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1
How should hand tools be cared for after each use?
Just put back dirty into tool box
wiped clean
sprayed with WD 40
cleaned with motor oil
2
The role of sway bar link is
control body roll
absorb noise
prevent tire wear
prevent vibration
3
What tool do you use to check a CEL(CHECK ENGINE LIGHT)?
Screw driver
Laptop scanner
Hammer
Diagnostic scan tool
4
Prior to replacing an automatic transmission filter on most vehicles, a technician should:
clean all spool valves in the valve body
drain the converter
disconnect the converter clutch solenoid
remove the pan
5
During a road test a technician notes excessive vehicle body roll. This could be caused by:
loose wheel bearings
worn upper control arms
worn pitman arm
worn stabilizer bar bushings and links
6
A vehicle with front disc brakes shudders when the brakes are applied. Which of these could be the cause?
Worn disc pads
A leaking grease seal
Warped brake rotors
Wheel bearing
7
What is a way to check if a tire is leaking air?
coolant test
bolt test
soapy water test
8
A general rule is to replace a spark plug wire if resistance is
30,000
50,000
35,000
25,000
9
What determines rear ride height of vehicle?
Rear springs
Rear shocks
10
Tire sidewalls include all of the following items EXCEPT:
minimum tread depth
tire manufacturer
load class
manufacture date
11
The 10th position on the illustrated vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates the:
transmission type
model year
engine package
assembly plant
12
What dash warning light is this?
Check engine light
Charging system (battery)
13
An engine is cranking slow. The battery passes. What should be checked next?
Alternator
Thermostat
Fuse
Starter
14
One brake light is out. All other are working normally, what should be checked first?
the bulb
the battery
brake switch
the circuit fuse
15
What is the proper procedure for using a floor jack?
Use any point on the vehicle’s body to lift it.
Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface use the designated lifting points.
Lift the vehicle and immediately start working underneath it.
16
Engine is emitting black smoke, what can be the cause?
Leaking fuel injector
Bad head gasket
Leaking intake manifold
Leaking valve seal
17
What tool do you use to measure coolant freeze protection
Pressure tester
Micrometer
Hydrometer
Thermometer
18
What tool can you use to test a car battery?
Multimeter
Voltmeter
Both
19
What is the role of the HVAC system vacuum check valve?
Maintain sufficient vacuum in the AC system during hard acceleration
Control fan motor
Maintain engine oil
20
Transmission Fluid is pink and milky. What could be the cause?
Bad head gasket
Bad transmission pump
Coolant leaking into transmission cooler
Transmission overfilled
21
A broken or worn brake shoe return spring will most likely cause brake squeal
True
False
22
The power assist system is designed to help reduce brake pedal effort
True
False
23
Which of the following is an indication that your vehicle’s tires are under-inflated?
The steering feels stiff or unresponsive
The tire pressure light is on
The vehicle pulls to one side when driving
ALL OF THE ABOVE
24
The ride height on the rear of a vehicle is found to be too low. The best corrective action would be to:
add helper springs
install larger diameter rear tires
replace the rear shocks
replace the rear springs
25
Prior to recovery, an unknown refrigerant is identified. The technician should:
recover it and recycle it as R-12.
recover it and treat it as contaminated
discharge it into the atmosphere
recover it and recycle it as R-134a.
26
What dash warning light is this?
engine protection system
electric parking brake system
electronic power steering system
environmental protection system
27
When pressure testing an engine cooling system, the technician should pressurize the system to:
three times the radiator cap’s specified pressure.
half the radiator cap’s specified pressure.
the radiator cap’s specified pressure.
twice the radiator cap’s specified pressure.
28
What dash warning light is this
ABS(Anti-Lock Brake System)
TPM(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
CEL(Check Engine Light)
29
What should you do if you encounter a fire in the shop?
Panic and run out of the building.
Use a fire extinguisher if it is safe and follow the PASS method.
Try to put out the fire with water immediately
If it is not safe, try to notify others and safely evacuate.
30
A bad wheel bearing will cause what kind of noise
popping
growling
clicking
squeaking
31
Where are cabin air filters usually located?
Between the seats
Under the right side of the dashboard
32
Excessive camber causes:
Inside or outside tire wear
Oil leak
33
What is the minimum tread depth for rear tires?
2/32
32/32
10/32
4/32
34
Can R-12 & R-134a FREON be mixed together?
True
False
35
What should you do after completing repairs and clearing OBD-II codes from a vehicle?
Refill all fluids
Leave the vehicle idle for 24 hours
Test drive to confirm the issue is resolved
Leave the vehicle idle for 24 hours
36
If the brake fluid is low that could mean
Both are correct
Brake pads are worn
Brake fluid leak
37
Which of these could cause a manual transaxle to jump out of gear?
