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Technical Reading Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. A troubleshooting guide states: "If the motor overheats, check the cooling fan first, then the air vents." The first item to check is the:

    Answer: Cooling fan

    The guide directs checking the cooling fan first.

  2. A label reads: "Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate, even when empty." An empty can may be:

    Answer: Neither punctured nor incinerated

    The warning applies even when the can is empty.

  3. A schedule states: "Inspection A occurs weekly; Inspection B occurs only after Inspection A passes." If Inspection A fails this week, Inspection B is:

    Answer: Not performed

    Inspection B requires a passing Inspection A first.

  4. A gauge reads in the red zone, and the manual says red means "shut down immediately." You should:

    Answer: Shut down immediately

    The red zone instruction is to shut down immediately.

  5. A formula sheet states: "Flow rate = volume ÷ time." For 60 liters in 2 minutes, the flow rate is:

    Answer: 30 L/min

    60 liters divided by 2 minutes equals 30 L/min.

  6. Instructions read: "Use Tool X for metric bolts and Tool Y for imperial bolts." For an imperial bolt, use:

    Answer: Tool Y

    Tool Y is specified for imperial bolts.

  7. A warning states: "This door must remain closed during operation." Opening it while running is:

    Answer: Not permitted

    The door must stay closed during operation, so opening it is not permitted.