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WorksheetsAutomotive Tech P.3 Chapters 80-82/61/17-18 ASE Type questions
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(Chapter 80) 1. Technician A says an automotive master cylinder
is a device that uses brake system pressure
to produce friction for stopping wheel rotation.
Technician B says an automotive master cylinder
holds the wheel cylinder piston and brake pads.
Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 2. Technician A says certain automobiles are
equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels.
Technician B says disc brakes are most commonly
used on an automobile's rear wheels. Who
is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 3. All of the following are basic components of an
automotive disc brake assembly, except:
A) Rotor
B) Brake Drum
C) Brake Pads
D) Caliper
(Chapter 80) 4. Technician A says a caliper cylinder holds the
piston on a drum brake assembly. Technician B
says a caliper cylinder holds the piston on a disc
brake assembly. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 5. Technician A says a hydraulic system uses air
to transmit motion or pressure from one point to
another. Technician B says a hydraulic system
uses a liquid to transmit motion or pressure from
one point to another. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 6. Technician A says a manual master cylinder normally
bolts to the side of the engine. Technician B
says a manual master cylinder normally bolts to
the engine firewall. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 7. Technician A says a push rod connects the brake
pedal to the master cylinder piston. Technician B
says a steel plate connects the brake pedal to the
master cylinder piston. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 8. Technician A says an automotive master cylinder
keeps the brake system full of fluid as the brake
linings wear. Technician B says an automotive
master cylinder maintains a slight amount of
pressure to keep contaminants from entering the
brake system. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 9. Technician A says a master cylinder's cup and
piston are used to release brake system pressure.
Technician B says a master cylinder's cup
and piston are used to pressurize the brake system.
Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 10. Technician A says a dual master cylinder's rear
piston assembly is called the primary piston. Technician
B says a dual master cylinder's rear piston assembly
is called the secondary piston. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 11 . Technician A says certain automotive power
brake systems use engine vacuum to assist
brake pedal application. Technician B says
certain automotive power brake systems use a
vacuum pump to assist brake pedal application.
Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 12. Technician A says an automotive brake booster
is a piston-type pump that develops pressure for
the vehicle's brake system. Technician B says an
automotive brake booster is a vacuum or power
steering-operated device that assists brake
pedal application. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 13. Technician A says an atmospheric suspended
vacuum brake booster works on both sides of
the diaphragm or piston. Technician B says a
vacuum suspended booster works on both sides
of the piston or diaphragm. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 14. Technician A says a "longitudinally split" brake
system has each master cylinder piston operating
the brake assemblies on opposite corners of the
vehicle. Technician B says a "longitudinally split"
brake system has one master cylinder piston
operating the front wheel brake assemblies and
the other piston operating the rear wheel brake
assemblies. Who is right?
A) only
B) only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 80) 15. A combination valve functions as all of the following,
except:
A) proportioning valve
B) warning light switch
C) Fluid Level Sensor
D) Metering Value
(Chapter 81) 1. A service writer says a customer's car has
a brake system problem. Technician A road
tests the car to detect any strange noises.
Technician B checks the car around the master
cylinder, brake lines, and wheel assemblies for
any unusual odors. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 2. A customer complains that his car vibrates when
the brake pedal is applied. Technician A looks
for a warped disc. Technician B checks for "hard
spots" on the brake disc. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 3. A car is brought into the shop with grabbing brakes.
Technician A looks for worn brake linings. Technician B
looks for a faulty metering valve. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 4. A customer tells the shop service writer that there has
been a noticeable increase in the amount of foot pressure
needed to apply the brakes on her car. Technician A
checks for a frozen wheel cylinder. Technician B
checks the car's front end alignment. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 5. A car veers to the right when the brakes are applied.
Technician A checks the vehicle's front end
alignment. Technician B looks for a frozen caliper.
Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 6. An automobile's brake system has a soft, spongy
pedal. Technician A checks the fluid level in the
master cylinder. Technician B checks the operation
of the brake caliper pistons. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 7. An automobile has a dropping brake pedal. Technician
A looks for an internal master cylinder leak. Technician B
checks for a scored or gouged brake rotor. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 8. A car has a low brake pedal problem. Technician A
inspects the brake adjusters. Technician B looks for a
maladjusted master cylinder push rod. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 9. An automobile's brakes are dragging. Technician A
checks the parking brake adjustment. Technician B
checks for a master cylinder malfunction. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 10. A small pickup truck is brought into the shop with a
no-brake-pedal condition. Technician A checks the
hydraulic system for problems. Technician B checks
the wheel cylinder return springs. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 11. An automobile has a metal-on-metal grinding
sound when the brakes are applied. Technician A
inspects the brake linings. Technician B looks for
a leaking wheel cylinder. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 12. An automobile's brake system needs to be inspected.
