General Automotive 1

A term used to identify the engine, transmission/transaxle, differential, axles, and wheels

• drive train
• drive shaft
• final drive
• flywheel

Vehicle brakes are fitted to the wheels to provide a means of slowing down or stopping the vehicle and operate on the principle of________

• air pressure
• water pressure
• steam pressure
• hydraulic pressure

What does ASE stand for?

• Automatic service engine
• Automotive service escape
• Automotive service excellence
• Automotive severe excellence

• Ball pen hammer
• Super hammer
• Brass hammer
• sludge hammer

If an engine is mounted Transverse (sideways) the vehicle will be "primarily" what drive type?

• RWD
• 2WD
• 4WD
• FWD

Which of the following is NOT an engine configuration?

• HORIZONTAL
• INLINE
• V-
• VERTICAL

Which of the following is NOT a stroke of a (four stroke) engine?

• Combustion
• Intake
• Exhaust
• power

Tech A says that the automotive industry is highly technical and only a certain few people will find jobs. Tech B says the automotive industry is wide open with job opportunities for almost every level of skill. Who is correct?   a.   b.   c.  d.

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B  
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that dealership technicians generally have access to manufacturers’ training to help prepare them as technicians. Tech B says that an independent shop works on a wide variety of equipment that requires a broad skill level in technicians. Who is correct?   a.   b.   c.   d.

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Which of the following drive types has a "transmission" rather than a "transaxle"? 

• RWD
• FWD
• AWD
• Rear Mount