Inspection practice test 2

What is the most likely cause of a diesel vehicle being difficult to start in cold weather?

• Faulty spark plugs

• Faulty glow plugs

• Low engine oil

• Worn timing belt

A vehicle has taper wear on the outer edge of ONE of the front tyres. The most likely cause of this is:

• an incorrect caster angle

• a seized brake cylinder

• a defective power steering pump

• an incorrect camber angle

Tyre section height expressed as a percentage of the section width is referred to as:

• the speed rating

• the load rating

• the aspect ratio

• the ply rating

Which of the following pieces of information can be found in the workshop manual?

• The customer's name and contact details

• The vehicle's specifications and settings

• The description of work to be carried out

• The make, model and year of the vehicle

If a tyre has a side wall marking of 225/50 R17 which of the following statements is true?

• The wheel diameter is 50 mm

• The tyre has an aspect ratio of 50%

• The tyre fits a 50mm rim

• The tyre has an aspect ratio of 17%

A repair on a customer's vehicle is held up because you are awaiting parts to be delivered. You should:

• immediately inform your supervisor of the problem

• finish any aspects you can until the parts arrive

• stop working on the vehicle and wait for the parts

• make yourself busy by cleaning up the work area

Un-burnt fuel may cause the exhaust to emit:

• water vapour

• blue smoke

• particulates

• lots of nitrogen

It is important to accurately record on the job card the time you have spent repairing a vehicle with a complex diagnostic fault because:

• it will reduce the company's profit

• it will ensure you get paid correctly

• it will affect your labour efficiency

• it will affect the customer's charges

Which of the following is the correct procedure to follow if a petrol fire occurs on a vehicle?

• Extinguish the flames with an air line

• Extinguish the flames with a CO2 extinguisher

• Extinguish the flames with a H2O extinguisher

• Find and inform your workshop supervisor

A colleague suffers an electric shock when using an electric drill. Your first action is:

• pull the drill away from them

• inform your supervisor

• ring the emergency services

• switch off the power supply