A trench spoil pile must be 24 inches from the edge, but it is 10 inches away. How much farther back must it move?
Correct Answer
B) 14 inches.
The pile must move 24 inches minus 10 inches, which equals 14 more inches.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The pile must move 24 inches minus 10 inches, which equals 14 more inches.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 10 inches.
10 inches. is below the supported result for excavation safety; it likely drops a required step.
Option C: 24 inches.
24 inches. is above the supported result for excavation safety; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.
Option D: 34 inches.
34 inches. is above the supported result for excavation safety; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.
Memory Technique
Excavation Safety lock for Correcting Trench: pile is the harm, move is the guard.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Excavation safety from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB Law and Business. / Title 8 excavation material storage; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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