Public School Works Practice Exam

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• Non-directory information may be provided to school officials who have legitimate educational interest.
• Which action best demonstrates effective handling of harassment complaints by a supervisor?
• FERPA gives _______ the right to access the educational records of their child.
• Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen of concern to school employees?
• Which of the following best describes a recommended response when someone indicates they are suffering from suicidal thoughts?
• Which practice would reduce strain during repetitive tasks?
• Education records are defined as records that are directly related to the student and are maintained by the educational institution.
• Accommodations and alternate assessments are always considered unethical and/or inappropriate.
• During a test administration, provisions must be complied with for both online and paper/pencil formats and makeup sessions.
• An authorized employee is one who services or performs maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Select the appropriate language to describe a student’s death by suicide.
• Which extinguisher type is not typically used for electrical fires and is generally reserved for metal fires?
• Which statement accurately describes Class A extinguishers?
• If you spill an acid on your shoes, what is the first action you should take?
• What is not a required element for fire?
• True or False: Hostile environment harassment is best described as unwelcome conduct that is so severe or pervasive that it interferes with a student’s education.
• Which acronym expansion corresponds to a document containing hazard information and first aid measures?
• Students should notify the instructor of any accident in the laboratory no matter how small.
• The Ohio Ethics Law requires personal financial disclosures for certain public officials and employees.
• Each participating school must cooperate with the state board of education in conducting an investigation of any alleged unethical and/or inappropriate assessment practice.
• One way to respond to sexual harassment by sending a letter detailing incidents is called:
• Which action is the most appropriate when a student discloses suicidal thoughts?
• Is it permissible to use secure proficiency-test materials to prepare a student for the test?
• Which term refers to practices and procedures that safeguard employees from the unexpected startup of machinery and the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities?
• The Ohio Ethics Law is relevant to all public officials and employees, including local government.
• Which statement about fire safety information exchange is true?
• Which of the following is NOT required to notify a Title IX Coordinator when informed of conduct that may constitute sex discrimination?
• Which of the following best reflects a secure test environment action?
• What kind of extinguishers are sometimes called ABC extinguishers because they're effective on fire classes A, B and C?
• Light colored stool is a symptom of HBV.
• Which is best practice when addressing harassment investigations?
• True or False: Sexual harassment is illegal regardless of whether a district has a sexual-harassment policy.
• Under the Globally Harmonized System, which rating number represents the greatest hazard?
• The top of your computer screen should be even with or slightly below eye level.
• Affected employees can help reduce the risk of injury from improper lockout / tagout procedures by which action?
• Who removes each lockout or tagout device from its energy-isolating device?
• Districts using commercial tests for state or local purposes are required to follow the rules and procedures established by the commercial test provider, not the state.
• The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad postures and repeated tasks.
• Which action protects you from retaliation under discrimination laws?
• Which statement about the Ohio state testing policies is true?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of a tagout device?
• Which of the following statements is not supported by the source material?
• What does SDS stand for?
• When using a portable fire extinguisher, what's the correct sequence of the actions you must take?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three bloodborne pathogens of concern?
• Fight or flight? In a scenario where the flames are low and contained, and there is a clear evacuation path behind you, should you fight the fire or evacuate?
• As a teacher, it's not important to wear safety equipment, as long as students are required to do so.
• True or False: Courts consider how frequently the behavior occurred when determining whether conduct was severe or pervasive.
• What is the recommended National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) weight limit for materials handling?
• Which statement best reflects a protective factor that promotes well-being in students?
• If you spill a hazardous substance on your torso or legs, what is the first thing you should do to avoid further contamination?
• Which statement is included in site procedures for test materials?
• Which statement about PPE usage is accurate?
• All fire extinguishers can be used on any type of fire.
• What is the primary purpose of an eyewash station?
• Which of the following describes district procedures for protecting test materials?
• Pathogens carried by blood or bodily fluids are known as bloodborne pathogens.
• Which statement about labeling non-manufacturer containers is supported by the material?
• The Ohio Ethics Law prohibits disclosing or using information deemed confidential by law.
• Which guideline should a supervisor follow to create and maintain a harassment-free workplace? (Choose the best single option.)
• Why should you be able to reach the nearest eye wash station or safety shower with your eyes closed?
• A tagout device is preferable to using a lockout device.
• Which of the following should be included in preparation for all laboratory experiments?
• Class K fire extinguishers should only be used on combustible metals like magnesium, sodium, lithium, potassium, etc.
• When you encounter a fire of limited size, the NFPA says the first thing you should do is use an appropriate fire extinguisher to put out the flame.
• Which practice is considered unethical?
• Class A fire extinguishers should only be used on ordinary combustibles.
• The deadline to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC is two years from the incident.
• Which statement best describes preparation before starting a laboratory experiment?
• The Ethics Commission has the unique authority to interpret the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes.
• Under FERPA, when do rights to access a student's educational records transfer from the parent to the student?
• Do children and adults become at risk for suicide in the same manner, such as through an intense emotional event?
• It is not a security violation to reveal, release or reproduce secure test materials.
• Which document is commonly abbreviated as SDS?
• Strategies to welcome and support new students include informal assessments to determine strengths and weaknesses, assigning a peer mentor to facilitate adjustment, and offering a welcome bag or backpack with school supplies and snacks.
• Which phrasing is considered appropriate when describing a student who has died by suicide?
• True or False: Gender identity discrimination is prohibited under Title IX.
• After maintenance is complete, who should be notified that lockout or tagout devices are being removed?
• Which component is not required on a Hazard Communication Standard manufacturer's label?
• As long as schools make a good faith effort, they don't need to provide equal access to the same education as provided to other children.
• Medical records created by a medical professional are not considered education records.
• In the proper sequence to operate a portable fire extinguisher, which action comes first?
• Which statement is NOT an example of UNETHICAL test practices?
• True or False: An employee is not required to notify a Title IX Coordinator of a student's pregnancy or related condition.
• How many Globally Harmonized System pictograms exist?
• True or False: A single incident can never establish hostile environment harassment.
• If a student has disclosed that they are having suicidal thoughts, what is the best thing to do?
• Which action best describes the general safety guidance when chemical exposure to eyes occurs?
• True or False: As younger students develop social skills, offensive behaviors automatically qualify as actionable under Title IX.
• Which of the following defines harassment as pervasive?
• When considering risk and protective factors for students, which statement best describes the desired balance?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for increased suicidal thoughts?
• The GHS environment pictogram indicates which hazard?
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the least common work-related injuries.
• Under FERPA, a record that contains personally identifiable information directly related to the student is considered what?
• Using a foam extinguisher on a Class C fire could result in a shock hazard.
• True or False: Title IX is a Federal Civil Rights law that protects against sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities.
• The statement 'Before lockout or tagout devices are removed and before machines or equipment are energized, affected employees should be notified that the lockout or tagout devices are being removed' is:
• Which statement about the Ohio Ethics Commission is true?
• Which statement about burn treatment is true?
• Which statement is true about the Ohio Ethics Law and the Ethics Commission?
• Which statement best describes an education record?
• The employee who applied the lockout / tagout device will remove each lockout or tagout device from each energy-isolating device.
• Policies and procedures should be in place to ensure students receive as much credit as possible for work completed and a clear path exists to make up credits.
• Which type of bloodborne pathogen attacks the body's immune system?
• HBV symptoms include fatigue, vomiting, tenderness near the liver, dark urine, light colored stool, and jaundice.
• Which of the following are categories of sex-based harassment?
• Which statement is true regarding the three bloodborne pathogens of concern to school employees?
• Which of the following is a correct type of extinguisher used for flammable liquids such as alcohols or oils?
• Which document abbreviated SDS provides essential information on chemical hazards and safety measures?
• Which action is illegal immediately before a proficiency test?
• Which statement accurately describes an LEA's obligation when a decision is made about eligibility, school selection, or enrollment?
• Tagout devices are best described as which of the following?
• If you accidentally splash acid in your eyes, what is the first thing you should do?
• The Ethics Commission does not have the authority to investigate complaints or charges of alleged violations under the Ohio Ethics Law.
• What term describes a room becoming so hot that everything in it ignites simultaneously?
