PA Safety Inspection Exam Questions & Answers (Graded A+)

ASME Code -ANSWER The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASTM -ANSWER The American Society for Testing and Materials; Crash Dummies Acute Area of the Windshield -ANSWER The center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision; 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high; changes with height of driver Allowable Working Pressure -ANSWER The pounds per square inch for which the container was constructed, or if conditions have changed, the maximum pressure at specified temperatures permitted at the most recent inspection by a certified inspector; usually deals with CNG Alteration -ANSWER A change in the construction, design, or installation of a container that affects the strength or safety of the system; must be of equal or greater strength as the original Auxiliary Driving Lamp -ANSWER A lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard headlamp system; it is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of a standard headlamp system Back-Up Lamp -ANSWER A lamp used to provide illumination behind the vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear Bead -ANSWER The part of the tire made of steel wires wrapper or reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the rim Belt -ANSWER A layer made of fabric or other material located under the tread area CGA -ANSWER The Compressed Gas Association Cargo Lamp -ANSWER A lamp mounted on a multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck or bus that provides illumination to load or unload cargo Certified Inspection Mechanic -ANSWER A person who holds a valid certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all requirements to