TAGOUT Test

Question 0

The authorizing officer:
A. A commissioned officer designated in writing by the XO.
B. The watch/duty officer for propulsion plant tag-outs.
C. Responsible for the administration for their cognizant tag-out log.

Answer 0

B & C

Question 1

What is the purpose of the TUMS?

Answer 1

Provide for personnel/ship safety and prevent damage to equipment

Question 2

When authorizing tags to be posted, Authorizing officer shall ensure __.

Answer 2

Logs serial number is added to the block of caution or danger tags

Question 3

What is the color of a Caution Tag?

Answer 3

Yellow

Question 4

Each Tag-out log shall include:

Answer 4

Index sheets
Active TORS
Instrument Log Sheets

Question 5

After each tag is posted the person posting the tag shall __.

Answer 5

Sign the tag then initial the TORS

Question 6

After the authorizing officer has checked the tags and TORS for completeness and accuracy, the authorizing officer shall __.

Answer 6

Sign the tags and TORS

Question 7

A locking device installed on a valve that is to be tagged shut is a violation of the TUMS.(T/F)

Answer 7

False

Question 8

When the prescribed position or condition for an item is Fuses Removed then __.

Answer 8

Removable fuse holders/carriages shall also be removed

Question 9

Lanyard locking clip devices are acceptable for use as locking devices for tag-outs.(T/F)

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the correct procedure for second checking tag-outs?

Answer 10

The second checker will perform an independent check of the posted tags

Question 11

For checking a Caution Tag on a component the checker shall ensure the amplifying instructions on the tag match __.

Answer 11

The appropriate block on the TORS

Question 12

The person assigned to post tags shall ___ and ___.

Answer 12

Ensure each component is in the position/condition specified on the tag and TORS
Ensure the authorizing officer had given permission for repositioning the component

Question 13

Electrical breakers with remote operating capabilities shall be __.

Answer 13

Tagged at the breaker and at all remote operating stations

Question 14

After checking each component the second Checker shall __.

Answer 14

Sign the applicable block on the tag and initial the TORS

Question 15

IAW the TUMS, the department head shall ensure audits are performed __.

Answer 15

Every 2 weeks

Question 16

The authorizing officer shall specify the __ after the tag has been removed in block 19 of the TORS.

Answer 16

Desired position or condition of the tagged item

Question 17

Preparers and reviewers should use __ to determine the adequacy of all tag-out actions.

Answer 17

System diagrams and circuit diagrams

Question 18

When verifying valve position the second checker is allowed to turn the valve in the open position.(T/F)

Answer 18

False

Question 19

When performing missing tag actions the authorizing officer shall __.

Answer 19

Indicate tag was missing using block 19 through 20b on the TORS

Question 20

Operation of switches and valves are authorized during routine tag-out audits.(T/F)

Answer 20

False

Question 21

The duties of the RA (witness) include:

Answer 21

Signs TORS associated with RA work
Witness or verifies checking of the posted tags, signed tags and initial TORS
Acts as the authorizing officer for RA tag-outs

Question 22

When posting tag-outs for electrical safety it is permissible to post tags on electrical panel covers(T/F)

Answer 22

True

Question 23

__ is used to as a precautionary measure to provide temporary special insructions or to indicate that unusual action must be exercised to operate equipment.

Answer 23

Caution Tag

Question 24

What is the color of a Danger Tag?

Answer 24

Red

Question 25

Work shall not be permitted to start until __ have determined that plant/system conditions are adequate to begin work.

Answer 25

Authorizing officer

Question 26

You are about to hang a tag on a component and the reads "1FM-V445", but the Danger Tag component ID block reads "1FM-V445 7-15-4". Is it acceptable to hang this tag?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

You are about to hang a tag on a valve and you find there is a string hanging on the valve. What do you do?

Answer 27

Report back to the authorizing officer

Question 28

You are the 2nd petty officer for a tag-out line item, what is the purpose of your review?

Answer 28

Determine the adequacy and accuracy of the isolation

Question 29

A WAF cannot be opened and work authorized prior to the tag-out line item being verified hung?

Answer 29

True

Question 30

You are conducting a tag-out audit and find a tag lying on the ground. The appropriate action for you to take is?

Answer 30

Take the tag directly to the authorizing officer/duty officer and report your finding.

Question 31

The Assistant authorizing officer(AAO) plays what role in authorizing a tag-out?

Answer 31

Provides the accuracy and adequacy check for the tag-out line item

Question 32

When repair activity representative has signed for a Tag-out line item to be hung, are they required to sign for clearance of the line item?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

You are the 2nd checker on a tag-out line item that has been approved by an authorizing officer and a repair activity representative. Who should accompany you when you go around verifying the tags?

Answer 33

The repair activity representative

Question 34

You have been given 5 tags to hang as the 1st checker. When do you sign the tags?

Answer 34

After verifying the components position and attaching the tag

Question 35

What is the sole purpose of a tag-out?

Answer 35

To protect personnel and equipment

Question 36

What instruction governs the tag-out process?

Answer 36

Tag-out Users Manual(TUM)

Question 37

When in the shipyard environment, if you are opening a WAF which affects ship's list, trim, stability, buoyancy or water tight integrity, who must concur on the WAF prior to opening it?

Answer 37

The ship's safety officer

Question 38

When attaching a tag to a valve, where should the tag be located?

Answer 38

In a conspicuous place so that a person trying to operate the valve will see it before operating the component

Question 39

Which of the following are acceptable references to use in developing a tag-out line item?

Answer 39

Technical Manuals, Verified Generated Drawings, NAVSEA/NAVAIR Drawings