Shop Tools and Equipment

Power for tools used in the automotive shop is provided by ____.

• Hydraulics

• Air

• Electric

• All the above

Technician A says that shop air pressure usually ranges from 100–150 psi. Technician B says shop air pressure is around 300 psi. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

When using a drill press, Technician A believes oil should be applied to the drill bit to help it cut faster. Technician B believes oil should be applied to the drill bit to prevent the bit from overheating and losing hardness. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

For safety, battery charger leads must be connected to the battery after the charger is turned on.

• True

• False

• It does not matter

• Give me a second to google that right quick

It is safe to work under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack.

• True

• False

• Depends on the jack

• if it falls im tough as nails and will just bench press it for a few sets

A wire wheel in a bench grinder should not be used to clean soft metal or brass parts.

• True

• False

• Not Sure

• Also Not sure but too embarrassed to ask

Impact sockets are usually Identified by their color, Flat (a)  

_____ are used to support a vehicle while working under it.

• Hydraulic jack

• Jack Stands

• Old Rims

• Concrete Blocks

Which of the following is not a commonly used air tool

• Impact Gun

• Air Hammer

• Drill Press

• Air Ratchet

When using a drill press, Technician A believes drilling pressure should not be released until the bit breaks completely through the bottom of the part. Technician B believes pressure release should occur just before the bit breaks through. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither