Automotive Electrical

How many volts should a fully charged automotive battery produce?

• 12.5 - 12.6

• 13.5 - 15

• 11 - 12

• 6.5 - 8.75

What type of current does a car battery produce?

• Alternating Current

• Under-Tow Current

• Flow-Current

• Direct Current

How many volts should a properly operating charging system produce?

• 12.5 -15

• 13.5 - 16

• 13.5 - 15

• 12.5 - 12.6

Which component produces the electricity to charge the battery?

• The Battery

• The Alternator

• The Voltage Regulator

• The Current Regulator

What is the negative side of the battery connected to?

• Ground

• Starter

• Alternator

• Fusebox

How are the positive and negative battery terminals color coded?

• Red on Negative, Black on Positive

• Yellow on Positive, Green on Negative

• White on Positive, Black on Negative

• Red on Positive, Black on Negative

In an electrical circuit, what would be considered the load?

• Light bulb, motor, coil...

• A.C. D.C.

• Amperage

• Voltage

How do car manufacturers save money and space in their electrical circuits?

• By using ground as part of the circuit.

• By using stronger batteries.

• By providing a better connection to the battery.

• By always including resistance in the circuit.

Which component uses the most amperage in a vehicle?

• Head Lights

• Air Conditioning

• Alternator

• Starter

When connecting jumper cables to start a car with a dead battery-

• Always use the shortest cables possible.

• Always make the final connection to ground.

• Always have the driver turn on the headlights.

• Always touch the cables together to insure a good contact.