Respiratory Protection

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Respiratory Protection: a 126-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 29 CFR (98%) and Note 1 to paragraph (1%) of this exam's citations.

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2

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

126

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Fit Testing10%
Maintenance and Care / Storage19%
Medical Evaluation22%
Program Administration9%
Selection of Respirators20%
Use of Respirators20%

5 real sample questions

Why does 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) prohibit facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of a tight-fitting facepiece and the face?

A. Because facial hair in the sealing area breaks the seal or interferes with valve function, allowing contaminated air to leak in

B. Because it is a grooming standard unrelated to respirator performance

C. Because facial hair damages the respirator material over time

D. Because it violates a general company dress code

Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A)

Under 1910.134(a)(1), what is the primary objective when controlling occupational diseases caused by contaminated air?

A. To prevent atmospheric contamination, as far as feasible, through engineering controls such as enclosure, ventilation, or substitution of less toxic materials

B. To issue a respirator to every employee regardless of exposure

C. To rely on respirators as the first line of defense in every case

D. To rotate employees through the contaminated area to limit individual exposure time

Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1)

Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining the written respiratory protection program?

A. The employer

B. Each individual employee who wears a respirator

C. The respirator manufacturer

D. OSHA

Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2)

When must the written respiratory protection program be updated?

A. As necessary to reflect changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use

B. Only once, at the time it is first written

C. Every five years regardless of workplace changes

D. Only when OSHA conducts an inspection

Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)

What must a written respiratory protection program include regarding atmosphere-supplying respirators?

A. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air

B. A list of every employee's home phone number

C. The purchase price of each unit

D. A guarantee that the respirator will never fail

Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(vi)

Real-world data for this exam

Respiratory Protection2023-01-01–2026-07-3017,796 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Respiratory Protection practice test?

126 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Respiratory Protection test cover?

6 domains, with the heaviest weight on Medical Evaluation (22%), Selection of Respirators (20%), and Use of Respirators (20%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Respiratory Protection questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (98%) and Note 1 to paragraph (1%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Respiratory Protection?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.