Senior Weekly Quiz Electrical 12/17/2021

In which part of a service manual would the automotive technician look to find the rear defogger relay

• wiring schematics

• circuit descriptions

• diagnostic trouble charts

• component locator

MOST power door lock systems use switches that are directly wired to a/an

• amplifier

• rectifier

• window motor

• lock/unlock relay

A car MUST generally be moving at a minimum speed of__________ MPH to engage the factory cruise control system.

• 50

• 40

• 30

• 20

A vehicle's left turn signal indicator illuminates anytime that the park lamps are switched on. A likely cause might be

• shorted turn signal switch

• open circuit in I/P cluster

• back-fed voltage in left front parking/turn signal lamp

• trailer harness shorted to ground

On a vehicle equipped with a standard-duty flasher for the turn signal, the trailer hook-up will cause the flash rate to

• be slower

• be the same

• be faster

• not flash at all

Which of the following circuits has two or more paths for the current to flow?

• a series circuit

• a parallel circuit

• an open circuit

• a spilt phase circuit

A 12 gauge wire will safely carry MORE __________ than a 16 gauge wire.

• voltage

• amperage

• resistance

• wattage

When replacing a open(blown)fuse,

• one of a higher capacity is acceptable

• one of the same capacity should be used

• one of a lesser capacity is preferred

• a jumper wire can be substituted

When replacing electrical components,

• disconnect the battery ground cable

• disable the ignition system

• use only insulated wrenches

• isolate the alternator to prevent damage

Which of the following solid-state devices can be used in place of a relay

• photo cell

• transistor

• resistor

• LED