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Battery, Starting and Charging final exam

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the starting system?

a)

Convert electrical energy into mechanical

b)

Convert chemical energy into electrical

c)

Convert mechanical energy into electrical

2.

What is the purpose of the automotive charging system?

a)

To start the engine

b)

To keep the battery voltage maintained when the car is running

c)

Measure voltage

d)

To help cool the electrical devices

3.

True or False: An alternator produces a Alternating Current (AC).

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False: Today's automobiles operate using direct current.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is the name of an electrical device that only allows current flow in one direction. Otherwise known as a electrical check valve?

a)

Fuse

b)

Diode

c)

Photocell

d)

Multi-meter

6.

The alternator rotor spins inside the alternator stator.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The alternator is rotated by harnessing mechanical energy from the?

a)

The crankshaft pulley

b)

An external electric motor

c)

The battery

d)

Air spinning the fan on the alternator

8.

A normal charging voltage when the engine is idling is?

a)

12.6 volts

b)

14.2 volts

c)

13.3 volts

d)

15.2 volts

9.

A technician finds a voltage drop of 2.2 Volts on the positive cable from the alternator to the battery. Does this indicate?

a)

A good circuit

b)

High resistance on the positive cable

10.

Automotive batteries have ________ cells?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

12

d)

xxxxxx

11.

How many volts are in 1 cell of a standard 12 Volt automotive battery?

a)

12

b)

1.2

c)

2.1

d)

xxxxx

12.

Battery acid is also referred to as ________.

a)

Electronic Acid

b)

xxxxxxx

c)

Battery Juice

d)

Electrolyte

13.

How many volts should a fully charged automotive battery have?

a)

12.6

b)

6.6

c)

xxxxx

d)

18.6

14.

Which metal is a battery terminal made of?

a)

Lead

b)

xxxxx

c)

Aluminum

d)

Steel

15.

Common battery used in conventional vehicles ?

a)

Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery

b)

Lead-Acid Battery

c)

Alkaline battery

d)

xxxxxx

16.

What does CCA stands in battery technology ?

a)

car cranking actuation

b)

cold cranking amps

c)

car cranking amps

d)

xxxxxxxx

17.

RC stands for?

a)

Real capacity

b)

Reserve capacity

c)

xxxxxxxx

d)

Really Cold

18.

A battery's length, width, height, and terminal location refer to its?

a)

Dimensions

b)

Group

c)

xxxxxxx

d)

Fitment

19.

When connecting a battery charger, which lead should be connected last?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

20.

Which color wire should you never touch on a hybrid vehicle without the proper safety equipment and training?

a)

xxxxxx

b)

Red

c)

Orange

d)

Green

21.

True or False?

The Sulfuric acid (battery fluid) is highly corrosive and harmful to metal and skin

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which things you will find on the battery sticker?

a)

Cold Cranking Amps #

b)

Cranking Amps #

c)

Reserve Capacity

d)

xxxxxx

e)

All are correct

23.

Over time in states like NY that get a lot of moisture.. what does it do to the wiring and connections in our cars?

a)

corrosion

b)

cuts wiring

c)

splits wiring

d)

preserves it

24.

if your headlights go out or dim when cranking and car doesn't start. what would you suspect?

a)

bad solenoid

b)

bad/weak battery

c)

bad head lights

d)

bad neutral safety switch

25.

With a new battery the starter is cranking too slowly, what could be the most likely reason:

a)

Worn starter motor

b)

Bad cables and connections.

c)

Worn starter solenoid

d)

Engine timing