A binding clutch release bearing
Worn CV joints
Worn shifter forks
A misadjusted clutch
38
There is a suspected coolant leak, what should be done first?
Pressure test radiator cap to specified psi.
blow into cap
n/a
39
What should be used to measure rotor runout
micrometer
measuring tape
dial indicator
screwdriver
40
When the brakes are applied, a vibration comes from the front of a vehicle with a disc/drum system. Cause?
A frozen caliper piston
Unequal tire pressure
Excessive rotor runout (warping)
Binding caliper slides
41
A hydraulic brake line is leaking. Which of these is the correct repair?
Cut out the bad section and replace with flare nuts and unions
Replace the leaking line with double-flared seamless aluminum tubing.
Cut out the bad section and compression fittings.
Replace the leaking line with double-flared steel tubing
42
When are you supposed to check engine oil?
while backing up
while driving
waiting a few minutes after turning off engine
engine running
43
What is the role of the AC blend door?
Controls temperature coming of the air coming from the vents/ducts.
Moves refigerant through the system
Controls engine oil
44
When changing the engine oil filter, the technician should
inspect the oil flange for the old filter seal.
install the filter with pliers.
tighten the new filter two turns after seal contact.
install the filter with a dry seal.
45
Cooling system pressure is maintained by the use of the:
Fan clutch
Thermostat
Radiator cap
Water pump
46
A smeary film on the windshield is an indication of:
Restricted drain hose
Bad Heater Core
Water valve leak
Evaporator
47
After a brake line is replaced, the entire brake system has to be bled.
False
True
48
Always inflate tires according to:
Placard inside door frame (vehicle specifications)
Scan tool
Laptop
Tires sidewall
49
How often should engine oil typically be changed?
Only when the engine feels rough
Every 10,000 to 15,000 miles
Once a year, regardless of mileage
Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles
50
Why is ventilation important in a lab or shop setting?
To keep the workspace smelling fresh.
To reduce noise levels
To improve the temperature inside the shop
To prevent the buildup of harmful fumes or chemicals.
51
An ABS warning light that comes on as soon as the vehicle begins to move indicates:
Low brake fluid
Bad wheel speed sensor
fuse
52
When replacing a light bulb, how should it be held?
On the lens
With a socket
With a pliers
At its base, due to oil from fingers
53
When changing an oil filter
Always lube o-ring with fresh oil.
reuse old filter
tighten with torque wrench
54
Wheel lug nuts should be tightened
Torque wrench
Impact wrench
By hand
55
Charging system voltage drop should:
exceed 0.5 volts.
exceed 5 volts.
not exceed 5 volts.
not exceed 0.5 volts.
56
The purpose of a cabin air filter is to
Keep the engine air intake clean
Clean the exhaust gases
Filter contaminants from the air entering the passenger compartment
Improve engine fuel efficiency
57
What are the C's?
IDK
Concern, cause & correction
58
What is the primary purpose of a vehicle’s serpentine belt?
To lubricate the engine
To reduce vibrations in the engine
To power the alternator power steering pump and air conditioning compressor
To keep the engine cool
59
Front toe should be adjusted last during an alignment
False
True
60
While traveling,a vibration is felt in the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle vibrates up and down. Cause?
A binding ball joint
A leaking power steering rack
Out-of-balance of the front tires
Incorrect thrust angle
61
What tool do you use to clear stored engine or transmission codes?
cellphone
scan tool
62
Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold
False
True
63
To charge an A/C system while it is running, the refrigerant should be added to:
the low side only
the high side only
either the high or the low side
both the high and the low sides.
64
Engine coolant consists of:
water & stop leak
oil & antifreeze
50/50 water & antifreeze
water only
65
Brake fluid that is not in use should be kept in a closed container to prevent
(A) the spread of toxic fumes.
evaporation.
Moisture contamination.
the possibility of fire
66
A vehicle pulls to the left while driving. Which of these should a technician check first?
Power steering pump pressure
Tire pressure
Wheel alignment
Power steering fluid level
67
A fully charged battery should have how many volts
12.6
12.0
11.2
10
68
What setting do you use on the multimeter to test batteries?
Volts
Ohms
69
Tire cupping is
MOST
likely caused by which of the following
All of the above
Worn shock absorbers
Wheel imbalance
Loose tie rod ends
70
The most common cause of low pressure readings on both the high side and low side of an A/C system is a:
restricted condenser air flow
low system oil charge
low system refrigerant charge
damaged A/C compressor
71
Which setting on a digital multimeter is used to check resistance?
Miliamp
Milivolt
Ohms
Voltage
72
The torque sequence for cylinder head bolts normally begins at the:
rear of the head
middle of the head
side of the head closest to the intake manifold
front of the head.
