AUTO 1000 Quiz 1-8

When checking for stability, how high should the vehicle be raised?

1 foot

Which air impact drive size is the most commonly used?

1/2 inch

An oil filter should be hot drained for how long before disposing of the filter?

12 hours

The vehicle identification number (VIN) since 1981 is how many characters long?

17

The tenth character represents the year of the vehicle. If the tenth character is a "Y," what year is the vehicle?

2000

When using compressed air and a blow gun, what is the maximum allowable air pressure?

30 psi

Ten of 30 vehicles checked during a safety inspection had at least one tire that was under inflated. This represents what percentage of the vehicles?

33%

When mounting an engine to an engine stand, what grade of bolt should be used?

5 or 8

A bolt that requires a ½-inch wrench to rotate is usually what size when measured across the threads?

5/16 inch

Hearing protection should be worn anytime the noise level exceeds

90 dB

When washing hands, the water should be at what temperature?

98 degrees F

Exposure to asbestos dust can cause what condition?

Asbestosis Mesothelioma Lung cancer All of the above

Hotline services are

Available for a service fee

Before lowering the vehicle, what should the technician do?

Be sure nothing is under the vehicle Raise the vehicle to release the saftey latch Be sure no one will be walking under the vehicle All of the above

What type of socket should be used with an air impact wrench

Black

Two technicians are discussing temperature and heat. Technician A says that temperature is the intensity of the heat source. Technician B says that heat is the amount of heat. Which technician is correct?

Both

Two technicians are discussing the need for the history of the vehicle. Technician A says that an accident could cause faults to occur after the repair due to hidden damage. Technician B says that some faults could be related to a previous repair. Which technician is correct?

Both A & B

Technician A says that pure (distilled) water has a pH of 7. Technician B says that the pH of acids is less than 7. Which technician is correct?

Both A and B

Technician A says that the lower the Bin number is, the less emissions the vehicle produces. Technician B says that SULEV has cleaner standards than ULEV. Which technician is correct?

Both A and B

Technician A says that zero degrees Celsius is the freezing temperature of water. Technician B says that 100 degrees Celsius is the boiling temperature of water. Which technician is correct?

Both A and B

Technician A says that impact sockets have thicker walls than conventional sockets. Technician B says that impact sockets have a black oxide finish. Which technician is correct?

Both Tech A and B

An example of a lever and mechanical advantage used on a vehicle is the

Brake pedal

What do you call the service technician's protective head cover?

Bump Cap

Which metric unit of measure is used for volume measurement?

CC

Which type of fire extinguisher is usable for most types of fires?

CO2

Professional repair shops do not use ramps because

Can Kick out and can be dangerous

A bolt that is threaded into a casting is often called a

Cap screw

Exhaust hoses should be used because one of the exhaust gases is deadly in high concentration. This gas is

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

What are the characters called that are embedded in most engine blocks and are used for identification?

Casting number

Which act or organization regulates air-conditioning refrigerant?

Clean air act

Heat can move or travel by ___________.

Conduction Convection Radiation

All of the following are the proper ways to dispose of a drained oil filter except

Considerd as hazardous waste and diposed of accordingly

What type of hammer is plastic coated, has a metal casing inside, and is filled with small lead balls?

Dead blow hammer

Which of the following shows the relationship of parts?

Diagram

Which measuring gauge needs to be set up (adjusted) to a fixed dimension before use?

Dial bore gauge

If the first number of the VIN is an "S," where was the vehicle made?

England

Component location can be found in

Factory service manuals

Wiring diagrams are usually found where?

Factory service manuals

What type of screwdriver should be used if there is very limited space above the head of the fastener?

Offset screwdriver

The viscosity of engine oil is found where?

Owners manual Factory service manual Lubrication guide All of the above

When using a fire extinguisher, what word can be used to remember what to do?

PASS

Which type of manual or service information includes the flat-rate time and the cost of parts?

Parts and time guides

Pad extensions may be needed when hoisting what type of vehicle?

Pick up trucks Vans Either b or c

When working with hand tools, always

Pull the wrench- don't push a wrench

What automotive devices may contain mercury?

Rear seat video displays Navigation displays HID headlights All of the above

The passenger side in the United States is the

Right side

Commonly damaged areas of a vehicle during hoisting include

Rocker panels Exhaust systems Tires and body panels all of the above

A screw that can make its own threads when installed is called a ____________ screw.

Self tapping

To check a crankshaft journal for taper, the journal should be measured in at least how many locations?

Six

To directly measure the diameter of a valve guide in a cylinder head, use a micrometer and a

Small hole gauge

Wetted asbestos dust is considered to be

Solid waste

The process of combustion occurring without an open flame is called

Spontaneous combustion

Which of the following cannot be measured using a straightedge and a feeler gauge?

Straightness of cylinder bores

Technician A says that the kinetic energy of a vehicle is proportional to its weight. Technician B says that the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle is directly proportional to its speed. Which technician is correct?

Tech B

Technician A says that work is being performed if a force is being applied, yet the object does not move. Technician B says that torque is a twisting force that may or may not result in motion. Which technician is correct?

Tech B

Two technicians are discussing engine horsepower and torque figures. Technician A says that torque is measured on a dynamometer. Technician B says that horsepower is measured on a dynamometer. Which technician is correct?

Tech a

Technician A says that a creeper should be stored vertically. Technician B says that a creeper should be stored on its casters. Which technician is correct?

Technician A

Technician A says that a hoist can be stopped at any level as long as the safety latch engages. Technician B says that the vehicle should be hoisted to the top of the hoist travel for safety. Which technician is correct?

Technician A

Two technicians are discussing the safe use of a wrench. Technician A says that a wrench should be pulled toward you. Technician B says that a wrench should be pushed away from you. Which technician is correct?

Technician A only

Two technicians are discussing the use of a typical bench/pedestal-mounted grinder. Technician A says that a wire brush wheel can be used to clean threads. Technician B says that the grinding stone can be used to clean threads. Which technician is correct?

Technician A only

Two technicians are discussing torque wrenches. Technician A says that a torque wrench is capable of tightening a fastener with more torque than a conventional breaker bar or ratchet. Technician B says that a torque wrench should be calibrated regularly for the most accurate results. Which technician is correct?

Technician B only

The grade of a fastener, such as a bolt, is a measure of its

Tensile strength

Where is the "peen" of the hammer?

The back part opposite the striking face

A feeler gauge is also called a

Thickness gauge

The threaded movable part that rotates on a micrometer is called the

Thimble

The vehicle safety certification label includes all except

Tire pressure

What type of information is commonly included in the owner's manual that would be a benefit to service technicians?

Tire pressure monitoring system reset procedures Maintenance reminder light reset procedures Maintenance items specifications All of the above

To check a crankshaft journal for out-of-round, the journal should be measured in at least how many locations?

Two

The first character of the vehicle identification number is the country of origin. Where was the vehicle built that has a "5" as the first character?

Unites States

Which tool has a replaceable cutting edge?

Utility knife

Which of the following cannot be measured using a feeler gauge

Valve guide clearance

Which tool listed is a brand name?

Vice grips

Hazardous materials include all of the following except

Water

Technician A says that the diameter of a bolt is the same as the wrench size used to remove or install the fastener. Technician B says that the length is measured from the top of the head of the bolt to the end of the bolt. Which technician is correct?

niether

A hydraulic press is being used to separate a bearing from a shaft. What should be used to cover the bearing during the pressing operation?

A brake drum

Gasoline should be stored in approved containers that include what color(s)?

A red container

All safety glasses should meet the standards set by

ANSI

What can be used to cover the jaws of a vise to help protect the object being held?

Aluminum Wood Copper All of the above

To determine if a product or substance being used is hazardous, consult

An MSDS

Component location can be found in 2

Manuals CD and DVD's Internet All of the above

A telescopic gauge can be used to measure a cylinder bore if what other measuring device is used to measure the telescopic gauge?

Micrometer

The thread pitch of a bolt is measured in what units?

Millimeters Threads per inch

The proper term for Channel Locks is

Mulitgroove adjustable pliers

Which type of pliers is capable of fitting over a large object?

Mutli-groove adjstable pliers

Which item is usually not included in a first-aid kit?

Fire blanket

What type of manual includes time needed to perform service procedures?

Flat-rate manuals

Which type of trouble light is recommended for use in the shop?

Flourescent LED Either B or C

Aftermarket parts catalogs can be a useful source of information and they are usually

Free

A vehicle with the engine in the front can be

Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive Four wheel drive all of the above

The marks (lines) on the heads of bolts indicate

Grade and tensile strength

Tall safety stands would be used to

Help support the vehicle when a major component is removed

The VECI label includes all except

Horsepower and torque rating

Used engine oil should be disposed of by all except the following methods

In regular trash

The brake pedal assembly uses a mechanical lever to _

Increase the drivers force applied tot he brake master cylinder

The SAE standard for hoist location is

JRP-2184

A safety stand is also called a

Jack stand

Proper care of shop equipment includes

Keeping equipment clean Keeping equipment lubricated Both B and C

Metric fuel economy is measured in what units?

Liters per 100 kilometers

The proper term for Vice grips is

Locking pliers

Which of the following is a metric bolt?

M12 x 1.5