WorksheetsAuto Technology Chapters 33 & 34
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Technician A says the diode trio rectifies AC current from the stator to DC current that is applied to the field windings. Technician B says the diode trio, when battery voltage is high, will light the indicator lamp. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither a nor B
Technician A says the stator can be checked for shorts and opens using a voltmeter. Technician B says the rotor cannot be tested and should be replaced whenever rebuilding an alternator. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says wye connection stators are used for higher output. Technician B says the stator produces three-phase AC voltage. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says says an open diode will have high resistance in both directions. Technician B says a shorted diode will have low resistance in both directions. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The charge, battery, or alternator indicator lamp remains on after the ignition switch is turned off. Technician A says the diodes are bad. Technician B says the stator is shorted. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says the rectifier assembly converts the three-phase AC voltage into direct current. Technician B says the rectifier assembly uses four diodes to convert AC voltage into DC. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
If a technician connects a voltmeter from the output terminal of the alternator to the positive side of the battery, with the alternator charging, he/she is testing for _____.
output voltage
cranking voltage
voltage drop in the output circuit
voltage drop in the ground circuit
The component of the alternator that consists of a coil of wire wound around an iron core with a pole piece attached to the end of the shaft is called the _____.
rotor
rectifier
stator
regulator
In an alternator, the output voltage is induced by the _____.
slip rings
brushes
stator
rotor
Technician A says if a constant 11 volts is being produced by the alternator, the system is alright. Technician B says if a constant 14 volts is being produced by the alternator, the system is alright. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A noise seems to be coming from an alternator as if a bearing is damaged. Technician A says the bearings should be replaced. Technician B says the diodes should be checked. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An alternator does not have enough current output. Technician A says the problem is bad brushes. Technician B says the stator is reversed. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says the six diodes in the alternator can be checked with an ohmmeter. Technician B says the diodes can be checked with a voltmeter. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says the voltage relay controls the field current to limit voltage. Technician B says the voltage relay controls voltage output. Who is correct?
A only
Bonly
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The process of converting Ac current to DC current in an alternator is called _____.
induction
reverse polarity
rectification
condensation
When checking the condition of a diode, there should be _____.
continuity in both directions
continuity in one direction
high resistance in both directions
high amperage in both directions
The part of the alternator that is used to feed current to the rotor to energize the field is called the _____.
commutator
brushes
armature
regulator
A zener diode is used to _____.
close the field current to ground
tell the circuit when there is too much voltage
generate voltage
rectify current
Which of the following components is NOT rotating on an alternator?
magnetic north and south poles
slip rings
magnetic pole fingers
commutator
A voltage regulator on a charging system is always controlling the _____.
diodes
diode trio
strength of the magnetic field
speed of the rotor
In order to increase the output of an alternator or even generator, what must NOT happen?
Increase the magnetic filed strength.
Ground the output terminal.
Increase the amount of wire or conductors.
Increase the speed of movement between the magnetic field and the wire.
Technician A says because the Society of Automotive Engineers has standardized all electronic ignition systems, the service technician can use any service manual to diagnose and repair electronic ignition system problems . Technician B says all problems with electronic ignition systems originate in the PCM. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says rapidly remove the spark plug wires with your hand so the wires are not damaged. Technician B says spark plug wires can be hot and should be removed with spark plug wire pliers. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says a camshaft position sensors are used in some electronic ignition systems. Technician B says camshaft position sensors identify the position of number 1 piston. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says Hall-Effect switches use an element attached to the rotating crankshaft and the element transmits degrees of rotation to the PCM . Technician B says the element in the Hall_Effect switches is stationary and the shutter blades rotate with the crankshaft. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says in the running mode of an ignition control system, timing commands are based on tachometer reference and crankshaft position. Technician B says the ignition control system uses vacuum advance. Which is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The direct ignition system (DIS) _____.
fires two cylinders on the intake stroke
is a coil-less system system that uses diodes.
uses one ignition for paired cylinders on opposing compression/exhaust strokes
has two rotors
In electronic ignition systems using Hall-Effect sensors, when the shutter blade breaks the magnetic field what happens?
A higher voltage signal is produced.
An analog is produced.
The temperature is sensed.
The primary ignition circuit collapses.
The PIP (profile ignition pickup) is used to sense _____.
intake air mass
crankshaft position
throttle position
vehicle speed
Technician A says the Hall-Effect pickup is a device that uses voltage to produce a digital signal for the PCM. Technician B says the Hall-Effect pickup uses a magnet. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says when the coil fires on a DIS, it actually fires two cylinders at the same time. Technician B says when the coil fires on a DIS, both cylinders are on the compression stroke at the same time. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says electronic ignition systems are better than point and condenser type ignition systems because there are fewer moving parts to wear and fewer adjustments to make. Technician B says electronic ignition systems are better than point and condenser type ignition systems because they are capable of producing higher secondary voltage. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says says during cranking mode on an electronic spark timing (EST) system, the ETS system in the computer is not activated. Technician B says during cranking mode on the same ignition system, the switching transistor for coil shut off is directly connecting to the pickup coil. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Distributorless electronic ignition systems _____.
uses sensors to determine the crankshaft and camshaft position
fire all the spark plugs at the same time
operate on 5 volts
do not use spark plugs
When a computer is used to control the spark, inputs include all except _____.
exhaust gas temperature
amount of air intake
transmission gear
vehicle speed
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
The reluctor turns off the transistor.
The transistor turns off the primary coil.
The secondary circuit controls primary circuit spark.
The collapse of the primary voltage induces voltage in the secondary circuits.
Higher voltages in the secondary coils are produced with electronic ignition systems than with conventional ignition systems because the _____.
source voltage is higher
emitter to collector circuit can be stopped more rapidly
engine is cooled more rapidly
wiring technology has advanced
The _____ is rotated by the distributor shaft in an electronic ignition system.
pickup coil
reluctor
control module
breaker plate
Which of the following is NOT part of the distributorless ignition system(DIS)?
PIP
CIS
DIS module
cooling fan sensor
What component is used to open and close the ignition primary circuit on an electronic ignition system?
a condenser
a diode
a contact point
a transistor
On computerized regulation systems, a (a) is used to sense the exact amount of electrical load.
A bad diode in the regulator may cause the alternator (a) to be damaged.
Two tests that can be performed on the alternator are the (a) and the alternator voltmeter test.
In an electronic regulator, a (a) diode is used to control the field current.
Vehicles equipped with heated windshields may allow alternator voltage output to increase to (a) volts
The (a) sensor is able to provide a digital signal within the 360o of crankshaft rotation.
The sensor used to provide a digital signal for timing and engine speed is called the (a) sensor.
As a general rule, the amount of resistance in a plug wire used on an electronic ignition system should not be more than (a) ohms per foot.
The three components of the Hall-Effect pickup are the _____, the _____, and the _____.
permanent magnet
shutter wheel
DIS
Hall-Effect element
CAD
The detonation sensor uses a (a) crystal to sense knock.
