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1. The maximum (transverse) post spacing or base width for all types of scaffold must not be over:

a 4 feet or 1.2 meters

b 6 feet or 1.8 meters
c 5 feet or 1.5 meters

2. A light duty scaffold, with embossed tubes spaced transversely @ 1.2 meters, must have its
corresponding longitudinal spacing of standards (posts) at :

a. Not over 8 feet or 2.4 meters

b. Not over 9 feet or 2.7 meters
c. Not over 6 feet o4 1.8 meters

3 The difference between embossed and non-embossed tubes, with respect to standards’ spacing and
structural capability is that :

a. Embossed tubes are spaced wider than non-embossed tubes

b. Embossed tubes are spaced narrower than non-embossed tubes

4 A light duty scaffold, with non-embossed tubes spaced transversely @ 1.0 meter, must have its standards
spaced longitudinally @:

a. Not over 7.5 feet or 2.3 meters

b. Not over 9 feet or 2.7 meters
c. Not over 6 feet or 1.8 meters

5 For a light duty scaffold, the maximum number of working levels that can be used or planked at the same time is

a. Not more than three

b. Not more than two
c. Not more than one

6 A light duty scaffold with 3 working levels, can have additional planked levels of :

a. None at all
b. One more level
c. Two more levels

7 A light duty scaffold with 2 working levels, can have additional planked levels of :

a. Not more than 6 levels

b. Not more than 9 levels
c. Not more than 5 levels

8 A light duty scaffold with 1 working level, can have additional planked levels of :

a. Not more than 9 levels

b. Not more than 6 levels
c. Not more than 5 levels

9 A light duty scaffold with 3 working levels, can have a maximum height of:

a. Not over 91 feet or 28 meters

b. Not over 125 feet or 38 meters
c. Not over 78 feet or 24 meters
10 A light duty scaffold with less than 3 working levels, can have a maximum height of :

a. Not over 125 feet or 38 meters

b. Not over 91 feet or 28 meters
c. Not over 78 feet or 24 meters

11 The height of a scaffold is measured :

a. From the top of the base plate to the topmost platform

b. From the top of the base plate to the top rail
c. From the ground to the top-edge of the standard

12 A timber sill or sole plate must have a minimum size of :

a. 9 inches wide, 1 ½ inches thick

b. 6 inches wide, 1 ½ inches thick
c. 4 inches wide, 1 inch thick

13 A timber sole plate must accommodate at least :

a. Two standards (posts)

b. One standard
c. Either a or b

14 A medium duty type scaffold must have a maximum number of working level of :

a. Two
b. Three
c. One

15 A medium duty scaffold with 2 working levels, can have additional planked levels of :

a. None at all
b. Not more than 7 levels
c. Not more than 6 levels

16 A medium duty scaffold with 1 working level, can have additional planked level of :

a. Not more than 7 levels

b. Not more than 9 levels
c. Not more than 6 levels

17 A medium duty scaffold with 2 working levels can have a maximum height of :

a. 78 feet or 24 meters
b. 91 feet or 28 meters
c. 125 feet or 38 meters

18 A medium duty scaffold with 1 working level can have a maximum height of :

a. 125 feet or 38 meters

b. 91 feet or 28 meters
c. 78 feet or 24 meters

19 A medium duty scaffold must have its transverse and longitudinal posts spacing of :

a. 4 feet (1.2 meters) and 6 feet (1.8 meters) respectively

b. 3.28 feet (1 meter) and 9 feet (2.7 meters) respectively
c. 6 feet (1.8 meters) and 6 feet (1.8 meters) respectively
20 At or near the center of every runner (ledger) @ every platform level, a medium duty scaffold must have :

a. At least 1 board bearer

b. At least 1 bearer
c. At least 1 pair of fixed coupler

21 Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Runners (ledgers) are placed underneath bearers (transoms).

b. Runners (ledgers) are placed on top of bearers (transoms).
c. Runners are coupled to transoms.

