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What safety precaution should a technician make prior to inspecting a hybrid/electric vehicle?

• Ensure the 12v system is isolated

• Ensure the high voltage system is isolated

• Ensure the 12v and high voltage systems are isolated

• Ensure the high voltage battery is charged whilst disconnected.

To comply with work-based policies, what should a technician do before carrying out a vehicle inspection

• Valet the interior

• Measure tyre tread depths

• Fit suitable protection

• Check the odometer is accurate

During an inspection, a tyre has a cut on the side wall exposing the ply cords, what recommendations would be given to the customer?

• Replace the tyre

• Repair with tyre weld

• Repair with plug patch

• Swap with rear wheel

Which of the following should be carried out when a damaged lower suspension arm is replaced, to ensure the vehicle conforms to operating specifications.

• A roller brake test

• A full (DVSA) MoT

• A dynamometer

• A full steering alignment check

What would a technician use to identify a fault when a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated?

• A fault code reader

• A fuel pressure guage

• A coolant pressure guage

• A lest light to the instrument panel

During a regular inspection, what would the procedure if a damaged constant velocity gaiter /boot is identified?

• Replace and rebalance

• Re-grease and seal with glue

• Refit new ball bearings and gaiter

• Clean, regrease and fit new gaiter

What are the implications if a technician fails to recognise a wheel imbalance during a road test as part of a vehicle inspection?

• Premature suspension wear

• Power steering fluid aeriation

• Steering geometry misalignment

• ABS system will activate when driving normally

What affect would WEAK antifreeze have on the operation of a coolingf system

• Reduced Frost protection and over cooling

• Reduced frost protection and corrosion inhibitors

• Reduced frost protection and auxiliary belt damage

• Reduced frost protection and air conditioning pump seizure

When carrying out a four-wheel alignment, how should the steering wheel be locked?

• With the steering wheel on full right hand lock

• With the ignition key in the on position

• In the straight-ahead position with a clamp tool

• In the straight-ahead position with the hand brake applied.

If a vehicle had a parking brake efficiency of 10% what would be recommended to the customer?

• Replace all shoes

• Advise the brakes are OK

• Strip the brakes for further examination

• Replace brake shoes, drums and cables.