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1. Which of the following substances is harmful to water?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Salt
C. Hydrogen
D. Oil

Answer- D
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2. Which of the following is the acronym describing the correct sequence of using a
fire extinguisher?

(A)  PULL
(B)  PUSH
(C)  PASS
(D)  None of the above

Answer- C(P.A.S.S technique – pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep.)

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3. What will square or rectangular, green signs with white pictograms typically
indicate?

(A)  That you are in a hazard-free environment and should not wear PPE.
(B)  That you should proceed with caution
(C)  They will inform you that it is safe to use any machinery
(D)  They will indicate what emergency procedures are or an emergency location

Answer- D
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4. Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire?

(A)  At the top of the fire

(B)  At the base of the fire
(C)  At the center of the fire
(D)  Away from the fire

Answer- B
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5. Which one of these is the correct ISO symbol to warn against electricity?

Answer-C
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6. What does PPE Stands For

(A)  Professional Personal Equipment

(B)  Protective Practical Equipment
(C)  Personal Protective Equipment
(D)  Properly Protected Employee

Answer- C
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7. The second largest market for coal is

A. Electricity generation
B. Export
C. The industrial and retail sector
D. The iron and steel industry

Answer- C
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8.At which Noise level should Ear Protection be worn?
(A)  85 dBA
(B)  100 dBA
(C)  120 dBA
(D)  140 dBA

Answer- A
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9. This hazard symbol is used when something is

(A) Corrosive
(B) Almost Empty
(C) Flammable
(D) Highly Acidic

Answer- A(Corrosive Sign)

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10. The hardest type of coal, consisting of nearly pure carbon is:

A. Lignite
B. Sub-Bituminous
C. Anthracite
D. Bituminous

Answer- C
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11. What does the shiny waxy cuticle at the top of the leaf do?

(A) Reduces transpiration 
(B) Helps prevent wilting
(C) Minimizes water loss
(D) Reduces carbon dioxide absorption

Answer- C
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12. Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out fires caused by
flammable liquids?

(A)  Class A water fire extinguishers

(B)  Class B carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
(C)  Class C dry chemical fire extinguisher
(D)  None of the above

Answer- B(Flammable liquids include oils, gasoline, paints, grease, lacquers, and
solvents.)
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13. In the term Fe 550 D,”D” Stand for

A. Ductility
B. Density
C. Durability
D. Dragon

Answer- A
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14. Who is responsible for maintaining PPE

A. Your Employer
B. Yourself
C. Your Co-worker
D. Both A&B

Answer- D
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16. Which of the following pollutants can damage lungs?

A. Ozone
B. Smog
C. CO2
D. NO2

Answer- B
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16. What does the “EMS” stands for

A. Employer Management System

B. Economic Manage System
C. Environment Management System
D. Environmental Management System

Answer- D
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17. When burning fuel for energy, small particles are thrown into the air that are
visible in the form of smoke. It is called this type of pollution.  

A. Black carbon pollution

B. Indoor pollution
C. Outdoor pollution
D. Air pollution

Answer- A
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18. The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures which of the following?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Particulate Matters
C. Ultraviolet Radiation
D. All of the above

Answer- B
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19. Which of the following cannot be recycled

A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon
C. Water
D. Energy

Answer- D
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20. Which of the following gases does an automobile produce?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Helium

Answer- C
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21. In the term Fe 550 D,”550” Stand for

A. Tensile Strength
B. Yield Stress
C. Ultimate Stress
D. Ductility

Answer- B
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22. Fluoride added to Water which helps to prevent

A. Tooth Decay
B. Infection
C. Fever
D. Sickness

Answer- A
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23.Below is a list of fire extinguisher types matched with surfaces on which they can
be used. Which is the incorrect option?

(A)  Class A - Cloth, wood, paper, and rubber

(B)  Class B - Plastics, polyethylene, Styrofoam
(C)  Class C - Wiring, fuse boxes, electrical equipment, and computers
(D)  Class D - Combustible metals such as magnesium, potassium, titanium, and
sodium
(E)  Class K - Cooking fluids such as fats and oils

Answer- B(Class B fire extinguishers use carbon dioxide as the fire-fighting agent and
can extinguish oils, paints, lacquers, grease, solvents, and flammable liquids. Fires on
plastic surfaces can be put out via a Class A fire extinguisher, which uses water.)
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24. What will Blue, circular signs with white pictograms typically indicate?

(A)  That a certain action in the area is prohibited .

(B)  That wearing a certain type of PPE in the area is mandatory
(C)  That certain types of machinery are subject to faults
(D)  That you should be aware of nearby hazards

Answer- B
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25. Where does the water evaporate in the leaf
A. At the waxy cuticle
B. At the surfaces of the mesophyll cells
C. In the sunlight
D. At the stomata

Answer- B
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26. Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out Class A fires?

(A)  CO2
(B)  Water
(C)  Multi-purpose dry chemical
(D)  Both b and c
(E)  Both a and b

Answer- D(Both B&C-Class A fires include fires in ordinary combustibles: paper,

wood, cloth, rubber, and many plastics. Water based fire extinguishers and multi-
purpose dry chemical based fire extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires. However,
ordinary dry chemical fire extinguishers are suitable for only Class B and Class C
fires.)