Ocupational Skills Flashcards
What is the correct procedure for preparing an engine hoist to lift an engine?
a. Draw the legs on the hoist in, then extend the lift arm to access the engine.
b. Extend the legs as far as possible, then pull the lifting arm in for stability.
c. Adjust the leg length and then adjust the lift beam length to lift the engine.
d. Adjust the engine hoist to carry the engine as low as possible, then lift the engine.
c. Adjust the leg length and then adjust the lift beam length to lift the engine.
What steps should be taken if a tech shows symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning after working in a closed shop all day?
a. Evacuate the tech to fresh air and then check the cold air return on the shop heater.
b. Evacuate the tech to fresh air and then check the exhaust system including the makeup air unit.
c. Keep the tech warm and then contact a doctor.
d. Test the oxygen level in the shop and then test the carbon monoxide level.
b. Evacuate the tech to fresh air and then check the exhaust system including the makeup air unit.
Where would a tech find an engine vacuum diagram?
a. In a schematic manual
b. On a calibration sticker on the engine
c. In a service manual
d. In a machine shop manual
c. In a service manual
What is the correct fluid to use in an automotive rear axle assembly?
a. SAE 10W30
b. API SF/CC
c. API GL3
d. API GL5
d.API GL5
What must be done in order to check the fluid in an automatic transmission?
a. Start the engine and then read the level on the transmission dipstick while observing the colour and smell of the fluid.
b. Raise the vehicle and then remove the inspection plug. Measure the fluid by feeling how far below the hole the fluid sits.
c. Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached and then shut it off. Check the transmission dipstick and look for metal particles.
d. Ensure the vehicle is horizontal and level and then load the transmission while watching the gauge for an extreme temperature rise.
a. Start the engine and then read the level on the transmission dipstick while observing the colour and smell of the fluid.
What is the procedure for road testing a vehicle for steering, suspension, or braking concerns?
a. Test drive the vehicle by driving it normally on errands, then perform some hard turns in a parking lot.
b. Try to drive in the same fashion as the owner, then start and stop aggressively to make any problems more apparent.
c. Drive the vehicle long enough to get to full operating temperature, then observe the handling and braking characteristics.
d. Test the brakes and handling at low speeds, then road test on several different surfaces while trying to recreate the condition.
d. Test the brakes and handling at low speeds, then road test on several different surfaces while trying to recreate the condition.
What level of eye protection is required when using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut mild steel?
a. CSA approved safety glasses
b. Goggles with a #5 filter
c. Goggles with a #10 filter
d. Goggles with a #12 filter
b. Goggles with a #5 filter
Which type of fire extinguisher can be safely used to put out class A, B, C, and D category fires?
a. Foam
b. Dry chemical
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Halogenated agent
b. Dry chemical
Where must procedures for cleaning up a spill be outlined on a potentially hazardous product?
a. The product label
b. Manufacturer website
c. Material safety data sheets
d. WHMIS guidelines
c. Material safety data sheets
Which of the following is the most important personal safety precaution when working around vehicle batteries?
a. Wear acid resistant coveralls
b. Wear CSA approved leather gauntlets
c. Never touch an energized battery
d. Wear CSA approved safety glasses
d. Wear CSA approved safety glasses
What must be completed within 24 hours of a work place accident that has caused an injury?
a. Labour board report
b. Safety committee accident report
c. WSIB report
d. WHIMIS report
c. WSIB report
To prevent asbestos dust from being inhaled, what should you do?
a. Use compressed air to blow it away
b. Use a brush to lightly blow it away
c. Use an aerosol brake cleaner to wash it away
d. Use a CSA approved filter mask
d. Use a CSA approved filter mask
To drill a hold through a steel plate, it is good practice to:
a. Use a reversible drill
b. Use a centre punch to locate the position
c. Heat the work to make is softer
d. Never hit it with anything hard as it may shatter
b. Use a centre punch to locate the position
How many requirements are there on a MSDS (material safety data sheet)?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
d. 11
c. 9
When using a fire extinguisher on a gasoline fire, you must:
a. Blanket the fire with the extinguisher chemical
b. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
c. Stand at least 6 to 8 metres from the fire
d. Pour water on the fire first
b. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
Where should shop solvents and combustible materials be stored?
