Title: 2.5 Soldering Safety Quiz
Course: Electronics Assembly & Soldering (Sandbox) > Section: Module 2: Components, Safety, and Electrostatic Discharge

Q: Phrase that goes well with solder safety:
- Go with the flow
- Ohm sweet ohm
- Respect the heat
- Join the resistance
A: Respect the heat

Q: Since molten solder can splatter and cut leads may fly through the air, what should you always wear when you solder?
- safety glasses
- red running shoes
- ear protection
- bicycle helmet
A: safety glasses

Q: You should solder at _____ degrees Fahrenheit for this class.
- 320
- 650
- 550
- 425
A: 650

Q: You should not wear skimpy clothing when you solder. Neither should you wear...
- white shoes before memorial day
- mismatched socks
- plaids with stripes
- loose or baggy clothing that might get in the way
A: loose or baggy clothing that might get in the way

Q: Be aware that solder and flux contains harmful chemicals. Avoid...
- breathing the fumes.
- injesting these chemicals.
- touching your face and eyes.
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: Because soldering is a high-heat application, there is the risk of fire, even with the proper safety precautions. You should...
- know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
- know the location of the nearest fire station.
- have 911 on your Contacts List.
- scream really loud if you start a fire.
A: know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.

Q: You must use the proper work surface when soldering, which is...
- a level surface so your components don't roll off.
- a blue work mat.
- a heat-resistant / ESD mat.
- any place with sufficient lighting.
A: a heat-resistant / ESD mat.

Q: Always devote your _______ attention to the task at hand when soldering.
- full. This means have your earbuds in listening to music but nothing else.
- full . This means no games, texts, music, or anything, really. Your phone is not near you.
- partial. Multitask to your heart's content! You will become good at troubleshooting, because your solder project didn't work. This could be because some of your components are in backwards or you did something else wrong.
- partial - sort of. You are in the soldering lab, and soldering is fun! Party!
A: full . This means no games, texts, music, or anything, really. Your phone is not near you.

Q: When you are finished soldering, _____.
- turn off your solder station, clean your work area, and wash your hands
- wash your hands
- clean your work area
- wash your hands and turn off your solder station
A: turn off your solder station, clean your work area, and wash your hands

Q: Besides the demons and attack dog, it is important to turn off the solder station because...
- leaving a hot object on and unattended is a fire hazard.
- leaving the solder station on for long periods of time burns it out quickly.
- leaving it on for long periods of time oxidizes the tip of the solder pencil, which ruins it.
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Eating and drinking are prohibited in the soldering lab, because...
- you could possibly ingest harmful chemicals.
- dirty or greasy fingerprints could harm printed circuit boards.
- the grease on your fingers could ignite more easily.
- both a and b
A: both a and b