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Mining Machine Operator Practice Test

Check what you know about the mining machine operator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on mining machine operator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Roof bolting:
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Answer: Secures the mine roof. It prevents roof falls.

Question 2 of 15Methane is:
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Answer: Explosive gas. It’s dangerous.

Question 3 of 15Methane rises, so test:
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Answer: Near the roof. It collects high.

Question 4 of 15A self-rescuer:
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Answer: Provides breathing air in emergencies. Escape breathing.

Question 5 of 15MSHA:
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Answer: Regulates mine safety. Federal mine safety agency.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Explosive gas found in coal mines.”
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Answer: Methane. Methane: Explosive gas found in coal mines.

Question 7 of 15What does “Ventilation plan” mean?
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Answer: How air moves through the mine.. Ventilation plan: How air moves through the mine.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Vehicle that carries miners.”
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Answer: Mantrip. Mantrip: Vehicle that carries miners.

Question 9 of 15What does “Continuous miner” mean?
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Answer: A machine that cuts and loads.. Continuous miner: A machine that cuts and loads.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Moves coal from the miner.”
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Answer: Shuttle car. Shuttle car: Moves coal from the miner.

Question 11 of 15What does “Pillar” mean?
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Answer: Coal left to support the roof.. Pillar: Coal left to support the roof.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Examines mine conditions.”
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Answer: Fire boss. Fire boss: Examines mine conditions.

Question 13 of 15What does “Section” mean?
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Answer: An active mining area.. Section: An active mining area.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A breathing device for emergencies.”
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Answer: Self-rescuer. Self-rescuer: A breathing device for emergencies.

Question 15 of 15What does “MSHA” mean?
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Answer: Mine Safety and Health Administration.. MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration.

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