ASE Safety Standards Flashcards

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In ASE safety standards, what does the word 'SHALL' indicate?

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It identifies conditions that are required and must be met.

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In ASE safety standards, what does the word 'MAY' indicate?

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It identifies conditions that are recommended and may be met.

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What is the general term 'xEV' used to describe in ASE standards?

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Any electrified propulsion vehicle with a high-voltage system.

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What does the acronym 'HEV' stand for?

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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What does the acronym 'PHEV' stand for?

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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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What does the acronym 'BEV' stand for?

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Battery Electric Vehicle.

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According to SAE standards, what color must be used for the outer covering of high-voltage cables in an xEV?

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Bright Orange.

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A _____ is a dangerous, uncontrollable chain reaction of increasing heat within a battery, most commonly a lithium-ion battery.

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thermal runaway

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What is 'stranded energy' in the context of a damaged xEV battery?

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The energy left in a battery after an accident that cannot be used to power the vehicle but still poses a high-voltage risk.

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What is a primary responsibility of a LEVEL ONE – Electrically Aware Person?

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To have high-voltage electrical safety awareness to identify hazards and reduce risks when working on or near xEVs.