Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Automotive Service Fundamentals Final Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most common type of hammer used in an automotive shop?

a)

ball peen

b)

dead blow

c)

impact

d)

sledge

2.

What color are impact sockets?

a)

blue

b)

chrome

c)

gray

d)

black

3.

Technician A says that all automatic transmission fluids (ATF) are interchangeable. Technician B says that new ATF should be pink in color. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

4.

An automatic transmission experiences a mild leak of fluid at the pan gasket. Technician A says a leak-stopping additive may be added to stop the leak. Technician B says to use RTV sealant at the leak area to stop the leak. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

5.

Over torquing lug nuts can cause:

a)

A. damage to wheel studs.

b)

B. improved fuel economy.

c)

C. poor fuel economy.

d)

D. the wheel to fall off.

6.

What is the most likely cause of brake lights staying on?

a)

A. blown fuse

b)

B. stuck brake light switch

c)

C. wrong brake fluid

d)

D. wrong brake light bulbs

7.

Where is the red brake warning light located on a vehicle?

a)

A. in the hood

b)

B. in the dash

c)

C. in the master cylinder

d)

D. in the glove box

8.

Where would one most likely find the master cylinder on a vehicle?

a)

A. in front of the brake pedal under the hood

b)

B. beside the brake pedal in the passenger compartment

c)

C. under the vehicle beneath the driver's seat

d)

D. under the hood near the radiator

9.

All of the following are types of brake fluid except:

a)

A. DOT 2.

b)

B. DOT 3.

c)

C. DOT 4.

d)

D. DOT 5.

10.

A fully charged 12-volt automotive battery should have an open-circuit voltage of:

a)

A. 12.0 volts.

b)

B. 12.3 volts.

c)

C. 12.6 volts.

d)

D. 12.9 volts.

11.

Which part of the electrical system is designed to keep the circuit from being destroyed in case of a short?

a)

A. bulb

b)

B. fuse

c)

C. sensor

d)

D. wire

12.

Which color is the high-voltage wire on a hybrid vehicle?

a)

A. blue

b)

B. green

c)

C. orange

d)

D. red

13.

What organization certifies automotive technicians?

a)

A. ASE

b)

B. AYES

c)

C. NATEF

d)

D. OSHA

14.

What are the three C's of automotive service?

a)

complaint, concoct, concern

b)

concern, cause, correction

c)

confound, compound, converse

d)

conduct, correlate, compile

15.

While working in the engine compartment, what is used to protect the painted surfaces from being scratched by a technician's belt?

a)

A. blanket cover

b)

B. paper cover

c)

C. carpet cover

d)

D. fender cover

16.

Which type of socket will best hold a nut and/or bolt?

a)

A. 2 point

b)

B. 6 point

c)

C. 8 point

d)

D. 12 point

17.

Which is the correct lubricant for the front axle on a rear-wheel-drive car?

a)

A. motor oil

b)

B. transmission fluid

c)

C. white lithium grease

d)

D. wheel bearing grease

18.

Which item(s) would be unsafe to wear in a shop?

a)

A. jeans

b)

B. PPE

c)

C. rings

d)

D. shoes

19.

What poisonous gas comes from the exhaust of a vehicle?

a)

A. argon

b)

B. carbon dioxide

c)

C. carbon monoxide

d)

D. nitrogen

20.

What is the purpose of an eyewash station?

a)

A. to clean eyeglasses

b)

B. to clean parts

c)

C. to clean tools

d)

D. to flush eyes

21.

Technician A says wearing a long necklace in the shop is a good safety practice. Technician B says long hair is acceptable while working around moving engine parts. Who is right?

a)

A. A only

b)

B. B only

c)

C. Both A and B

d)

D. Neither A nor B

22.

How long should eyes be flushed after a chemical has been splashed into them?

a)

A. 5 minutes

b)

B. 10 minutes

c)

C. 15 minutes

d)

D. 20 minutes

23.

Carbon monoxide poses a danger if a vehicle is:

a)

A. not running and the shop is not vented.

b)

B. not running and the shop is vented.

c)

C. running and the shop is not vented.

d)

D. running and the shop is vented.

24.

What is the ratio of coolant to water in a typical automotive cooling system?

a)

A. 25:75

b)

B. 50:50

c)

C. 75:25

d)

D. 100% coolant

25.

A green liquid is found under the front of a vehicle. Which fluid is most likely leaking?

a)

A. antifreeze

b)

B. gas

c)

C. motor oil

d)

D. water

26.

