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Free EM 385-1-1 Practice Test Online

Official exam: EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety & Health)

Take a free EM 385-1-1 practice test online: 10 questions, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 25-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety & Health): a 25-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 1 full paper of 22 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

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questions per paper
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What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
OSHA arrives on site to conduct an inspection. What must the contractor do first?
A. Immediately notify the KO or COR and the local SOHO of the inspection
B. Say nothing until the inspection is fully complete
C. Only notify the contractor's own insurance broker
D. Wait 30 days before informing anyone
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Immediately notify the KO or COR and the local SOHO of the inspection

  • B: Notification is required immediately, not withheld until the inspection ends.
  • C: An insurance broker is not the notification chain the requirement names.
  • D: A 30-day delay contradicts the stated "immediately" standard.
Source: 2-5
EM 385-1-1 applies to construction contract work performed under which FAR clause?
A. FAR Clause 52.236-13
B. FAR Clause 52.219-14
C. FAR Clause 52.204-21
D. There is no FAR clause tying the manual to construction contracts
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. FAR Clause 52.236-13

  • B: That clause number is not what the manual's applicability section cites.
  • C: That clause covers a different subject; it is not the basis for EM 385-1-1 applicability.
  • D: There is a specific named clause; applicability is not left unstated.
Source: Applicability
A contract was awarded under the 2014 edition of EM 385-1-1 and is still active after the 15 March 2024 edition took effect. Which edition applies to that existing contract?
A. The previous (2014) edition continues to apply until contract completion
B. The 2024 edition automatically applies retroactively the moment it is published
C. Whichever edition the contractor's own safety officer personally prefers
D. Neither edition applies once a newer one is published
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The previous (2014) edition continues to apply until contract completion

  • B: The manual does not apply retroactively to contracts already in progress.
  • C: Edition applicability is not a matter of personal preference.
  • D: An edition always applies; the question is which one, not whether one does.
Source: Applicability
The 2024 edition of EM 385-1-1 gives every chapter the same uniform ten-section layout. Which of these is one of those ten standard sections?
A. XX-6, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements
B. XX-11, Vendor Purchase Orders
C. XX-15, Corporate Marketing Materials
D. XX-0, Executive Summary
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. XX-6, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements

  • B: The uniform structure runs from section 1 to section 10; there is no section 11 in it.
  • C: Marketing materials are not part of the manual's safety-content structure.
  • D: The structure starts at section 1, not a section 0.
Source: 2-1 through 2-10
What changed about the term "Government Designated Authority (GDA)" in the 2024 edition?
A. GDA is no longer used in the manual; that responsibility now sits with the KO/COR
B. GDA was renamed but every duty stayed exactly the same under the new name
C. GDA authority was expanded to cover subcontractor payroll decisions
D. GDA became a title contractors must create internally on every project
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. GDA is no longer used in the manual; that responsibility now sits with the KO/COR

  • B: This is not a same-duty rename; the responsibility moved to a different, already-existing role (KO/COR).
  • C: Payroll is outside the scope of this change and of the manual generally.
  • D: GDA was removed, not turned into a contractor-created title.
Source: Applicability

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free EM 385-1-1 practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free EM 385-1-1 practice test online is a 10-question diagnostic across the exam's domains, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 25-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
What is the EM 385-1-1 practice exam format on CertQuestUSA?
The EM 385-1-1 practice exam consists of a 25-question bank that generates 1 full practice paper of 22 questions, with no repeats between papers. Every question cites the specific real regulation it comes from, ensuring you study the exact USACE Safety & Health standard language.
What topics are covered on the EM 385-1-1 certification test?
The exam covers four key areas: SSHO Qualification and Roles & Responsibilities (45% of questions), Applicability, Contract Requirements and Manual Structure (22%), Inspections and Accident Reporting (20%), and Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (13%).
What is a real sample EM 385-1-1 question I might see?
A typical question asks: "OSHA arrives on site to conduct an inspection. What must the contractor do first?" The correct answer is to immediately notify the KO or COR and the local SOHO of the inspection, per section 2-5 of the manual.
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