a. Air tight closets
b. Sealed storage rooms
c. In marked storage cabinets
d. Under work benches
c. In marked storage cabinets
Where must a VIN be displayed?
a. On the engine ID plate
b. Top of dashboard, driver’s side
c. Top of dashboard, passenger’s side
d. On the right rear chassis rail
b. Top of dashboard, driver’s side
By how much can an automotive repair bill legally exceed a job estimate in most Canadian jurisdictions?
a. Must not exceed the original estimate
b. By 5%
c. By 10%
d. By 50%
c. By 10%
Which of the following should be true of an electric grinding wheel?
a. The wheel should be routinely dressed
b. The wheel should be cleaned with a wire brush
c. Maximum speed should not exceed 2000rpm
d. Regular quenching of the wheel in cool water is recommended
a. The wheel should be routinely dressed
What should be done with used engine oil?
a. Pour it down a drain with a trap separator
b. Mix it with a 5% concentration with furnace oil and burn it
c. Spray it to settle dust in the yard
d. Send it to a recycling operation
d. Send it to a recycling operation
When setting pressure on an oxy-acetylene torch, what is the highest pressure the acetylene regulator should be set at?
a. 5 psi
b. 15 psi
c. 40 psi
d. 105 psi
b. 15 psi
What tailpipe emission requires you to vent tailpipe gases to the shop exhaust extraction system any time an engine is running in a garage?
a. Nitrous oxides
b. Hydrocarbons
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Carbon monoxide
d. Carbon monoxide
Which of the following substances will do the best job of safely neutralizing battery acid?
a. Water
b. Baking soda and water
c. Caustic soda
d. Petroleum solvent
b. Baking soda and water
What is the high pressure safety device used on a compressed oxygen cylinder?
a. Warning label
b. Fusible plugs
c. Rupture disc
d. None used
c. Rupture disc
Why should an incandescent trouble light never be used on the shop floor?
a. It is not bright enough
b. No focus beam
c. It is difficult to hang up on equipment
d. Explosion hazard
d. Explosion hazard
When is it acceptable to strike a hammer with another hammer?
a. Both hammers are of equal weight
b. Never
c. When one hammer is of softer metal
d. When a ball peen hammer is used
b. Never
What should you do if any oxy-acetylene torch starts to emit a loud, high pitched, squealing noise?
a. Run
b. Reduce oxygen pressure
c. Reduce acetylene pressure
d. Shut the torch off
d. Shut the torch off
What angle should a cold chisel be sharpened to?
a. 45 deg
b. 50 deg
c. 60 deg
d. 65 deg
c. 60 deg
What position in the VIN indicates the model year?
a. Second
b. Fifth
c. Eighth
d. Tenth
d. Tenth
At what decibel level can hearing loss occur with prolonged exposure?
a. 40 to 50 dBA
b. 85 to 90 dBA
c. 10 to 20 dBA
d. 60 to 65 dBA
b. 85 to 90 dBA
What should you do with recovered engine coolant?
a. Pour it down the drain
b. Pour it in the waste oil container
c. Send it to a recycling operation
d. Use it to remove oil stains in the parking lot
c. Send it to a recycling operation
What type of oxy-acetylene flame will not add or subtract anything fro the base metal when heating or welding?
a. Carburizing
b. Slightly oxidizing
c. Oxidizing
d. Neutral
d. Neutral
What should be done in the event of a significant oil spill in the garage?
a. Wash the oil down the drain
b. Apply oil absorbent, sweep up and dispose of in garbage containers
c. Apply oil absorbent, sweep up and dispose of with the waste oil disposal company
d. Apply floor soap, scrub and hose down the drain
c. Apply oil absorbent, sweep up and dispose of with the waste oil disposal company
Window washers pump fluid all of the time when the wipers are operated on a vehicle. Which of the following should be check out first?
a. Open in switch control unit
b. Blown wiper circuit fuse
c. Wiper control switch
d. Sticking ratchet wheel on washer pump
c. Wiper control switch