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WorksheetsAUT 201 Pre/Post test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following describes the operation of the hydraulic control system and gear train in an automatic transmission?
Selecting and shifting gear ratios to match road speed and engine load without driver input
Selecting the vehicle direction without driver input
Automatically coupling and uncoupling the transmission from the engine as necessary
Parallel parking the vehicle without driver input
Technician A says that a transaxle must have a type of differential assembly to allow the front wheels to turn at different speeds while driving around a curve. Technician B says that a conventional rear-wheel drive vehicle will typically use a differential assembly that is located in the rear axle assembly. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and B
Neither Tech A or B
In a lock-up converter the _______ and _______ are locked together, when conditions are suitable.
Impeller and Turbine
Impeller and Stator
Turbine and Stator
Turbine and Turbine shaft
Which of the following was used to connect the engine crankshaft to the input shaft of early automatic transmissions?
Fluid coupling
Torque converter
A dry plate clutch
A wet plate clutch
What gear ratio is achieved with an 8 tooth input gear driving a 24 tooth output gear?
4:01
1:01
3:01
0.3:1
The extension housing seal is considered an internal transmission seal.
True
False
Which of the following is TRUE of clutches and steels in a multi-disc clutch?
The frictions are on one end of the clutch and the steels are on the other end
The steels and frictions are placed alternately into the clutch drum
The steels release the clutch and the frictions apply it.
The frictions release the clutch and the steels apply it
Which of the following parts make up a simple servo?
Cylinder containing a piston and seal
Pushrod
Piston return spring
All of the above
Pascal's law states that if we place fluid in a confined space, pressure will
be transferred equally in all directions inside the space
be higher at the end of the space
be lower at the end of the space
vary at various points inside the space
Before we can calculate the amount of force created with a piston, which of the following do we need to know?
The spring pressure
The mass of the piston
The volume of fluid in the piston bore
The area of the piston
_______ filters have a thick filter medium that the fluid must pass through
Surface filter
Depth filter
Monolithic filter
Porosity filter
When fluid pressure overcomes the spring of the line pressure regulator, the valve moves opening a fluid passage to exhaust fluid to the transmission cooler.
True
False
What housing is made of aluminum or cast iron, and holds many different spool valves, check valves, springs, and orifices to make the transmission operate properly?
The transmission case
The valve body
The front pump
The oil pan
Everything seems to be working fine but the vehicle is not going into neutral. Where could the problem be?
Forward Clutch
Forward Sprag
Shift Solenoid
Overrun Clutch
The vehicle has no reverse but moves forward. The transmission seems to drive forward fine. The transmission holds on deceleration in first. Which of these could cause the problem?
A bad 1 2 shift solenoid
A bad 2 3 shift solenoid
The low reverse clutch
The reverse input clutch
Harsh-shifting transmission could be caused:
when the line pressure is too high during normal cruising speeds.
when the line pressure is too low during low cruising speeds.
when the line pressure is too high during high cruising speeds.
if the line pressure is too low during normal cruising speeds.
When checking the effect of throttle pressure on line pressure, which of the following might you read on a properly operating transmission with the throttle valve closed?
15 PSI
50 PSI
75 PSI
200 PSI
After leaving the automatic transmission's cooler, the transmission fluid is ready to enter the transmission lubrication circuit. Which parts are typically lubricated by this circuit?
Clutches and front pump assembly
Bushings and planetary gears
Transmission pan and filters
The torque converter and flexplate
Engine vacuum, atmospheric pressure and spring tension all work on the vacuum modulator diaphragm. Which of the following statements describes the action of these forces on the diaphragm?
As manifold vacuum increases, it works with atmospheric pressure to stretch the spring, increasing modulator pressure.
As manifold vacuum decreases, the spring extends, increasing modulator pressure
As atmospheric pressure changes, there is an inversely proportional change in modulator pressure
As manifold pressure changes there is a directly proportional change in modulator
When does the kickdown valve force downshifts?
Wide open throttle
Three-quarters open throttle
Half open throttle
One-quarter open throttle
When the governor pressure becomes great enough to overcome the spring pressure and the modulator/throttle valve pressure in the 2-3 shift valve, line pressure is allowed to flow to:
the reverse gear clutch or band
the 2nd gear clutch or band
the 1st gear clutch or band
the 3rd gear clutch or band
The pressure regulator valve keeps the pressure at a regulated level by exhausting excess pressure back to the ________.
Pump
Transmission Pan
Valve
Pipe
If a vehicle is coasting in third gear, governor pressure ________ as the vehicle speed drops, causing the 2-3 shift valve to move back to the downshift position.
Equalizes
Spikes
Reduces
Increases
When the driver _______ the vehicle, the front pump draws fluid up from the transmission pan, through the filter, and into the pump.
Starts
Stops
Slows Down
Speeds up
Technician A says when the vehicle is in the park position, line pressure is able to flow past the manual valve to any components in the transmission. Technician B says when the vehicle is in the park position, line pressure is not able to flow past the manual valve to any components in the transmission. Which technician is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and B
Neither Tech A or B
Which of the following pressures is not used in reverse, because there is only one speed available?
Governor pressure
Modulator pressure
Throttle valve pressure
All of the above
Chrysler Powertrain and Transmission Control Modules calculate a parameter called Clutch Volume Index (CVI). What can the CVI value be used for?
