Free Red Seal Ironworker (Generalist) Interprovincial Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1During a lift, an ironworker notices a worksite hazard that has developed since the pre-job assessment. What response does the occupational standard require?

   1. A.Control or eliminate it as soon as possible, document it, and communicate it immediately to the supervisor and health and safety representative.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Control the hazard promptly and document it, then communicate it to the supervisor at the next scheduled meeting.
   3. C.Control the hazard promptly and tell the supervisor and representative immediately, but complete the documentation at the end of the shift.
   4. D.Control and document the hazard promptly, and immediately tell the supervisor, leaving the representative notification until later.

   Explanation: The standard states that "evolving worksite hazards are eliminated or controlled as soon as possible, and information is documented and communicated to supervisor and Health and Safety Representative immediately". The response must include prompt control, documentation and immediate communication.

   Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 35, A-1.01.08P

2. 2A load's weight was calculated from its dimensions. Which pair of documents does the occupational standard explicitly name for verifying the total weight?

   1. A.The erection schedule or the site delivery plan.
   2. B.The fabrication drawings or the bill of lading.Correct answer: B
   3. C.The project layout drawings or the site access plan.
   4. D.The lift-area inspection record or the pre-lift meeting record.

   Explanation: The occupational standard states: "total weight of load is verified against fabrication drawings or bill of lading". The fabrication drawings or the bill of lading.

   Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 93, B-6.01.04P

3. 3A slab's placing drawings specify the depth of concrete cover over reinforcing bars. What is the principal role of bar supports in achieving that depth?

   1. A.Hold the bars at the required spacing from one another.
   2. B.Hold the bars in position to obtain the specified cover.Correct answer: B
   3. C.Hold the formwork at the required dimension.
   4. D.Hold the reinforcing bundle for transport.

   Explanation: The reference states: "Bar supports are used to hold the reinforcing bars in place to attain the proper depth of cover.". Hold the bars in position to obtain the specified cover.

   Reference: CRSI: Placing Bars — Bar Supports

4. 4In bonded and external post-tensioning, what purpose do ducts serve before the tendons are stressed?

   1. A.Provide direct bond between the strand and concrete during stressing.
   2. B.Provide a void for strand installation and stressing after the concrete is placed and hardened.Correct answer: B
   3. C.Provide the permanent end anchorage instead of an anchorage assembly.
   4. D.Provide the completed corrosion barrier before the strands are installed.

   Explanation: The source states: "Ducts are used in bonded and external post-tensioning to provide a void that permits the installation and stressing of strands after the concrete has been placed and hardened.". Provide a void for strand installation and stressing after the concrete is placed and hardened.

   Reference: PTI Technical Note 19 — p. 1, Introduction

5. 5Falsework temporarily supports newly erected structural members. When does the occupational standard say it can be removed?

   1. A.Once the members are aligned, before their ability to support themselves has been confirmed.
   2. B.Once the members are fastened at one end, without confirming stability of the assembly.
   3. C.Once the structural members can support themselves, according to the engineering specifications, task and industry standards.Correct answer: C
   4. D.Once the members have been plumbed, regardless of their remaining support requirements.

   Explanation: The standard states: "falsework is removed once structural members can support themselves, according to engineering specifications, task and industry standards". Once the structural members can support themselves, according to the engineering specifications, task and industry standards.

   Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 174, E-15.01.07P

6. 6Before decommissioning a powered conveyor, a worker must isolate its electrical energy. Which device does CCOHS identify as an energy-isolating device rather than a control switch?

   1. A.A start push button.
   2. B.A selector switch in the control circuit.
   3. C.A manually operated disconnect switch.Correct answer: C
   4. D.A stop push button in the control circuit.

   Explanation: CCOHS states: "The energy-isolating device can be a manually operated disconnect switch, a circuit breaker, a line valve, or a block (Note: push buttons, selection switches and other circuit control switches are not considered energy-isolating devices).". A manually operated disconnect switch.

   Reference: CCOHS: Lockout/Tag out — What is Lockout/Tag out?

7. 7An inspection identifies a damaged fall-protection harness before use. Which combination of actions is required for unsafe PPE under the standard?

   1. A.Record the damage and remove the harness from service.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Remove the harness and notify the next shift.
   3. C.Document the harness and schedule an inspection.
   4. D.Record the damage and keep the harness available.

   Explanation: The standard says "damaged, worn and unsafe PPE and safety equipment is identified, documented and removed from service". The harness is unsafe PPE, so both documentation and removal are required.

   Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 39, A-1.02.04P

8. 8A lift planner is deciding whether a test lift is required at a particular site. Which requirements govern this determination?

   1. A.The lift plan and the load's fabrication drawings.
   2. B.Jurisdictional regulations and site-specific requirements.Correct answer: B
   3. C.The manufacturer's equipment instructions and the delivery schedule.
   4. D.The rigging tag information and the planned hoisting path.

   Explanation: The occupational standard states: "test lift requirements are determined according to jurisdictional regulations and site-specific requirements". Jurisdictional regulations and site-specific requirements.

   Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 95, B-6.02.06P

9. 9A crew proposes laying reinforcement on a layer of fresh concrete and adjusting its position as concrete placement proceeds. What does the Canadian reference guide say about that approach?

   1. A.It is the preferred placement method.
   2. B.It should not be permitted.Correct answer: B
   3. C.It replaces the use of placing drawings.
   4. D.It is allowed if the concrete is fresh.

   Explanation: The reference states: "Placing reinforcement on layers of fresh concrete as the work progresses and adjusting the bars during the placing of concrete should not be permitted.". It should not be permitted.

   Reference: Canadian Reinforced Concrete Reference Guide — printed p. 11, Bar Supports

10. 10Which drawing type does the standard specifically name for laying out anchorages and tendon profiles and positions?

    1. A.Structural-steel shop fabrication drawings.
    2. B.The placing drawings.Correct answer: B
    3. C.Architectural exterior finish drawings.
    4. D.Crane erection drawings for another assembly.

    Explanation: The source states: "anchorages and tendon profiles and position are laid out (measured and marked) according to placing drawings". The placing drawings.

    Reference: Red Seal Occupational Standard - Ironworker (Generalist) — printed p. 143, D-12.01.02P