WorksheetsSpring 2024 (BAC) Final Exam
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 29mins
Where should the level of brake fluid is located in the brake fluid reservoir?
At the minimum fill line
At the maximum fill line.
Above the maximum fill line.
Between the minimum and maximum fill lines.
What brake issue may be occurring if a car “pulls” to a side when stopping?
Both brakes may not be working.
One brake may not be working.
There is dirt in the brakes.
There is air in the brake lines.
What brake issue may be occurring if there is a grinding noise in the brakes?
There is a broken or damaged brake line.
There is a bent rotor.
There is low brake fluid pressure.
There is dirt in the brake pads or the brake pads are low.
What does “DOT” stands for?
Department of Transportation
Department of Transit
Department of Transport
Department of Transition
What causes moisture to enter a “closed” braking system?
A loose seal.
Missing gasket.
The air pressure hole in the fill cap.
Loose brake pads.
What a light (indicator) on the dashboard, can this tell you about the brakes?
Everything is okay.
There is a potential problem.
There are many brake problems.
It is time to get a tune up.
What brake fluid absorbs over time?
Water
Air
Dirt
Silt
What happens because of this absorption in brake fluid?
Increased stopping distance
Decreased stopping distance.
Increased boiling point.
Decreased boiling point.
What brake issue may be occurring if there is wobbling, vibration, or pulsation, when braking?
New brake pads
Old brake pads
Out of round brake rotors
Loose brake parts.
When brakes are flushed (or purged)?
Every 6 months
Every 1-2 years.
Every 2-3 years.
Every 3-4 years.
What are 2 characteristics of a fluid?
Clear
Consistent
Lacking Hue
Lacking viscosity
Compressible
Force in one direction
Not compressible
Force in all directions.
How frequently are brakes bled?
6 mon.
or as needed
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years.
What Listen, Feel, Sound, Check refer to.
Items to pay attention to for the steering system.
Items to pay attention to for the braking system.
Items to pay attention to for the suspension system.
Items to pay attention to for the combustion system.
What is “hard braking?”
Braking slowly.
Braking quickly.
Braking while driving
Braking in a turn.
How many millimeters of brake pad (or shoe) indicate that a pad (or shoe) is unsafe and needs to be replaced.
2-3
3-4
4-6
7-8
When should open brake fluid be thrown away?
After it is used.
After it is poured into the brake fluid reservoir
After 2 or more weeks.
After the expiration date.
What brake issue may be occurring, there is a juddering noise while braking?
broken brake pads
fractured brake pads
uneven rotors
hot rotors
What brake issue may be occurring If there is a squeaking sound?
broken brake pads
worn brake pads
uneven rotors
hot rotors
What brake issue may be occurring when the brakes are smoking or there is a burning smell?
broken brake pads
worn brake pads
uneven rotors
overheated rotors and brake pads
What brake issue may be occurring a brake pedal is “soft, bouncy, and/or spongy?”
too little brake fluid
too much brake fluid
glazed brake pads
fractured brake pads.
What 2 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) items should be worn during a brake change?
ear muffs
safety glasses
headscarf
safety glasses
Steel toed shoes
safety glasses
gloves
safety glasses
What is a consequence if a driver consistently uses “hard braking” to stop a vehicle?
Increased brake pad (or shoe) use.
Reduced rotor life
Darkened brake fluid
All of the above
Why is it important not to have air inside the brake lines?
Air will cause a soft or "spongy" brake pedal
Air will rust the lines.
Air will cause the brake lines to bleed.
Air will cause the brake lines to boil.
What brake issue may be occurring if a brake pedal is “firmer than usual.”
The brake fluid may be contaminated
The brake fluid may be old.
The brake fluid may be over full.
The brake fluid may be the wrong type.
How often should the brake parts be inspected?
Every year
Every 1-2 years
Every 2-3 years
Every 3-4 years.
What is the typical voltage output of an alternator in a vehicle when it's charging the battery?
6 volts
9 volts
12 volts
(13.5 to 14.5 volts actual)
15 volts
baking soda
All of these items.
At the end of the warranty period, you will receive the most money towards the replacement battery.
Purchasing inexpensive jumper cables is a good idea?
Liam applies a force to a wrench to tighten a bolt. The torque produced is the product of the force exerted by Liam and the length of the wrench from the bolt to where the force is applied.
True
False
What pattern is used when tightening lug nuts?
Star
Box
Square
Circle
Why is it important to regularly change automotive engine oil?
To lubricate the engine, reduce friction, remove contaminants, and improve engine performance and longevity.
To save money on oil changes
To decrease fuel efficiency
To reduce engine noise
What is the proper way to dispose of used automotive engine oil?
Take it to a local repair shop.
Dump it in a nearby river
Throw it in the trash
Pour it down the drain
What happens if automotive engine oil is not regularly?
Increased engine performance, improved fuel efficiency, and extended engine lifespan.
Decreased engine noise, improved engine cooling, and increased engine horsepower.
Engine wear and damage, decreased fuel efficiency, and potential engine failure.
Reduced emissions, improved engine power, and enhanced engine reliability.
What are the signs that indicate the need for an automotive engine oil change?
Clear and clean oil, high oil level, engine warning light, normal engine noises, and a fresh smell from the engine.
Clear and clean oil, low oil level, no engine warning light, unusual engine noises, and a burning smell from the engine.
Dark and dirty oil, low oil level, engine warning light, unusual engine noises, and a burning smell from the engine.
Dark and dirty oil, high oil level, no engine warning light, normal engine noises, and a fresh smell from the engine.
How can you check the oil level in an automotive engine?
To check the oil level by "reading" the markings on the dipstick.
By smelling the oil
By draining all the oil.
By listening to the engine noise
What does API rating represent?
The service rating for the oil.
The age of the oil.
The type of car that uses that oil.
The color of the oil.
Why should the oil filter be hand tightened?
To avoid stripping the mounting stud.
To avoid falling off.
To avoid being over tightened.
To avoid having an engine malfunction.
Which one of these is a function of engine oil?
Keep the engine from overheating
Increase gas mileage
Extend the life of the vehicle
All of these answers
Is it important to park on level ground when checking the engine oil?
True
False
It is important to run the engine before checking the oil.
True
False
Emitting blue smoke from the tail pipe is an indication of what condition.
Burning gas
Headgasket leak
Burning Oil
Burning antifreeze
Disposing of used engine oil in the storm drain is a good way to get rid of it.
True
False
