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30+ Industrial Hazard Solved MCQs

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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) .

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Chapter: Industrial Hazard
1.

Which of the following is NOT a type of industrial hazard?

A. Mechanical hazards
B. Chemical hazards
C. Fire hazards
D. Social hazards
Answer» D. Social hazards
2.

What is a mechanical hazard?

A. A hazard involving a machine or process
B. A hazard involving exposure to chemicals
C. A hazard involving extreme temperatures
D. A hazard involving radiation
Answer» A. A hazard involving a machine or process
3.

Which of the following is a cause of mechanical hazards?

A. Proper machine guarding
B. Regular equipment maintenance
C. Machines requiring frequent human intervention
D. Use of personal protective equipment
Answer» C. Machines requiring frequent human intervention
4.

How can mechanical hazards be prevented?

A. Ignoring safety protocols
B. Using machine guards and safety devices
C. Wearing loose clothing near machinery
D. Leaving machines unattended while running
Answer» B. Using machine guards and safety devices
5.

What is the term for a situation where an electric current passes through the body?

A. Shock
B. Electrocution
C. Short circuit
D. Ground fault
Answer» A. Shock
6.

What happens when a person touches two wires with different voltages at the same time?

A. Nothing will happen.
B. They will feel a mild tingling sensation.
C. They will receive an electric shock.
D. The circuit will overload.
Answer» C. They will receive an electric shock.
7.

How can electrical hazards be prevented in the workplace?

A. Using damaged electrical equipment
B. Storing materials near electrical equipment
C. Ignoring frayed or cracked wiring
D. Unplugging equipment by the cord instead of the plug
Answer» D. Unplugging equipment by the cord instead of the plug
8.

What is a chemical hazard?

A. A hazard involving extreme temperatures
B. A system where chemical accidents could occur
C. A hazard involving moving machinery
D. A hazard involving loud noises
Answer» B. A system where chemical accidents could occur
9.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of exposure to chemical vapors?

A. Breathing problems
B. Skin burns
C. General anesthesia
D. Hypothermia
Answer» D. Hypothermia
10.

What should you do before working with a new chemical?

A. Consult a chemical hazard pocket guide
B. Smell the chemical to identify it
C. Mix the chemical with other chemicals to see what happens
D. Assume it is safe to handle without precautions
Answer» A. Consult a chemical hazard pocket guide
11.

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for a fire involving flammable liquids?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Answer» B. Class B
12.

How do water-based fire extinguishers work?

A. By smothering the fire with foam
B. By removing oxygen from the fire
C. By cooling the fire and removing heat
D. By creating a chemical reaction that extinguishes the fire
Answer» C. By cooling the fire and removing heat
13.

What is combustible dust?

A. Any type of dust found in a workplace
B. Dust that is harmless to human health
C. Dust that is not flammable
D. Solid material that can ignite when suspended in air
Answer» D. Solid material that can ignite when suspended in air
14.

Which of the following is a method for preventing dust hazards?

A. Using filtration systems
B. Ignoring dust accumulation
C. Using compressed air to clean dust
D. Smoking near dust sources
Answer» A. Using filtration systems
15.

What is the purpose of an electrostatic separator?

A. To filter out dust particles from the air
B. To extinguish fires caused by dust
C. To remove dust particles from the air using electrical charges
D. To measure the concentration of dust in the air
Answer» C. To remove dust particles from the air using electrical charges
16.

What type of hazard is posed by motor vehicles and airbags?

A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. Chemical
D. Dust
Answer» A. Mechanical
17.

What type of injury is common in workplaces with cutting, shearing, crushing, or breaking machines?

A. Crushing injuries
B. Burns
C. Poisoning
D. Electrocution
Answer» A. Crushing injuries
18.

What should a machine safeguard protect from?

A. Contact with moving parts
B. Falling objects
C. Worker interference
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
19.

What is the term for a situation where a person is in contact with a conductor carrying a current and simultaneously in contact with the ground?

A. Electrocution
B. Ground fault
C. Short circuit
D. Overload
Answer» C. Short circuit
20.

What type of hazard is posed by solvents used in extraction plants and chemical analysis?

A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. Chemical
D. Dust
Answer» C. Chemical
21.

What type of hazard is posed by strong dehydrating agents like concentrated sulfuric acid?

A. Mechanical
B. Electrical
C. Chemical
D. Dust
Answer» C. Chemical
22.

What type of health problem can be caused by exposure to certain antibiotic dusts?

A. Antibiotic resistance
B. Cancer
C. Asthma
D. Arthritis
Answer» A. Antibiotic resistance
23.

What should be done if an inflammable gas or solvent leaks in the workplace?

A. Ignore the leak
B. Use a lighter to check for leaks
C. Pour water on the leak
D. Start exhaust fans and extinguish all fire sources
Answer» D. Start exhaust fans and extinguish all fire sources
24.

What class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials like wood and paper?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Answer» A. Class A
25.

What class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Answer» C. Class C
26.

What is the primary mechanism by which water-based fire extinguishers work?

A. Smothering
B. Oxygen depletion
C. Cooling
D. Chain reaction inhibition
Answer» C. Cooling
27.

What type of fire extinguisher uses finely divided solid particles to extinguish fires?

A. Dry chemical
B. Water-based
C. Foam
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» A. Dry chemical
28.

What is the definition of a chemical accident?

A. Any incident involving chemicals
B. A sudden or unintended occurrence while handling hazardous chemicals
C. An explosion in a chemical plant
D. A fire caused by chemicals
Answer» B. A sudden or unintended occurrence while handling hazardous chemicals
29.

What is the purpose of a chemical hazard pocket guide?

A. To provide entertainment
B. To store chemical samples
C. To list chemical suppliers
D. To provide information about chemical hazards and safety precautions
Answer» D. To provide information about chemical hazards and safety precautions
30.

What type of equipment uses centrifugal force to separate dust particles from the air?

A. Filtration system
B. Inertial separator (cyclone separator)
C. Electrostatic separator
D. Dust collector
Answer» B. Inertial separator (cyclone separator)

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