Free ASP practice test: are you ready?

5 sample ASP questions, explained

From the practice tests in our guide. Try them before you open the answer.

1. 1. A z-score of 1.50 is obtained. Using a standard normal z-table, what is the approximate probability of observing a value greater than this z-score?

   • A. 0.0668
   • B. 0.0934
   • C. 0.1587
   • D. 0.9332
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   Correct: A (0.0668).

   From the standard normal table, the cumulative probability for z = 1.50 is about 0.9332. The tail probability (greater than 1.50) is 1 - 0.9332 = 0.0668. Option D (0.1587) is the tail for z = 1.00.

   Topic: Mastering the Math: Calculations and Quantitative Reasoning in Safety

2. 2. A safety professional is prioritizing jobs for Job Hazard Analysis. Which of the following criteria should be considered first?

   • A. Jobs that require specialized tools.
   • B. Jobs that are easiest to document.
   • C. Jobs with a history of incidents or high injury rates.
   • D. Jobs with the highest number of employees.
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   Correct: C (Jobs with a history of incidents or high injury rates.).

   Priority is given to jobs with incident history, high injury rates, new or modified jobs, and complex jobs. The other options are not the primary criteria.

   Topic: Safety Management Systems: Building and Evaluating Effective Programs

3. 3. The NIOSH lifting equation includes a load constant (LC) representing the maximum acceptable weight under ideal conditions. What is the value of this load constant?

   • A. 40 pounds (18 kg)
   • B. 34 pounds (15 kg)
   • C. 60 pounds (27 kg)
   • D. 51 pounds (23 kg)
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   Correct: D (51 pounds (23 kg)).

   The NIOSH lifting equation uses a load constant of 51 pounds (23 kg). This is the weight that is considered safe for an optimal, one-time lift under ideal conditions.

   Topic: Ergonomics: Designing Work to Fit the Human

4. 4. The temperature at which a vapor-air mixture ignites spontaneously without an external spark or flame is the:

   • A. Flash point
   • B. Fire point
   • C. Autoignition temperature
   • D. Lower flammable limit
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   Correct: C (Autoignition temperature).

   Autoignition temperature is the minimum temperature required to cause self-sustained combustion without an ignition source, such as a spark or flame.

   Topic: Fire Prevention and Protection: Principles and Strategies

5. 5. Which of the following is a required element of an Emergency Action Plan under 29 CFR 1910.38(a)?

   • A. Designation of persons who can explain the plan to employees
   • B. Contact information for local emergency medical services
   • C. A list of emergency supplies and their locations
   • D. A schedule for monthly fire drills
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   Correct: A (Designation of persons who can explain the plan to employees).

   OSHA explicitly requires that the EAP include the names or job titles of persons who can explain the plan to employees. This is one of the five core elements listed in 1910.38(a). The other options, while good practices, are not regulatory requirements.

   Topic: Emergency Preparedness and Response: Planning for the Unexpected

Frequently asked questions

Is this ASP practice test free?

Yes. It is free, it needs no account, and you see your result immediately.

How is the readiness verdict calculated?

80% or more correct = ready, 65-79% = almost, below 65% = not yet. It is a conservative bar for practice, not the official passing score of the exam.

Where do the questions come from?

From the practice tests in our ASP study guide, mixed across every topic of the exam: 25 questions per attempt. The sample questions on this page are not repeated in the test.