To determine how worn the clutch or band is
To adjust shift timing and pressures to match worn clutches and bands
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of these receives various inputs from the engine and transmission to determine the shift timing and the firmness of the shift?
Gear sensor
PCM
Output shaft
Drivetrain
Which of the following is used by the PCM to tell which gear range the driver has selected with the shift lever?
Manual lever position switch
Reed switch
Line pressure sensor
Throttle position sensor
Which of the following sensors is used to determine engine speed?
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Input Shaft Speed Sensor (IPS)
What unit of measure is often used to express the amount of intake air measured by the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
Liters per second (lps)
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Grams per second (gps)
None of the above
When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) receives the brake switch input, what does the PCM do with the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)?
Engage
Disengage
Regulate converter pressure
Measure slippage
Which of the following sensors is used on a drive-by-wire vehicle to determine the driver's intent to accelerate or decelerate?
Throttle position sensor (TPS)
Accelerator pedal position sensor (APPS)
Kickdown switch
None of the above
Which of the following describes how shift solenoids are controlled by the PCM?
Shift solenoids are simply turned on and off
Shift solenoids are pulse width modulated to vary apply pressure
Shift solenoids are duty-cycled to vary apply pressure
Shift solenoids are activated by fixed pulse width
Which of the following terms best describes the operation of a solenoid valve?
Electromagnetic
Thermal
Magnetic
Electronic
An electromechanical device used to control oil flow to bands and clutches in an automatic transmission is the:
torque converter clutch
shift solenoid
throttle position sensor
potentiometer
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) have memory that contains the software for the computer. Which of the following is also retained in memory in these modules?
DTCs
Freeze-frame data
Learned data
All of the above
Some vehicles have a mode selection switch on, or near, the gear shift lever to change the:
Vehicle shift characteristics
Transmission from "on" to "off"
PCM/TCM programing
Transmission fluid
If an automatic transmission has a large amount of oil and dirt on it, locating a fluid leak may require cleaning the transmission case. Which of the following is the best way to clean the case?
Engine degreaser and pressure washer
Pressure washer and mineral spirits
Gasoline and compressed air
Dish soap and water
UV dye should never be used to locate the source of transmission leaks.
True
False
As part of general transmission maintenance, all of the following should be done EXCEPT:
checking transmission fluid
disassembling and checking the transmission
locating leaks
replacing filters
After installing leak detection dye in an automatic transmission and running the transmission for a few minutes, any leaking dye should be visible with a black light.
True
False
Which of the following can cause low line pressure in an automatic transmission?
Select one:
Internal leaks in the transmission
Pressure regulator stuck closed
Worn clutch pack
All of the above
Technician A says powertrain mounts are typically made out of solid steel or aluminum to withstand the power of the engine. Technician B says fluid leaks can cause powertrain mounts to get soft and become faulty. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and B
Neither Tech A or B
If the transmission's torque converter bolts will be reused, the technician should check the threads carefully for damage and wear.
True
False
Which of the following terms refers to the amount that a bearing is able to move before hitting the bearing race?
Crush fit
Free play
Bearing force load
Preload
All of the following statements are true with respect to the bolts and nuts securing the torque converter to the flex plate EXCEPT:
All of the engine's power pulses and torque are transmitted through three or four bolts to the torque converter
If any bolts are found to be damaged, replace only the damaged bolts
If the converter uses nuts, inspect the threads of the studs on the converter for thread damage
If the studs are damaged, the converter will need to be replaced
On a one-way roller, the unit should be disassembled to inspect each individual roller. The roller should be checked for _________, such as in a wheel bearing.
Pitting
Scoring
Brinelling
All of the above
Which of the following hybrid systems cannot drive using the electric motor only?
Integrated motor assist (IMA)
Two mode hybrid
Belt alternator starter (BAS)
Both A and C
Conventional starter motors and alternators in non-hybrid vehicles typically operate on 42 volts, while the Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) hybrid system uses a 12-volt battery.
True
False
What determines if a vehicle is considered a mild hybrid or full hybrid?
Battery voltage
The number of hybrid features
Whether or not the hybrid will run in EV mode
The ratio of electrical power to engine power
Technician A says the electronic continuously variable transmission is used in Toyota and Ford hybrid vehicles. Technician B says the variable-diameter pulley continuously variable transmission (CVT) is the most common type of CVT being used in vehicles today. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and B
Neither Tech A or B
The transmission can automatically couple and uncouple from the engine when needed, much like a clutch on a manual transmission vehicle.
True
False
_____ is/are often used in the final drive of front-wheel-drive transaxles and also in conventional final drives on rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
Helical-cut gears
Spur gears
Hypoid gears
All of the above
Overdrive ratios typically are used to decrease fuel economy while travelling at highway speeds by slowing the engine speed.
True
False
The band is a friction-lined steel belt that wraps around the outside of a drum inside the automatic transmission.
True
False
In the operation of a servo, fluid under pressure is directed onto one side of the piston in the closed cylinder, moving it to apply the band.
True
False
Which of the following is TRUE of clutches and steels in a multi-disc clutch?
The frictions are on one end of the clutch and the steels are on the other end
The steels and frictions are placed alternately into the clutch drum
The steels release the clutch and the frictions apply it.
The frictions release the clutch and the steels apply it
Which of the following parts make up a simple servo?
Cylinder containing a piston and seal
Pushrod
Piston return spring
All of the above
In the operation of a servo, fluid under pressure is directed onto one side of the piston in the closed cylinder, moving it to apply the band.
True
False
