AYES Curriculum - Test Question Generator
Quiz Details:
Subject: A0
Number of Questions: 50
Passing Score: 80%
Questions
1. Technician A says breathing asbestos dust may cause high blood pressure.
Technician B says oily rags should be stored in an OSHA-approved container to avoid a
fire hazard. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
2. Technician A says high-pressure air from an air gun may penetrate the skin.
Technician B says air in the blood stream may be fatal. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
3. Technician A says that when lifting a heavy object, one's back should be bent while
grasping the object. Technician B says that one's feet should be as close as possible to
the object. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
4. Technician A says that water may be used to extinguish a Class B fire. Technician B
says that a dry chemical extinguisher may be used to extinguish a Class C fire. Who is
right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
5. Two technicians work in the same shop. One technician worked twice as many hours
in one week as the other technician. Together they worked 96 hours. How many hours
did each technician work?
( )56 and 40
( )64 and 32
( )72 and 24
( )76 and 20
6. Technician A says that a solid that ignites spontaneously is considered a hazardous
material. Technician B says that a liquid with a flash point above 140 degrees F (60
degrees C) is considered a hazardous material. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
7. Technician A says that a shop's hazardous waste materials must be tightly wrapped
and sealed before being placed in the dumpster. Technician B says that shop owners
may be held responsible for hazardous waste materials even after they are picked up by
a waste disposal company. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
8. Technician A says that use of an incorrect tool could cause injury to the eyes or skin.
Technician B says that when working on a car or truck outside, it is OK to smoke.
Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
9. Technician A says that breathing carbon monoxide may cause arthritis. Technician B
says that breathing carbon monoxide may cause headaches. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
10. All of these are correct statements about safety EXCEPT:
( )breathing asbestos dust may cause
( )used oil filters should be crushed to
lung cancer.
remove waste oil.
( )oily rags should be stored in covered
( )portable power tools should have a
plastic garbage containers.
ground connection on their plug.
11. Technician A says that allowing long hair to hang loose when working in the shop
may be hazardous. Technician B says that wearing watches and rings when working in
the shop may be hazardous. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
12. Technician A says that it is OK to leave a vehicle's ignition switch on when working
underhood on the radiator. Technician B says it is OK to remove a vehicle's radiator
cap when the radiator hose is hot to the touch. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
13. All of these statements about air quality are true EXCEPT:
( )diesel exhaust contains particulate
( )diesel exhaust contains oxides of
matter.
nitrogen .
( )detectors can measure the presence
( )carbon monoxide gas can cause heart
of carbon monoxide in the shop.
disease.
14. All of these are commonly-used types of socket wrenches EXCEPT:
( )internal hex.
( )deep well.
( )impact.
( )six point.
15. Technician A says that safety instruction should be given to technicians before lab
or shop assignments are made. Technician B says that a preventative maintenance
schedule should be used to help reduce equipment downtime. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
16. Technician A says that loose clothing and long hair can be safety hazards in the
workplace Technician B says that following the recommended service procedures in
OEM service manuals can help prevent accidents. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
17. Which of these is correct when considering shop safety?
( )Oily rags should be stored in open
( )If properly grounded, power tools may
containers so that vapors can evaporate. be left running while unattended.
( )Safety glasses should be periodically
( )Brake dust should be captured and
inspected.
contained in brake fluid.
18. Technician A says rings, watches, or loose hanging jewelry could be hazardous
when working in the shop. Technician B says carbon monoxide is harmless to breathe
in the shop. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
19. Technician A says that it is safe to work on a vehicle that is supported by a floor
jack. Technician B says that the parking brake should be set when working on a vehicle
supported by a frame-type lift. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
20. While performing a repair, an apprentice technician is given what he considers
incorrect advice by his service advisor. The apprentice technician should:
( )discuss the situation with a friend.
( )discuss the situation with the service
advisor.
( )consult the service manager.
( )notify the shop owner.
21. Technician A says that locking jaw pliers are suitable for removing oil drain plugs.
Technician B says that in a pinch, metric wrenches may be substituted for inch-size
wrenches. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
22. Technician A says that eye protection such as safety glasses or a face shield should
be worn when performing auto repairs. Technician B says that only trouble lights with
steel or plastic cages around the bulb should be used. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
23. Shop personnel responsible for proper waste management are required to do all of
the following, EXCEPT:
( )perform periodic soil sample tests.
( )identify materials that are hazardous.
( )determine the amount of hazardous
( )obtain an EPA hazardous waste
waste generated each month.
generator ID number if necessary.
24. Technician A says that if a shop generates more than 250 gallons of hazardous
waste each month, it is considered a Large Quantity Generator. Technician B says that
an EPA hazardous waste ID number is required only for shops that generate more than
300 gallons of hazardous waste per month. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
25. All of the following statements concerning the EPA hazardous waste generator ID
number are true EXCEPT:
( )it is a 14-digit number.
( )it can generally be found on all waste
material shipping forms.
