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1.     What should you wear to protect your clothing from sparks, oil, and dirt?
     a work shirt or coveralls
2.     What type of shoes are most appropriate when someone is working in an auto shop?
     sturdy shoes with slip-resistant soles
3.     Why is loose-fitting clothing not ideal for those who are working in an auto shop?
     It can get caught in moving parts.
4.     When should safety glasses be worn?
     when working beneath a vehicle, when using a power or striking tool, when pouring or spraying solvents, when using the parts washer, and when working with car batteries
5.     When doing work that produces airborne particles or fumes, what should you be sure to wear?
     a respirator or an approved mask
6.     What other kinds of protective gear are essential in an auto shop?
     gloves and hearing protection
7.     To minimize exposure to dust, fumes, and vapors, be sure that there is adequate __________________.
     ventilation
8.     What very poisonous gas is present in exhaust fumes?
     carbon monoxide
9.     If you have to run a car's engine, what should you be sure to do?
     Have the car outside, in the open air, or make sure that at least the rear of the car is outside the garage.
10.     Most paints, varnishes, and thinners are __________________________.
     flammable
11.     Store items so that they won't _________________________________________________.
     fall, slide, or present some other type of hazard
12.     From where should you bend when lifting?
     the knees
13.     When carrying something heavy, how should you turn?
     Turn by moving your feet, not by twisting your body.
14.     If one of your tools has a loose, splintered, or cracked handle, ________________________.
     replace it
15.     Always use the right tool for the ______________________________.
     job
16.     Screwdrivers make good chisels. True or false?
     false
17.     When tightening nuts or bolts, how should you use a wrench?
     Pull toward yourself
18.     When pushing a wrench, use a(n) ___________________________ hand.
     open
19.     What should you make sure is in place before using a power tool?
     machine guards
20.     If you must carry a plugged-in power tool, what should you do?
     Make sure that you keep your fingers away from the switch.
21.     What does an "MSDS" list?
     a product's hazards and procedures for safe use
22.     Gasoline is recommended for cleaning automobile parts. True or false?
     false
23.     What may contain asbestos?
     brake linings/ brake bands/ clutch linings/ torque converters/ gaskets
24.     Keep all chemicals in their __________________________________________.
     original containers
25.     Rags that have been saturated with flammable substances should be kept where?
     in a fire-resistant container
26.     Don't try to extinguish a fuel fire or an electrical fire with ___________________________.
     water
27.     Before using a jack to lift a vehicle, make sure ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________.
     the gearshift is in "park" or in "first" and make sure that the emergency brake is engaged
28.     When using a jack, make sure that the wheels are _________________________________.
     properly blocked
29.     What is the only proper use for a jack?
     to raise a vehicle
30.     What should you always use when working under a raised car?
     jack stands
31.     Loosen wheel lug nuts when a car is on the jack. True or false?
     false
32.     Before starting an engine, make sure that the transmission is in "_____________________" or in "___________________________."
     neutral/ park
33.     Only drain the engine oil when you're sure that ____________________________________.
     it has cooled
34.     Remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot. True or false?
     false
35.     Never use a battery near a light bulb. True or false?
     true
36.     Batteries normally give off what gas?
     hydrogen gas
37.     What may happen if you charge a battery at an excessive rate?
     It may burst.
38.     Secure gas cylinders with some sort of ________________________________________.
     steadying device
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