Shop Safety
What should you do with a tool when you are finished using it?
Clean it and put it away
What is the tool used for cutting wires cleanly and precisely, commonly used in electrical work and repairs?
Wire Cutters
What color represents the positive terminal on a car battery?
Red
What is the name of the steel tubes that brake fluid travels through in a vehicle's brake system?
Brake lines
The number "235" on a tire sidewall indicates what measurement of the tire?
Width of the tire
What are three more examples of common PPE found in an auto shop?
Safety Glasses, earplugs/ear muffs, gloves, closed-toed shoes
What kind of wrench is used to tighten bolts to a specific torque?
Torque Wrench
What color represents the negative terminal on a car battery?
Black
What is the benefit of having a transparent brake fluid reservoir?
It allows for easy monitoring of fluid level without needing to open the reservoir.
What are the three main tire structures?
Bias ply, belted bias ply, radial
What two things should you do when dealing with a spill in an auto shop?
Tell the teacher, and put speedy dry/kitty litter on it.
What type of hammer is specifically designed to minimize rebound, reduce damage, and deliver controlled strikes, often used in automotive and machinery work?
Dead Blow Hammer
What is the standard voltage for a modern-day car battery?
12 volts
What are the four main components of a disc brake system?
Rotor, caliper, brake pad, brake line
What does the number "65" designate in the tire size 235/65R11?
Aspect Ratio
What 3 things must be present for fire to occur?
Oxygen, fuel and heat.
Allen wrenches, also called hex keys, have how many sides that contact a fastener?
Six
What is the name of the cables used to jumpstart a car with a dead battery?
Jumper Cables
What are the two most common types of brake fluid used in passenger vehicles?
DOT 3 and DOT 4
What does the number "16" designate in a tire size like 205/55R16?
Wheel diameter
What is the acronym for the administration that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What are the three most common drive sizes for sockets, extensions, and ratchets?
1/4", 3/8", and 1/2"
What material can be applied to battery posts to help reduce corrosion?
Terminal Grease and felt pads
What component in the brake system, commonly located in the engine compartment and attached to the power brake booster, is responsible for distributing brake fluid?
Master Cylinder
On a tire sidewall, the last four digits, like "2920," represent what information about the tire?
The week and year of manufacture. (29th week of 2020)