Confined Space Entry

Entrant / Attendant / Supervisor Training

QUIZ Answer Key

Student Name:
Date of Training:
Instructor Name:

1.

A confined space can be as large as a tank, vessel or silo.

True

2.

or

False

or

False

or

False

Attendants must maintain constant contact with entrants.

True

8.

False

Entry Supervisors must verify all tests, including atmospheric testing, are conducted
before entry into a PRCS is allowed.
True

7.

or

Training is required for all employees working in / with Permit Required confined spaces.
True

6.

False

Employers must have a written program to cover permit required confined space entry.
True

5.

or

Employers must warn employees of the existence and location of permit required
confined spaces via e-mails and word of mouth.
True

4.

False

A confined space always requires a permit to be entered.

True

3.

or

or

False

Attendants should always remove entrants from a confined space when a hazardous
situation occurs.
True

or

False

This material was produced under Grant SH-21000-10-60-F-29 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of
trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Confined Space Entry

Entrant / Attendant / Supervisor Training
QUIZ Answer Key

9.

At least one member of the rescue team must be certified in basic first aid and CPR.
True

10.

False

or

False

or

False

or

False

Some PRCS risks include electrical hazards, moving machinery, stored energy, heat and
falls.
True

17.

or

Entrapment can occur in a PRCS due to the shape or design of the space.
True

16.

False

Entrants could drown in a confined space filled with grain.

True

15.

or

The use of continuous forced air ventilation can be used to eliminate potential and actual
atmospheric hazards.
True

14.

False

Oxygen content must be between 19.5% and 23.5%.

True

13.

or

Confined space atmospheres must be tested for oxygen, flammability agents and any
other toxic agents.
True

12.

False

Trained rescue workers should enter confined spaces only when absolutely necessary.
True

11.

or

or

False

Lockout and PPE shall be used when appropriate for employee safety in PRCSs.
True

or

False

This material was produced under Grant SH-21000-10-60-F-29 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of
trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Confined Space Entry

Entrant / Attendant / Supervisor Training
QUIZ Answer Key

18.

An entry permit must state the required amount of time for the task to be completed.
True

19.

False

All PRCS permits must be retained for one year.

True

20.

or

or

False

When working with outside contractors, the host employer and outside contractor
should coordinate entry operations to ensure the safety of all employees.
True

or

False

This material was produced under Grant SH-21000-10-60-F-29 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of
trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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