Automotive Engines: Theory and Servicing, 10e (Halderman)
Chapter 1 Shop Safety
1) What do you call the service technician's protective head cover?
A) Cap
B) Hat
C) Bump cap
D) Helmet
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
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Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
U
Chapter Quiz: Yes
SE
2) All safety glasses should meet the standards set by ________.
A) ANSI
B) SAE
C) ASE
D) DOT
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 1
IS
O
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
N
3) When washing hands, the water should be at what temperature?
N
A) 98°F (37°C)
B) 110°F (43°C)
O
C) 125°F (52°C)
D) 135°F (57°C)
Answer: B
C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ED
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
4) Hearing protection should be worn any time the noise level exceeds ________.
M
A) 60 dB
B) 70 dB
C) 80 dB
D) 90 dB
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
1
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,5) Which parts cleaning method requires expensive equipment but does not involve hazardous
chemicals?
A) Thermal oven
B) Chemical cleaning
C) Abrasive cleaning
D) Any of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
R
Chapter Quiz: Yes
U
6) Exhaust hoses should be used because one of the exhaust gases is deadly in high
concentrations. This gas is ________.
SE
A) carbon monoxide (CO)
B) carbon dioxide (CO2)
C) a hydrocarbon (HC)
D) an oxide of nitrogen (NOx)
IS
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
O
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
N
7) The process of combustion occurring without an open flame is called ________.
A) direct ignition
N
B) non-flame combustion
C) spontaneous combustion
O
D) cold fusion
Answer: C
C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
ED
Chapter Quiz: Yes
8) When using a fire extinguisher, what word can be used to remember what to do?
A) PASS
M
B) FIRE
C) RED
D) LEVER
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Objective: 1-4 Discuss the purpose of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid and eye
wash stations.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
2
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,9) Batteries should not be tipped to more than a ________ angle.
A) 45 degrees
B) 60 degrees
C) 5 degrees
D) None of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Objective: 1-4 Discuss the purpose of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid and eye
wash stations.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
R
Chapter Quiz: Yes
U
10) Which item is usually NOT included in a first aid kit?
A) Eye wash solution
SE
B) Antibiotic cream
C) Fire blanket
D) Bandages
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
IS
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: Yes
11) Technician A says that shoes with canvas tops are preferred over leather-topped shoes.
N
Technician B says that steel toed boots are essential to protecting your feet from injury. Which
technician is correct?
N
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
O
C) Both technicians A and B
D) Neither technician A nor B
Answer: B
C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 1
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ED
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
12) Which type of glove is weakened by contact with petroleum products or solvents?
M
A) Latex
B) Nitrile
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 1
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
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, 13) What type of gloves provide thermal protection?
A) Mechanics gloves
B) Nitrile gloves
C) Latex gloves
D) None of these
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
R
14) How might a ring be a safety hazard?
U
A) It could get caught on a moving part
B) It could become a path for an electrical circuit
SE
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-2 Explain the safety tips for technicians and the cleaning methods and processes
used in vehicle service.
IS
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: No
15) A typical lawnmower should be used with hearing protection.
N
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
N
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: No
16) Technician A lifts a heavy load using leverage away from his body. Technician B lifts a load
C
keeping it close to his body. Which technician is correct?
A) Technician A only
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B) Technician B only
C) Both technicians A and B
D) Neither technician A nor B
Answer: B
M
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-2 Explain the safety tips for technicians and the cleaning methods and processes
used in vehicle service.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
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Chapter 1 Shop Safety
1) What do you call the service technician's protective head cover?
A) Cap
B) Hat
C) Bump cap
D) Helmet
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
R
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
U
Chapter Quiz: Yes
SE
2) All safety glasses should meet the standards set by ________.
A) ANSI
B) SAE
C) ASE
D) DOT
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 1
IS
O
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
N
3) When washing hands, the water should be at what temperature?
N
A) 98°F (37°C)
B) 110°F (43°C)
O
C) 125°F (52°C)
D) 135°F (57°C)
Answer: B
C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ED
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
4) Hearing protection should be worn any time the noise level exceeds ________.
M
A) 60 dB
B) 70 dB
C) 80 dB
D) 90 dB
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
1
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,5) Which parts cleaning method requires expensive equipment but does not involve hazardous
chemicals?
A) Thermal oven
B) Chemical cleaning
C) Abrasive cleaning
D) Any of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
R
Chapter Quiz: Yes
U
6) Exhaust hoses should be used because one of the exhaust gases is deadly in high
concentrations. This gas is ________.
SE
A) carbon monoxide (CO)
B) carbon dioxide (CO2)
C) a hydrocarbon (HC)
D) an oxide of nitrogen (NOx)
IS
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
O
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
N
7) The process of combustion occurring without an open flame is called ________.
A) direct ignition
N
B) non-flame combustion
C) spontaneous combustion
O
D) cold fusion
Answer: C
C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
ED
Chapter Quiz: Yes
8) When using a fire extinguisher, what word can be used to remember what to do?
A) PASS
M
B) FIRE
C) RED
D) LEVER
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Objective: 1-4 Discuss the purpose of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid and eye
wash stations.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: Yes
2
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,9) Batteries should not be tipped to more than a ________ angle.
A) 45 degrees
B) 60 degrees
C) 5 degrees
D) None of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Objective: 1-4 Discuss the purpose of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid and eye
wash stations.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
R
Chapter Quiz: Yes
U
10) Which item is usually NOT included in a first aid kit?
A) Eye wash solution
SE
B) Antibiotic cream
C) Fire blanket
D) Bandages
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1-3 Discuss shop safety procedures.
IS
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: Yes
11) Technician A says that shoes with canvas tops are preferred over leather-topped shoes.
N
Technician B says that steel toed boots are essential to protecting your feet from injury. Which
technician is correct?
N
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
O
C) Both technicians A and B
D) Neither technician A nor B
Answer: B
C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 1
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ED
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
12) Which type of glove is weakened by contact with petroleum products or solvents?
M
A) Latex
B) Nitrile
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 1
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
3
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, 13) What type of gloves provide thermal protection?
A) Mechanics gloves
B) Nitrile gloves
C) Latex gloves
D) None of these
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
R
14) How might a ring be a safety hazard?
U
A) It could get caught on a moving part
B) It could become a path for an electrical circuit
SE
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-2 Explain the safety tips for technicians and the cleaning methods and processes
used in vehicle service.
IS
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: No
15) A typical lawnmower should be used with hearing protection.
N
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 2
N
Objective: 1-1 Describe the personal protective equipment used by technicians.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
O
Chapter Quiz: No
16) Technician A lifts a heavy load using leverage away from his body. Technician B lifts a load
C
keeping it close to his body. Which technician is correct?
A) Technician A only
ED
B) Technician B only
C) Both technicians A and B
D) Neither technician A nor B
Answer: B
M
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 2
Objective: 1-2 Explain the safety tips for technicians and the cleaning methods and processes
used in vehicle service.
ASE: Understand the ASE content knowledge for safety in the automotive shop.
Chapter Quiz: No
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