Massachusetts Hoisting License Practice Test

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To safely shut down a gasoline engine, what must you do?

Disconnect the battery
Shut off fuel supply
Shut off ignition
Open the hood

The correct answer is: Shut off ignition

Shutting down a gasoline engine safely primarily involves stopping the ignition, which directly halts the combustion process. By shutting off the ignition, you ensure that the engine will stop running immediately and prevent potential hazards associated with an uncontrolled engine running, such as overheating or damage to the engine components. Other options, while they may contribute to a safe shutdown in certain contexts, do not provide the immediate and necessary action required to stop the engine itself. For instance, disconnecting the battery could be an extreme measure that might be needed in an emergency but is not the standard practice for a routine shutdown. Shutting off the fuel supply could prevent the engine from restarting but does not stop it right away, and opening the hood is not a relevant step in the shutdown process. Therefore, shutting off the ignition is the most effective and straightforward method to safely and immediately stop a gasoline engine.