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Automotive Service Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of socket is used to turn nuts when a long portion of the bolt or stud protrudes through the nut?


a)

Shallow

b)

Impact

c)

Swivel

d)

Deep-well

2.

What type of wrench handle is required to measure the amount of twisting force that is being applied in tightening a bolt?

a)

Torque

b)

Ratchet

c)

Speed

d)

Breaker bar

3.

Which screwdriver is designed to be used as a chisel?

a)

Standard

b)

Phillips

c)

Torx

d)

None of the choices are correct

4.

Which pliers are used for cutting wire and tape?

a)

Slip joint

b)

Locking

c)

Diagonal-cutting

d)

Long nose

5.

Which punch is used for marking drill holes prior to drilling?

a)

Starting

b)

Pin

c)

Center

d)

None of the choices are correct

6.

Technician A says the size of USCS wrenches is given in fractions of an inch. Technician B says it is okay to use a USCS wrench on a metric fastener if it is close in size. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

7.

Technician A says universal sockets are used when straight-on access to bolts is not possible. Technician B says impact sockets are not as strong as standard sockets. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

8.

Technician A says a T-handle is used when extra leverage is required. Technician B says a torque wrench measures the twisting force that is being applied in tightening a bolt. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

9.

Technician A says nut drivers are useful for quickly removing small nuts and bolts on vehicles. Technician B says the socket at the tip of nut drivers is not removable. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

10.

Technician A says punches are used to cut or chip metal. Technician B says a taper punch is designed to drive out rivets after the rivet head has been removed. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

11.

Technician A says, if a punch or chisel has a mushroomed head, the mushroomed metal may fly off the tool. Technician B says, if a punch or chisel has a mushroomed head, the hammer slips off the head more easily. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

12.

Technician A says files are designed to pry components apart. Technician B says files are designed to cut the heads off fasteners. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

13.

Technician A says an oscilloscope connects via cable to the vehicle’s DLC. Technician B says an oscilloscope displays a line pattern that shows voltage in relation to time. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

14.

Technician A says American automobile manufacturers have largely switched to using the USCS system of sizing fasteners and threads. Technician B says the length of a bolt is measured from under the head to the end of the threads. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

15.

Technician A says a tap is used to cut threads onto a rod. Technician B says a die is used to cut threads into a hole. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

16.

Technician A says the thimble and anvil are the parts of an outside micrometer that contact the item being measured. Technician B says, when using a micrometer, readings from several scales must be added to get the correct measurement. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

17.

Technician A says a dial caliper has jaws for making inside measurements and jaws for making outside measurements. Technician B says a dial caliper is used rather than a micrometer when an extremely precise measurement is required. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

18.

Which of the following is a safety hazard associated with operating pneumatic tools?

a)

Flying metal chips or debris

b)

Attachment flying off of tool

c)

Compressed air causing infection

d)

All of the choices are correct

19.

What size is a power drill that holds a drill bit with a shaft diameter no larger than 3/8 in?

a)

1/4 in

b)

3/8 in

c)

1/2 in

d)

5/8 in

20.

How often should water be drained from the storage tank on an air compressor?

a)

Twice a day

b)

Daily

c)

Every other day

d)

Weekly

21.

Technician A says blowing compressed air on skin can cause infection. Technician B says air tool oil should be applied to a new pneumatic tool before operating the tool. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

22.

Technician A says a quick coupler connects a battery to a cordless tool. Technician B says the batteries in cordless tools rarely need recharging. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

23.

Technician A says hydraulic fluid is a cleaning agent used for hydraulic equipment. Technician B says hydraulic pressure is created by the manual pumping of a handle or air pressure. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

24.

Technician A says a wheel balancer roughs up the rubber on the inside of tires. Technician B says a tire machine equally distributes the weight around a wheel. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

25.

Technician A says an engine hoist is also referred to as a portable engine crane. Technician B says an object being moved by a hoist should be moved very slowly. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

26.

Technician A says to refer to the general service information section of service information for help in reading the vehicle’s VIN. Technician B says the repair sections of service information include detailed repair procedures for each system of the vehicle. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

27.

Technician A says the engine code is generally stamped on the hood of the vehicle. Technician B says the engine code provides information about whether the engine was designed for a manual or automatic transmission. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

28.

