PA Safety Inspection Questions with
100% 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
100% 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
