Review Questions—Chapter 5
Please do not write in this text. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. List six common types of accidents.
2. _____ is the most dangerous flammable in the shop.
3. Which of the following is not an acceptable cleaning agent?
(A) Decarbonizing cleaner.
(B) Gasoline.
(C) Soap.
(D) Degreasing solvent.
4. What should you do when disconnecting an engine
fuel line to prevent fuel from spaying out?
5. How can a short cause an electrical fire?
6. Batteries generate _____, which can explode.
7. Why is engine exhaust dangerous?
8. Why is a ground prong provided on electrical equipment?
9. Why should you remove jewelry when on the job?
10. Why must the drive wheel engaged to the motor-gen-
erator be raised off the ground while towing?
11. In a _____ hybrid system, high and low voltage are
potentially present in the electric drive system.
ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 5
1. Technician A says that you should disconnect the battery
before removing a fuel line from an engine. Technician
B says that you should wrap a shop towel around the
fitting before disconnecting a fuel line. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
2. Technician A says that a fire extinguisher bearing this
symbol can be used on burning oil or gasoline.
Technician B says that a fire extinguisher bearing this
symbol can be used on an electrical fire. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
3. The most likely source of asphyxiation in an auto
shop is _____.
(A) gasoline
(B) oily shop rags
(C) engine exhaust
(D) None of the above.
4. Technician A says that a battery can produce gasses
that can cause an explosion. Technician B says that
sodium-filled engine valves, if mishandled, can cause
an explosion. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
5. Technician A says that a respirator will block all poi-
sonous fumes that can be produced in a shop.
Technician B says that a respirator will block only
those fumes for which it is rated. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
6. Technician A says that battery acid can cause chemi-
cal burns to the skin. Technician B says that some
decarbonizing cleaners can cause chemical burns to
the skin. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
7. Technician A says that an electric power tool with a
faulty ground prong can cause electrocution. Technician B
says that if a power tool’s faulty ground prong is
removed, the power tool is safe to use. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
8. Technician A says that eye protection should be worn
when carrying a battery. Technician B says that eye
protection should be worn when working around an
engine fan. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
9. Technician Asays that used batteries are considered a haz-
ardous waste. Technician B says that used decarbonizing
cleaner is considered a hazardous waste. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
10. All of the following are safety rules to follow when
working in an auto shop except:
(A) never carry sharp parts or tools in your pocket.
(B) always lift heavy engine parts with your back, not
with your legs.
(C) keep the auto shop organized.
(D) always keep equipment guards or shields in place.
11. Technician A says that refrigerants can be vented into
the atmosphere as long as proper filtering systems are
utilized. Technician B says that used motor oil should
be recycled. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
122 Auto Engine Repair
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