• Which action is included in site procedures for test materials?
• Non-directory information may be released in emergencies if necessary to protect health and safety.
• Which items must be accounted for by the test coordinators?
• Fire exits and emergency procedures should indeed be communicated to attendees prior to the start of each event.
• To provide clear communication of a chemical's hazards, only one of the nine Globally Harmonized System pictograms should be used on a manufacturer's label.
• Embarrassment or fear they will be looked down upon is a reason someone may not reveal they are homeless.
• No official standard exists for extinguisher-cylinder colors. A red cylinder is typically associated with which type of extinguisher?
• Which letter would you expect on a portable extinguisher designed for a kitchen oil fire?
• Which acronym corresponds to a document that communicates hazard information to workers?
• Prior to taking disciplinary action, school personnel should consider issues related to a student's homelessness and respond with more support and strategies than consequences.
• Which condition indicates you should evacuate immediately rather than fight a fire?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of musculoskeletal disorders?
• If the evacuation map beside your classroom's door goes missing, becomes illegible or contains out-of-date information, you should notify your supervisor at once.
• Employees may be held liable for failing to comply with a records request or destroying educational records.
• There is no official standard for extinguisher-cylinder colors.
• Does research show that using proper body mechanics is enough to protect workers from heavy weight, awkward positions and repetitive motions associated with lifting tasks?
• Providing testing accommodations to a student as specified in their IEP is ethical.
• Which of the following are the three types of test incidents?
• Written procedures must protect the security of test materials from receipt to scoring.
• Which action would reduce risk according to lockout/tagout procedures?
• Schools must immediately enroll homeless children and youths, even if the child or youth is unable to produce the records normally required for enrollment, but fines or fees must be paid before enrollment.
• The Ohio Ethics Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Ohio Senate, allowing for a partisan commission of eight members who serve six-year staggered terms.
• Which of the following is a recommended action when dealing with heavy objects?
• True or False: Treating a student worse because their sex assigned at birth differs from their gender identity constitutes sex discrimination.
• One of the roles of the Ohio Ethics Commission is to provide free ethics education and informational materials and to recommend legislation relating to ethics and financial disclosure.
• Teachers can influence positive social interactions by:
• Most people with HCV do not have symptoms, or the symptoms appear many years after infection.
• All surfaces that become contaminated with bodily fluids or potentially infectious materials must be cleaned and decontaminated immediately.
• What standard do courts use to determine whether conduct is unwelcome, offensive, sexual harassment?
• Educational challenges that homeless students face may include developmental delays.
• Who is responsible for ensuring that all test security provisions are complied with while test materials remain in the school?
• Under FERPA, a student’s social security number is considered which type of information?
• When a musculoskeletal disorder moves to an advanced stage, the affected body part will ache and feel weak even after rest.
• Charts, maps, and other materials in the testing room that could assist students should be removed or covered during testing.
• Which of the following is a recommended posture when sitting for long periods?
• For fires involving flammable liquids, which extinguisher type is appropriate?
• What is the role of the Local Liaison appointed under McKinney-Vento?
• What is the main role of a Title IX Coordinator?
• If a student has disclosed that they are having suicidal thoughts, what would be the best thing to say?
• The statement 'Tagout devices are easier to remove than lockout devices' is
• The Ohio Ethics Commission provides free ethics education and informational materials and recommends legislation relating to ethics, conflicts of interest and financial disclosure.
• Which of the following fire-class letters might you see on a portable extinguisher used to squelch a small fire in a cafeteria's deep fryer?
• What is the leading cause of school fires?
• Sharps can be safely disposed of in a bag.
• Preparation for all experiments should include which of the following?
• What is a true statement about risk factors and protective factors for students?
• Which of the following are school administrators responsible for regarding science laboratory safety?
• Which of the following is a protective measure to lower transmission risk?
• All staff involved in the state testing process must maintain test security by following procedures and policies.
• Secure tests are state tests for which the results are included in Ohio's accountability system or are included as part of the student's course of study.
• Issues of test security can result from which of the following?
• Inability to contact parents is listed as an educational challenge homeless students may face.
• FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.
