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SkillsUSA Exam

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The SkillsUSA motto is, "Preparing for (a)   in the World of Work."

2.

When the piston is moving up and neither valve is open, that cylinder is on the ________ stroke.

a)

intake

b)

compression

c)

power

d)

exhaust

3.

Technician A says that the parking brake on modern automobiles are most frequently used on the front brakes. Technician B says that the parking brake can be used on either disc or drum brakes. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

4.

The part of the piston between the rings are called the:

a)

A. lands

b)

B. grooves

c)

C. skirt

d)

D. head

5.

The most common type of brake fluid used in today's automobiles is:

a)

DOT 3

b)

DOT 4

c)

DOT 5

6.

Which of the following is a problem to look for in components when inspecting parts under the vehicle?

a)

Bent

b)

Binding

c)

Broken

d)

All of the above

7.

Workplace skills include all of the following except:

a)

Integrity

b)

Decision Making

c)

Planning and Organizing Management

d)

Leadership

8.

With regard to a tire with the size of 235 75Rx16 95 S, which of the following is the rim diameter?

(a)  

9.

SOHC V-8 engine has how many camshafts?

a)

A. one

b)

B. two

c)

C. three

d)

D. four

10.

When the brakes are applied a vibration comes from the front of a vehicle with a disc/drum system. Which of these could be the cause?

a)

Unequal tire pressure

b)

Binding caliper slides

c)

Excessive rotor run-out

d)

A frozen caliper piston

11.

A caliper is used on:

a)

drum brakes

b)

disc brakes

c)

all brakes

d)

no brake system

12.

Technician A says that the VIN can tell what model year the vehicle is. Technician B says that the VIN will tell what engine size is in the vehicle. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

both A and B

d)

neither A nor B

13.

The operation of the charging system is being discussed. Technician A says that the battery condition has no effect on the charging system operation. Technician B says that the stator is the rotating component that creates the magnetic field. Who is correct?

a)

A. A only

b)

B. B only

c)

C. Both A and B

d)

D. Neither A nor B

14.

Two technicians are discussing camshaft timing. Technician A says that there are always twice as many teeth on the camshaft gear as there are on the crankshaft gear. Technician B says that the camshaft gear turns at one half crankshaft speed. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

15.

Generally, modern-day automobile batteries produce approximately (a)   volts.

16.

Typical radiator cap pressure in an automotive cooling system is usually around __________ psi.

a)

7-10

b)

12-16

c)

18-20

d)

20-26

17.

On a drum brake assembly that have shoes with linings of unequal length, the primary shoe lining is:

a)

shorter than the secondary shoe

b)

longer than the secondary shoe

c)

they are always of equal length

d)

placed with the disc against the drum

18.

The Shield in the SkillsUSA emblem represents:

a)

Knowledge

b)

Patriotism

c)

Leadership

d)

Success

19.

The alternating current produced by the alternator is converted to direct current by the:

a)

rectifier

b)

dogleg Key

c)

wheatstone bridge

d)

transistor

20.

A front wheel drive vehicle has a vibration only when cornering. Which of these could be the cause?

a)

An out-of-balance tire

b)

A worn CV joint

c)

A worn ring gear

d)

An out-balance axle shaft