BAT Breath Alcohol Technician Testing Procedures 4

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when an EBT prints two copies of the test result?

Accepted Answer

Give Copy 1 to the subject and retain Copy 2 for the employer

Answer

Copy 1 (the original) goes to the employee, and Copy 2 is retained by the employer/BAT for recordkeeping per DOT regulations.

Question 2

A BAT administers a screening breath test and gets a result of 0.019. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Inform the subject and discontinue the testing process

Answer

A screening result below 0.020 is negative, so the BAT informs the subject and discontinues testing — no confirmation test is needed.

Question 3

How long must employers retain alcohol testing records under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

DOT requires employers to retain alcohol testing records for a minimum of 5 years for positive results and related information.

Question 4

What must a BAT do before beginning any breath alcohol test to ensure device readiness?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an air blank test to verify the EBT reads 0.00

Answer

Before each use, the EBT must perform an air blank showing 0.00 to confirm the device is clear and functioning properly.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios constitutes a 'refusal to test' under DOT alcohol testing rules?

Accepted Answer

Subject verbally states they will not take the test

Answer

A verbal refusal to participate in the breath alcohol test constitutes a refusal to test under DOT regulations, regardless of reason.

(BAT) Breath Alcohol Technician Certified Practice Test