MASS Technical Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A maintenance manual states: "Disconnect the power supply before removing the access panel." What must be done first?
- Remove the access panel
- Disconnect the power supply (Correct answer)
- Test the circuit
- Replace the panel screws
Correct answer: Disconnect the power supply
The instruction specifies disconnecting power before any panel removal.
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?
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes (Correct answer)
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: 15 minutes
The sheet states a minimum of 15 minutes of rinsing.
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?
- Immediately after tightening
- While the engine is hot
- After the engine has cooled (Correct answer)
- Before tightening
Correct answer: After the engine has cooled
Re-checking occurs after the engine has cooled, per the instruction.
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:
- Within the limit
- Exactly at the limit
- Over the limit (Correct answer)
- Not addressed by the label
Correct answer: Over the limit
520 kg exceeds the stated 500 kg maximum.
Question 5: A diagram caption states: "Valve A controls coolant flow; Valve B controls fuel flow." To stop coolant, which valve is used?
- Valve A (Correct answer)
- Valve B
- Both valves
- Neither valve
Correct answer: Valve A
Valve A controls coolant flow.
Question 6: A manual reads: "If the warning light flashes, stop the machine and contact a supervisor." A flashing light requires you to:
- Continue operating
- Stop and contact a supervisor (Correct answer)
- Restart the machine
- Ignore the light
Correct answer: Stop and contact a supervisor
A flashing light directs you to stop and contact a supervisor.
Question 7: Instructions state: "Apply lubricant only to the inner bearing, not the outer housing." Lubricant should be applied to:
- The outer housing
- The inner bearing (Correct answer)
- Both parts
- Neither part
Correct answer: The inner bearing
Lubricant goes only on the inner bearing.
MASS Technical Reading Comprehension 2
A maintenance manual states: "Disconnect the power supply before removing the access panel." What must be done first?