WorksheetsASE Electrical Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 18mins
Technician A says a fully charged lead acid automotive battery has a specific gravity of 1.265 at 80° F. Technician B says the battery's specific gravity is affected by temperature. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
A vehicle's air conditioner blower motor will only work if the selector is in the high position. Technician A says to check the blower motor resistor. Technician B says this is most likely a loose ground connection. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
A full-fielded 70 amp alternator only produces 45 amps. The MOST likely cause of this is:
Worn brush
open regulator
worn commutator
burned diode
The headlights get brighter as a vehicle is accelerated. Technician A says this is caused by a high capacity battery. Technician B says this is caused by high charging system voltage. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
A technician replaces a blown fuse in a dome light circuit and the element in the fuse melts immediately. Technician A says if a dome light keeps blowing fuses to check for a short to ground. Technician B says resistance in this circuit has increased current flow. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
All the lights in a brake light circuit illuminate except one. The MOST likely cause is:
Blown fuse
Bad relay
Bad bulb
Bad brake switch
If a technician reversed the leads of a digital voltmeter on a 12 volt circuit the readout would show:
-12v
0v
6v
-6v
A vehicle's battery is being tested for capacity. Technician A says during a battery capacity test the voltage should not drop below 9.6 volts at 70° F. Technician B says a battery's voltage reading should increase as temperature decreases. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
What is cold cranking amps?
The amount of cranking amps a batter should have at 100 degrees Celsius
The amount of cranking amps a batter should have a 32 degrees
The amount of craning amps right before the battery freezes
The amount of cranking amps a batter should have a 0 degrees
What is a thermistor?
An element with an electrical resistance that changes in response to temperature
A new way a saying Mister
A thermometer
A Spanish word for hot
how much voltage should be in a fully charged battery?
11.2
12.6
12
13.6
Which solder should be used when repairing an automotive electrical connection?
Rosin Core
Silver
Acid Core
Zinc
This multi meter reading shows what?
.016 Ohms
.016 Volts
16 Ohms
16 volts
This symbol is for what?
Battery
Motor
Variable Resistor
Ground
A vehicle's battery continues to discharge while sitting overnight. Technician A says to perform a parasitic battery drain test. Technician B says this could be a slow drain caused by a faulty alternator. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both
Neither
An alternator output test is being performed on a vehicle's charging system. Technician A says engine idle must be increased during this test. Technician B says the vehicle's accessories must be turned on during this test. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both
Neither
A technician is performing a starter current draw test on a four-cylinder engine. The engine cranks slowly and has a current draw of 340 amps. Which of the following is correct?
The current draw is within spec
The starter has worn bushings
The starter has worn brushes
There is excessive resistance in the this circuit
Is this an example of a series circuit?
yes
no
It is a parallel circuit
What type of circuit is this?
Series circuit
Kilowatt circuit
Parallel circuit
potential circuit
An electric current is the flow of ..............in a circuit?
Protons
Electrons
Maltesers
bulbs
This symbol represents a ..........
bulb
wire
cell
resistor
This symbol represents a ............
angry circle
bulb
Resistor
cell
This symbol represents a ..........
Bulb
Resistor
Wire
L.E.D.
This symbol represents a .........
Resistor
Battery
Twix
buzzer
PWM Stands for?
Pressure With Measurement
Pulse Width Modulation
Power World Measured
Pressure with Modulation
This is an example of a digital signal.
True
False
When electrical resistance increases, amperage:
Decreases
Increases
Stays the same
When mechanical resistance increases, amperage:
Decreases
Increases
Stays the same
When the current to a solenoid or relay is disconnected the magnetic field collapses and causes:
A ground fault
A voltage spike
Transistor fail safe mode
Digital impulse
Amperage is:
The flow of electrons
Resistance to electron flow
Electrical pressure
A battery load test is performed by
A. loading the battery at half the cold cranking amps for 15 seconds
B. loading the battery at the cold cranking amps for 15 seconds
C. cranking the engine for 3 minutes
D. removing the surface charge
in electrical circuits, resistance is measured in
amperes
volts
ohms
watts
Which of the following converts ac to dc?
power converter
electric generator
electric motor
alternator diodes
Which of the following is the most common wire identification on a wiring diagram?
number
color
charactor
order
Which of the following cable colors is used to designate high voltage in a hybrid vehicle?
brown
yellow
orange
red
Which of the following can be checked in the starter circuit with a voltage drop test?
voltage
resistance
alternator field current
amperage
A technician would use an ohmmeter to test
electricity in a battery
variable resistor
6-24 volt system powered circuits
fuel injector voltage
Two technicians are discussing an analog transmission range sensor on a late model vehicle. Technician A says that since these sensors use resistance to indicate gear selection, they can be tested with an ohmmeter. Technician B says to start the car and make sure the circuit is powered before using the meter. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both
Neither
