H2S-Exam

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Atmospheric Gas Tester Train the Trainer
Written Exam

NAME: __________________________________________ DATE: _______________

1. Most personal gas detectors will first sound the audible or visual alarm at concentrations of
H2S above ______, or ______ by volume.

a. 100 PPM, .01%

b. 1000 PPM, .1%
c. 10 PPM, .001%
d. 1 PPM, .0001%

2. The minimum concentration that H2S will burn is _________ and the highest concentration
that H2S will burn is __________?

a. 50% & 100%

b. 25% & 50%
c. 4.3% & 46%
d. 2.3% & 50%

3. Concentrations of H2S above .001% by volume, are considered harmful. It takes how may
parts per million to equal 1% by volume?

a. 10
b. 100
c. 1000
d. 10,000

4. The definition of a non permit confined space includes?

a. Limited openings for entry and exit

b. Dangerous atmospheric hazards
c. Designed for sleeping
d. All of the above

5. Using safe work practices include all of the following except?

a. Onsite physician at all times during entry
b. Confined space entry permits
c. Ventilation of confined spaces
d. Testing and continuous monitoring of the air

6. Gas detector checks include all of the following except?

a. Replacement of sensors
b. Auto zero in fresh air
c. Bump test with a known gas
d. Turn off and turn on

7. Each Authorized Gas Tester should know the hazards and properties of the following
atmospheric hazards except?

a. Oxygen deficiency and enrichment

b. Flammable gases
c. Toxins
d. Electricity

8. Individual Atmospheric Gas tests should be performed in which of the following order?

a. Flammablility, Toxins, Oxygen

b. Toxins, Oxygen, Flammablity
c. Oxygen, Flammability, Toxins
d. H2S, CH4, O2, CO

9. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

a. Oxygen deficient or enriched atmospheres; ensure that proper oxygen levels are present
b. Flammable atmospheres; ensure that combustible gases are not present
c. Toxic atmospheres; ensure that toxic gases are below the exposure limit
d. Atmospheric hazards; ensure that life vests are worn over water

10. In order to to locate varying concentrations of gases and vapors gas testing samples should be
taken in a tank at the?

a. Only on the outside of the space to avoid making entry

b. Top, Middle, and Bottom every four feet
c. Begin at the bottom and climb up every two feet
d. All of the above