PA Safety Inspection UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
ASME Code - CORRECT ANSWER The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER The American Society for Testing and Materials; Crash
Dummies
Acute Area of the Windshield - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Bead - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the tire made of steel wires wrapper or
reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the rim
, Belt - CORRECT ANSWER A layer made of fabric or other material located under the
tread area
CGA - CORRECT ANSWER The Compressed Gas Association
Cargo Lamp - CORRECT ANSWER A lamp mounted on a multipurpose passenger
vehicle, truck or bus that provides illumination to load or unload cargo
Certified Inspection Mechanic - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all
requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of
vehicle
Certified Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a certificate issued by the
Boiler Division in the Bureau of Occupation and Industrial Safety within the Department of
Labor and Industry certifying that the person is qualified to inspect unfired pressure vessels;
usually dealing with CNG
Clearance Lamps - CORRECT ANSWER Lamps which show to the front or rear of a
vehicle to indicate overall width and height of a vehicle- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more
in width
Commonwealth Inspection Station - CORRECT ANSWER An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned and engaged exclusively in the
performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a political
subdivision of the Commonwealth
Cord - CORRECT ANSWER The strands forming the plies in the tire
Critical Area of the Windshield - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the vehicle windshield
cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
Questions and CORRECT Answers
ASME Code - CORRECT ANSWER The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER The American Society for Testing and Materials; Crash
Dummies
Acute Area of the Windshield - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Bead - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the tire made of steel wires wrapper or
reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the rim
, Belt - CORRECT ANSWER A layer made of fabric or other material located under the
tread area
CGA - CORRECT ANSWER The Compressed Gas Association
Cargo Lamp - CORRECT ANSWER A lamp mounted on a multipurpose passenger
vehicle, truck or bus that provides illumination to load or unload cargo
Certified Inspection Mechanic - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all
requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of
vehicle
Certified Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a certificate issued by the
Boiler Division in the Bureau of Occupation and Industrial Safety within the Department of
Labor and Industry certifying that the person is qualified to inspect unfired pressure vessels;
usually dealing with CNG
Clearance Lamps - CORRECT ANSWER Lamps which show to the front or rear of a
vehicle to indicate overall width and height of a vehicle- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more
in width
Commonwealth Inspection Station - CORRECT ANSWER An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned and engaged exclusively in the
performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth, or a political
subdivision of the Commonwealth
Cord - CORRECT ANSWER The strands forming the plies in the tire
Critical Area of the Windshield - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the vehicle windshield
cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
