CAR Vehicle Dismantling & Processing 2

Question 1

When dismantling a hybrid vehicle, which component must be de-energized FIRST before any other work begins?

Accepted Answer

High-voltage battery pack

Answer

Coolant system

Answer

12-volt auxiliary battery

Answer

Air conditioning refrigerant

Question 2

Which EPA regulation specifically governs the handling and disposal of automotive mercury switches during vehicle dismantling?

Accepted Answer

End-of-Life Vehicle Solutions (ELVS) program standards

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C

Answer

TSCA Section 6

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000

Question 3

A vehicle arrives with an undeployed side-curtain airbag. What is the correct handling procedure before dismantling the door panel?

Accepted Answer

Deploy the airbag using a deployment tool before removal

Answer

Remove the airbag module and store it separately

Answer

Cut the wiring harness to disable the system

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Leave it in place and proceed with normal dismantling

Question 4

When draining engine oil from a vehicle, what is the minimum temperature consideration for efficient drainage?

Accepted Answer

Warmer oil drains faster and more completely than cold oil

Answer

Oil drains equally at any temperature

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Cold oil drains faster due to lower viscosity

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Temperature only matters for synthetic oils

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'depollution' in the context of automotive recycling?

Accepted Answer

Extracting all hazardous fluids and materials before processing

Answer

Removing cosmetic damage from salvage vehicles

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Cleaning a vehicle exterior before sale of parts

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Removing the catalytic converter for precious metal recovery

Question 6

A technician recovers refrigerant from a vehicle AC system. Where must the recovered refrigerant be stored?

Accepted Answer

In approved DOT-compliant recovery cylinders

Answer

In any sealed container away from heat

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Back into the same vehicle's AC system temporarily

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In open containers in a ventilated area

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a vehicle identification number (VIN) check during the intake stage of automotive recycling?

Accepted Answer

To verify ownership and check for theft or outstanding liens

Answer

To determine the vehicle's fuel economy rating

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To calculate the weight of recyclable steel

Answer

To identify the vehicle's original color code