Automatic Transmission Quiz

What happens during a gear shift in an automatic transmission?

• a) The clutch disengages

• b) The torque converter locks

• c) Hydraulic pressure changes to engage a different gear ratio

• d) The parking pawl engages

Which component regulates hydraulic pressure within an automatic transmission?

• a) Solenoid pack

• b) Governor

• c) Kickdown cable

• d) Parking pawl

What happens if the transmission fluid level is too low in an automatic transmission?

• a) Gear shifts become smoother

• b) Overheating of transmission components

• c) Increased fuel efficiency

• d) Enhanced acceleration

Which component is responsible for detecting the current speed and load conditions of the vehicle in an automatic transmission?

• a) Transmission control module (TCM)

• b) Throttle position sensor (TPS)

• c) Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

• d) Mass airflow sensor (MAF)

Which component in an automatic transmission allows for manual shifting without a clutch pedal?

• a) Torque converter

• b) Planetary gear set

• c) Shift solenoid

• d) Manual valve

What is the purpose of the kickdown cable in an automatic transmission?

• a) To engage reverse gear

• b) To downshift to a lower gear for passing or acceleration

• c) To engage overdrive gear

• d) To control hydraulic pressure

What is the function of the transmission cooler in an automatic transmission system?

• a) To cool down the transmission fluid

• b) To regulate gear engagement

• c) To control hydraulic pressure

• d) To filter transmission fluid

What is the primary function of the torque converter in an automatic transmission?

• a) To regulate transmission fluid pressure

• b) To synchronize gear shifts

• c) To provide a fluid coupling between the engine and transmission

• d) To engage and disengage gears

Which type of automatic transmission does not use traditional gears?

• a) Dual-clutch transmission

• b) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

• c) Synchromesh transmission

• d) Automated manual transmission

Which component is responsible for transferring power from the transmission to the wheels in an automatic transmission?

• a) Drive shaft

• b) Torque converter

• c) Flexplate

• d) Axle shafts