Walking-Working Surfaces

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

TL;DR

Walking-Working Surfaces: a 24-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 1 full paper of 20 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 (100%) of this exam's citations.

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1

full paper

20

questions per paper

24

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Dockboards & Scaffolds/Rope Descent Systems10%
Duty to Have Fall Protection20%
Fall Protection Systems: Criteria & Practices15%
General Requirements (Housekeeping & Load Ratings)15%
Ladders15%
Stairways15%
Training Requirements10%

5 real sample questions

What is the minimum height a toeboard on a guardrail system must have under 1910.29?

A. 2 inches

B. 3.5 inches

C. 6 inches

D. 8 inches

Source: 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(6)

Under 1910.29, what is the maximum arresting force a personal fall arrest system is permitted to exert on an employee?

A. 900 pounds

B. 1,350 pounds

C. 1,800 pounds

D. 2,500 pounds

Source: 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)

What is the required height range for the top rail of a guardrail system under 1910.29?

A. 30 to 34 inches

B. 36 to 40 inches

C. 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches

D. 48 to 52 inches

Source: 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1)

Under 1910.29, a guardrail system’s top rail must be able to withstand a force of at least how much, applied in a downward or outward direction?

A. 100 pounds

B. 150 pounds

C. 200 pounds

D. 250 pounds

Source: 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3)

Under 1910.22, what general condition must all walking-working surfaces be kept in?

A. Clean, dry (to the extent feasible), and orderly

B. Painted a high-visibility color

C. Covered with anti-fatigue matting

D. Free of any furniture or fixtures

Source: 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)

Real-world data for this exam

Walking-Working Surfaces: General Requirements2023-01-01–2026-07-304,785 citations Walking-Working Surfaces: Duty to Have Fall Protection2023-01-01–2026-07-304,683 citations

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Walking-Working Surfaces practice test?

24 questions total, split into 1 full paper of 20 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Walking-Working Surfaces test cover?

7 domains, with the heaviest weight on Duty to Have Fall Protection (20%), Fall Protection Systems: Criteria & Practices (15%), and General Requirements (Housekeeping & Load Ratings) (15%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Walking-Working Surfaces questions come from?

Primarily 29 CFR (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Walking-Working Surfaces?

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