22 Which of the following statement(s) is not correct?

a. When transoms are coupled to runners, they are placed as close to standard (post) as possible.
b. Transoms can be coupled either directly to the standard (post) or onto runner.
c. It is the runner (ledger) that primarily holds the load of the platform and not the transoms.

23 Runners or ledgers must be spaced vertically of:

a. Not more than 2 meters or 6 ½ feet

b. Not less than 2 meters or 6 ½ feet

24 Vertical diagonal bracings must be placed in full height of the scaffold :

a. In both directions
b. In one direction only
c. In any direction

25 Braces must be as close to the node point (intersection of post / ledger/bearer) as possible, and within:

a. 12 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 4 inches

26 Diagonal bracings on a multi-tube length of scaffold, must be placed at an angle of approximately :

a. 45 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 15 degrees

27 The allowable Height to Base ratio of an independent (double-pole) scaffold, within which outriggers or guys is not
required is :

a. 4:1
b. 3:1
c. 5:1

28 Outriggers when required, must be coupled to the scaffold structure at :

a. 2/3 of the scaffold height

b. 1/3 of the scaffold height
c. 1/2 of the scaffold height

29 A tower scaffold requires plan bracing to prevent racking :

a. At the base, top and every 3rd lift (if applies)

b. At the base and at the top
c. At the base only

30 If swivel couplers are used to join two overlapping braces, they must overlap by:
a. At least 12 inches
b. At least 1 meter
c. At least 6 inches
31 Joining of tubes, preferably must be made using :

a. End to end or sleeve coupler

b. Joint pin
c. Swivel coupler

32 Scaffold ties or guys must be spaced at an interval of:

a. 26 feet vertically and 30 feet horizontally

b. 30 feet vertically and 26 feet horizontally
c. As practically configured during the actual construction

33 Which statement(s) is / are not correct?

a. None of the statements below

b. Scaffold ties or guys must be made (as minimum) at both ends of the scaffold.
c. Scaffold ties must be coupled to at least 2 standards or 2 ledgers and never onto transoms.

34 Outriggers when required, must be provided :

a. @ at least both ends of the scaffold

b. @ every other set of standard
c. @ any point of the scaffold

35 When rakers are used, the number of lift above its tie-in point must be:

a. Not more than 1 lift

b. Not more than 2 lifts
c. None at all

36 When rakers are used, its base must be anchored such that :

a. It is firm against movement from all directions including uplifts and overturning moment.
b. It is firm against lateral movement
c. It can withstand the suspended load of the platform

37 When rakers are used, its bottom must be :

a. Tied back to the scaffold by means of horizontal tube coupled to at least 2 posts (standards)
b. Tied down to the ground or permanent rigid support
c. Coupled to a permanent member of a solid structure.

38 A raker is an inclined tube which is :

a. Load bearing
b. Non load-bearing
c. Either a or b, depending on the manner of installation.

39 Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?

a. Raker must be a single continuous tube without any splice at any point
b. Raker must have a maximum length of 6 meters or 20 feet
c. Raker is a structural (load-bearing) member of the scaffold

40 When reveal tubes are used, they must be securely wedged :

a. Between opposing surfaces

b. At one end alone
c. Whenever possible
41 The Code specifically requires guard rails (as a must – as to work level height) when the work platform reaches:

a. 6 feet above the walking / working level

b. 10 feet above the walking / working level
c. At any height there is a potential of fall

42 How much gap there must be, between a face of a structure or building and the platform, necessitating guard rails?

a. When there is a gap or opening of more than 14 inches

b. When there is a gap or opening of more than 12 inches
c. When there is a gap or opening of more than 10 inches

