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SKILLS USA QUIZ BOWL QUESTIONS (RND 2)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The traditional automobile battery type is the:

A) lead-acid.

B) ion.

C) helium.

D) nitrogen.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Batteries were first developed in the:

A) the 1700s.

B) the 1800s.

C) the 1900s.

D) the 2000s.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Technician A says some tire pressure monitoring systems have a sensor mounted in each wheel rim. Technician B says some tire pressure monitoring systems use the wheel speed sensors in the ABS system to detect tire pressure. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Tech A says that you can use any fluid in a power steering pump, as they are all the same. Tech B says that you must use the correct type and brand of fluid by manufacturer. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Tech A says on some independent rear axles, the half-shafts are the upper link of the suspension. Tech B says a rear independent suspension may have upper and lower control arms. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

Brake systems not repaired properly can cause which of the following?

A) Accidents

B) Injury

C) Death

D) All of the above

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

True or False. On some vehicles, adaptive air suspension is activated when the door is open, and the key is turned on.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

_____________ is/are fundamental to the automobile.

A) A 12-volt storage battery

B) An engine starting system

C) A charging system

D) All of the above

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

Tech A says that electric power steering systems are much heavier than hydraulic pumps. Tech B says that hydraulic pumps are more compact than electric pumps. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Tech A says a voltage drop of 0.4 volts is acceptable for a 12-volt system. Tech B says an individual voltage drop should be less than 0.2 volts. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Camber is the:

A) axes between the upper and lower pivots on the control arm.

B) side-to-side vertical tilt of the wheel.

C) axis around which the wheel assembly swivels as it turns.

D) angle the steering arms make with the steering axis projected toward the center of the. rear axle

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Tech A says most digital volt-ohmmeters (DVOMs) have both auto range and a manual range setting. Tech B says OL means overload and indicates the voltage being read is higher than the maximum. Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

Positive caster is:

A) forward tilt of the steering axes.

B) backward tilt of the steering axes.

C) outward tilt of the wheel.

D) inward tilt of the wheel.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Tech A says you can measure up to 100 amps directly through the meter. Tech B says when checking high volts, you need to use a volt clamp, so you don't damage the digital volt-ohmmeter (DVOM). Who is correct?

A) Tech A

B) Tech B

C) Both Techs A and B

D) Neither Tech A nor B

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

The steering sensor is located on the ___________, where it is bolted down.

A) reservoir

B) output shaft

C) input shaft

D) power unit

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

When probing wires, you should do all these EXCEPT:

A) back probe when possible.

B) use caution when piercing wiring not to damage the wire internally.

C) reinsulate the hole with room temperature vulcanizing silicone.

D) never use excessive force.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

The _______________ is used to measure the run-out or movement on different parts of the steering system, such as play in tie rod ends.

A) power steering analyzer

B) dial indicator

C) digital volt-ohmmeter

D) circuit tester

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

The __________ is used to read codes and data from the vehicle's power train control module (PCM) when diagnosing the vehicle's computer-controlled systems.

A) DVOM

B) circuit tester

C) belt tension gauge

D) scan tool

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

What are the three types of resistors?

A) Rheostats, potentiometers, thermistors

B) Fixed, fluid, thermistors

C) Round, square, triangle

D) Thermistors, negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor resistance, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor resistance

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

The scrub radius is:

A) what the tire does when turning in a circle.

B) the distance between two imaginary points on the road surface between the camber line and the steering axis inclination (SAI) centerline.

C) the scuff marks made by car tires.

D) None of the above

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D