Question 1

A safety stand is also called a ________.&#10;A)Bottle jack&#10;B)Jack stand&#10;C)Safety stool&#10;D)Jack

Accepted Answer

A safety stand is commonly referred to as a "Jack stand," which is used to support a vehicle after it has been lifted by a jack.

Question 2

A creeper should be stored ________.&#10;A)Upside down on the floor&#10;B)Flat on the floor&#10;C)Vertically&#10;D)Under a vehicle

Accepted Answer

Creepers should be stored vertically to prevent damage to their delicate stems and leaves.

Question 3

The SAE standard for hoist location is ________.&#10;A)SAE-2009&#10;B)JRP-2184&#10;C)J-14302&#10;D)J-1980

Accepted Answer

JRP-2184&#10;

Question 4

Tall safety stands would be used to ________.&#10;A)Help support the vehicle when a major component is removed from the vehicle&#10;B)Lift a component such as an engine high off the ground&#10;C)Lift a vehicle&#10;D)Both B and C

Accepted Answer

Tall safety stands are primarily used to help support the vehicle when a major component is removed, ensuring stability and safety during the repair process. They are not designed for lifting vehicles or components high off the ground; that's the role of equipment like jacks and hoists.

Question 5

Commonly damaged areas of a vehicle during hoisting include ________.&#10;A)Exhaust systems&#10;B)Rocker panels&#10;C)Tires or body panels&#10;D)All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these areas can be damaged during hoisting if the vehicle is not properly positioned or if the hoist is not used correctly.

Question 6

Pad extensions may be needed when hoisting what type of vehicle?&#10;A)Small cars&#10;B)Pickup trucks&#10;C)Vans&#10;D)Either B or C

Accepted Answer

Pad extensions are often needed when hoisting larger vehicles such as pickup trucks and vans to ensure stability and proper weight distribution.

Question 7

Technician A says that a hoist can be stopped at any level as long as the safety latch engages. Technician B says that the vehicle should be hoisted to the top of the hoist travel for safety. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because hoists are designed with safety latches that engage at various levels to ensure the vehicle can be safely stopped and supported at different heights, not necessarily at the top of the hoist's travel.

Question 8

Before lowering the vehicle, what should the technician do?&#10;A)Be sure no one will be walking under or near the vehicle&#10;B)Be sure nothing is underneath the vehicle&#10;C)Raise the vehicle enough to release the safety latch&#10;D)All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these steps are important safety measures to ensure that both people and objects are safe when a vehicle is being lowered. Ensuring no one is walking under or near the vehicle, checking that nothing is underneath it, and raising the vehicle slightly to release the safety latch are all necessary precautions.

Question 9

Technician A says that a creeper should be stored vertically. Technician B says that a creeper should be stored on its casters. Which technician is correct?&#10;A)Technician A only&#10;B)Technician B only&#10;C)Both technicians A and B&#10;D)Neither technician A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that a creeper should...

Question 10

When checking stability, how high should the vehicle be raised?&#10;A)About 1 foot (30 cm)&#10;B)About 2 inches (5 cm)&#10;C)About 3 feet (91 cm)&#10;D)About 6 inches (15 cm)

Accepted Answer

When checking stability, the vehicle should be raised about 1 foot (30 cm) to allow for proper inspection of the suspension and steering components.

Question 11

Most floor jacks have ________ casters.&#10;A)Eight&#10;B)Two&#10;C)Four&#10;D)Six

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most floor jacks have ________ casters.&#10;A)Eight&#10;B)Two&#10;C)Four&#10;D)Six...

Question 12

Floor jacks are designed to support a load.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Floor jacks are designed to support a...

Question 13

Which symbol is used to indicate safe lifting points?&#10;A)Square&#10;B)Circle&#10;C)Triangle&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which symbol is used to indicate safe...

Question 14

When removing heavy objects that may change the center of gravity of a vehicle ________.&#10;A)Use tall safety stands&#10;B)Position hoist arms as close to vehicle corners as possible&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of When removing heavy objects that may change...

Question 15

Commonly damaged areas of vehicles being hoisted include ________.&#10;A)Body panels&#10;B)Exhaust systems&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commonly damaged areas of vehicles being hoisted...

Question 16

Technician A says to never look away from a vehicle being hoisted. Technician B says that the vehicle must be raised off the mechanical locks before lowering. Which technician is correct?&#10;A)Technician A only&#10;B)Technician B only&#10;C)Both technicians A and B&#10;D)Neither technician A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says to never look away...

Question 17

Which of these is LEAST likely to be used by professional shops?&#10;A)Drive-up ramps&#10;B)Two post frame engaging hoist&#10;C)Floor jacks&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is LEAST likely to...

Question 18

Technician A says that drive-up ramps may shift and "kick out" allowing the vehicle to drop unexpectedly. Technician B says that the wheels should always be chocked when using ramps. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that drive-up ramps may...

Question 19

Proper lifting usually requires the vehicle to be ________.&#10;A)Positioned with the front wheel centered on the tire pad&#10;B)Centered in the stall&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proper lifting usually requires the vehicle to...

Question 20

Tall pad extensions are used ________.&#10;A)To contact the pinch welds on passenger vehicles&#10;B)To engage the frame of trucks&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tall pad extensions are used ________.&#10;A)To contact...

Question 21

The proper height for lifting should place the work area ________.&#10;A)Over the technicians head&#10;B)At chest level&#10;C)Near the floor&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of The proper height for lifting should place...

Question 22

When lowering a vehicle, ________.&#10;A)Lower the vehicle slowly and make sure it remains stable&#10;B)First engage the safety locks&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of When lowering a vehicle, ________.&#10;A)Lower the vehicle...

Question 23

What can be used to prevent damage to vehicle components?&#10;A)The correct size lift pads&#10;B)A block of wood used with jack stands&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of What can be used to prevent damage...

Question 24

Vehicle hoists are rated by ________.&#10;A)Maximum lifting capacity&#10;B)The maximum height a vehicle can be lifted&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vehicle hoists are rated by ________.&#10;A)Maximum lifting...

Deck 11: Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting