Question 21 of 30
To ensure safe human respiration, continuous work inside an enclosed space requires a constant oxygen level of:
A
16% oxygen concentration
B
18% oxygen concentration
C
21% oxygen concentration
D
25% oxygen concentration
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: 21% oxygen concentration.
Standard atmospheric oxygen levels are approximately 21%. When working in enclosed spaces, any deviation from this level (e.g., lower due to consumption/rusting, or higher/lower due to gases) poses a health risk; 21% is the requirement for safe breathing.