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Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Incandescent bulbs are inefficient, converting only about
of the electricity to visible
light.
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
All of the following are types of automobile lamp bases EXCEPT:
a. Mogul style.
b. Wedge style.
Bayonet style.
Festoon style.
The hazard warning light system operates which exterior lights on the vehicle?
All turn indicator lights
Stop lights
Headlamps
Front and rear fog lamps
What type of dome light has a base on each end of a cylindrical light bulb that fits securely between spring steel contacts?
Wedge
Bayonet
Festoon
LED
Modern lighting system features include the increased use of all of the following EXCEPT:
Light emitting diode and xenon lighting.
b. High-intensity discharge lamps.
c. Laser Lights.
Halogen bulbs.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
Why are lighting systems with multiple bulbs typically connected parallel to each other?
Because if one bulb fails the others can still work independently of the failed bulb.
Because it is simpler to construct.
Because one system operates off the other and it is easier to trace faults when a bulb fails.
Because one fuse can be used for the entire circuit.
All of the following turn on with the taillights
EXCEPT:
Backup lights.
License plate lights.
Park lights.
Side markers.
What does the acronym BCM stand for?
Backup control monitor
Beam command manipulation
Body control module
Backup camera modulator
Technician A says park, tail, and marker lights are all high-intensity or high-wattage bulbs used to mark the outline or width of the vehicle.
Technician B says license plate illumination lamps are connected in series to the taillights and operate whenever the taillights are on. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Marker lights are used in all of the following vehicle locations EXCEPT:
Side-view mirror.
Dashboard.
Sides of the vehicle.
Front fender.
Technician A says backup lights, also called reverse lights, are white lights mounted at the rear of a vehicle. Technician B says backup lights are the only red lights on the rear of the vehicle. Because they operate only in reverse, other drivers can tell that the driver is backing up. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says many vehicles by law now have a higher, additional third brake light mounted on top of the trunk lid or on the rear window. This light is called a center high mount stop light, (CHMSL) or chimsul. Technician B says the brake lights are activated whenever the driver operates the foot brake to slow or to stop the vehicle, or when a control module automatically applies the brakes. Who is correct?
Technician A
b. Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that some turn signals are flashed by a flasher unit/CAN. Technician B says that some turn signals are flashed by the BCM. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
The flasher unit uses a timing circuit to pulse the current flowing out of the flasher unit times per minute.
a. 10 to 20
30 to 50
60 to 120
130 to 150
Technician A says some domestic vehicles use the rear brake lamps as turn signals by flashing the brake lamp on one side to indicate the turn.
Technician B says brake lights, which may also be called warning lights, are white lights mounted to the rear of the vehicle. Who is correct?
a. Technician A
b. Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Which of the following is not a possible aspect of a smart lighting system?
a.
Ability to shade or block light within the headlight beam
b.
Automatic headlight leveling based on vehicle load
Headlight beam adjustment based on oncoming traffic
Backup lighting if the primary lights fail
All of the following are true about high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights EXCEPT:
They use tungsten electrodes.
They give off a brighter and bluer light.
They cost less than other headlights.
They last two to four times as long as a halogen bulb.
Which of the following is not a possible component of a passive night vision system?
Infrared light generator
LCD screen
Thermal imaging camera
Heads-up display
What type of headlight requires replacement of the entire unit when a single filament fails?
Projection-type headlight
Semi-sealed beam headlight
Halogen headlight
Sealed beam headlight
With some vehicle DRLs, the lamps on the front are the headlights which are typically operated
at a _ power level, providing light without excessively decreasing bulb life or using full electrical power.
a. 10%
30%
60%
90%
LED lighting is being discussed. Technician A says that if an LED light panel has a few LEDs of an assembly that are not illuminating, the entire assembly may need to be replaced.
