Automotive Final Part 1

Two technicians are discussing automotive jacks. Technician A says that floor jacks are the most common jack found in automotive shops. Technician B says that most floor jacks in shops are rated between six and eight tons. Who is correct?

A Only

What is true of washers?

A flat washer is used between a nut and a component to distribute load.

In the radial ply tire, the cords are laid _____ to the tread

90 degrees

Two technicians are discussing thermodynamics. Technician A says that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Technician B says that energy can be exhausted. Who is correct?

A only

Two technicians are discussing measuring bearing journals. Technician A says that measurements should be made on a machined area. Technician B says that unmachined areas are typically measured. Who is correct?

A only

Two technicians are discussing snaprings. Technician A says that snaprings are made from high-quality aluminum. Technician B says that snaprings may be internal or external. Who is correct?

a only

Two technicians are discussing tap and die sets. Technician A says that tap and die sets can only be used to make threads, not repair them. Technician B says that bottom taps are used to thread holes that extend completely through the component. Who is correct?

b only

Two technicians are discussing technician certification. Technician A says that training is usually only about technical matters. Technician B says that technicians also need legal and ethical training to correctly perform their job. Who is correct?

b only

Two technicians are discussing disc brakes. Technician A says that disc brake pads are much smaller than drum brake shoes. Technician B says that more hydraulic force is needed to stop a disc brake vehicle. Who is correct?

both a and b

Independent suspensions require both wheels to move at the same time.

false

Most lightweight vehicles use gasoline that is rated at about 190,000 British Thermal Units per gallon.

false

Two technicians are discussing leaf springs. Technician A says that leaf springs offer a more comfortable ride than standard coil springs. Technician B says that monoleaf springs are typically found on standard passenger cars. Who is correct?

neither a and b

Two technicians are discussing business ethics. Technician A says that all areas of the automotive industry are held in high esteem. Technician B says that most people trust service departments. Who is correct?

neither a or b

Two technicians are discussing engine sensors. Technician A says that MAP sensors measure altitude. Technician B says MAF sensors measure exhaust flow. Who is correct?

neither a or b

Hybrid-electric vehicles typically use _____ batteries

nickel-Cadmium

A conductor is any material that will carry electrical current.

true

A relay is a switch which uses low current to control high current.

true

A replacement fastener must be of equal size and grade

true

A rotary engine uses a rotor to compress the air/fuel mixture

true

Bearings must be greased with the correct grease or they may fail

true

Never rub your eye if you have suffered an eye injury

true

Newton's Third Law of Motion says that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

true

RTV must be matched to the application for which it is being used for.

true

Sliding T-handles can be used to drive a socket.

true

The length of the bolt is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the thread.

true

What are the most important parts of a service repair order?

Concern, cause, and correction

Entry-level technicians usually receive _____ pay.

Hourly

What happens as a liquid changes to a vapor?

It greatly increases in volume

Conventional batteries are composed of plates made of _____.

Lead

What is the shape of a dowel pin?

Straight but tapered at the very end

Which tool is used to repair internal threads?

Tap

Very few automobile owners realize the computing power of their vehicle's computers.

True

Two technicians are discussing ASE testing. Technician A says that ASE-certified technicians must be recertified every ten years. Technician B says that service departments can use the ASE symbol in advertising if it has automotive technicians that are ASE certified, and it adheres to the ASE standards of excellence.

B only

Two technicians are discussing brake rotor thickness. Technician A says that rotors must be removed to measure thickness. Technician B says that rotors can be measured on or off the vehicle. Who is correct?

B only

A screwdriver may be used to remove the dust cap

False

If a mistake is made, it should be repaired at the vehicle owner's expense.

False

Threaded fasteners are the least common fastener type.

False

Two technicians are discussing torque-to-yield bolts. Technician A says that torque-to-yield bolts are reusable. Technician B says torque-to-yield bolts are temporarily distorted when removed. Who is correct?

Neither A or B

Which equation is an appropriate expression of Pascal's Law?

P=F/A

Which statement is true of tire balancing?

Static balancing is performed by adding a weight equal to the heavy spot on the opposite rim of the wheel

Which statement about technician responsibility and pay is correct?

Technicians can be paid hourly rates

Which statement reflects an original goal in developing electric-powered vehicles?

The power pack should be capable of quick recharge from 80 percent discharge

What characteristic is true of traction control systems?

Traction control is a method of redirecting power from a spinning drive wheel.

Box-end wrenches have less chance of slipping off than an open-end wrench.

True

Runout is a term used to determine if there is a wobble in a wheel or disc.

True

Two technicians are discussing the starting system. Technician A says that the ignition switch is part of the starting system. Technician B says that antitheft circuits are not part of the starting system. Who is correct?

a only

Two technicians are discussing adjustable wrenches. Technician A says that the length of the wrench handle does not determine how wide the jaws open. Technician B says that adjustable wrenches are sized by the wrench handle. Who is correct?

b only

Two technicians are discussing shop operations. Technician A says that the accountant for the dealership may also be the cashier. Technician B says that service writers must understand enough about vehicle operations to understand the customer's concern. Who is correct?

both a and b

Two technicians are discussing soldering wires. Technician A says that electrical-type solder adds little or no resistance to a circuit. Technician B says that acid-base solder damages the surface of the wire. Who is correct?

both a and b

What type of springs are typically used on the front of passenger cars and light trucks?

coil springs