Auto Midterm

What is the certifying organization for automotive service technicians?

ASE

What organization is responsible for evaluating automotive service training programs to insure they meet standards?

ASE Education Foundation

Which name is commonly used when discussing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)?

AdBlue

Which of the following statements concerning aerosol spray lubricants are true?

Aerosol spray lubricants should never be sprayed toward your body

Studs help to:

Align parts

Which material are new model cylinder heads made from?

Aluminum

Manufacturers use adhesives on moldings and panels as:

Fasteners

Select the tool that is used to measure clearances.

Feeler gauge

Grade 8 bolts are used for:

Flywheels

Which part below is a component in the EVAP system?

Fuel tank

How are rivets usually removed?

Grinding/drilling

Technicians are normally paid in all of the following methods except:

Gross Percentage

Sealers come in two general varieties, they are:

Hardening and Non-Hardening

What component is located between the cylinder head and block?

Head gasket

Which of these is NOT an area of Automotive Certification?

Heavy Duty Diesel

Extreme-pressure grease is intended for:

High heat applications

What is a safety concern when servicing the internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle?

High voltage/electrocution

What is PPE?

Personal Protective Equipment

What component is forced down into the cylinder bore by combustion pressure?

Piston

If a vehicle has been run without the proper air filter, which part would most likely be damaged?

Piston ring

Which of these screwdriver types has the greatest number of 'contact points'?

Pozidriv

A work order does all of the following EXCEPT:

Provide an estimate of vehicle value

The newest refrigerant being phased in by manufacturers began in 2014 and is known as:

R1234YF

Which is the necessary procedure when the heater core is leaking coolant?

Remove and replace the heater core

Thread inserts are used for:

Repairing damaged threads

If a tailpipe has a rusted hole in it, which is the proper procedure to repair it?

Replace the assembly

If the coolant recovery tank has a hole in it, which is the proper fix?

Replace the tank

Which should be the last step in an engine oil change?

Reset oil light

Oil treatment, gas treatment, transmission conditioner, and starting fluid are all examples of what?

Specialty additives

A fire that starts without a flame is called:

Spontaneous combustion

When a technician is changing the oil, what should remain on the old filter?

Square seal stays on, round rubber seal comes off

A die is used to cut threads on a:

Stock

Which engine part does the camshaft move to open cylinder valves?

lifters

If the exhaust manifold on a vehicle is rusty, what should be done?

nothing

Extremely dirty air filters can cause:

poor engine performance

What color in the OSHA system indicates flammable materials?

red

What closes the valve in a cylinder head?

spring/ return spring

Which item is designed to keep engine valves closed?

spring/return spring

If blue smoke is seen at the tailpipe when an engine is started, which part(s) is/are most likely worn out?

Valve Stem Seals

Which part belongs inside a cylinder head?

Valve stem seal

If a driver continues to ignore the dash warning message to refill a diesel vehicle with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), what will be the end result?

Vehicle will be disabled

Which part below keeps the engine from overheating?

Water pump

Which type of grease is used to lubricate cables, door hinges, and various types of linkages?

White lithium grease

Where should fire extinguishers be located in the shop?

Within 50 feet of you at all times

When working on a hybrid vehicle, how many volts should the protective gloves be rated to handle?

1000 volts

Which type of fluid most likely goes into a vehicle's engine?

10w30

What is the minimum recommended time to drain an oil filter before discarding?

12 hours minimum but usually 24 hours

A vehicle VIN number must have how many characters?

17

Grade 5 bolts have ___ identifying lines on the head.

3

Taps are usually available in ____ types.

4

What is the ratio of coolant to water in a typical automotive cooling system?

50:50

What type of sockets are the most commonly used?

6-point and 12-point

Which is the federal mandated warranty period for catalytic converters?

8 yrs/80,000 miles

Approximately how many service technicians are employed in the United States?

800,000

What should be given to a customer before doing a repair?

An estimate of final cost

How must an absorbent that has been used to soak up hazardous material be treated?

As hazardous waste

Screws are used for:

Attaching parts

Which of these substances is used to neutralize battery acid?

Baking Soda

Which of these is typically NOT a function of the flywheel?

Balance the crankshaft

Which of the following is classified as hazardous waste?

Batteries

The round holes machined into the block for the pistons to travel up and down are called:

Cylinders

Technician A says running a vehicle indoors without proper ventilation can cause death because of carbon monoxide. Technician B says that if you don't have an overhead exhaust removal system, a bay door must be open at all times while running a vehicle. Who is correct?

Both Technician A and B

Technician A says that before returning a vehicle to the owner a technician should ensure that the owner's concern has been completely corrected. Technician B says that before returning a vehicle to the owner the technician should return the driver's seat to its original position

Both Technician A and B

Technician A says that in some engines the block may house the camshaft. Technician B says that the block is machined with passages for coolant circulation called water jackets. Who is correct?

Both Technician A and B

Which automotive substance is avoided through proper ventilation?

Carbon monoxide

The punch that is used to make a mark in metal before drilling.

Center punch

Fire extinguishers are labelled as A, B, and C for what kinds of fires?

Combustibles, Flammables, and Electrical

Which of these are NOT 'shop tools'?

Common hand tools

Which piston ring prevents combustion pressure from entering the crankcase?

Compression rings

Which of the following is NOT a category of automotive specialty chemicals?

Conditioners

What should a technician look for during a visual inspection?

Damaged or broken components

Which type of grease is used to seal electrical connections?

Dielectric grease

What agency should be notified of any environmental violations?

EPA

Class C Fire

Electrical

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Emit toxic vapors

What system is being talked about when a technician says "EVAP"?

Evaporative emissions

How often must ASE tests be retaken to maintain certification?

Every 5 years

The main purpose of a washer is to:

Increase clamping force area

Where would a cabin air filter most likely be found?

Inside the passenger area

Which of the following is true about used antifreeze?

It often contains heavy metals

What is the most likely cause of a rattling sound coming from the underside of a vehicle?

Loose exhaust heat shield

Who issues technical service bulletins?

Manufactures

Which measuring tool would be used to determine the diameter of a crankshaft journal?

Micrometer

Approximately what percentage of current vehicle systems are electronic controlled?

More than 85%

The best pliers use to hold smalls parts as you resemble a component would be:

Needle nose

Technician A says a water pump controls the flow of coolant through an engine. Technician B says an oil filter controls the flow of oil through an engine. Who is right?

Neither

Which manual includes basic information about the location and function of vehicle accessories, starting the vehicle, and maintaining the vehicle?

Owner's manual

Technician A says the smaller end of the connecting rod is attached to the crankshaft through rod bearing inserts. Technician B says the connecting rod connects each rod to the camshaft. Who is correct?

Neither Technician A nor B

Class A Fire

Ordinary, paper, wood

Which manual has an area to write service history in it?

Owner's manual

Technician A says an important part of customer service is making sure each customer's vehicle stays clean. Technician B says always make sure that the vehicle fuel tank is completely full after performing a repair. Who is correct?

Technician A only

Technician A says that all vehicles use the same oil viscosity. Technician B says that using the wrong viscosity oil can damage an engine. Which is right?

Technician B

Which part is the cylinder head bolted to?

The Block

When a technician is pressurizing a cooling system, how much pressure should be applied?

The amount stated on radiator cap

Why are radiator caps pressurized?

To raise boiling point of coolant

The top of piston travel is called:

Top dead center (TDC)

Which tool ensures that a fastener has the proper amount of tightness?

Torque wrench

A routine 5,000-mile-interval inspection includes checking the:

air filter

A green liquid is found under the front of a vehicle. Which fluid is most likely leaking?

antifreeze

Where would an engine thermostat most likely be found?

at the engine end of the upper radiator hose

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is to be added to a new model diesel vehicle. The cap on the DEF reservoir/bottle is normally:

blue

What color is associated with diesel exhaust fluid?

blue

Class B Fire

flammable liquids, gas, oil, grease

Which part in the cooling system controls the flow of coolant?

thermostat

Some radiators have two heat exchangers, one for the engine and one for the:

transmission

If the check engine light is on for a vacuum leak, which type of inspection would a technician perform first?

visual inspection

When changing the engine oil, what should the temperature of the engine be?

warm

What color in the OSHA system indicates safety equipment?

yellow

What color should the caution tape on the floors be?

yellow