Technician a Says That When Removing the Ball Joint, a Ball

question 63

Multiple Choice

Technician A says that when removing the ball joint, a ball joint separator must be used and is the preferred method. Technician B says that when separating the ball joint, a pickle fork can be used, but care must be exercised to not damage the dust boot. Who is correct?

• A) Technician A
• B) Technician B
• C) Both technicians
• D) Neither technician

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Definitions:

Unused Capacity

Resources available for use that are not being employed in production, often representing inefficiency.

Estimated Activity

An approximation of the level of effort, production volume, or usage that forms the basis for budgeting and costing activities.

Activity at Capacity

Refers to the maximum level of work that an organization can achieve with its current resources and constraints.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to assign manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a planned activity level.