AUMT1416SEC1

A lever is 10 ft. (3.0 m) long and the fulcrum is positioned 1 ft. (0.304 m) from the end of the lever. A 5 lb (2.26 kg) weight is placed on the end of the lever nearest the fulcrum. The weight required on the opposite end of the lever to lift the 5 lb (2.26 kg) weight is:

0.555 lb (0.251 kg).

When testing power steering pump pressure, the power steering gauge valve should be closed for a maximum of:

10 seconds

Technician A says when using an electronic wheel balancer, clean all the mud from the wheel before attempting to balance the wheel and tire. Technician B says to leave all the old wheel weights on the wheel before attempting to balance the wheel and tire. Who is correct?

A only

While discussing employer and employee responsibilities: Technician A says employers are required to inform their employees about hazardous materials in the shop. Technician B says that employers have no obligation to inform their employees about the safe operation of shop equipment. Who is correct?

A only

A semi-independent rear suspension system has:

A rear axle with an inverted steel U-section containing a tubular stabilizer bar.

When taking ASE certification tests:

ASE may allow relevant training to be substituted for one year of work experience

When taking ASE certification tests:

An ASE certification test is available in suspension and steering.

Technician A says that a scan tool should be disconnected from the DLC with the ignition switch on. Technician B says that on some computer-controlled air suspension systems, the scan tool may be used to command the computer to fill and vent each air spring. Who is correct?

B only

Technician A says that during a diagnostic procedure, the customer complaint must be identified. Technician B says that during a diagnostic procedure, a visual inspection should be done. Who is correct?

B only

Technician A says the right-to-know laws state that employees have a right to adequate on-the-job protection from hazardous materials. Technician B says the right-to-know laws state that employees have a right to know when the materials they handle in the workplace are hazardous. Who is correct?

B only

Technician A says when removing a coil spring from a strut, some spring tension may be left on the upper strut mount before loosening the strut rod nut. Technician B says when installing a spring compressor tool on an enamel-coated coil spring, tape the coil spring in the tool contact area. Who is correct?

B only

Vehicle lifts are being discussed. Technician A says the driver's door should be left open when raising a vehicle on a lift. Technician B says a four-wheel-drive vehicle should be lifted on a frame-contact lift. Who is correct?

B only

While discussing hazardous material disposal: Technician A says certain types of hazardous waste material can be poured down a floor drain. Technician B says a shop is responsible for hazardous waste materials from the time they become waste until the proper waste disposal is completed. Who is correct?

B only

While discussing personal safety: Technician A says rings and jewelry may be worn in the automotive shop. Technician B says some electric-drive cooling fans may start rotating at any time. Who is correct?

B only

While discussing shop rules: Technician A says the wire harness, terminals, and connectors of the high-voltage system are identified by red. Technician B says to remove the service plug prior to disconnecting or reconnecting any HV connections or components. Who is correct?

B only

All of these statements about recirculating ball steering gears are true EXCEPT: a. Ball bearings are mounted between the worm gear and the ball nut. b. The lower end of the sector shaft is splined to the idler arm. c. As the steering wheel is turned, the ball nut moves upward or downward on the worm gear. d. The steering shaft is attached to the worm gear.

B. the lower end of the sector shaft is splined to the idler arm

Which device will supply power to the vehicle's during engine startup?

Battery

Personal protection is being discussed. Technician A says safety glasses should offer some type of side protection. Technician B says rubber gloves should be worn when handling caustic chemicals. Who is correct?

Both A and B

Technician A says the employer is responsible for informing employees about hazardous material they may be exposed to in the shop. Technician B says the employee is responsible for reading the container warning labels. Who is correct?

Both A and B

While discussing shop hazards: Technician A says high-pressure air from an air gun may penetrate the skin. Technician B says air in the bloodstream may be fatal. Who is correct?

Both A and B

While discussing systems of weights and measures: Technician A says the international system is called the metric system. Technician B says every unit in the metric system can be divided or multiplied by 10. Who is correct?

Both A and B

All of these statements about wheel rims are true EXCEPT: a. Wheel rims must position the tires at the proper distance inward or outward from the vertical wheel mounting surface. b. A wheel rim with a positive offset has the center of the tire positioned inboard from the vertical wheel mounting surface. c. A wheel rim with a neutral offset has the center of the tire positioned at the vertical center of the brake rotor. d. A wheel rim with a negative offset has the center of the tire positioned outboard from the vertical wheel mounting surface.

C. A wheel rim with a neutral offset has the center of the tire positioned at the vertical center of the brake rotor

The purpose of the upper and lower control arms in a short-and-long arm front suspension system is to:

Control lateral (side-to-side) movement

T/F: Very few modern vehicles have an independent rear suspension system.

False

A thrust-type bearing load is applied in a:

Horizontal Direction

When applying the principles of work and force:

If a 50-pound object is moved 10 feet, 500 ft.-lb of work are produced.

When a car is driven on the road above 50 mph (80 km/h), the left front tire has a tramping action. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:

Improper left front static wheel balance.

