Automotive Battery Vocab

What is an automotive battery used for?

• To power household appliances

• To provide power for starting the engine, lighting, and ignition systems

• To store solar energy

• To charge mobile devices

What does SLI stand for in automotive batteries?

• Starting, Lighting, and Ignition

• Speed, Light, and Intensity

• Safety, Load, and Inspection

• Signal, Light, and Integration

How many volts does a standard automotive battery typically contain?

• 9.6 volts

• 10.6 volts

• 12.6 volts

• 14.6 volts

How many cells are in a standard automotive battery, and what is the voltage of each cell?

• 4 cells, each producing 3.1 volts

• 6 cells, each producing 2.1 volts

• 8 cells, each producing 1.5 volts

• 10 cells, each producing 1.2 volts

What does CCA stand for in the context of automotive batteries?

• Cold Cranking Amps

• Current Capacity Amps

• Charge Cycle Amps

• Continuous Current Amps

What does RC measure in automotive batteries?

• Reserve Capacity

• Recharge Cycle

• Resistance Coefficient

• Running Current

What does AH stand for in battery terminology?

• Ampere-Hour

• Average Heat

• Active High

• Alternating Hertz

What is the purpose of a battery tester?

• To charge the battery

• To measure the capacity and health of a battery

• To increase the battery's voltage

• To connect multiple batteries

What is a load tester used for?

• To apply a load to the battery to simulate real-world conditions

• To increase the battery's lifespan

• To decrease the battery's weight

• To charge the battery faster

What is the specific gravity of water used to assess the state of charge of a battery?

• 0.500

• 1.000

• 1.500

• 2.000