43 Top rails are to be installed :

a. Between 38 inches and 45 inches above the walking / working surface

b. Exactly at waist height
c. At any convenient point of uprights

44 Uprights above the platform where guard rails are affixed must be spaced :

a. @ not over 9 feet

b. @ not over 6 feet
c. @ not over 5 feet

45 Top and mid rails must be installed :

a. Inside the uprights

b. Outside the uprights
c. Either a or b, whichever is practically convenient

46 Top rails must be strong to arrest a fall or capable to resist at least:

a. 200 pounds lateral force

b. 150 pounds lateral force
c. 300 pounds lateral force

47 If guard rail system, for some physical constraints cannot be completely installed :

a. A yellow tag must be affixed near all access points & use of platform allowed with the use of full body
harness.
b. A yellow tag can not be affixed and the platform must be condemned instead.
c. A reg tag must be affixed and any use of platform prohibited.

48 All work platforms must be fully planked and not have any opening. However, opening may be allowed to such extent:

a. That the hole or opening is no more than 1 inch

b. That the hole or opening is no more than ½ inch
c. That hole or opening is no more than ¾ inch

49 When a gap or opening between planks is less than 2 feet wide, the use of ¾ inch thick plywood as cover is acceptable.
However, if the opening becomes wider or greater than 2 feet wide, the opening must be covered with:

a. Cross planks
b. Steel plate
c. 1 inch thick plywood

50 Which of the following rule(s) is / are permissible?

a. Crack or split at end plank of less than 12 inches (I foot) – if the end plank is banded
b. Crack or split at end plank of less than 1 inch – if the end plank is not banded
c. Crack or split at end plank of any size, as long as the scaffold plank has been proof tested

51 On the platform, end planks must extend over their end support (transom or bearer) from :
 a. 6 inches to less than 12 inches
b. 6 inches to 12 inches
c. 5 inches to 10 inches

52 Planks can be laid overlapping. However, the overlap must be:

a. At least 12 inches or 1 foot and the overlap point must occur over a support (bearer or board bearer)
b. At least 6 inches and the overlap point must occur over a support (bearer or board bearer)
c. At least 1 meter to make it much safer

53 Ideally, wood planks must not be overlapped, they must be placed end-to-end. However :

a. Each end must be supported by board bearer or bearer underneath

b. At least one end must be supported by board bearer or bearer underneath
c. A cross plank or 1 inch thick plywood must be nailed down on top of the adjoining ends

54 Scaffold planks of 1 ½ inches thick must have a clear (unsupported) span of :

a. 5 feet maximum
b. 6 feet maximum
c. 8 feet maximum

55 Scaffold planks of 2.0 inches thick must have a clear (unsupported) span of :

a. 8 feet maximum
b. 6 feet maximum
c. 6 feet maximum

56 Inclined ladders are safely positioned at :

a. 4 : 1 (height to base) slope or 75 degrees with the horizontal

b. 4 : 1 (base to height) slope or 75 degrees with the vertical
c. As close to the structure as possible

57 Vertical ladders must have as minimum, lashing or rigid attachment to the structure :

a. At the base, middle and top

b. At the base and top
c. At the top

58 Inclined ladders must have as minimum, lashing or rigid attachment to the structure:

a. At the base and top

b. At the top
c. At the base, bottom and top

59 High reach platforms must have their access provided with intermediate landing:

a. @ every 30 feet (9 meters) height of ladder

b. @ every 20 feet (6 meters) height of ladder
c. @ as many points on the ladder height as possible

60 All ladders must have their top ends extended over the platform landing by:

a. At least 3 feet or 3 rungs

b. At least 5 feet or 5 rungs
c. At least 1 foot or 1 rung

61 Ladders must be secured :

a. By the side rails and not by rungs

b. By both side rails and rungs
c. By the rungs

62. In ascending or descending ladder, 3 point contact rule means:

 a. 2 hands, 1 foot
b. 2 feet, 1 hand
c. Either a or b

63. Casters for light duty and medium duty mobile scaffold must have a minimum size of:

a. 5 inches diameter and 7 inches diameter respectively

b. 3 inches diameter and 5 inches diameter respectively
c. 7 inches diameter and 9 inches diameter respectively

64. If outriggers are used for mobile scaffold, they must increase the base dimension:

a. To at least ¼ of the scaffold height

b. To more than ¼ of the scaffold height
c. To ½ of the scaffold height

65 Lanyard, lifelines, fall arrest system components and anchorage points must have a minimum capacity of :

a. 6,000 lbs.
b. 5,000 lbs.
c. 3,500 lbs.

