Occupational Skills Flashcards

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Which class of fire extinguisher would be used if the item on fire was a 120V electrical outlet?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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Answer C
Class C extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires. The presence of the letter C indicates taht the extinguishing agent is non-conductive.

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Who has the responsibility for ensuring that workers are wearing preper protective equipment?

A. Workers.
B. supervisors.
C. Employers.
D. OHSC (Occupational Health and Safety comittee)

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Answer C
Part of the worker’s responsibility is to wear his or her proper personal protective equipment. However, the responsibility for ensuring that workers wear the proper protective equipment lies with the employer. For more information visit www.ccohs.ca

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After measuring a hole with a small-bore gauge, what tool would you use to obtain the most accurate measurement?

A. Ruler
B. Vernier caliper
C. Insider micrometer
D. Outsider micrometer

A

Answer D
For the most correct reading on a small-bore guage, you should use an outside micrometer. Care should be taken not to disturb the reading on the small-bore gauge by using ratcheting function on the micrometer

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According to the WHMIS regulations, what identifier must a supplier label have?

A. Address of workplace
B. Hatched border
C. MSDS information
D. Toxicological information

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Answer B
A supplier label. Under WHIMIS regulations, must have the product identifier (name of product). Supplier identifier (name of compant that sold it), a statement that an MSDS is avaliable, hazard symbols [the pictures of the classifications(s)], risk phrases (word that describe the main hazards of the product), Precautionary measures (how to work with the product safely), first aid measures (what to do in an emergency), have the WHIMIS hatched border, and have all text in french and english.

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5
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What do green tire valve caps indicate?

A. Tire is inflated with hydrogen.
B. Tire is inflated with nitrogen
C. Tire is inflated with regular air
D. Nothing, They are simply color-matched to the vehicle

A

Answer B
Green valve caps indicate that the tire is inflated with nitrogen. There are no ill effects if a nitrogen-filled tire is topped up with plain old air. Nitrogen is said to keep tires 20% cooler and lengthen the life of the tire.

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Since 1981, what position in the VIN (vehicle identification number) indicates the country of origin?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 10th

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Answer A
The 1st digit in the vin indicates the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. For example USA (1 or 4), Canada (2), Mexico (3), Japan (J), Korea (K), England (S), Germany (W), Italy (Z)

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In which of the following service publications would you find information on persistent problems with a vehicle?

A. Wiring Schematics.
B. Labor guide
C.TSBs.
D.Owners manual

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Answer C
Persistent and common problems found by vehicle manufactures are published and sent to their dealer networks. These bulletins are called TSBs and contain useful information on vehicle diagnostic and repair procedures as well as new and improved parts and warranty and service manual updates.

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8
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At what pressure does released acetylene become unstable and possible explode?

A. 5psi (35 kPa)
B. 15 psi (103 kPa)
C. 250 psi (1724 kPa)
D. 3600 psi (24.8 MPa)

A

Answer B
Released acetylene becomes unstable and explodes at pressures greater than 15 psi (103 kpa). It is imperative for acetylene to be used with a regulator. It is also recommended to have the regulator off when turning on the tank.

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How often should you check the safety mechanisms on an automotive lifting device?

A. Daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. Annually

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“Answer A
According to most lift manufacturers, every shift should begin with a lift inspection. Your safety is paramount. In the united states, approximately 15,000 lift related serious injuries are reported each year.”

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10
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To prevent asbestos dust form being inhaled, what should you do?

A. Use compressed air to blow it away.
B. Use a brush to lightly sweep it away.
C. use an aerosol braker cleaner to wash it away.
D. Use a CSA-approved filter mask

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“Answer D
Asbestos dust inhalation is dangerous, so using any method that introduces asbestos dust in the air should be avoided. Use of a CSA-approved filter mask reduces the risk to the technician.”

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11
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To drill a hole through a steel plate, it is good practice to:

“A. Use a reversible drill
B. Use a Centre punch to locate the position
C. Heat the work to make it softer
D. Never hit it with anything hard, because it may shatter”

A

“Answer B
To prevent drill bit ““walking,”” a centre punch is necessary to make a small impression where the hold is to be drilled. This will allow the drill to stay in the correct place and not damage any material by ““walking” “around the intended drill hole location.

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12
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How many requirements are there on an MSDS?

“A. 3
B. 5
C. 9
D. 11”

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“Answer C

There are 9 mandatory requirements on every material safety data sheet.”

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13
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When using an ABC fire extinguisher on a gasoline fire, you must:

“A. Blanket the fire with the extinguisher chemical
B. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
C. Stand at least 6 to 8 meters from the fire
D. Pour water on the fire first”

A

“Answer B
When extinguishing a fire, you need to aim the nozzle at the base of the fire to quench the fuel, or nucleus, of the fire. Extinguishing the airborne flames will not quench the root of the fire.”

