1. What component assists in applying the brakes with reduced pedal effort?
A. The brake booster
B. The dual piston caliper
C. The ventilated discs
D. The fast-fill master cylinder
2. Brake-pedal free travel should be adjusted to:
A. 0 to 15 mm B. 10 to 20 mm C. 3 to 6 mm D. 0 to 40 mm
3. Wh...
, Unit 01 Test Bank
1. What precautions must be taken immediately after jacking a vehicle off the ground?
A. No precautions are needed
B. Check that the jack is in the correct position and carry on with repairs
C. Place supports in an area under the vehicle that is convenient to get in and out of
D. Safety stands should be placed under the jacking point or area of strength to support the vehicle
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Machine and equipment safety
2. To avoid personal injury from rotating engine components, you should:
A. just be careful
B. not work on anything that could cause injury
C. roll your shirt sleeves up to reduce risk
D. have work clothing tucked in and long hair tied up
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Vehicle safety
3. Protective footwear provides:
A. little protection from falling objects but looks good
B. some protection but can be slippery on smooth floors
C. waterproof protection in the rain
D. protection from falling objects and hazards on the floor
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Personal safety in an automotive workplace
4. Which of the following is true when using compressed air?
A. It can cause death
B. It can force dirt into eyes
C. It can penetrate the skin
D. All of the given answers are correct
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Hard
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Machine and equipment safety
5. Who is responsible for using machinery safely?
A. The workplace safety officer
B. The foreman
C. The employer
,D. The operator
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Hard
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Basic aspects of relevant state or territory WHS or OHS legislation
6. Machine guards should be:
A. removed when necessary if they are in the way
B. considered to be optional equipment
C. indicated with a bright red arrow
D. always fitted and used
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Machine and equipment safety
7. Faulty electrical tools should be:
A. put back in the cupboard
B. used only when needed
C. fixed by someone in the workplace
D. tagged and isolated, and then all relevant staff should be informed
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Machine and equipment safety
8. Spilt brake fluid should be removed by:
A. washing the affected area with coolant
B. allowing it to dry and peeling away the residue
C. wiping the affected area quickly with clean rags
D. washing it off with a large amount of water
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Hazardous materials
9. Brake and clutch components could contain asbestos dust, and therefore repairers should:
A. never work on cars that may have asbestos parts
B. always blow brake dust away in the workplace
C. wipe brake and clutch dust with dry rags
D. not use compressed air or breathe dust
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Hazardous materials
, 10. For increased safety, a radiator cap should be removed:
A. at any time
B. with the engine running
C. with long-nosed pliers
D. only when the engine has cooled down
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Vehicle safety
11. Automotive battery safety includes:
A. no welding, smoking or creating sparks around batteries
B. removing jewellery as electricity tracking through it can cause burns
C. charging batteries in an open area and washing acid off skin or eyes with water
D. All of the given answers are correct
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Medium
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Vehicle safety
12. A Class B fire is one involving:
A. solids, wood, paper or cloth
B. live electrical equipment, motors and appliances
C. flammable gases such as LPG and NGV
D. flammable liquids such as petrol, paint and spirits
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Emergency procedures
13. Powder fire extinguishers are coloured:
A. blue with no band
B. red with a black band
C. white with a blue band
D. red with a white band
Competency: AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Difficulty: Easy
Foundation skills: Learning
Foundation skills: Reading
Gradable: automatic
Topic: KE: Emergency procedures
14. To find out if chemicals used in the workplace are hazardous to your health, you should:
A. read the container
B. sniff the contents
C. not worry because they are probably not hazardous
D. read safety data sheets
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