66 Lanyard must not exceed :

a. 5 ½ feet long
b. 6 feet long
c. 6 ½ feet long

67 Two or more lanyards may be connected together to meet the desired length however, their connection must be :

a. eye to eye
b. hook to eye
c. hook to hook

68 Mixture of incompatible types of components of fall protection (full body harness) e.g. carabiners, hook , etc. is being
prohibited because of the possibility of :

a. breaking during the actual use

b. roll out
c. inferior material quality

69 Toe boards or kick boards must be capable to resist at least :

a. 75 lbs. of load
b. 50 lbs. of load
c. 25 lbs. of load

70 Material for toe board must be at least :

a. ¾ ” thick X 4 ” high timber

b. 1 ” thick X 4 ” high timber
c. ½ ” thick X 3 ½ ” high timber

71 When materials are piled or to be filed on the platform above toeboard height, in which toe board can no longer
adequately protect, the space between the toe board and the top rail must be protected using:

a. a screen of any size

b. screen #18 gauge with ½ ” maximum mesh
c. screen # 18 gauge with 1” maximum mesh
72 When a fall arrest system or any component thereof has been subjected to a fall or near accident (near miss), the whole
component or system :

a. Can be re-used provided inspection has been made

b. Must be totally disposed of and removed from service
c. Must have other damaged parts appropriately replaced

73 OSHA has placed into effect since January 1, 1998, that only the following type of snap hook will be allowed with the
fall arrest system:

a. threaded type carabineer

b. locking type snap hook
c. either of the above

74 For both solid sawn and laminated veneer wood planks of 1 ½ ” thickness, the maximum unsupported span between
transom or intermediate transom is:

a. 4 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 6 feet

75 For both solid sawn and laminated veneer wood planks of 2 ” thickness, the maximum unsupported span between
bearers or board bearers is :

a. 6 feet
b. 8 feet
c. 5 feet

76 When laying of wood planks involve non-right angle turns or direction such as when laying a continuous platform
around a cylindrical vessel or turning a corner, which of the following planks arrangements is acceptable:

a. planks making right angle to the bearer (perpendicular to the bearer / transom) must be laid 1st and planks
resting at non-right angle to the same bearer laid 2nd on top of the first.
b. planks making non-right angle to the bearer must be laid 1st and planks resting at right angle (
perpendicular) to the same bearer laid 2nd on top of the first.
c. whichever of the above, depending on the laying convenience during the actual work.

77 When a scaffold is to be erected near an excavation, it’s base must be situated no closer than :

a. 2 times the depth of excavation

b. 1.5 times the depth of excavation
c. 2.5 times the width of excavation

78 Maximum permissible slope of platform is:

a. 1 : 4 ratio (1 horizontal to 4 vertical)

b. 1 : 4 ratio (1 vertical to 4 horizontal)
c. 15 degrees with the horizontal

79 On the “ climbing side ”, a ladder must have a minimum clearance between the face of the rung and the outermost part
of projecting object or a structure of :

a. 12 inches
b. 30 inches
c. 24 inches

80 When an unavoidable obstruction is encountered, the minimum clearance in Item 76, can be further reduced to :

a. 28 inches
b. 24 inches
c. 20 inches
81 The minimum clearance of a ladder, measured from the face of the rung (on the climbing side) to the outermost part of
the projecting object (at the back-side of the ladder) is:

a. 12 inches
b. 10 inches
c. 5 inches

82 The minimum vertical toe clearance above the rung of a ladder must be:

a. 2 inches
b. 4 inches
c. 6 inches

83 Under the new Saudi ARAMCO GI 8.001, couplers shall be marked conforming to either Saudi ARAMCO approved
equivalent or :

a. ASTM A123
b. BS 1139 or EN74
c. ASTM 500

84 Planks shall be properly stacked on a suitable foundation. They must be evenly supported to prevent warping. When
stacked in multiple layers, the succeeding layers must be secured or bonded when the height of stack exceeds:

a. 50 planks
b. 20 planks
c. 10 planks

85 When screw jacks are used to compensate for variations of ground level, they must not be adjusted to more than :

a. 1/3 of the total length of threaded section

b. 2/3 of the total length of threaded section
c. ½ of the total length of threaded section

86 When ties or guys are installed to increase the scaffold stability, the lowest level of ties or guys must be:

a. At mid - height of the scaffold

b. At the lift closest to the “ base times 4 ratio (1: 4) or approximately at 2/3 of 1: 4 base to height ratio.
c. At the same level of the uppermost platform

87 Base lift or foot – tie shall be located as to close to the base as possible or at approximately:

a. 4 inches above the base

b. 6 inches above the base
c. 2 inches above the base

88 When runners or ledgers are joined by means of end-to-end couplers, the point of connection must be located :

a. Not more than 6 inches from the post (standard)

b. Not more than 12 inches from the post (standard)
c. Not more than 1 meter from the post (standard)

89 For insulated power lines, the minimum safe clearance between the power lines and scaffold must be:

a. 10 meters
b. 1 meter
c. 3 meters

90 For uninsulated power lines, the minimum clearance between the power lines and the scaffold must be:

a. 1 meter
b. 3 meters
c. 10 meters
 91 Safe clearance limits of scaffolds from power lines are in conformance to:

a. 29 CFR 1910
b. OSHA 3150 – Revision 1998
c. ASTM 500

92 Guard rails for bracket scaffolds are either wire rope or steel tubing. When wire rope is used as guard rails, they must
be :

a. At least ¾” diameter
b. At least 3/8 ” diameter
c. A least ½” diameter

93 Bracket scaffold must be fully planked and the platform width must be:

a. At least 3 wood planks but not more than 5 planks wide

b. At least 2 wood planks but not more than 3 planks wide
c. At least 1 wood plank but not more than 2 planks wide

94 When overlapping can not be avoided, wood planks in a bracket scaffold may overlap:

a. In any direction
b. In one direction only
c. In both direction

95 When wire ropes are used in supporting underhung scaffold, the use of associated wire rope clips must be such that:

a. There are at least 5 clips, installed @ both load and attachment ends of each wire rope and spaced @ 6 x
diameter.
b. There are at least 3 clips, installed at both load and attachment ends of each wire rope and spaced @ 6 x
diameter.
c. There are as many clips as possible at both load and attachment ends of each wire rope.

96 Check (safety) couplers of underhung scaffolds shall be located:

a. At the top only of hanger tubes

b. Both at the top and bottom of hanger tubes
c. At the bottom of hanger tubes

97 Wire ropes suspending underhung scaffolds must have their exposed parts covered with insulating material, at a height
exceeding at least:

a. 6 feet above the work platform

b. 4 feet above the work platform
c. 5 feet above the work platform

98 Check (safety) couplers are also necessary beneath each trapeze tube:

a. False
b. True

99 Tubular frame or bracket scaffold shall not be used for a loading - exceeding a light – duty loading of 25 psf.

a. False
b. True

100 Scaffold planks can be used as sills or sole plates.

a. False
b. True

101 Intermixing of different scaffolding components is allowed as long as they are all structurally sound.

a. True
b. False
102 To properly secure end of planks on the platform, they must be nailed down.
a. True
b. False

103 maximum height allowed for tubular frame scaffold is 6 meters or 20 feet.

a. False
b. True

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