MASS Technical Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A maintenance manual states: "Disconnect the power supply before removing the access panel." What must be done first?

Accepted Answer

Disconnect the power supply

Answer

Remove the access panel

Answer

Test the circuit

Answer

Replace the panel screws

Question 2

A safety data sheet reads: "In case of skin contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes." What is the minimum rinse time?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Question 3

A procedure says: "Tighten all bolts to 25 Nm, then re-check after the engine has cooled." When should bolts be re-checked?

Accepted Answer

After the engine has cooled

Answer

Immediately after tightening

Answer

While the engine is hot

Answer

Before tightening

Question 4

A label warns: "Do not exceed a load of 500 kg." A 520 kg load is placed on the equipment. This action is:

Accepted Answer

Over the limit

Answer

Within the limit

Answer

Exactly at the limit

Answer

Not addressed by the label

Question 5

A diagram caption states: "Valve A controls coolant flow; Valve B controls fuel flow." To stop coolant, which valve is used?

Accepted Answer

Valve A

Answer

Valve B

Answer

Both valves

Answer

Neither valve

Question 6

A manual reads: "If the warning light flashes, stop the machine and contact a supervisor." A flashing light requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Stop and contact a supervisor

Answer

Continue operating

Answer

Restart the machine

Answer

Ignore the light

Question 7

Instructions state: "Apply lubricant only to the inner bearing, not the outer housing." Lubricant should be applied to:

Accepted Answer

The inner bearing

Answer

The outer housing

Answer

Both parts

Answer

Neither part