• Where should heavy materials be stored to minimize strain?
• Fatigue (falling asleep in class) is listed as an educational challenge homeless students may face.
• When working with chemicals the best way to protect your hands from all possible hazards is to wear all-purpose latex gloves.
• Are records in sole possession of the maker and not accessible to anyone else except a substitute considered education records?
• Which acronym is used for a document that contains chemical hazard information and emergency measures?
• Which statement is false about GHS pictograms on a label?
• Lockout devices are designed to primarily:
• Are records maintained by a school's law enforcement unit considered education records?
• True or False: Quid pro quo harassment involves unwelcome conduct that is a condition for receiving an education or employment benefit.
• Which action demonstrates a supervisor acting as a model for harassment prevention?
• Chemicals stored in a container other than the manufacturer's container must have your facility's label attached with the appropriate hazard warning information.
• Which statement is true about conveying fire safety information before events?
• How does depression affect suicide according to the material?
• Which extinguisher type is used for electrical fires?
• Which item is directory information?
• Under McKinney-Vento, homeless students have the right to receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
• As a matter of policy, fines or fees must be paid before enrollment for homeless students.
• What is the primary purpose of lockout/tagout programs?
• Under the court's sliding scale, more egregious behavior requires less frequent occurrences to qualify as harassment.
• A long-term exposure that causes health effects such as cancer or kidney damage is called what?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between depressive disorders and suicide risk?
• Under what circumstance may a student be exempted from a proficiency test?
• Which statement best describes the function of a district's sexual harassment policy and grievance procedures?
• The Ohio Ethics Law prohibits every public official and employee from: Authorizing or using his/her position to secure authorization of a contract for himself/herself, a family member or a business associate.
• Tagout devices provide employees with less protection than lockout devices.
• The law requires elected state, county and city officials, candidates for these offices, and certain high-ranking state officials and employees, to file financial disclosure statements about their previous year's finances, but excludes school board members, superintendents, treasurers and business managers in school districts from the filing requirement.
• Which portable fire extinguisher can be used on a small paper fire?
• How long does it take for a small flame to turn into a major fire?
• Which acronym expansion corresponds to a document containing hazard information and safety measures?
• The statement 'Never attempt to neutralize a burn by applying other chemicals on the skin' is true.
• Which statement about lockout/tagout is NOT true?
• Which document is commonly abbreviated as SDS?
• The Ohio Ethics Law prohibits soliciting or accepting substantial and improper things of value, including gifts, travel, meals or lodging.
• Offering a welcome bag or backpack with school supplies and snacks is a strategy to welcome and support students upon enrollment.
• Preventative measures that employees can take to lower their risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens include: Personal protective equipment; Handwashing; Engineering and work practice controls; Good housekeeping; Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Which of the following statements is true about Class A extinguishers?
• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can easily be identified because the pain is always very severe and constant at onset.
• Who MUST notify a Title IX Coordinator when they become aware of conduct that may constitute sex discrimination?
• The statement 'the more egregious the behavior, the less often it has to occur to constitute harassment' is true.
• PPE, or personal protective equipment, are items designed to protect you in the event of an accident in the laboratory. This statement is:
• Which of the following is NOT a route for bloodborne pathogen entry?
• Which option is not a standard extinguisher type label?
• True or False: Courts may consider whether more than one person was harassed when determining whether conduct was severe or pervasive.
• Which of the following is a protective factor that promotes well-being and resilience?
• Which statement best describes movement for someone standing for long periods?
• Some class C extinguishing agents come in bulk containers (e.g., buckets) and are applied manually.
• Which action would be unethical in handling secure test materials?
• For fires involving flammable liquids, which extinguisher type is standardly recommended?
• Which statement about mucous membranes as entry points for bloodborne pathogens is true?
• The following statement is false: You should maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 36 inches (914 mm) between fire sprinkler deflectors and any objects below.
• The Ohio Ethics Law is relevant to all public officials and employees.
• The Ohio Ethics Commission provides free advice and assistance to public officials and employees in the State of Ohio.
• Which of the following is least appropriate for fires involving liquids such as solvents?
• Preparation for all experiments should include which of the following?