Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency Exam Practice Questions - Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency Examination (South Africa) Exam - Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency Exam Practice Questions - Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency Examination (South Africa) Exam

Question 1

Under Section 2.9.2 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Chapter 17 regulations, who is legally required to appoint a certificated Mine Surveyor in writing for a mine where underground operations or surface workings require statutory mapping?

The Chief Inspector of Mines The Employer (or appointed Mine Manager) The Regional Director of Mineral Resources The South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO/PLATINUM)

Correct Answer:

The Employer (or appointed Mine Manager)

Question 2

According to MHSA Chapter 17 regulations, what is the mandatory minimum width of the statutory boundary pillar that must be left unmined along the boundary of a mining property (unless permission is granted by the Chief Inspector)?

5 meters on each side of the boundary (10 meters total pillar width) 9 meters on each side of the boundary (18 meters total pillar width) 15 meters on each side of the boundary (30 meters total pillar width) 50 meters on each side of the boundary (100 meters total pillar width)

Correct Answer:

9 meters on each side of the boundary (18 meters total pillar width)

Question 3

Under MHSA Regulation 17(10), what is the statutory minimum safety distance (water danger zone) within which no working shall approach any flooded underground workings, surface water body, or water-bearing structure without an approved water risk management plan and permission?

15 meters 25 meters 50 meters 100 meters

Correct Answer:

50 meters

Question 4

When advancing an underground tunnel towards an unmapped or flooded working within the statutory 50m water danger zone, what pilot borehole pattern is mandated by MHSA survey regulations?

A single center hole drilled 5 meters ahead of the tunnel face Pilot holes drilled at least 15 meters ahead of the face, accompanied by side/flank holes drilled outwards at an angle Four vertical holes drilled upwards into the hanging wall every 10 meters No drilling is required if electronic ground penetrating radar is utilized

Correct Answer:

Pilot holes drilled at least 15 meters ahead of the face, accompanied by side/flank holes drilled outwards at an angle

Question 5

How frequently must statutory mine plans be updated and brought up to date by the appointed Mine Surveyor under MHSA regulations?

At least once every calendar month At least once every quarter (three months) At least once every six months Annually at the end of the financial year

Correct Answer:

At least once every quarter (three months)

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