Technician A checks the system's brake
pedal action. Technician B checks the system's
master cylinder fluid level. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 13. Brake dust has accumulated on an automobile's wheel
brake assemblies. Technician A uses a brake vacuum
machine to remove this dust. Technician B uses compressed
air to remove this dust. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 14. An automobile has a spongy brake pedal. Technician
A checks to see if the brake pad linings are
too thin compared to specs. Technician B bleeds
the brake system. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 81) 15. An automotive brake disc has 0.001" runout.
Technician A wants to replace the brake disc.
Technician B says this amount of runout is normally
within specifications. Who is right?
A) A Only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 1. ABS uses wheel speed sensors, an ABS control
module (computer), an electro-hydraulic brake
actuator, and conventional hydraulic brake circuits
to prevent wheel lockup during hard braking.
True
False
(Chapter 82) 2. When the tires skid, they actually lose traction or
friction with the road surface. This can increase
stopping distance and reduce vehicle control in
some situations.
True
False
(Chapter 82) 3. The wheel speed sensors produce (a) signals that
correspond to wheel and tire speed.
(Chapter 82) 4. Traction control systems are designed to prevent
the vehicle's wheels from spinning and losing traction
under hard ____________.
Braking
Acceleration
Cornering
Crashing
(Chapter 82) 5. For maximum stopping power with anti-lock
brakes, you want the tires to:
A) skid until the vehicle stops.
B) almost, but not quite, skid.
C) lock up until the vehicle stops.
D) turn alternately left and right until vehicle stops.
(Chapter 82) 6. Technician A says a scan tool will usually test the
action of major ABS components by energizing
them. Technician B says that a scan tool does
not have this capability. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 7. A car enters the shop with the ABS light glowing.
Technician A says to inspect the system for obvious
troubles. Technician B says to also use a scan tool
to help find the problem. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 8. All of the following sensors may send inputs to
the vehicle's stability control system to determine
vehicle skidding and body movement except:
A) Throttle Position Sensor
B) Oxygen Sensor
C) Brake Pressure Sensor
D) Yaw Sensor
(Chapter 82) 9. Which of the following cannot be checked with a
scan tool?
A) Trouble Code History
B) Present Trouble Codes
C) Brake lining condition.
D) Wheel speed sensor circuits
(Chapter 82) 10. Technician A says that you must set the sensor
air gap on some vehicles. Technician B says that
the air gap between the sensor and trigger wheel
needs to be increased each year the vehicle is in
service. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 11. A scan tool shows a problem with the right front
wheel speed sensor circuit. Technician A says that
after servicing the sensor, the ABS control module
must be reprogrammed. Technician B says to
replace the brake master cylinder. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 12. A new ABS modulator is being installed on avehicle.
Technician A says you may have to transfer
the old combination valve to the new unit. Technician
B says to coat all rubber parts with clean
brake fluid. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 13. A scan tool shows a problem with the modulator
pump motor. Technician A says to check for
power to the motor from the ABS control module.
Technician B says if no power is reaching the
motor to check the wiring between the control
module and the motor. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 82) 14. After completing repairs on a stability control
system, you should do all of the following except:
A) clear trouble codes and re-scan for problems.
B) recheck brake fluid level in system.
C) test-drive the vehicle slowly in an area without
traffic.
D) reprogram the control module.
(Chapter 82) 15. List and summarize the six major parts of an ABS
modulator
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________
4.____________________
5.___________________
6.___________________
(a)
(Chapter 82) 16. With many late-model anti-lock brake systems,
the scan tool can be used to perform several
manual and automatic tests
True
False
(Chapter 82) 17. In the dump mode, the ABS does not releases hydraulic
pressure to one or more of the brake wheel cylinders
or calipers.
True
False
(Chapter 82) 18. In the reapply mode, the ABS applies hydraulic pressure
to one or more of the wheel brake assemblies
True
False
(Chapter 82) 19. Technician A Says Bleeding an anti-lock brake system of air bubbles
can be similar to bleeding conventional brakes.
Technician B Says Bleeding may require special procedures and tools
who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
(Chapter 82) 20. Technician A says that most traction control systems
work with the anti-lock brake system to cycle hydraulic
pressure to the wheel spinning the fastest. Technician
B says that stability control systems use more
input signals from various sensors to provide greater
control over vehicle handling under severe cornering,
braking, and acceleration conditions. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 1. Technician A says an automotive clutch connects
and disconnects the engine and drive shaft.
Technician B says an automotive clutch connects
and disconnects the engine and torque converter.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 2. Technician A says a clutch fork is a linkage
that allows the driver to disengage the
clutch by pressing down on the foot pedal.