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14
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Where should shop solvents and combustible materials be stored?

“A. Air-tight closets
B. Sealed Storage rooms
C. Marked storage cabinets
D. Under workbenches “

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“Answer C
Solvents and combustible materials in a shop need to be clearly marked in ventilated storage cabinets away from common areas of work to reduce the risk of accident”

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15
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A vehicle being raised on an air-over-hydraulic single post, double swing-arm hoist violently jerks when it reaches near full extension. Which of the following could cause this problem?

“A. Vehicle is too heavy
B. Incorrect pad placements
C. Air in the hydraulic system
D. Broken lift locks”

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“Answer C
If an air-hydraulic hoist bounces or jerks near full extension, there is more than likely air in the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system is not at its full capacity and needs to be replenished and then checked for leakage “

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16
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When is it acceptable to strike a hammer with another hammer?

“A. Both hammers are of equal weight
B. Never
C. When one hammer is of softer medal
D. when a ball-peen hammer is used”

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“Answer B
It is never acceptable to strike a hammer with another hammer. Hammers generally are made of hardened steel and could easily chip and cause injury “

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What should you do if an oxy-acetylene torch stars to emit a loud, high -pitched, squealing noise?

“A. Run
B. Reduce oxygen pressure
C. Reduce acetylene pressure
D. Shut the torch off”

A

“Answer D

A loud high-pitched squealing sound is the result of a flashback and the correct action is to shut the torch off”

18
Q

What angle should a cold chisel be sharpened to?

“A. 45 degrees
B. 50 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 65 degrees”

A

“Answer C

For best safety cutting and safety results, a cold chisel should be sharpened to be 60 degrees “

19
Q

What level of eye protection is required when using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut mild steel?

“A. CSA (Canadian standards Association) -approved safety glasses.
B. Goggles with a # 5 Filter
C. Goggles with a # 10 filter
D. Helmet with a # 12 filter “

A

“Answer B
Goggles fitted with a #5 filter lens are required to protect eyes preforming torch cutting with oxy-acetylene

20
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A vehicle being raised on a two-post, double swing-arm hydraulic hoist begins to vibrate. Which of the following is the probable cause of the vibration?

“A. The car is too heavy
B. Centre of gravity is offset from the posts
C. There is an oil leak in the hoist hydraulic circuit
D. The swing arm pads are improperly positioned”

A

“Answer C

Vibration in a hydraulic hoist is usually an indication of an oil leak or low hydraulic fluid level”

21
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Which type of fire extinguisher can be used to safely put out class A-, B-, C-, and D category fires?

“A. foam
B. Dry chemical
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Halogenated agent”

A

“Answer B
Only dry powder extinguishing agents can be used on all 4 categories of fire, so most auto shops are equipped with these. Carbon dioxide extinguishers are effective with all but Class-D (flammable metal) category fires, so it also makes sense to have these in a shop environment because they do not produce the mess associated with dry powder “

22
Q

Where must procedures for cleaning up a spill be outlined on a potentially hazardous product?

“A. The product label
B. Manufacturer Web site
C. MSDS (Material data safety sheet)
D. WHMIS guidelines”

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“Answer C
you should know what information is required on an MSDS that must accompany any potentially dangerous product in a workplace in Canada and the US”

23
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What must be completed within 24 hours of a workplace accident that has caused an injury?

“A. Labor board report
B. Safety committee accident report
C. WSIB report
D. WHIMIS Report “

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“Answer C

Following a workplace accident that has resulted in an injury, a WSIB report must be completed “

24
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Which type of data storage medium is read optically by a shop computer?

“A. CD-ROM
B. Hard disk drive
C. 3.5 inch diskette
D. Microfiche”

A

“Answer A
Only CD-ROMSs are read optically by a computer, diskettes and the hard drive are both magnetic data retention devices, and microfiche is nearly obsolete film information retention medium, once popular in the automotive industry.”

25
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Which publication would contain job-time and parts-cost information

“A. service manual
B. Parts manual
C. Estimate guide
D. microfiche “

A

“Answer C

An estimate guide contains both the labor and parts estimates.”

26
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Where must a VIN (vehicle identification number) be displayed?

“A. On the engine ID plate
B. Top of dashboard, driver’s side
C. Top of dashboard, passenger side
D. On the right rear chassis rail”

A

“Answer B
The VIN must be displayed on top of the dash on the driver’s side of the vehicle. It may also be displayed in other locations on the vehicle.

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By how much can an automotive repair bill legally exceed a job estimate in most Canadian jurisdictions?

“A. Must not exceed the original estimate
B. By 5%
C. By 10%
D. By 50% “

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“Answer C

In most Canadian-jurisdictions, the actual bill may not exceed the repair estimate by more than 10%”