise?
• What does the 8-hour Time-Weighted Average (TWA) represent in occupational noise exposure?
• What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
• Which statement best describes A-weighting in sound measurement?
• In General Area Sampling, the method is used to determine the efficacy of controls.
• In industrial hygiene, anticipation refers to ...
• What is the role of OSH regulatory standards (OSHA) in industrial hygiene practice?
• Which route may cause systemic poisoning via exposure to the eyes?
• What is the typical use of TLVs in industrial hygiene practice?
• Which substances cause abnormalities in the embryo or fetus when administered to the maternal organism?
• During a monthly inspection, which maintenance action is specified for portable eyewash stations?
• Which item is NOT part of the eight elements of the DOD IH Exposure Assessment Model?
• If the solution is not changed during a monthly inspection, which requirement is not met?
• ALARA principles apply to which type of radiation exposure?
• In a Local Exhaust Ventilation System, which component removes the contaminants from the air?
• Which statement best describes SEGs?
• Which of the following is included under Personal Protective Equipment?
• Which term describes substances that destroy human tissue?
• Which environmental condition can influence VOC sorbent performance during sampling?
• Which term describes similar exposure groups?
• Which of the following is a major component of a HAZCOM program?
• How often should portable eyewash stations be inspected?
• Which substance causes kidney damage?
• Which statement correctly describes LD50 and LC50?
• Which item is NOT typically included in a respiratory protection program?
• Which substances cause cancer when administered to an organism?
• Which item is a major component of a HAZCOM program?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of the injection route of exposure?
• What is the standard definition of sound?
• Which devices are primary methods for measuring noise exposure?
• Why is sampling strategy important, and what constitutes a representative sample?
• Which statement best describes when laboratory analysis is used in IH?
• Which substance is defined as a substance that causes liver damage?
• In the Hierarchy of Safety and Health Controls, which is the highest level?
• What is cumulative exposure and why is it important?
• What is industrial hygiene?
• During a hazard identification walk-through, which sources of information should be reviewed?
• Name two common types of occupational air sampling media and the hazards they measure.
• How do chemical incompatibility and storage considerations impact IH risk management?
• What is the primary objective of industrial hygiene in the workplace?
• LD50 refers to which toxicity measure?
• Which of the following is a major component of a HAZCOM program that tracks chemical hazard data and training records?
• Ceiling values refer to
• Which component is established by OSHA standards as enforceable in IH practice?
• LC50 refers to which toxicity measure?
• What characterizes a qualitative risk assessment in IH?
• What is the difference between exposure assessment for chemicals with continuous releases and episodic releases?
• What is a short-term exposure limit (STEL) and how does it relate to TWA?
• In General Area Sampling, where is the sample device typically placed?
• Which airflow instrument is considered the industry standard and does not require calibration, converting velocity pressure to velocity?
• How do you determine whether a process requires a local exhaust ventilation system?
• Which item is NOT a required element of GHS labeling?
• In IH, qualitative risk assessment is often used for what purpose?
• What is the purpose of air sampling in industrial hygiene, and when is it typically performed?
• Which route of exposure refers to entry of a substance through the digestive tract?
• Toxicity is defined as which of the following?
• Foot-candle is a unit used to measure illuminance. It is defined as which of the following?
• Which readings are required before entering a confined space?
• HazCom obligations include informing workers about chemical hazards.
• Which statement about portable eyewash station upkeep is true?
• What does ALARA stand for?
• Capture velocity in LEV design is defined as what?
• Which sampling method is considered the best for assessing individual worker exposure?
• A hematopoietic toxin primarily affects which body system?
• What term refers to a substance that affects the cellular components of blood or its function?
• A Photoionization Detector (PID) is primarily used to measure which of the following?
• Which statement about detection limits in IH sampling is true?
• Which statement about exposure assessment for continuous versus episodic releases is true?
• In a Local Exhaust Ventilation System, which component transports the air?
• Which route of exposure is ingestion/oral?
• What is the required duration after activation for a portable eyewash station?
• Which statement describes Full Period SINGLE Sampling?
• Impact/Impulse Noise is defined as:
• Which route of exposure enters through the skin?
• Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) versus general ventilation: which statement is accurate?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of the inhalation route of exposure?
• WBGT is used to determine which of the following in heat stress management?
• Which two elements are essential supporting elements in an industrial hygiene program, in addition to anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control?
• What is the purpose of control banding in IH?
• Which sampling approach is BEST for determining a worker's exposure?
• The monthly maintenance for portable eyewash stations includes which action?
• Which statement about the top tier of the Hierarchy is correct?
• What is the standard definition of noise?
• Which set of steps describes performing a walk-through survey for hazard identification?
• Which of the following controls is not typically used for non-ionizing radiation safety?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of direct reading instruments?
• Which unit is used to describe the pitch or tone of sound in the frequency domain?
• Which SDS section focuses on hazard assessment and informs PPE choices?
• Which substance affects the nervous system?
• What is a calibration check for a sampling pump?
• Time Weighted Average is defined as
• Define dose and dose rate in toxicology terms, and how they relate to exposure assessment.
• Which is NOT part of the eight elements of the DOD IH Exposure Assessment Model?
• Which of the following is typically included in a spill response plan?
• During monthly inspections of portable eyewash stations, which action is performed?
• Which statement about Full Period CONSECUTIVE Sampling is true?
• Illuminance is defined as a measure of the amount of light falling on a surface. Which statement best describes illuminance?
• Which factor is considered in selecting sorbent materials for VOC sampling?
• For how long must a portable eyewash station run to meet the standard?
• Which statement correctly describes the exposure criteria for Impact/Impulse Noise?