West Virginia Mine Foreman Reciprocity Study Guide
Surface Foreman (71-80)
In order to get 100%, you must answer all of the following correctly.
71. How many years of experience must a qualified applicant possess when making application for the surface construction supervisor certification?
10
8
6
3
72. What must all lifting jacks be equipped with to prevent over travel?
A cotter key
A zerk
A positive stop
Any of the above
73. How far above the largest unit of equipment used at a dumping facility (including a dump truck in a raised position) must all power lines be maintained?
12 inches
At least 6 feet
60 feet
100 feet
74. How must all exhaust tail pieces be positioned and maintained?
On the operator's side
Opposite the side of the operator
To prevent carbon monoxide and other toxic fumes from entering the operator's compartment
Underneath the equipment
75. To within how many feet of active auger holes must completed auger holes be blocked with highwall spoil?
1,000 feet
1,500 feet
2,000 feet
5,000 feet
76. What office is responsible for the filing, administration, and resolution of claims related to blasting?
The claims office
The office of explosives and blasting
The bureau of Indian affairs
The office of public affairs
77. When may compressed gas tanks and cylinders be transported with the regulators attached?
When the regulators are in a closed position and the hoses are relieved of pressure
When they are transported in substantially constructed compartments specifically designed for the mine maintenance vehicles carrying them and when the cylinders are secured against movement and placed at no greater than a forty-five (45) degree angle
When the regulators are adequately covered to provide protection
All of the above
78. Where may required first aid supplies be located with respect to the working pit when a ten (10) unit first aid kit is provided in the working pit?
Within 1,000 feet of the working pit
Within 2,000 feet of the working pit
Within 3,000 feet of the working pit
Within 4,000 feet of the working pit
79. How long may any person holding a surface mine foreman certification issued by any other state act in the capacity of surface mine foreman in this state?
Until the next regular surface mine foreman examination is held by MHST, but not to exceed a maximum of ninety (90) days
They can not
For one (1) year
For five (5) years
80. What criteria must each applicant for surface assistant mine foreman certification satisfy at the time he is issued such certification?
None
The same required of a mine foreman, except that the applicant need possess only two (2) years mining experience, which shall include eighteen (18) months on or at a working section of a surface mine
There is no such certification
The same criteria that an applicant for underground assistant mine foreman certification must satisfy
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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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