West Virginia Mine Foreman Reciprocity Study Guide
Surface Foreman (31-40)
In order to get 100%, you must answer all of the following correctly.
31. What must be done when the highwall is cracked and shows evidence of movement or of weakening?
The area shall be made safe
The area shall be abandoned and dangered off
Either of the above
None of the above
32. What must be done with the drill machine controls in the event of a power failure?
Nothing
They shall be left engaged
They shall be placed in the neutral position
They must be replaced
33. A welding cable must be splice-free within what distance of the electrode holder?
5 feet
10 feet
50 feet
100 feet
34. What requirements apply to guards installed on equipment in such a manner as to prevent accidental contact with moving parts?
They must be of substantial construction and not have openings large enough to admit a person's hand
They must be firmly bolted or otherwise installed in a stationary position
They must be of a sufficient dimension to exclude the possibility of bodily contact while the equipment is in motion
All of the above
35. What must be legibly marked on all lifting jacks and not exceeded?
The manufacturer's rated capacity
The expiration date
The inspiration date
All of the above
36. Where is it permitted to cross over conveyor belts in motion?
Anywhere
At the tailpiece
Only at designated crossover points
At the belt head
37. How many apprentice miners may the mine foreman or assistant mine foreman have under their direct supervision at one time?
11
12
3
14
38. What is the maximum length of time a person may be employed as an apprentice miner before testing for a certificate of competency and qualification as an experienced surface miner?
6 months
8 months
2 years
3 years
39. How long after completing the 40 hour surface apprenticeship training program does a prospective miner have to pass the final examination?
13 days
45 days
56 days
87 days
40. Within what period of time does a prospective miner have to retake the apprentice miner's examination if not scoring at least 75 percent the first time?
Within 45 days after completing the 40 hour program
1 hour
1 day
1 week
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Surface Foreman
Each quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions
Test No. 1 (1-10)
Test No. 2 (11-20)
Test No. 3 (21-30)
Test No. 4 (31-40)
Test No. 5 (41-50)
Test No. 6 (51-60)
Test No. 7 (61-70)
Test No. 8 (71-80)
Test No. 9 (81-90)
Test No. 10 (91-100)
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