Smog Technician Practical Exam 1 | Questions
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All of the following information is listed on the MSDS EXCEPT: A) Physical properties of
the chemical B) Health hazards C) Expiration Date D) First Aid information
-Correct Answer-C
Which statement below is correct concerning asbestos and automotive service? A)
Asbestos was once used to make friction material for clutches and brake linings B) A
technician cannot be certain when they are working with asbestos-containing products
C) Exposure to even low levels of asbestos may cause a disease unknown as
mesothelioma D) All are true
-Correct Answer-D
Which statement below regarding airborne asbestos is correct? A) It is easy to tell which
friction materials will produce asbestos dust B) HEPA filter vacuums are not sufficient to
prevent airborne asbestos contaminant C) The EPA requires that asbestos materials be
"wetted" to prevent airborne particles D) Large and small asbestos particles must all be
disposed of as hazardous waste
-Correct Answer-C
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT: A) Brake fluid may be recycled B)
Brake fluid should not be mixed with engine oil for disposal unless otherwise directed
C)Unused Brake fluid is considered a hazardous waste D) Most brake fluid is made
from polyglycol
-Correct Answer-C
All the criteria below are used by the EPA to determine if a substnce can be called "used
oil" EXCEPT: A) Contaminants B) Color C) Use D) Origin
-Correct Answer-B
Tech A says that used oil should be collected for recycling. Tech B says that used oil
filters may be disposed of as regular waste only after an approved draining process
which tech is correct? A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-C
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT: A) Employers are required to provide
material safety data sheets listing info regarding the solvents used B) Solvents may
, enter the bloodstream by ingestion, inhalation, or physical contact C) Unused solvents
may be disposed of down the sewage drain D) Employers are required to provide
appropriate personal protective equipment for working with hazardous solvents
-Correct Answer-C
Tech A says that lead-acid batteries may be disposed of in landfills. Tech B says that
automotive batteries must be disposed of or recycled at dedicated facilities, such as a
battery retail store. Which tech is correct?
A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-B
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT:
A) Airbags circuits should be properly disabled and discharged before working near the
area in a vehicle B) Airbags should be stored facing down C) Airbags contain material
that may irritate the skin D) Airbags may be accidentally deployed by electrostatic
discharge
-Correct Answer-B
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT:
A) Used tires are difficult to dispose of in a landfill bc they tend to rise to the surface B)
can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry diseases Used tires C) Used tires
produce a heavy smoke when they burn D) All statements are correct
-Correct Answer-B
Tech A says that most states will allow landfills to dispose of whole tires with a permit.
Tech B says that landfills must shred tires before disposal. Which tech is correct?
A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-D
Tech A says that automotive air-conditioning refrigerants can be vented into the air if a
recovery machine is not available. Tech B says that used automotive air-conditioning
oils are considered hazardous. Which tech is correct? A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D)
neither
-Correct Answer-B
Which metal listed below is used in some automotive components, and must be
removed before recycling automotive body materials?
A) Lead B) Mercury C) Iron D) Aluminum
-Correct Answer-B
If a solvent ingredient name includes "___", it is likely to be hazardous.
A) "fluor-" B) "chlor-" C) Either A or B D) Neither A or B
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All of the following information is listed on the MSDS EXCEPT: A) Physical properties of
the chemical B) Health hazards C) Expiration Date D) First Aid information
-Correct Answer-C
Which statement below is correct concerning asbestos and automotive service? A)
Asbestos was once used to make friction material for clutches and brake linings B) A
technician cannot be certain when they are working with asbestos-containing products
C) Exposure to even low levels of asbestos may cause a disease unknown as
mesothelioma D) All are true
-Correct Answer-D
Which statement below regarding airborne asbestos is correct? A) It is easy to tell which
friction materials will produce asbestos dust B) HEPA filter vacuums are not sufficient to
prevent airborne asbestos contaminant C) The EPA requires that asbestos materials be
"wetted" to prevent airborne particles D) Large and small asbestos particles must all be
disposed of as hazardous waste
-Correct Answer-C
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT: A) Brake fluid may be recycled B)
Brake fluid should not be mixed with engine oil for disposal unless otherwise directed
C)Unused Brake fluid is considered a hazardous waste D) Most brake fluid is made
from polyglycol
-Correct Answer-C
All the criteria below are used by the EPA to determine if a substnce can be called "used
oil" EXCEPT: A) Contaminants B) Color C) Use D) Origin
-Correct Answer-B
Tech A says that used oil should be collected for recycling. Tech B says that used oil
filters may be disposed of as regular waste only after an approved draining process
which tech is correct? A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-C
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT: A) Employers are required to provide
material safety data sheets listing info regarding the solvents used B) Solvents may
, enter the bloodstream by ingestion, inhalation, or physical contact C) Unused solvents
may be disposed of down the sewage drain D) Employers are required to provide
appropriate personal protective equipment for working with hazardous solvents
-Correct Answer-C
Tech A says that lead-acid batteries may be disposed of in landfills. Tech B says that
automotive batteries must be disposed of or recycled at dedicated facilities, such as a
battery retail store. Which tech is correct?
A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-B
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT:
A) Airbags circuits should be properly disabled and discharged before working near the
area in a vehicle B) Airbags should be stored facing down C) Airbags contain material
that may irritate the skin D) Airbags may be accidentally deployed by electrostatic
discharge
-Correct Answer-B
The following statements are all correct EXCEPT:
A) Used tires are difficult to dispose of in a landfill bc they tend to rise to the surface B)
can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry diseases Used tires C) Used tires
produce a heavy smoke when they burn D) All statements are correct
-Correct Answer-B
Tech A says that most states will allow landfills to dispose of whole tires with a permit.
Tech B says that landfills must shred tires before disposal. Which tech is correct?
A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D) neither
-Correct Answer-D
Tech A says that automotive air-conditioning refrigerants can be vented into the air if a
recovery machine is not available. Tech B says that used automotive air-conditioning
oils are considered hazardous. Which tech is correct? A)Tech A B) Tech B C) both D)
neither
-Correct Answer-B
Which metal listed below is used in some automotive components, and must be
removed before recycling automotive body materials?
A) Lead B) Mercury C) Iron D) Aluminum
-Correct Answer-B
If a solvent ingredient name includes "___", it is likely to be hazardous.
A) "fluor-" B) "chlor-" C) Either A or B D) Neither A or B