73
When checking MANUAL transmission fluid, which of the following should be done?
Engine on, transmission in NEUTRAL
Engine running, transmission in PARK
Engine off, transmission in NEUTRAL
Engine off, transmission in PARK
74
What warning light is this?
Tire pressure
Brake fluid
Engine oil pressure
Check engine light
75
When replacing a external fuel filter, always
Tighten filter as tight as possible
Reuse the filter
Relieve fuel system pressure before removing fuel line
76
When should you wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the shop?
Only when operating power tools.
PPE is optional based on the task.
Only when working with chemicals.
Whenever working in the lab or shop to protect against potential hazards
77
What tool should you use to measure tread depth of a tire?
Wrench
hammer
Tread depth gauge
ratchet
78
A spongy brake pedal may be caused by
ABS
defective metering valve
air in brake system
frozen caliper piston
79
When checking AUTOMATIC transmission fluid, which of the following should be done?
Engine running, transmission in PARK
Engine off, transmission in PARK
80
What is the purpose of a refractometer?
To verify battery cells
To show percentage of coolant to water
To measure battery acid
81
Alternator noise can be caused by bad or dirty bearings, loose mountings, a defective diode or a shorted stator
False
True
82
What will happen if you check the coolant while the engine is running?
Both red & yellow
It will burn you
Nothing
It will explode in your face
83
Which of these is MOST likely to cause steering to clunk or pop while turning corners?
Bad pump
Weak springs
Worn brake pads
Tie rod ends
84
A car blows blue exhaust from tail pipe, what can be the cause?
Worn pistons
Leaking valve seals
BOTH
85
What color is transmission fluid?
blue
red
purple
green
86
A vehicle wanders when traveling on a smooth and level highway. The alignment is within specifications.
Tech A says that the vehicle service history should be researched.
Both A and B
Tech B says that a search should be made for related service bulletins.
Neither A nor B
87
There is a nail in the tire sidewall
Tech A say you can patch the tire.
Tech B says the tire needs to be replaced.
88
It is legal to patch or repair a brake line instead of replacing it .
True
False
89
The center of a tire is worn more than the shoulders, what is the cause?
Too much camber
Underinflation
Over inflation
90
When tightening oil filter alawys
Tighten by hands
Tighten with a ratchet
91
The driver of a vehicle with hydraulic brakes says the brake pedal is extremely hard when stopping
Tech A says the problem could be in the power assist system
Tech B says the problem is most likely a broken brake shoe return spring
92
The engine oil & oil filter should be changed after an air induction service is completed due to contamination.
True
False
93
A warped clutch disc will cause the clutch pedal to pulsate.
False
True
94
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?
2/32
4/32
10/32
32/32
95
What type of material is used to repair brake lines?
Double walled steel Tubing
plastic
aluminum
96
What dash warning light is this?
Check engine light
Tire Pressure
Engine oil pressure
Windshield washer fluid
97
A front disc brake rotor is slightly below minimum thickness specification after machining. The technician should
reuse the rotor
apply a non-directional finish to the rotor
replace the rotor
machine the other front rotor to the same thickness
98
The brake pedal on a vehicle with power-assisted disc brakes moves slowly to the floor during braking. Cause?
A leaking brake booster check valve
A leaking power brake booster diaphragm
An internal leak in the combination valve
An internal master cylinder leak
99
Safety glasses Eye protection should be worn while in the shop.Can regular prescription frames be worn as substitution?
False
True
100
Which of the following brake fluids is silicone based?
DOT 3
DOT 5
DOT 1
DOT 4
101
Hand tools should always
Be watched over
Be stored in air tight containers
Be used the way they were intended
102
What warning light is this?
Check engine light
Tire pressure system
Anti-lock braking system
103
The Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light is on while driving, what is MOST likely the cause?
Misadjusted wheel speed sensor
Bad air release solenoid
Blown fail safe fuse
Bad tire
104
Caster that is out of specifications affects:
Tire wear
Steering and handling
105
When using an ohmmeter, all power should be removed from the circuit to be tested
False
True
106
Is it safe to clean a cabin air filter with compressed air?
False
True
107
When checking the coolant level, the engine should be
Completely off, and not hot to touch
Engine must be running
108
An engine is overheating and has white smoke coming from the tail pipe. What is the cause?
an incorrect PCV valve
Blown head gasket (coolant leaking into combustion chamber)
a stuck-open thermostat
a restricted piston oil nozzle
109
In a parallelogram steering linkage, which of these supports the center link?
Idler arm and pitman arm
Strut rods
Inner and outer tie rod
Steering coupler
110
A coolant leak will result in what
black smoke
blue smoke
White smoke
purple smoke