Which part is the cylinder head bolted to?

a)

A. the crankshaft

b)

B. the block

c)

C. the oil pan

d)

D. the valve body

27.

A driveshaft universal joint (U-joint) is dry of lubricant and found to be loose. Which is the proper repair?

a)

A. Grease and tighten the U-joint.

b)

B. Weld the U-joint.

c)

C. Replace the U-joint.

d)

D. Tighten the U-joint.

28.

Two technicians are discussing manual transmission fluids. Technician A says all manual transmissions use 80w-90 gear oil. Technician B says some manual transmissions use motor oil. Who is right?

a)

A. A only

b)

B. B only

c)

C. Both A and B

d)

D. Neither A nor B

29.

Which air conditioner component is located directly in front of the radiator on a vehicle?

a)

A. compressor

b)

B. condenser

c)

C. dryer

d)

D. evaporator

30.

Which chemical below makes the air cold in an automobile air conditioner?

a)

A. antifreeze

b)

B. coolant

c)

C. oil

d)

D. refrigerant

31.

What color is associated with diesel exhaust fluid?

a)

A. blue

b)

B. green

c)

C. red

d)

D. yellow

32.

Extremely dirty air filters can cause:

a)

A. excessive engine airflow.

b)

B. improved fuel economy.

c)

C. longer engine life.

d)

D. poor engine performance.

33.

If a tailpipe has a rusted hole in it, which is the proper procedure to repair it?

a)

A. Clean and weld over the hole.

b)

B. Glue a patch over the hole.

c)

C. Replace the assembly.

d)

D. Wrap the hole with exhaust tape.

34.

What system is being talked about when a technician says "EVAP"?

a)

A. exhaust intake particles

b)

B. evaporative emissions

c)

C. engine valves

d)

D. exhaust leaks

35.

Where on a tire should a technician test its pressure?

a)

A. sidewall

b)

B. valve stem

c)

C. center cap

d)

D. tread

36.

What is a good practice to do when installing new tires?

a)

A. Paint the rotors.

b)

B. Paint the wheels.

c)

C. Replace the lug nuts.

d)

D. Replace the valve stems.

37.

What type of suspension incorporates the shock absorber and coil spring in one assembly?

a)

A. straight axle

b)

B. twin I beam

c)

C. MacPherson strut

d)

D. SLA

38.

If a rear wheel spindle is bent, which is the best way to repair the spindle?

a)

A. Heat and bend it.

b)

B. Replace it.

c)

C. Realign it.

d)

D. Add shims to it.

39.

A tire is found to have a nail hole in its sidewall. Which should be done?

a)

A. Repair the tire with a patch from the inside.

b)

B. Repair the tire with a string type plug.

c)

C. Replace the tire sidewall with a vulcanizing kit.

d)

D. Replace the tire.

40.

If a vehicle is making a whining noise when the steering wheel is turned, what is the most likely cause?

a)

A. The alternator belt has come off.

b)

B. The alternator is under-charging.

c)

C. The power steering belt has come off.

d)

D. The power steering is low on fluid.

41.

Name this tool

a)

Micrometer

b)

Caliper

c)

Dial Indicator

d)

Measuring tape

42.

Name this tool

a)

Finger Gauge

b)

Finder Gauge

c)

Feeler Gauge

d)

Flipper Gauge

43.

Name this tool

a)

line wrench

b)

open end wrench

c)

box end wrench

d)

combination wrench

44.

Name this tool

a)

line wrench

b)

box end wrench

c)

open end wrench

d)

combination wrench

45.

Metric wrenches are sized in:

a)

fractions of an inch

b)

millimeters

c)

meters

d)

square feet

46.

What type of sockets are the most commonly used?

a)

A. 4-point and 6-point

b)

B. 6-point and 8-point

c)

C. 8-point and 12-point

d)

D. 6-point and 12-point

47.

What long-shafted tool works in combination with an impact wrench to install lug nuts on wheels?

a)

A. Lug wrench

b)

B. Extension bar

c)

C. Breaker bar

d)

D. Torque stick

48.

What pattern do you us to tighten lug nuts?

a)

does not matter

b)

star

c)

square

d)

circular

49.

Batteries are filled with:

a)

ascorbic acid.

b)

sulfuric acid.

c)

lactic acid.

d)

hydrocloric acid.

50.

Technician A says that gaskets can be removed quickly and safely with a hammer and sharp chisel. Technician B says that extreme care must be used when removing a gasket on an aluminum surface. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B