Automotive Electrical

A lead-acid battery with removable caps should be filled with only:

• carbonated water.

• distilled water.

• sulfuric acid.

• tap water.

Technician A says this battery is maintenance free. Technician B says that you should fill a battery with tap water only. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both

• Neither

Which battery rating is tested at 32 degrees F?

• Cold Cranking Amps

• Cranking Amps

• Reserve Capacity

• Voltage Test

Which metal is a battery terminal made of?

• Lead

• Brass

• Aluminum

• Steel

Starters rotate the engine by a ______________.

• Drive Belt

• Gear

• Chain

• Shaft from the engine crankshaft

What is the primary function of an alternator in an automotive electrical system?

• To start the engine

• To charge the battery

• To power the headlights

• To control the air conditioning

Which component in an automotive electrical system is responsible for storing electrical energy?

• Alternator

• Starter motor

• Battery

• Ignition coil

What type of current does a car battery supply?

• Alternating Current (AC)

• Direct Current (DC)

• Pulsating Current

• Static Current

In an automotive electrical system, what is the purpose of a fuse?

• To increase voltage

• To protect circuits from overload

• To convert AC to DC

• To store electrical energy

Which of the following is a common symptom of a failing alternator?

• Engine overheating

• Dim headlights

• Flat tire

• Noisy exhaust