EIAT and NEIEP Test Safety and Code Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for electrical work includes:
- Hard hat and safety glasses only
- Insulated gloves, arc flash suit, face shield, and safety footwear (Correct answer)
- Latex gloves and goggles
- Steel-toed boots only
Correct answer: Insulated gloves, arc flash suit, face shield, and safety footwear
Electrical PPE must protect against both shock and arc flash hazards, requiring rated insulated gloves, arc-rated clothing, and face protection.
Question 2: What does the term 'qualified person' mean in the context of NFPA 70E?
- Anyone with a high school diploma
- A person with a college degree in engineering
- One who has skills and knowledge of electrical equipment construction and operation (Correct answer)
- Any licensed electrician
Correct answer: One who has skills and knowledge of electrical equipment construction and operation
A 'qualified person' under NFPA 70E is one trained and knowledgeable about electrical equipment and hazards associated with specific tasks.
Question 3: Which class of fire extinguisher is safe for electrical fires?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents (like CO₂ or dry chemical) that are safe for electrical fires.
Question 4: When using a ladder near electrical equipment, the ladder should be made of:
- Aluminum for lightweight use
- Fiberglass for non-conductivity (Correct answer)
- Steel for strength
- Wood for any situation
Correct answer: Fiberglass for non-conductivity
Fiberglass ladders are non-conductive and required when working near energized electrical equipment to prevent electrocution.
Question 5: The electrical code requirement to bond metal conduit ensures:
- Faster installation
- Lower resistance for fault current to return to source (Correct answer)
- Increased wire pulling ease
- Higher ampacity ratings
Correct answer: Lower resistance for fault current to return to source
Bonding metal conduit ensures a low-impedance fault-current path back to the source so overcurrent devices will trip quickly during a fault.
Question 6: What is a job hazard analysis (JHA)?
- A post-accident report
- A document that identifies and controls hazards before a task begins (Correct answer)
- An OSHA citation form
- A weekly safety meeting log
Correct answer: A document that identifies and controls hazards before a task begins
A JHA (also called Job Safety Analysis) breaks a task into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and outlines control measures before work starts.
EIAT and NEIEP Test Safety and Code Compliance 2
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for electrical work includes: