CAN Bus – Quick Student Summary

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What does CAN stand for in the context of vehicles?

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Controller Area Network

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CAN (Controller Area Network) is like a group chat for your car's computers.

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True

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Which of the following is a benefit of CAN Bus in vehicles? More wiring, Slower communication, Lighter cars and easier maintenance, Harder to diagnose issues

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Lighter cars and easier maintenance

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Fill in the blank: CAN Bus allows different vehicle parts like the engine, brakes, and dashboard to share information using just a few _____

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wires

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Modern vehicles use CAN Bus instead of each module having its own wires because:

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It reduces wiring complexity and allows modules to communicate efficiently

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How are messages sent in a CAN Bus system?

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Broadcast to all modules

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Each message in a CAN Bus system has an ID and data.

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True

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Which of the following is an example of CAN Bus use in a car? Options: Engine sends RPM and temp to dashboard, Brake system reports wheel speed to ABS, Transmission shares gear position info, All of the above

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All of the above

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What tool do technicians use to read trouble codes in vehicles with CAN Bus?

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OBD-II Scanner

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One benefit of using CAN Bus in modern vehicles is:

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Improved communication between vehicle components