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A safety stand is also called a ________.
safety stool
jack
bottle jack
jack stand
A creeper should be stored ________.
Vertically
upside down on the floor
flat on the floor
under a vehicle
The SAE standard for hoist location is ________.
C
JRP-2184
J-14302
J-1980
Tall safety stands would be used to ________.
help support the vehicle when a major component is removed from the vehicle
lift a vehicle
lift a component such as an engine high off the ground
Both B and C
Commonly damaged areas of a vehicle during hoisting include ________.
rocker panels
tires or body panels
exhaust systems
All of these
Pad extensions may be needed when hoisting what type of vehicle?
Small cars
Pickup trucks
Vans
Either B or C
Technician A says that a hoist can be stopped at any level as long as the safety latch engages. Technician B says that the vehicle should be hoisted to the top of the hoist travel for safety. Which technician is correct?
A only
B only
both a and b
neither a nor b
Before lowering the vehicle, what should the technician do?
Raise the vehicle enough to release the safety latch
Be sure nothing is underneath the vehicle
Be sure no one will be walking under or near the vehicle
All of these
A hoist with asymmetrical arms means it________.
uses different length lift arms
has just two lifting arms
has just one lifting arm
uses the same length lift arms
When checking stability, how high should the vehicle be raised?
About 1 foot (30 cm)
About 3 feet (91 cm)
About 6 inches (15 cm)
About 2 inches (5 cm)
Technician A says that a creeper should be stored vertically. Technician B says that a creeper should be stored on its casters. Which technician is correct?
A only
B only
both a and b
neither a nor b
Most floor jacks have ________ casters.
two
three
four
five
Floor jacks are designed to support a load.
true
false
Which symbol is used to indicate safe lifting points?
Square
Triangle
Circle
lines
When removing heavy objects that may change the center of gravity of a vehicle ________.
position hoist arms as close to vehicle corners as possible
use tall safety stands
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says to never look away from a vehicle being hoisted. Technician B says that the vehicle must be raised off the mechanical locks before lowering. Which technician is correct?
A only
B only
both a and b
neither a nor b
Which of these is LEAST likely to be used by professional shops?
Drive-up ramps
Two post frame engaging hoist
Floor jacks
None of these
Technician A says that drive-up ramps may shift and "kick out" allowing the vehicle to drop unexpectedly. Technician B says that the wheels should always be chocked when using ramps. Which technician is correct?
A only
B only
both a and b
neither a nor b
Proper lifting usually requires the vehicle to be ________.
centered in the stall
positioned with the front wheel centered on the tire pad
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Tall pad extensions are used ________.
to engage the frame of trucks
to contact the pinch welds on passenger vehicles
to lift the engine
to support the rear end
The proper height for lifting should place the work area ________.
near the floor
over the technicians head
at chest level
at knee level
When lowering a vehicle, ________.
first engage the safety locks
lower the vehicle slowly and make sure it remains stable
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
What can be used to prevent damage to vehicle components while lifting with a lift?
The correct size lift pads
A block of wood used with jack stands
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Vehicle hoists are rated by ________.
maximum lifting capacity
the maximum height a vehicle can be lifted
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Many unit-body vehicles can be lifted at the ________.
front and rear control arms
Bumpers
steering rack
pinch welds
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