Automotive Mandatory Safety Test

One ton equals how many pounds

2,000 lb. (907 kg)

A technician is using a 3-ton engine hoist, a 5-ton shackle, and a 2-ton chain. What is the maximum weight he should lift with this setup?

2-tons

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using an engine hoist?

Always leave the lifted object unsupported on the engine hoist

Technician A says you should make sure a vehicle has enough clearance over the lifting mechanism. Technician B says the lifting position of a vehicle are typically located at the same place as jacking points. Who is correct?

Both technician A and technician B

which of the following is a type of lifting mechanism used in the automotive industry?

Hydraulic jack, Pneumatic jack, Mechanical jack

the two-post hoist comes all the following configurations, EXCEPT:

bisymmetrical

technician A says vehicle inspection pits allow access to the vehicle's underside without using a hoist or jack. Technician B says that vehicle inspection pits only need to be covered when a vehicle is not over the top of them. Who is correct?

both technician A and technician B

when inspecting lifting equipment, you should look for:

cracks, dents, cuts

Four-post hoists are often used to lift a vehicle for all of the following, EXCEPT:

engine removal

which of the following hoists typically uses two long, narrow platforms?

four-post hoist

_________________________ are adjustable supports used with vehicle jacks and are designed to support the weight of the vehicle after the vehicle has been raised by a vehicle jack.

jack stands

technician A says when using a vehicle hoist you should check under the vehicle to make sure there are no parts that will interfere with the post hoist operation. Technician B says you can use a vehicle hoist even if the vehicles frame is not structurally sound. Who is correct?

technician A

In some countries, lifting equipment is subject to statutory testing and a _________________ should be attached to or displayed near the lifting equipment.

test certificate

The _____________ is useful for raising the vehicle to a height that removes the need for the technician to bend down.

vehicle hoist