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When working with 12VDC, which color wire is positive and negative? (Choose 2)

Red - Positive

Red - Negative

Black - Positive

Black - Negative

You have wired up a 480VAC 3 Phase motor and it is running in the reverse direction that you wanted. How do you make the motor spin the correct way?

Disconnect the wires and guess which ones go where

Remove one of the lines and run the motor

Purchase a replacement motor

Swap out all 3 input lines and try a new orientation

Swap out 2 input lines and try a new orientation

What is the difference between a single and double acting cylinder? (Choose 2)

A single acting cylinder has a piston that only extends or retracts.

A single acting cylinder can only be controlled to extend or retract

A single acting cylinder is actuated from the piston end

A double acting cylinder is actuated from the piston end

A double acting cylinder has a piston that can only extend or retract

A double acting cylinder can be controlled to both extend and retract

When welding something together, why is tacking the parts first imperative?

It's really not, you can weld fine without a tack

Tack welds just look nice

Tack welds preheat the metal so that the final weld is not so stressful

Tack welds hold parts in position

Tack welds are a good way to waste time and make the work take longer

You have been given a project to wire and test the output speed of a motor. You did this, but the motor is spinning way to fast. Which of the following would be used to slow the motor down? (In an industrial application, Alternating Current)

You have been given the task to grind/sand some paint off some metal. What PPE would be advisable? (At a minimum)

Safety glasses, Gloves, Grinding jacket

Safety Glasses, Face shield, Gloves

Welding Helmet, Leather Gloves, Chaps

What is the process known as that neutralizes a power circuit for safe work?

Shut down/off

Fuse pull out

Lock out/Tag out

Power neutralize

When working around pressurized gasses/liquids, what hazard is present?

Abrasions

Contusions

Frostbite

Electric Shock

You are using a cutting tool (some kind of saw). What safety advice should be followed? (Choose 3)

Never place any parts of you in the path of the blade

Look at what is beyond the blade (under what is being cut)

Wait for blade to reach full speed before engaging the workpiece

Look the other way to avoid getting hit with debris

You notice some damage to a tool or part, you should?

Fix it if you can easily

Just ignore it and maybe someone else will get to it

Ask your supervisor what to do

Remove from service and notify your supervisor

When drilling, what is the purpose of cutting fluid/oil?

It keeps the bit sharp by softening the metal

It cools the bit as it heats up

It lubricates the motor on the drill

It looks cool

When using an overhead hoist, what is the number one most important rule?

Never touch a part while suspended

Never go under a suspended load

Make sure the part is balanced before the lift

You are given a blueprint for a part to be assembled. You feel something is missing, but you can fill in the blank. What should you do?

Go ahead and assemble the parts, use your best judgement on the missing information

Ask your supervisor to look into the problem and get back to you

Stop all work and wait until you are asked why you aren't working

Just guess and assume the engineers intentions

The end of the day has been reached. You have pulled the forklift in for the night. What need to be checked?

Tire pressure is at least 35 PSI and engine oil is full

Lights all work and seat is fully back

Propane off and parking brake set

Front bumper location and door locks

Someone is welding near you. You always wanted to learn to weld and figure you can get some pointers. Is it OK to very briefly look at the arc to see what they are doing?

Yes

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