CSET Industrial and Technology Ed. Test Practice Questions

1. Which of the following occurs during the growth stage of a product life cycle?

A) Product branding is set
B) Discontinuing the product
C) Lower pricing due to competition
D) Channels of distribution are added

2. Which of the following is an example of imminent danger in the workplace?

A) A toxic substance which might cause death or brain damage is present in the workplace.
B) The noise level in the workplace is such that hearing loss could occur.
C) A worker continually smokes in the workplace.
D) A large machine in the workplace has a sharp steel blade.

3. A hydrothermal convection system is one in which cooled water seeps into the earth, warms, and then rises. The steam energy powers electric generators. This is an example of:

A) Fossil fuel energy.
B) Nuclear energy.
C) Fuel cell energy.
D) Geothermal energy.

4. Which of the following occupations is one in which a worker checks a final product for quality?

A) Plan examiner
B) Building inspector
C) Airport tower controller
D) Brokerage clerk

5. Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

A) solar
B) biomass
C) fossil
D) wind

CSET Industrial and Technology Ed. Test Answers

1. Answer: D

During the growth stage, there is more demand and the product will be more widely distributed. Answer choice A, product branding, occurs during the introduction stage rather than the growth stage. Answer choice B, discontinuation, occurs during decline. Answer choice C, lower pricing, occurs during the maturity stage of the product.

2. Answer: A

Under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standards, imminent danger occurs when there is a reasonable expectation of serious physical harm or death occurring within a short time. Imminent dangers should be reported to OSHA at the earliest opportunity. Answer choices B, C, and D are hazards in the workplace, but not imminent dangers.

3. Answer: D

The brief description is of geothermal energy in which the earth's heat is used to generate power. Answer choices A, B, and C are other ways to generate power.

4. Answer: B

A building inspector checks for structural soundness in terms of quality and safety. Answer choice A, plan examiner, is a person that inspects plans and building code compliance prior to construction. Answer choice C, airport tower controller, does have a responsibility of quality assurance, but not in a final product. This person would be organizing the way aircraft come in and out of the airport and making sure it is safe. Answer choice D, brokerage clerk, is someone that buys and sells stock.

5. Answer: C

Fossil fuel examples include petroleum, coal, and natural gas. Answer choice A, solar, is energy from the sun's light or heat. Answer choice B, biomass, is the use of a biological material (like corn) which is then converted into fuel. Answer choice C, wind, uses wind turbines to catch the wind and generate energy.