Technician B says that if all of the LEDs of an assembly are not illuminating, there may be a problem with the lights source voltage or ground. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both technicians A and B
d. Neither technician A nor B
Technician A says that if a bulb is dim when operated, the circuit likely has a short to ground. Technician B says that if a bulb is dim, you should perform a voltage drop test on the power and ground side of the bulb. Who is correct?
a. Technician A
Technician B
Technician B and technician a
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Once ignited, the pressure inside an HID bulb can build up to a very high pressure (around 220 pounds per square inch) due to the high operating temperature (about
).
a. 2,000° F
b. 1,500° F
c. 1,000° F
d. 500
Technician A says virtually all lighting system wiring diagrams use the same symbols and numbering system. Technician B says manufacturers design circuits to operate in specific ways, then create schematics or wiring diagrams to assist in the repair and maintenance of the designed circuits. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that LED panels can be repaired by replacing individual LEDs as needed. Technician B says that LEDs can be diagnosed with a DMM to test for power and grounds. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician b
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Which of the following is NOT normally required as part of a headlight adjustment?
Checking the brake lights
Checking the tire pressure
Pointing the wheels straight ahead
Checking for extra weight in the vehicle
aligners sit in front of the vehicle
after being calibrated for the floor slope and orientation with the vehicle.
On-vehicle
Floor
Wall
Off-vehicle
Two technicians are discussing a vehicle with one dim headlight. Technician A says it could be caused by a voltage drop in the headlight ground circuit. Technician B says it could be caused by a voltage drop on the headlight switch. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that hazard warning lights use a flasher unit that can be a separate unit or the same as that used for the turn signals.
Technician B says that daytime running lights are used to warn other road users that a hazardous condition exists or that the vehicle is standing or parked in a dangerous position on the side of the road. Who is correct?
a. Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Red or amber flashing lights alert other drivers to a change in direction and are called:
a. courtesy lights.
headlights.
emergency flashers.
turn signals.
All of the following statements with respect to the function of headlights are true EXCEPT:
a. they illuminate the road ahead.
they help drivers at the time of reduced visibility.
they provide two beams high and low-to serve different purposes.
they are connected in series with each other.
Technician A says that light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have better visibility in inclement weather, operate at cooler temperatures, consume less energy, are much smaller, and can last up to 100 times longer than traditional bulbs. Technician B says that LEDs can reduce the braking light response time by about two-tenths of a second. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Which lights are wired in parallel with the taillights and operate whenever the taillights are switched on?
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Backup lights
License plate lights
All of the following are part of the reverse light circuit EXCEPT:
the brake light switch.
the reverse light switch.
the ignition switch.
the vehicle battery.
Technician A says that some brake lights get power from the brake switch through the turn signal switch. Technician B says that many turn signals use amber lights. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
When aiming headlights:
a.
make sure the wheels are pointed 20 degrees to the right.
make sure the vehicle ride height is correct.
adjust the tire pressure after aligning the headlights.
place 100 pounds of weight in the trunk.
Which of the following lights produces more lumens for the given wattage when compared with all other lights, and has a bluish tinge?
a. Incandescent lamps
Halogen lights
High-intensity discharge lights
Vacuum tube fluorescent lights
Technician A says that all modern vehicles by law must be equipped with a center high-mount stop light (CHMSL). Technician B says the CHMSL is usually mounted on top of the trunk lid or in the rear window of a vehicle. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Technician A says that incandescent bulbs resist vibration well. Technician B says that high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights require a ballast to raise the voltage for the light. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Which type of headlights produce light with an electric are rather than a glowing filament?
Vacuum tube fluorescent
High-intensity discharge
Incandescent and halogen
Light-emitting diode
All of the following turn on with the taillights
EXCEPT:
backup lights.
license plate lights.
park lights.
side markers.
Which type of light bulb has a base on each end of a cylindrical bulb?
Bayonette style
Festoon style
Wedge style
Dual-filament style
Technician A says that a light intensity meter is used to measure the brightness of headlights.
Technician B says that if a bulb is dim, you should perform a voltage drop test on the power and ground side of the bulb. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and
Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Many vehicles use halogen light bulbs. What must you avoid touching when handling halogen bulbs?
The glass
The metal
The halogen gas
The terminal
Technician A says that cornering lights are typically used in poor weather such as thick fog, driving rain, or blowing snow. Technician B says that fog lights are red lights, usually installed in the bumper or fender, and designed to provide side lighting when the vehicle is turning. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
C. Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor
Technician B
