Chapter 9-3 Review Questions

When using a two-post lift:

• a. raise the vehicle to working height and shake the vehicle to see if it is stable.

• b. raise the vehicle a few inches off the floor and shake the vehicle gently to see if it is stable.

• c. the arms automatically align themselves with the vehicle lift points.

• d. the vehicle is driven onto two long narrow platforms.

What must be built into every vehicle lift in the shop?

• a. Computer controls

• b. Air-powered cylinder

• c. Color-coded controls

• d. Mechanical locking device

When driving a vehicle over an inspection pit:

• a. have a spotter guide you.

• b. make sure the lights in the pit are off.

• c. drive as quickly as you can.

• d. make sure a person is in the pit.

Technician A says that harmful vapors can collect in an inspection pit. Technician B says that electric powered tools should be used in inspection pits. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Technician B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Neither A nor B

Technician A says that vehicle positioning is not very critical on two-post lifts. Technician B says to make sure all the locks on a four-post lift disengage when lowering. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Technician B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Neither A nor B

Technician A says that vehicle lifts should be inspected and certified every year. Technician B says that lifts should be raised slightly to undo the safety locks when lowering a vehicle. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Technician B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Neither A nor B

Technician A says that symmetrical two-post lifts allow the vehicle to be positioned farther back on the lift. Technician B says to use the lift points specified by the manufacturer. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Technician B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Neither A nor B