Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry Written Test Assignment
Learning Outcomes -
The following knowledge and skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
- Apply and monitor environment regulations
- Monitor and avoid contamination to water systems and land
- Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
- Monitor and avoid noise hazards
- Monitor and apply sustainability best practice
Learning Resources - Other Learning Resources available to students include:
- Automotive Mechanics (May & Simpson) 8th Edition: Volume 1 - Chapter 8
- Internet
- Handouts
- CD-X
Written Test - Assessment
1. Who is responsible for protecting the environment?
2. What is the federal body responsible for setting national standards on the environment?
3. Name the government department in your state/territory responsible for environmental protection.
4. Can individuals and corporations be penalised for committing offences?
5. Name four acts of parliament that relate to protection of the environment.
6. What is the only liquid that should enter the storm water system?
7. State three ways polluted water can enter waterways.
8. What is a bund?
9. What is a spill kit?
10. Name three sources of trade waste water.
11. State four ways of preventing waste entering the storm water system.
12. State four hazardous substances used in the workshop. How should they be disposed of?
13. Name five items of solid waste that can be recycled.
14. What is the most dangerous vehicle exhaust emission to individuals?
15. What is best practice when running engines in the workshop?
16. Can refrigerants be released into the atmosphere?
17. What is required for you to be able to purchase and handle refrigerants?
18. State two ways of reducing dust in the workshop.
19. What are two effects of excessive noise on an individual?
20. State four ways of eliminating or reducing the effects of excessive noise.