Technician A says when ordering a repair part, the part vendor may need to know the vehicle’s engine size. Technician B says when ordering a repair part, the part vendor may need to know the number of doors on the vehicle. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

29.

Which is a solvent formulated to loosen material that is sealed or glued?

a)

Choke and throttle body cleaner

b)

Gasket remover

c)

Digestive-type carburetor cleaner

d)

Brake cleaner

30.

Which is a long-term hazard of prolonged contact of the skin with grease or oil?

a)

Cancer

b)

Cracking of the skin

c)

Spontaneous combustion

d)

Both A and B

31.

Which specialty chemical acts as a lock washer?

a)

RTV

b)

Rearview mirror adhesive

c)

Gasket sealer

d)

Locking compound

32.

Technician A says petroleum-based parts-washing solvent is best for cleaning electric motors. Technician B says when petroleum-based parts-washing solvent gets low, pour a little water in the solution. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

33.

Technician A says digestive-type carburetor cleaner should be used to clean small, precision components. Technician B says digestive-type carburetor cleaner can burn skin quickly. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

34.

Technician A says liquid detergent is suitable for washing engine blocks after honing. Technician B says hand-protecting creams cannot be removed by ordinary hand soap. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

35.

Technician A says most hydraulic fluids are safe on paint. Technician B says using the incorrect brake fluid can cause brakes to malfunction or fail. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

36.

Technician A says an aerobic sealer cures only in the absence of air. Technician B says an anaerobic sealer cures only when exposed to air. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

37.

Which of the following averaged specific gravity readings indicates a discharged battery?

a)

1.12

b)

1.835

c)

12.2

d)

None of the choices are correct

38.

The built-in hydrometer eye is green. You find that the hold-down was loose, causing a small hole to be rubbed through the case. Which of the following should you do?

a)

Replace the battery

b)

Load test the battery

c)

Recharge and test the battery

d)

Return the battery to service – normal condition

39.

A conventional battery is failing to start a vehicle. The generator lost its drive belt and was not charging the battery. Open circuit voltage is 12.06 and six cells showed 1.155 when checked with a hydrometer. Which of the following is needed?

a)

Replace the battery

b)

Load test the battery

c)

Recharge and test the battery

d)

Return the battery to service – normal condition

40.

Front wheel drive vehicles typically use __________.

a)

Front/Rear split brake systems

b)

Diagonally split brake systems

c)

Equal numbers of each

d)

Side to side split brake systems

41.

Technician A says that brake fade occurs if the brakes create more heat than they can dissipate and the friction coefficient reduces. Technician B says that brake fade occurs by a fast dissipation of heat in the brake system that causes a glazing on the brake lining. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A & B

d)

Neither Technician A & B

42.

What percentage of the braking force comes from the rear brakes in a typical front wheel drive vehicle?

a)

10

b)

30

c)

50

d)

70

43.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The smaller the tire’s diameter is, the larger its footprint is

b)

The larger the tire’s diameter is, the less braking power is required

c)

The larger the tire’s diameter is, the smaller its footprint is

d)

The larger the tire’s footprint is, the more stopping power can be applied at the tire’s contact point with the road

44.

This type of engine relies on the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.

a)

Diesel

b)

Rotary

c)

Gasoline

d)

Multiport Fuel Injection

45.

An inline DOHC engine has __________ camshafts.

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Four-stroke cycle

d)

None of the above

46.

This part has carefully machined high spots called lobes.

a)

Crankshaft

b)

Connecting rod

c)

Pushrod

d)

Camshaft

47.

V-type engines have __________ cylinder banks.

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

48.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a steering system?

a)

Steering gear

b)

Control Arm

c)

Rack-and-pinion

d)

Tie rod

49.

A certain tire has a size of P215/65R16. What does the 215 number signify?

a)

The Tread Width in mm

b)

The distance between the beads

c)

The Section Width in mm

d)

The circumference of the tire in inches

50.

A certain tire has a size of P215/65R16. What does the 65 number signify?

a)

The percentage of a tire's diameter to its circumference

b)

The Aspect Ratio of the tire

c)

The Load Rating of the tire

d)

The percentage of a tire's size, from bead to bead, compared to its diameter