Chapter 7 – ASE-Style Review Questions

Which of the following terms refers to a factory-applied finish?

• Lacquer

• Enamel

• OEM paint

• ASE paint

Which primer coat improves adhesion of the topcoat and prevents bleed through of old painted surfaces that have been sanded?

• Primer

• Primer-sealer

• Primer-filler

• Primer-surfacer

Which bolt would be the strongest?

• Three head markings

• Two head markings

• No head markings

• One head marking

When installing a wheel on an older car, no service manual can be found for getting a factory torque specification. Technician A says to use an impact wrench on the medium setting. Technician B says that a crisscross pattern should be followed when tightening the wheel nuts. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What are the two basic functions of a vehicle's paint or finish?

• Beautifies and protects

• Cleans and polishes

• Repairs and maintains

• Enhances and decorates

The three basic types of automotive paints are lacquer, enamel, and ________.

• Oil-based

• Water-base

• Acrylic

• Latex

What general sequence should be used when tightening a series of bolts or nuts?

• Random pattern

• Crisscross pattern

• Circular pattern

• Straight line pattern

Define the terms primecoat and topcoat.

• Primecoat is the final coat, and topcoat is the base coat.

• Primecoat is the base coat, and topcoat is the final coat.

• Primecoat is a type of solvent, and topcoat is a type of pigment.

• Primecoat is a type of additive, and topcoat is a type of binder.

Name the four ingredients in a paint.

• A) Pigments, binders, solvents, additives

• B) Pigments, oils, water, additives

• C) Binders, oils, water, pigments

• D) Solvents, oils, water, pigments

If you turn right-hand threads clockwise, what will happen?

• It will loosen the bolt or nut.

• It will tighten the bolt or nut.

• It will break the bolt or nut.

• It will do nothing.