Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
7 cards from real ASF practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Risk Management & Mitigation flashcards as text
A technician notices a gas range has a cracked burner cap that could cause uneven flame distribution. What is the MOST appropriate risk mitigation action?
Answer: Replace the cracked burner cap before returning the appliance to service
A cracked burner cap poses a fire and safety hazard; replacing it is the only proper corrective action.
When working on a refrigerator with a refrigerant leak, which regulatory requirement MUST the technician follow regarding the recovered refrigerant?
Answer: Recover it using EPA-certified equipment and send it to a reclamation facility
EPA Section 608 requires technicians to recover refrigerants using certified equipment and send them to approved reclamation facilities.
A customer reports their dryer takes multiple cycles to dry a full load. The technician finds a heavily clogged lint trap and restricted exhaust duct. What is the PRIMARY risk associated with this condition?
Answer: Fire hazard from lint accumulation and overheating
Lint buildup in dryer ducts is a leading cause of residential fires due to overheating and ignition of accumulated lint.
Which action BEST reduces electrical shock risk when servicing an appliance with capacitors?
Answer: Discharge capacitors using an insulated resistor before handling
Capacitors store dangerous electrical charge even when unplugged; discharging them with an insulated resistor eliminates the shock hazard.
A technician is asked to service a washing machine installed in a closet with no ventilation and a wet floor. What is the FIRST risk mitigation step?
Answer: Dry the floor and assess the workspace before beginning any work
A wet floor combined with electrical appliances creates an electrocution hazard; the workspace must be made safe before work begins.
Under which condition is a technician REQUIRED to red-tag a gas appliance and refuse to return it to service?
Answer: A gas leak is detected at the supply line connection
An active gas leak is an immediate life-safety hazard that requires the appliance to be taken out of service until the leak is repaired.
What does the risk assessment concept of 'probability × consequence' help a technician determine?
Answer: The priority level for addressing an identified hazard
Multiplying probability by consequence produces a risk score that helps technicians prioritize which hazards to address most urgently.