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DSL-206 Electrical 2 Final Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Alternators are more efficient when charging at higher speeds.

a)


True

b)


False

2.

Old batteries with high resistance require the alternator to work _____ to charge them.

a)

more efficiently

b)

less

c)

harder

d)

less efficiently

3.

When investigating electrical fires often caused by grounded alternator cables you must examine _____

a)

The burned alternator

b)

The severely burned wiring

c)

The broken belts

d)


Battery Cables

4.

Alternators have always been used on commercial vehicles.

a)

True

b)


False

5.

Alternators can produce power at engine idle speeds; generators cannot.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Output polarity from generators _____ depending on the _____ of rotation.

a)


increases / speed

b)

decreases / direction

c)

is limited / shaft

d)

changes / direction

7.

Oil cooled alternators drain oil from internal parts back into the _____

a)

Crankcase

b)

Oil cooler

c)

Oil filter

d)

Radiator

8.

Exposure of crankcase oil vapors to alternator conductors carrying high amperage current, it has the potential to create _____ if an alternator is defective

a)

Less voltage

b)

Poor quality voltage

c)

Small engine explosion

d)

sparks

9.

Voltage is induced in each coil, producing current flow from the rotation of a _____

a)

Stator

b)

Magnet

c)

Copper windings

d)

alternator shaft

10.

Electrons pushed by the north magnetic pole create a conductor with a negative electrical polarity.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Using a small-diameter pinion gear, the starter motor rotates the engine through a __________ attached to the flywheel.

a)

a. Ring gear

b)

b. Solenoid

c)

c. Relay

d)

d. Crankshaft

12.

During the cranking process, the pinion of the starter motor engages with the __________.

a)

Accessory drive system

b)

Crankshaft

c)

Flywheel ring gear

d)

Engine

13.

Technician A says that the ratio between the flywheel ring gear and pinion gear is anywhere between 10:1 and 15:1 in gasoline engines. Technician B says that the higher cranking torque required for diesel engines uses 15:1 to 22:1, with 18:1 being the most common. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

14.

What is the electric motor classification where the field and armature windings are connected in parallel?

a)

a. Series

b)

b. Compound

c)

c. Stepper

d)

d. Shunt

15.

Which of the following statements is true about DC shunt or parallel wound motors?

a)


a. These motors develop less torque but maintain a constant speed.

b)

b. Field and armature windings have both series and parallel connections.

c)

c. These motors have good starting torque and stable operating speed.

d)


d. These motors are commonly used in wipers and power seats.

16.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about DC series motors?

a)

a. Field and armature windings are connected in series

b)

b. Series motors develop the highest torque.

c)

c. Series motors are used as starting motors.

d)

d. Armature coils are energized by microcontroller logic circuits.

17.

In series motors, the current flows through the __________, and then to the __________, before leaving through the __________.

a)

a. Negative chassis, brush, armature windings

b)

b. Armature windings, field windings, motor terminal

c)

c. Field coils, armature windings, positive battery

d)

d. Field windings, armature windings, motor terminal

18.

When battery voltage is low, the starter uses __________ amperage to rotate.

a)


a. More

b)


b. Less

c)

c. Zero

d)


d. The same

19.

__________ torque is produced at low speed because the motor draws the highest amperage.

a)

a. Constant

b)

b. Zero

c)

c. Lowest

d)

d. Greatest

20.

What are the three main components, typically, of an armature?

a)

a. Shaft, brushes, and commutator

b)

b. Shaft, windings, and commutator

c)

c. Battery, switch, and controller

d)

d. Brushes, pole shoe, and windings

21.

Technician A says that parallel wiring is a type of custom-made wiring harness that encloses multiple conductors into a single vinyl insulator covering. Technician B says that parallel wiring is often used for rear taillight wiring in trucks, buses, and trailer harnesses. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)


b. Technician B

c)


c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

22.

Technician A says that in most wiring diagrams, metric-sized wire is specified in centimeters. Technician B says that as the diameter of the wire

increases in the metric gauge standard, the gauge also increases. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

23.

A conductor 100 ft long with 0.5 ohms of resistance required to carry 10 amps of current in a 12-volt circuit sees a voltage drop of __________.

a)

a. 12 volts

b)

b. 7 volts

c)

c. 6 volts

d)

d. 5 volts

24.

Why is multi-stranded wire better at conducting higher amounts of current with less resistance?

a)

a. Because it has an adhesive layer between the tubing and wire.

b)


b. Because it encloses multiple conductors into a single vinyl insulator covering.

c)

c. Because it has more surface area to conduct electron flow.

d)

d. Because current tracks that contain electrical components and conductors are situated between power and ground.

25.

__________ wires become more resistant and heat up as amperage increases.

a)

a. Smaller

b)

b. Larger

c)

c. Thicker

d)

d. Thinner

26.

What are the two main types of terminals used in harness connectors?

a)

a. Male and female

b)

b. Weather Pack and Metri-Pack

c)

c. Pull-to-seat and push-to-seat

d)


d. Bosch and Deutsch

27.

Technician A says that pull-to-seat terminals are installed by inserting the wire through the connector cavity, crimping on a terminal, and then pulling

the terminal back into the connector cavity. Technician B says that push-to-seat terminals are inserted into the back of the connector cavity after the

terminal is crimped to the wire. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)


b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

28.

Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the Metri-Pack connector from Delphi?

a)

a. It is rated at 20 amps per pin at 16 volts DC

b)

b. Terminals have core wings that allow crimp-only connections.

c)


c. Terminals are flat and tin-plated.

d)

d. It is a pull-to-seat connector

29.

__________ is used for terminal applications demanding high-reliability conducting with low-resistance and high-frequency electrical signals

a)

a. Copper

b)

b. Gold

c)

c. Silver

d)


d. Tin

30.

What role does a latch or a lock play in a connector?

a)

a. Surrounds and protects the terminal area

b)


b. Prevents intrusion of dirt into the terminal area

c)

c. Prevents the connector from separating

d)

d. Provides resistance to failures caused by vibration and heating

31.

What is a ladder logic?

a)


a. It is the designed-in logic of a circuit that determines what activates a specific circuit.

b)

b. It helps in understanding how software logic operates.

c)

c. It is a circuit diagram of relay logic software.

d)

d. It determines what activates a generic circuit.

32.

Which of the following holds true for electronic control modules?

a)

a. Electronic control modules now control small sections of the electrical system.

b)

b. Decisions are based on inputs received from a variety of sources.

c)

c. They serve as a power consumption point for the electrical system

d)

d. Adding accessories is less likely to involve changing electrical templates for system control software instructions.

33.

Conventional electrical systems are __________.

a)

a. Quickly disappearing

b)

b. Becoming more popular

c)

c. Distributed controlled

d)


d. What activates a generic circuit

34.

In a networked controlled system, switching on the wipers __________.

a)

a. Locks the doors

b)

b. Adjusts the sensitivity of the antilock brake system

c)


c. Could activate the headlight

d)

d. Would have no effect

35.

Technician A says that distributed control of the electrical system means a variety of modules shares control of the electrical system operation. Technician B says that distributed control of the electrical system means a variety of modules has direct point-to-point wiring connections. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

36.

FMVSS __________ is the standard for headlamp concealment devices.

a)

a. 103

b)

b. 108

c)

c. 112

d)

d. 125

37.

Which of these are included in major exterior lighting circuits?

a)

a. Forward lights

b)

b. Reverse signals

c)

c. One-way flashers

d)


d. Park-tail lights

38.

Any light on the exterior of the vehicle must have photometric certification for FMVSS __________ standards.

a)

a. 170

b)

b. 140

c)

c. 108

d)

d. 102

39.

Technician A says that the FMVVS legislates standards for design and construction. Technician B says that legislated standards protect the public. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)


b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)


d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

40.

While discussing lighting circuits, Technician A says that the lamps facing rearward must emit red light. Technician B says that the lamps facing sideways and all turn signals must emit either amber or red light. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)


b. Technician B

c)


c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

41.

Technician A says that the mechanical ground switches are used to indicate low fluid levels, low air pressure warning systems, or power divider engagement locks. Technician B says that electronic switches are most commonly used for warning lights. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

42.

Technician A says pneumatic switches are the most common way warning lights are illuminated in today's vehicles. Technician B says warning lights provide easily understood information to alert the equipment operator to potentially dangerous operating conditions. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)


d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

43.

If gauges do not respond with a prove-out sequence when ignition is switched on, a possible cause could be __________.

a)

a. Loose connections at sender unit and/or gauge

b)

b. The sender unit wires shorted to ground

c)

c. The sender unit wire is disconnected

d)

d. A defective stepper motor

44.

Most gauges using stepper motors have __________ possible steps of positions between zero and full-scale deflection.

a)

a. 3000

b)


b. 3060

c)

c. 1030

d)


d. 1000

45.

What type of gauge is not electrical because it depends on cables, air, or fluid pressure to operate?

a)

a. Mechanical gauge

b)


b. Bimetallic gauge

c)

c. Electromagnetic gauge

d)


d. Digital display gauge

46.

Technician A states that safety interlock prevents unsafe accessory operation if any number of correct operating conditions are not met. Technician B states that safety hazards can be avoided with the use of a proper safety interlock. Who is correct?

a)

a. Technician A

b)

b. Technician B

c)

c. Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

47.

Which of the following holds true for electrical system programming for accessories?

a)

a. It includes air and hydraulically operated accessories with electrical controls.

b)

b. The electrical system and its accessories are configurable only using software that allows a set of digital components

c)


c. High-voltage "Smart" dash switches allow a customer to customize switch functions.

d)

d. Wires are cut or spliced to connect electrical, air, or hydraulic accessories.

48.

__________ allow(s) the customization of switch functions.

a)

a. ESC II

b)

b. The set directory

c)

c. The CANbus

d)


d. Smart switches

49.

Changes made to a vehicle’s system configuration are saved to a new file called a(n) __________.

a)

a. Electrical system template

b)

b. AUTOSAR

c)

c. Electronic service analyst

d)

d. ESC PROG

50.

CAN messages are now frequently in the format of proprietary __________ protocols.

a)

a. Unified Diagnostic Service

b)


b. CAN

c)

c. Modular switch

d)

d. Network