Technician B says a clutch fork is a lever that
forces the release bearing into the pressure plate.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 3. Technician A says a pilot bearing is a bushing
that supports the forward end of the transmission
input shaft. Technician B says a pilot bearing is a
bushing that reduces friction between the clutch
fork and pressure plate. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 4. While discussing the functions of a pressure
plate, Technician A says the purpose of a pressure
plate is to press the pilot bearing against the
engine's flywheel. Technician B says the pressure
plate is used to press the clutch disc against
the engine's flywheel. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 5. Technician A says the clutch disc is bolted to the
transmission input shaft. Technician B says the
clutch disc is splined to the transmission input
shaft. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 6. Technician A says a pilot bearing is normally
an aluminum bushing. Technician B says a pilot
bearing is usually a solid bronze bushing. Who is
right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 7. Which of the following is another name for an
automotive clutch disc?
A) Throw-out Plate
B) Friction Disc
C) Pressure Plate
D) None of the above
(Chapter 61) 8. Technician A says clutch disc torsion springs are
used to fasten the clutch disc to the transmission
input shaft. Technician B says clutch disc torsion
springs help absorb some of the vibration produced
by clutch engagement. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 9. Which of the following is another name for a
"throw-out bearing?"
A) Pilot Bushing
B) Fork Bushing
C) Release Bearing
D) Pressure Plate Hub
(Chapter 61) 10. Technician A says an automobile's clutch housing
is sometimes made of aluminum. Technician B
says an automobile's clutch housing is sometimes
made of cast iron. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 11. Technician A says a dual-clutch transmission has
twin clutches and dual input shafts. Technician B
says a dual-clutch system provides both faster
acceleration and improved fuel economy. Who is
right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 61) 12. Technician A says the wet clutches in a hybrid
vehicle are splined to the engine crankshaft and
to the motor-generator armature. Technician B
says both of the wet clutches must be disengaged
for all-electric or gas engine-only propulsion.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 1. Technician A says electrons and protons form the
nucleus of an atom. Technician B says electrons
have a negative charge. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 2. Technician A says electricity is the movement
of free atoms from one place to another.
Technician B says electricity is the movement of
free elements from one place to another. Who is
right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 3. Technician A says silver is a good electrical conductor.
Technician B says iron is a good electrical
conductor. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 4. An atomic force that can attract or repel ferrous
substances is known as:
A) magnetism
B) Electricity
C) Current
D) Voltage
(Chapter 17) 5. Technician A says an insulator is a substance
that resists the flow of electricity. Technician B
says the atoms in an insulator are very stable and
resist electron movement. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 6. Technician A says a load is a basic component
of an electric circuit. Technician B says a power
supply is a basic component of an electric circuit.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 7. The electrical pressure that causes current is
known as:
A) Voltage
B) Amps
C) Resistance
D) Magnetism
(Chapter 17) 8. Technician A says that as voltage increases and
resistance remains constant, current increases.
Technician B says that as voltage decreases and
resistance remains constant, the number of free
electrons flowing through a circuit decreases.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 9. Technician A says the electron flow theory states
that electrons flow through a circuit from positive
to negative. Technician B says the conventional
current theory states that electrons flow through
a circuit from negative to positive. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 17) 10. Technician A says dc circuits are not normally
used in automotive circuits. Technician B says
certain automotive computer sensors use ac.
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 1. Technician A says a series circuit has only one
path for current. Technician B says a series circuit
can have only one load. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 2. Which of the following is not a common type of
electric circuit?
A) Parallel Circuit
B) Series-parallel circuit.
C) Frame-ground circuit.
D) Series-ground circuit
(Chapter 18) 3. Technician A says the term hot wire refers to the
section of the circuit after the load or electric device.
Technician B says the ground wire refers to
the section of the circuit after the load or electric
device. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 4. Technician A says the frame-ground circuit, also
called a one-wire circuit, uses the metal structure
of the vehicle to return electricity to the power
source. Technician B says the ground includes
the portion of the circuit between the load and the
negative terminal of the battery. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 5. A 12-volt circuit has a resistance of 2 ohms. How
much current is in the circuit?
A) 4 Amps
B) 6 Amps
C) 1 Amps
D) 3 Amps
(Chapter 18) 6. Technician A says a change in circuit resistance
will change the amount of current in the circuit.
Technician B says a change in circuit voltage will
change the amount of current in the circuit. Who
is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 7. Technician A says current is the same every-
where in a series circuit. Technician B says
current is the same in each branch of a parallel
circuit. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
(Chapter 18) 8. One milliamp is equal to:
A) 0.001 Amps
B) 100 Amps
C) 1,000 Amps
D) 10,000 Amps
(Chapter 18) 9. 10,000 ohms can also be written as:
A) 10 Kilohms
B) 1 Megohm
C) 1 Kilohms
D) 10 Megohms
(Chapter 18) 10. A 12-volt automotive circuit has a current of
3 amps. Technician A says the electric power
in this circuit is 36 watts. Technician B says the
electric power in this circuit is 4 watts. Who is
right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
