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ASE Electrical Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

3.

A full-fielded 70 amp alternator only produces 45 amps. The MOST likely cause of this is:

a)

Worn brush

b)

open regulator

c)

worn commutator

d)

burned diode

4.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

5.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

6.

All the lights in a brake light circuit illuminate except one. The MOST likely cause is:

a)

Blown fuse

b)

Bad relay

c)

Bad bulb

d)

Bad brake switch

7.

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

a)

-12v

b)

0v

c)

6v

d)

-6v

8.

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?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

What is cold cranking amps?

a)

The amount of cranking amps a batter should have at 100 degrees Celsius

b)

The amount of cranking amps a batter should have a 32 degrees

c)

The amount of craning amps right before the battery freezes

d)

The amount of cranking amps a batter should have a 0 degrees

10.

What is a thermistor?

a)

An element with an electrical resistance that changes in response to temperature

b)

A new way a saying Mister

c)

A thermometer

d)

A Spanish word for hot

11.

how much voltage should be in a fully charged battery?

a)

11.2

b)

12.6

c)

12

d)

13.6

12.

Which solder should be used when repairing an automotive electrical connection?

a)

Rosin Core

b)

Silver

c)

Acid Core

d)

Zinc

13.

This multi meter reading shows what?

a)

.016 Ohms

b)

.016 Volts

c)

16 Ohms

d)

16 volts

14.

This symbol is for what?

a)

Battery

b)

Motor

c)

Variable Resistor

d)

Ground

15.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

16.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

17.

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?

a)

The current draw is within spec

b)

The starter has worn bushings

c)

The starter has worn brushes

d)

There is excessive resistance in the this circuit

18.
A vehicle's engine is slow cranking. The battery has 12.6V and is in good condition. A voltage drop test is performed to test the starter circuit. Technician A says the test result above indicates there is excessive resistance in this circuit. Technician B says the ignition must be disabled and the starter cranked in order to perform this test. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
19.
The electrical symbol above is :
a)
A resistor.
b)
A capacitor.
c)
A inductor.
d)
A diode.
20.

Is this an example of a series circuit?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

It is a parallel circuit

21.

What type of circuit is this?

a)

Series circuit

b)

Kilowatt circuit

c)

Parallel circuit

d)

potential circuit

22.

An electric current is the flow of ..............in a circuit?

a)

Protons

b)

Electrons

c)

Maltesers

d)

bulbs

23.

This symbol represents a ..........

a)

bulb

b)

wire

c)

cell

d)

resistor

24.

This symbol represents a ............

a)

angry circle

b)

bulb

c)

Resistor

d)

cell

25.

This symbol represents a ..........

a)

Bulb

b)

Resistor

c)

Wire

d)

L.E.D.

26.

This symbol represents a .........

a)

Resistor

b)

Battery

c)

Twix

d)

buzzer

27.

PWM Stands for?

a)

Pressure With Measurement

b)

Pulse Width Modulation

c)

Power World Measured

d)

Pressure with Modulation

28.

This is an example of a digital signal.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

When electrical resistance increases, amperage:

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Stays the same

30.

When mechanical resistance increases, amperage:

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Stays the same

31.

When the current to a solenoid or relay is disconnected the magnetic field collapses and causes:

a)

A ground fault

b)

A voltage spike

c)

Transistor fail safe mode

d)

Digital impulse

32.

Amperage is:

a)

The flow of electrons

b)

Resistance to electron flow

c)

Electrical pressure

33.

A battery load test is performed by

a)

A. loading the battery at half the cold cranking amps for 15 seconds

b)

B. loading the battery at the cold cranking amps for 15 seconds

c)

C. cranking the engine for 3 minutes

d)

D. removing the surface charge

34.

in electrical circuits, resistance is measured in

a)

amperes

b)

volts

c)

ohms

d)

watts

35.

Which of the following converts ac to dc?

a)

power converter

b)

electric generator

c)

electric motor

d)

alternator diodes

36.

Which of the following is the most common wire identification on a wiring diagram?

a)

number

b)

color

c)

charactor

d)

order

37.

Which of the following cable colors is used to designate high voltage in a hybrid vehicle?

a)

brown

b)

yellow

c)

orange

d)

red

38.

Which of the following can be checked in the starter circuit with a voltage drop test?

a)

voltage

b)

resistance

c)

alternator field current

d)

amperage

39.

A technician would use an ohmmeter to test

a)

electricity in a battery

b)

variable resistor

c)

6-24 volt system powered circuits

d)

fuel injector voltage

40.

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?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both

d)

Neither