Question 1

Technician A says that the MSDS is available from the manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals. Technician B says that employees should be trained in the use of the MSDS. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is provided by manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals and employees should be trained on how to access and use the MSDS in order to understand the hazards associated with the chemicals they are working with.

Question 2

____________________ is a statement of how easily a substance can cause a chemical reaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a statement of how easily...

Question 3

Which of the following federal agencies regulates all safety and health issues of the automotive industry?

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulates all safety and health issues of the automotive industry to ensure that workers are protected from workplace hazards. MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) regulates safety and health issues in the mining industry, while NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) conducts research and provides recommendations but does not have regulatory authority.

Question 4

A(n)____________________ is something that happens unintentionally.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is something that happens unintentionally....

Question 5

Technician A says that thin, surgical-type gloves offer little protection from cuts. Technician B says that this surgical-type gloves offer protection against disease and grease build-up under and around your fingernails. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because thin, surgical-type gloves are not designed to offer protection against physical injuries such as cuts. Technician B is also correct because these gloves are designed to protect against biological contaminants and can help keep hands clean from grease and other substances.

Question 6

The ____________________ of a substance is a statement of how well the substance supports combustion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of a substance is a...

Question 7

Technician A says gasoline is more volatile than diesel fuel. Technician B says diesel fuel contains microscopic organisms, which might cause infections. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says gasoline is more volatile...

Question 8

The ___________________________________ for the electric cooling fan can also be disconnected to prevent the fan from coming on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________________________________ for the electric cooling fan...

Question 9

____________________ protect the hands from contaminants that can be absorbed into the skin.

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The answer of ____________________ protect the hands from contaminants that...

Question 10

A ____________________ is considered to be extremely corrosive.

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The answer of A ____________________ is considered to be extremely...

Question 11

A substance with high ____________________ is very poisonous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A substance with high ____________________ is very...

Question 12

____________________ is a statement that defines how likely it is that a substance will destroy another substance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a statement that defines how...

Question 13

The ____________________ of a shoe protects the ball of your foot.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of a shoe protects the...

Question 14

When dealing with hazardous waste materials, the goal of your shop should be to recycle these materials as much as possible. Which of the following materials must be recycled?

Accepted Answer

All of the materials listed (ATF, used engine oil, and refrigerants) are considered hazardous waste and should be recycled whenever possible. Recycling these materials not only helps protect the environment, but it also helps conserve natural resources and reduce the amount of new materials that need to be produced.

Question 15

An ____________________ is basically an alternative path for the flow of electricity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ____________________ is basically an alternative path...

Question 16

The third prong on an electric plug provides which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The third prong on an electric plug is the grounding prong, providing a safety ground to prevent electrical shock.

Question 17

A substance that has high ____________________ is one that can catch fire quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A substance that has high ____________________ is...

Question 18

The ____________________ could have prevented 50 percent of all shop accidents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ could have prevented 50 percent...

Question 19

Hydrogen and carbon atoms combine to make up ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydrogen and carbon atoms combine to make...

Question 20

The ____________________ of a substance is a statement of how easily the substance vaporizes or explodes.

Accepted Answer