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MECH1350Chapter3Homework

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

All of the following are examples of personal protective equipment, except ____.
A.
goggles
B.
earplugs
C.
sunglasses
D.
gloves
 

 2. 

Fire extinguishers that contain different substances are used to ____.
A.
be more portable than others
B.
put out different types of fires
C.
be eco-friendly options
D.
All of the above.
 

 3. 

The set of regulations covering electrical wiring safety in residential and commercial buildings is ____.
A.
National Electric Code (NEC)
B.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
C.
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
D.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
 

 4. 

A ____ is a component of an electrical system that can be opened or closed to allow or interrupt the flow of current.
A.
fuse
B.
circuit breaker
C.
surge
D.
grounded cord
 

 5. 

A(n) ____ conductor should be used with power tools and electrical equipment.
A.
two-wire
B.
ungrounded
C.
circuit
D.
three-wire
 

 6. 

Use ____ procedures when repairing equipment to disable machinery and prevent hazardous energy releases.
A.
GFCI
B.
lockout/tagout
C.
OSHA
D.
circuit breaker
 

 7. 

According to OSHA safety color codes, the color ____ indicates a radiation hazard.
A.
red
B.
yellow
C.
purple
D.
green
 

 8. 

The ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012: American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems—Safety Requirements document provides safety requirements for industrial robot ____.
A.
manufacturing environments
B.
installation sites
C.
general operation
D.
All of the above.
 

 9. 

A(n) ____ is a safety device designed to prevent unauthorized access to hazardous areas by requiring a key for entry.
A.
interlock
B.
GFCI
C.
conductor
D.
control panel
 

 10. 

A(n) ____ prevents unauthorized entry and contains any flying objects.
A.
control panel
B.
safety fence
C.
interlock
D.
sensing system
 

 11. 

Using a ____, the light beam between two sensors is broken when a worker enters the work envelope, which sends a signal to cut the power to the robot.
A.
safety fence
B.
pressure sensitive safety mat
C.
light curtain
D.
circuit breaker
 

 12. 

Overload protection can be provided by ____, which are pins or tubes that break or buckle under extreme stress.
A.
sensing systems
B.
mechanical fuses
C.
detents
D.
preloaded springs
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 13. 

An electrical shock is an injury that occurs when a person comes into contact with electric current.
 

 14. 

Grounding electrical equipment stops the flow of current before it reaches the ground.
 

 15. 

When a power surge reaches a fuse in an electrical system, the flow of current is interrupted.
 

 16. 

Organized tool storage can contribute to a safe working environment and prevent loss.
 

 17. 

Equipment grounds reduce the possibility of shock due to electrical shorts or leakage.
 

 18. 

Paint or colored tape may be used on the floor to outline the perimeter of the robot’s work area.
 

 19. 

Barriers and sensing systems prevent theft of robotic machinery.
 

 20. 

Preloaded springs are two or more elements held in position by spring-loaded mechanisms.
 

 21. 

Many work-related injuries are the result of taking shortcuts or performing work with too much haste.
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 22. 

Clothing or devices that shield a worker’s body and help prevent injuries are called ______________________________.
 

 

 23. 

Tools and equipment plugged into electrical outlets should be wired with ______________________________ cords and plugs.
 

 

 24. 

A(n) ______________________________ consists of supplies and equipment used to treat a person in the event of an accident or injury.
 

 

 25. 

The ______________________________ is an agency of the US federal government that sets and enforces standards related to worker safety.
 

 

 26. 

When a circuit breaker is ______________________________, the electrical current flows uninterrupted along the channel.
 

 

 27. 

A ______________________________ conductor should be used with power tools and electrical equipment.
 

 

 28. 

To ensure that no one else can turn on the power to equipment while it is being serviced, use ______________________________ procedures.
 

 

 29. 

Two primary safety devices used in a robot work area are barriers and ______________________________.
 

 

 30. 

A(n) ______________________________ has embedded sensors that send a shutdown signal to the controller when a worker steps on the device.
 

 

 31. 

When ______________________________ move from their original position, indicating excessive stress, power is removed from the machine.
 

 

Matching
 
 
Match the following terms with the appropriate definition.
A.
mechanical fuses
B.
circuit breaker
C.
hand tool
D.
light curtain
E.
detents
F.
lockout/tagout procedures
G.
preloaded springs
H.
power tool
I.
fuse
J.
pressure sensitive safety mat
 

 32. 

Component of an electrical system designed to open when a short circuit occurs or a power surge reaches it.
 

 33. 

An implement used to perform work that uses some type of energy.
 

 34. 

Practices used to disable machinery and prevent injury from hazardous energy releases.
 

 35. 

A sensing system that signals equipment shutdown when a worker steps on the device.
 

 36. 

Pins or tubes that break or buckle under extreme stress.
 

 37. 

Electrical overload protection device in which an internal element melts and interrupts the flow of current.
 

 38. 

Overload protection device that consists of two or more elements held in position by spring-loaded mechanisms.
 

 39. 

An implement used to perform work that does not use electricity.
 

 40. 

A barrier that consists of an array of photoelectric sensing devices.
 

 41. 

Overload protection device that causes the end effector to break away from the work area in excessive stress conditions.
 



 
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