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Automotive Practice Test 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the radiator cap?

a)

keeps coolant warm for heater core

b)

increases flow of coolant

c)

increases boiling point of coolant

d)

All the above

2.

If there is a red fluid under your vehicle, where does it come from?

a)

transaxle

b)

radiator

c)

brake lines

d)

Transmission

3.

The standard color of the connector of vehicles with SRS (supplemental restraint system) is yellow.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The (a)   (2 words) is located between the evaporator and condenser.

5.

What happens if a wheel speed sensor fault is set in the ABS control module?

a)

the ABS and the basic brakes become inoperative

b)

the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

c)

the ABS warning lamp illuminates

d)

the pedal pulsates during braking

6.

What is this tool?

a)

radiator

b)

thermometer

c)

coolant pressure tester

d)

thermostat

7.

When running an engine vacuum test you get 18inches of vacuum. What does this mean?

a)

normal condition

b)

crossed spark plug wires

c)

broke timing belt

d)

ad brake booster

8.

 A vehicle has a low spongy brake pedal. Which of these is most likely to result in this condition?

a)

seized sliding pins

b)

low brake fluid

c)

Worn brake pads

d)

Air in the hydraulic system

9.

Dot3 brake fluid is silicone based?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

This tool is used to check the temperature of the engine.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A vehicle pulls to the left only when the brakes are applied. This condition is MOST likely caused by:

a)

A seized left front caliper

b)

A restriction in the left front brake line

c)

Leaking master cylinder cup seals

d)

A seized right front caliper

12.

A vehicle blows blue gray exhaust from its tailpipe at all times. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:

a)

Worn piston rings

b)

Blown head gasket

c)

A lean fuel condition

d)

A leaking fuel injector

13.

 If a technician reversed the leads of a digital voltmeter on a 12-volt circuit the readout would show:

(a)  

14.

A vehicle with front disc brake shudders when the brakes are applied. Which of these could be the cause?

a)

worn disc pads

b)

a leaking grease seat

c)

warped brake rotors

d)

a tight wheel bearing

15.

All of these are part of a work order EXCEPT?

a)

V.I.N number

b)

Address of owner

c)

vehicle manufacture date

d)

Date of birth

16.

A diode is the electronic device that allows current to flow only in one direction.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

How many amps will flow through a circuit with 3.3 OHMs of resistance if 14.0 volts are applied?

(a)  

18.

What is the order of the four strokes of a gasoline engine? (4 words only)

(a)  

19.

A car battery is being diagnosed for a dead battery after sitting overnight. The battery is two weeks old. Which is the right diagnostic test?

a)

starter solenoid test

b)

Parasitic draw test

c)

Battery fuse test

d)

voltage drop test

20.

10.9 is stamped on the top of a bolt head, what does this number stand for?

a)

thread pitch

b)

strength

c)

length

d)

diameter