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WorksheetsDEMR1305 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following substances would have the least ability to conduct electricity?
Gold
Copper
Aluminum
Rubber
Which theory of electrical current flow states that current flows from a negative location to a positive location in an electrical circuit?
Kilowatts Law
Electron Theory
Conventional Theory
Ohm’s Law
Technician A says that all electrons are alike regardless of the atomic element. Technician B says that all protons are alike regardless of the atomic element. Who is right?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
How many electrons are in the outer shell of a semiconductor?
2
4
8
16
Vehicle wiring schematics use which theory of current flow almost exclusively?
Conventional Theory
Electron Theory
Gilbert Theory
Faraday Theory
As the electrons of an atom orbit its nucleus, what prevents them from colliding?
They are moving at the speed of light
They have like charges, so they repel each other
They never leave their orbit
They are too small to hit anything
Which of the following devices does NOT rely upon the principles of electromagnetism to function?
Solenoid
Headlight
Relay
Ignition Coil
Which of the following circuits has only one path for current to flow?
Parallel
Series
Series-Parallel
None of the above
In which of the following circuits would current flow be the same at any point in the circuit when it is energized?
Series
Series-parallel
Parallel
None of the above
Which type of circuit has multiple paths for current flow?
Series
Series-parallel
Parallel
Both series-parallel and parallel
How many volts are required to push 3 amps through a resistance of 4 ohms?
1 Volt
12 Volts
7 Volts
1 1/4 Volts
A series circuit has a 12-volt power source and two resistors of 1 ohm and 2 ohms respectively. How many amps will flow when the circuit is closed?
4 Amps
3 Amps
6 Amps
15 Amps
If an additional current path is added to a circuit what must happen to total circuit resistance?
Decreases
Increases
Remains the same
No current flow
If a terminal has a deficit of electrons, it would be known as a:
Cathode
Anode
Electrode
Neutral post
Technician A says that a cathode has an excess of electrons. Technician B says when a cathode is connected to an anode by a conductor, electrons will flow from the cathode to the anode. Who is right?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
What is visible light, such as that radiated by a light bulb, known as?
Protons
Photons
Electrons
Neutrons
Technician A says that battery gassing produces an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen and that great care should be taken any time a battery is being charged. Technician B says that gassing occurs only during battery discharge cycles on maintenance-free batteries. Who is right?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
Who invented the first battery?
William Gilbert
Alessandro Volta
Benjamin Franklin
Joseph Priestly
Technician A says that excessive vibration can shorten the life of a lead-acid battery by shaking the active material from the plates. Technician B says that modern truck batteries are designed to sustain high levels of vibration and this seldom causes premature failures. Who is right?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
When load-testing a lead-acid battery, which of the following would be the recommended load to be drawn by the carbon pile?
½ of the CCA rating for 15 seconds
100% of the CCA rating for 30 Seconds
½ of the amp/hour rating for 45 seconds
½ of the amp/hour rating for 15 seconds
Technician A says that a defective voltage regulator can result in overcharging the batteries. Technician B says that when batteries are overcharged, they can boil off electrolyte. Who is correct?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following conditions could result in an undercharged batteries?
Loose belt(s)
Defective diode trio
Residual magnetism in the rotor
All of the above
What electrolyte is used in a vehicle lead-acid battery?
Distilled water
Pure sulfuric acid
Water and sulfuric acid solution
Water and hydrochloric acid solution
What electrolyte specific gravity measured at 80 degrees Fahrenheit should indicate that a lead-acid battery is fully charged?
1.225
1.250
1.265
1.290
Technician A says that adding pure sulfuric acid to a discharged lead-acid battery is a recommended means of reducing the time required to charge it. Technician B says that it is acceptable to add tap water to top-up the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery. Who is right?
Tech A Only
Tech B Only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following is an advantage of a maintenance-free lead acid battery compared with a similarly sized and rated standard battery?
Higher CCA
Sustains overcharging without failing
Longer inactivated shelf life
All of the above
What is the role played by a battery described as an isolated battery in a truck electrical system?