When working with gases and liquids:

Liquids are not compressible

In a parallelogram steering linkage, the tie rods are parallel to the:

Lower Control Arms

When an engine is running, the alternator converts:

Mechanical energy to electrical energy.

Torque is calculated by:

Multiplying the force and the radius from the force to the object.

Technician A says an accurate wheel alignment may be performed on a vehicle with worn front lower control arm bushings. Technician B says a wheel alignment should be performed before adjusting the front and rear curb riding height. Who is correct?

Neither A nor B

Technician A says that OSHA is a state agency responsible for Occupational Standards for Heating and Air Conditioning. Technician B says that an OSHA poster must be displayed in the employees' common area, such as the break room. Who is correct?

Neither A nor B

While discussing the metric system: Technician A says that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 millimeters. Technician B says that 1 meter is equal to 36.37 inches. Who is correct?

Neither A nor B

While operating hydraulic equipment safely in the automotive shop remember that:

Safety stands have a maximum weight capacity

Proper wheel alignment is extremely important to provide:

Steering Control

Excessive rear wheel toe-out on the left rear wheel causes:

Steering pull to the right

When working in an automotive shop, hazardous conditions must be avoided by:

Storing flammable liquids such as paint in metal safety cabinet.

While lifting heavy objects in the automotive shop:

Straighten your legs to lift an object off the floor.

When using a vehicle lift:

The safety catch must be engaged after the vehicle is raised on a lift.

The total resistance load of a series circuit is:

The sum of all the resistances in the circuit

Unitized vehicle bodies have these special features and applications:

Unitized bodies have a steel box around the passenger compartment

When diagnosing a vehicle operational problem, the first step is to:

Verify the customer complaint.

A tire and wheel assembly that does not have proper dynamic balance has:

Weight that is not distributed equally on both sides of the tire centerline.

Shock absorbers control spring action and help to prevent:

Wheel oscillations

When connecting a scan tool to diagnose a computer-controlled suspension system on a 2014 vehicle:

When connecting a scan tool to diagnose a computer-controlled suspension system on a 2014 vehicle:

Which of the following is true of a series-parallel circuit? a. Each of the parallel portions will have its own power source b. Adding more resistance will increase the circuit's amperage c. Each of the parallel portions will have equal current flow. d. The total resistance of the complete circuit is the sum of all resistances in the circuit.

a. Each of the parallel portions will have its own power source

Which of the following is designed to protect the circuit if amperage is excessive? a. circuit breaker b. switch c. conductor d. relay

a. circuit breaker

All these statements about suspension and steering tools are true EXCEPT: a. A plumb bob may be used for frame measurement. b. A tram gauge may be used to measure front wheel alignment. c. A scan tool may be used to diagnose electronically controlled suspension systems. d. A brake pedal jack may be used to apply the brakes during a wheel alignment.

b. A tram gauge may be used to measure front wheel alignment

The steering system is designed to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. Allow the drive to change the direction of vehicle travel b. Transfer braking forces so driver can control vehicle during a turn c. Allows the drive to avoid road hazards d. Absorb road shock

b. Transfer braking forces so the driver can control the vehicle during a turn

Work is accomplished during all of these conditions EXCEPT: a. When a mechanical force starts an object in motion. b. When a mechanical force is applied to an object, but the object does not move. c. When a mechanical force stops an object in motion. d. When a mechanical force redirects an object in motion.

b. when a mechanical force is applied to an object, but the object does not move

All of the following are true of voltage drops EXCEPT: a. Voltage drop can be measured with a voltmeter. b. All of the source voltage in a circuit must be dropped. c. Corrosion in a circuit does not cause a voltage drop. d. Voltage drop is the conversion of electrical energy into another form of energy.

c. Corrosion in a circuit does not cause a voltage drop

The driver's steering input actions are transferred to the steering wheels through which of the following devices: a. a gear b. knuckle c. All of the above d. a shaft

c. all of the above

All these statements about Newton's Laws of Motion are true EXCEPT: a. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. b. A body in motion remains in motion unless an outside force acts on it. c. A body's acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied to it. d. A body moves in an arc away from the force acting upon the object.

d. A body moves in an arc away from the force acting upon the object

All of the following statements are true concerning high-voltage system safety, EXCEPT: a. Turn the power switch to the off position prior to performing a resistance check. b. Do not attempt to test or service the system for 5 minutes after the high-voltage service plug is removed. c. Test lineman gloves for damage and leaks prior to use. d. Disconnect the motor generators prior to turning the ignition off.

d. Disconnect the motor generators prior to turning the ignition off

All of the following statements about energy are true EXCEPT: a. Mechanical to electrical energy conversion occurs when the engine drives the alternator b. Mechanical energy is defined as the ability to do work c. Chemical to thermal energy conversion occurs when gasoline is burned d. Thermal energy may be defined as light energy

d. Thermal energy may be defined as light energy

Breathing carbon monoxide may cause:

headaches

The steering gear changes the _______________ motion of the shaft into _______________ motion.

rotary, linear