ASP Safety Fundamentals Practice Test

The ASP Safety Fundamentals exam is the first step toward becoming a certified safety professional.

The measurement and monitoring section of the exam covers measurement, sampling, and analysis and monitoring equipment.

ASP Safety Fundamentals Exam Exam Study Guide with Practice Questions

The engineering controls section includes questions about dust control; equipment and material handling; excavation shoring; facility physical security; fall protection; fire prevention, protection, and suppression; hazardous energy control; human factors and ergonomic design; mechanical and machine guarding; segregation and separation; substitution and selection of alternative design strategies; and ventilation.

The administrative controls section of the ASP Safety Fundamentals exam addresses accountability; behavior modification; decontamination processes; exposure limitation; fitness for duty; housekeeping; labels; material safety data sheets; safe work permits; training and education; warnings and signs; work zone establishment; and written plans, procedures, and work practices.

The personal protective equipment section includes assessment of need for personal protective equipment; selection and testing of personal protective equipment; usage of personal protective equipment; and maintenance of personal protective equipment.

As for training and communication methods, the ASP Safety Fundamentals exam includes discussion of adult learning techniques, ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 behavior modification, methods of training delivery and evaluation, and presentation tools.

The management processes covered by the exam include emergency/crisis/disaster planning and response, identification of expert resources, incident data collection and analysis, and techniques for performing incident investigation and root cause analysis.

In regard to inspections and auditing, the ASP Safety Fundamentals exam addresses inspection and auditing programs, reasons to perform inspections and audits, and the purpose and objective of ISO 19011. The group dynamics section features questions related to conflict resolution, methods of facilitating teams, multidisciplinary teamwork, and negotiation procedures.

The project management section includes questions related to evaluation of cost, schedule, performance, and risk; project management terminology; and review of specifications and designs against requirements.

The risk management section of the ASP Safety Fundamentals exam covers risk management process and risk analysis methods.

Finally, in the safety, health, and environmental management systems section, the exam addresses the purpose and objective of ANSI/AIHA Z10, the purpose and objective of the ISO 14000 series of environmental management system standards, and the purpose and objective of the OHSAS 18000 series of occupational and safety management system standards. This section may also include questions about the purpose and objective of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Programs.

The ASP Safety Fundamentals exam was developed by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

ASP FAQ

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How many questions are on the ASP exam?

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There are 200 multiple-choice questions on the ASP exam.

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What is ASP certification safety?

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Having an ASP certification means that you have passed the ASP certification test and have met academic requirements.

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How much does it cost to take the ASP exam?

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There is an application fee of $160, with a test fee of $350.

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How do you become ASP certified?

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To become ASP certified, you will need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field or a closely-related Associate’s degree, at least one year of experience at a professional level, and a passing score on a certification test.

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What is the ASP exam?

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The ASP exam is a certification exam required in the process of becoming a CSP.

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Is the ASP exam all multiple choice?

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Yes, the ASP exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.

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How long do you have to take the ASP?

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Test-takers are given a time limit of five hours to complete the exam.

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How do you sign up for the ASP exam?

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To sign up for the ASP exam, visit the Board of Certified Professionals website.

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What is the pass rate for the ASP?

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The pass rate for the ASP exam is believed to be ~50%.

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What is a passing score for the ASP exam?

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The minimum passing score for the ASP exam is 61%.

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