( )it is usually located under the heading ( )the ID number is typically prefixed by
'Facility ID' on the shipping form.
the State abbreviation.
26. Technician A says that used coolant (antifreeze) may be disposed of by pouring it
down the drain. Technician B says that used transmission fluid should not be mixed
with used motor oil. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
27. It is a good practice to do all of these to used oil filters before disposal EXCEPT?
( )punch a hole in the filter.
( )drain the filter while hot.
( )crush the filter.
( )label the filter as toxic waste.
28. All of these conditions will cause antifreeze to be classified as a hazardous waste
substance EXCEPT:
( )3 ppm lead content.
( )solvent contaminated.
( )gasoline contaminated.
( )pH greater than 12.5.
29. Technician A says that solvents with a flash point below 110° F are considered
flammable. Technician B says that used solvents must be stored in OSHA approved
safety containers with the lids or caps closed tightly. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
30. All of these statements about storing used automotive storage batteries are true
EXCEPT:
( )used batteries may contain an
( )used batteries should be stored on a
electrical charge.
acid-resistant pallet.
( )leaking electrolyte from used batteries ( )used batteries must be drained before
must be contained.
they are recycled.
31. All of these statements about used ethylene glycol coolant are true EXCEPT:
( )it should be recycled.
( )animals like its taste.
( )it may contain toxic metals.
( )it is red in color.
32. Technician A says that used citric solvents are classified as a hazardous waste.
Technician B says that an absorbent used to capture solvents or fuels is considered a
hazardous waste. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
33. All of these statements regarding hazardous waste are true EXCEPT:
( )approved absorbent materials must be ( )only perform engine washing and
readily available in case of service bay
parts rinsing outside.
spills.
( )an oil/water separator should be
( )used oil transporters are responsible
installed in the shop.
for any spills.
34. Technician A says that hazardous liquid materials may be allowed to enter floor
drains. Technician B says that hazardous liquid materials may be disposed of in the
trash. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
35. Technician A says to practice wastewater management to reduce and/or eliminate
hazardous materials from being discharged into waterways. Technician B says to plug
storm drains to prevent hazardous waste from leaking into them. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
36. All of these used automobile parts may be utilized as cores for remanufacturing
EXCEPT:
( )brake rotors.
( )cylinder heads.
( )oil pumps.
( )master cylinders.
37. Technician A says that there are two approved methods for handling used airconditioner refrigerants: recovery-only or recovery/recycling. Technician B says that
according to the Clean Air Act, individuals performing air-conditioning service must be
certified. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
38. How long must a used catalytic converter remain on site before it may be disposed
of?
( )1 week
( )15 days
( )30 days
( )There is no requirement
39. Technician A says that every shop should be able to promptly identify the
procedures they use to control spills. Technician B says that minimum-expanding
aerosol foam is an effective method for barricading floor drains. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
40. Technician A says that used motor oil may be poured into floor drains after treating
it with a dispersant. Technician B says that gasoline used to scrub shop floors may be
disposed of in floor drains after treating it with a dispersant. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
41. Technician A says that most of the world uses the metric system of weights and
measures. Technician B says that every unit in the metric system can be divided or
multiplied by 5. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
42. All of these statements about 2-post lifts are true EXCEPT:
( )never use a hoist to lift a loaded
( )never use a hoist to raise only one end
vehicle .
of a vehicle.
( )never use a hoist when its periodic
( )never stand under a vehicle while it is
inspection and maintenance is overdue.
being lifted .
43. A technician is torqueing a bolt to 250 foot-pounds. What should the reading on the
torque wrench be if a 12" linear extension is added to the length of the torque wrench?
( )36 foot-pounds
( )120 foot-pounds
( )167 foot-pounds
( )323 foot-pounds
44. All of these are types of torque wrenches EXCEPT:
( )combination.
( )electronic.
( )click.
( )beam.
45. Any of these wrenches are recommended for "breaking loose" a torqued bolt
EXCEPT:
( )an open-end wrench.
( )a box-end wrench.
( )a combination wrench.
( )a 6-point socket wrench.
46. Any of these may be used to loosen an engine oil drain plug EXCEPT:
( )a box-end wrench.
( )an open-end wrench.
( )a combination wrench.
( )a 6-point socket wrench.
47. Technician A says that the reason for torqueing fasteners is to ensure that a
specified clamping force between two components is achieved. Technician B says that
torque specifications are sometimes provided in Newton meters (Nm). Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
48. All of these types of pliers may be used to grip and bend large objects EXCEPT:
( )slip joint pliers.
( )locking pliers.
( )duck bill pliers.
( )needle nose pliers.
49. Technician A says that a screwdriver blade should fit snugly into the slot of a screw.
Technician B says that a worn screwdriver blade could slip out of the screw and stab
the technician's hand. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B
50. Technician A says that a Phillips®-type screwdriver may be used on a Pozidriv®
type screw. Technician B says that a Reed & Prince® screwdriver may be used on a
Phillips® type screw. Who is right?
( )A only
( )B only
( )Both A and B
( )Neither A nor B