Used only for cranking
Used primarily when engine is off
Used only when other batteries are flat
Used to power-up the data bus
Which of the following battery types can best sustain repeated deep-cycling?
Standard lead-acid
Low-maintenance lead acid
Maintenance-free lead acid
Gelled electrolyte
What is the primary method of rating current truck lead-acid batteries?
Ampere-hour rating
Reserve capacity
Cold Cranking Amps
None of the above
What temperature is the cold cranking amp capability of a lead-acid based on?
80 degrees Fahrenheit
60 degrees Fahrenheit
32 degrees Fahrenheit
0 degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following would be a consequence of reversing the polarity of a battery bank on truck electrical system?
Battery explosion
Damage to the truck electronics
Damage to the alternator
All of the above
When load testing a fully charged, lead-acid battery at 80 degrees Fahrenheit at one half the rated CCA for 15 seconds, what is the lowest acceptable voltage during the test?
8.5 Volts
9.6 Volts
10.2 Volts
12.6 Volts
If you suspect that a lead-acid battery has frozen, what should you do first?
Replace the battery
Charge at high amperage
Heat with a propane torch
Trickle charge and observe response
What is the main advantage of modern battery conductance test instruments?
The most accurate means of battery testing
Reduces the incidence of mis-diagnosed batteries
Can accurately predict remaining battery life
All of the above
Technician A says that used batteries can be disposed of in the garbage providing the electrolyte is removed first. Technician B says that battery vendors are usually required by law to receive as many batteries for recycling as they sell. Who is right?
Tech A only
Tech B only
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
How are the stator windings in a typical truck alternator configured?
Wye connection
Delta connection
Twisted triad
Semi-elliptical
Which of the following sets of voltage range specifications indicates that a typical truck voltage regulator is functioning properly?
12.6 – 13.4 volts
13.5 – 14.1 volts
14.1 – 15.5 volts
14.6 – 16.0 volts
Which of the following conditions will shorten the life of batteries?
Overcharging
Undercharging
Deep Cycling
All of the above
Which stator windings are connected in series and have a neutral junction?
Wye-wound stator
Delta-wound stator
Both A & B
Neither A nor B
What specific component on a truck charging system does an AC leakage test evaluate?
Stator
Slip rings
Diode bridge
Rotor
What is the maximum acceptable AC leakage specification in a typical truck charging system?
0.1 V-AC
0.3 V-AC
0.5 V-AC
1.0 V-AC
Which of the following alternator failure could result in undercharging?
Shorted stator winding
Open stator winding
Grounded rectifier
All of the above
When does an energized diesel engine cranking motor produce peak torque?
At close to stall speed
At the equivalent of 225 engine rpm
At maximum cranking motor rpm
After 15-seconds of cranking
What is the function of the overrunning clutch in a starter drive assembly?
Prevents starter motor damage from overspeeding when the engine starts
overruns until the starter produces enough torque to start the engine
Governs starter motor speed during cranking
Limits engine rpm during cranking
Which of the following cranking circuit faults could cause slow cranking?
Weak batteries
High viscosity engine oil
Corroded starter relay connections
All of the above
When performing voltage drop testing through the ground circuit of a starter motor you record a voltage loss of 0.6 V-DC. What should be done first?
Nothing, this is within specifications
Check for high resistance ground connections
Replace the starter motor
Check for high resistance insulated connections
When performing voltage drop testing on cranking circuit components on a 12-volt chassis, which DMM V-DC range would provide accurate results?
0 to 0.100 V-DC
0 to 2 V-DC
0 to 10 V-DC
0 to 20 V-DC
When a diesel engine fails to start after 30 seconds of cranking, what is the recommended cool down period before cranking the engine again?
30 seconds
60 seconds
2 minutes
10 minutes
If you are bypassing a starter relay switch using a jumper wire, what component is being tested?
Starter solenoid
Ignition key
Battery bank
Starter relay switch
What percentage of starter motors returned under warranty are tested to perform to specification by the OEM?
100%
80%
50%
30%
