Automotive Technology Final ( study guide )

Normally, whose job is it to prepare a repair cost estimate for a customer?

• Service Manager

• Parts Manager

• Master Automotive Technician

• Service Advisor

Which of the following statements about safety glasses is true?

• They should offer side protection

• The lenses should be made of a shatterproof material

• Some service operations require additional eye protection to be worn with safety glasses

• All of the above

Tech A says fuses and other circuit protection devices normally wear out. Tech B says to avoid future problems, replace a bad fuse with a higher ampere-rated duse. Who is correct?

• Neither A and B

• A only

• Both A or B

• B only

In the unapplied position, drum brake shoes are held against the anchor pin by the:

• Return springs

• shoe holddown

• star wheel adjuster

• hold down springs

Technician A says uses an ohmmeter to measure resistance of a component. Technician B uses a voltmeter to measure voltage drop.

• A only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

• B only

Which of the following is a source of energy in an automobile's electrical system?

• Both A an B

• B: AC generator

• A : Battery

• Neither A nor B

Which of the following fluids should be used in brake systems?

• Transmission oil

• Engine oil

• None of the above

• Power steering fluid

Coil spring designs and ratings are being discussed. Technician A says coil springs may have a constant rate. Technician B says coil springs may have a variable rate. Who is correct?

• B only

• Both A and B

• A only

• Neither A nor B

Technician A says a ventilated rotor helps cool the disc brake assembly. Technician B says the splash shield helps cool the disc brake assembly. Who is correct?

• A only

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

• B only

Dissipation of heat from the brake components is necessary to prevent brake:

• Grab

• Fade

• Chatter

• Shudder