PRACTICE EXERCISE FOR LESSON 1
You have just finished reading the instructional material for lesson 1. This lesson covered how to
perform a technical inspection on the M3A4 smoke generator. Also covered were a technical
description of the generator and an overview of operator maintenance. It is now time to check your
understanding of the lesson. This is done by completing the practice exercise below. All the questions
are multiple-choice and are intended to measure your understanding of the procedures used in
performing the task. There is only one correct answer to each question. Try to answer all of the
questions without referring to the lesson material.
When you have completed all of the questions, turn the page and check your answers against the
correct responses. Each correct response is referenced to specific portions of the lesson material so that
you can review any questions you have missed or do not understand. When you have completed your
review, continue to the next lesson.
1. The M3A4 smoke generator can use up to how many gallons of gasoline per hour?
a.
1.
b.
2.
c.
3.
d.
4.
2. What does the engine tube serve as besides a combustion chamber?
a.
Inlet tube.
b.
Lubrication tube.
c.
Mixing valve.
d.
3. Failure to keep fog oil hoses from contacting hot generator components will result in what?
a.
Flashback.
b.
Charring.
c.
Overheating of the generator.
d.
Explosion.
4. When performing preventive maintenance checks and services on the fuel supply system of the
M3A4 smoke generator, which of the following must you check?
a. Ensure oil metering globe valve is operational.
b. Ensure fog oil inlet and exhaust hoses do not have any leaks.
c. Ensure fuel shutoff valve opens and closes.
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