WorksheetsPreparation Exam 1
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
While road testing a vehicle, a technician verifies the customer's complaint of steering wheel shimmy during hard braking. The technician should:
tell the vehicle owner.
tell the shop supervisor.
tell the show manager.
note the concern on the repair order.
While performing a scheduled maintenance test drive, which of the following noises would LEAST LIKELY be scheduled for repair?
Belt squeal
Brake squeal
Tire noise
Wind noise
Which type of replacement drive belt is shown in the illustration described as a single continuous belt routed over multiple pulleys on an automotive accessory drive?
A "V" belt
A serpentine belt
A toothed timing belt
A toothed "start/stop" drive belt
It's a good idea to routinely replace cooling system hoses:
after 25,000 miles.
after 50,000 miles.
after 100,000 miles.
based on the OEM schedule.
Engine coolant can be tested by using any of the following EXCEPT a(an):
hydrometer.
voltmeter.
refractometer.
ammeter.
Which of the following should illuminate if the charging system is not working?
The ABS light
The TPMS light
The alternator light
The check engine light
A vehicle's air filter is found to be contaminated with engine oil. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A leaking PCV hose
Excessive blow by
A stuck closed PCV valve
A faulty idle-air control motor
When installing replacement spark plugs, some manufacturers recommend coating the threads with:
chassis lube.
motor oil.
Anti-seize
WD-40®
A pre-formed plastic pipe for the EVAP system is found to be cracked. Technician A says to wrap electrical tape around the crack to repair the leak. Technician B says to apply non-hardening sealant to the pipe. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An automatic transmission pan has been removed and is being reinstalled. Technician A says that some OEMs recommend using ATV sealant instead of a gasket. Technician B says that some OEMs recommend reusing the original gasket. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A CV joint boot is found to have a small split. Which of the following should be done?
Seal it with ATV.
Seal it with Permatex®.
Replace the boot.
Replace the half-shaft assembly.
A transmission cooler has developed a leak. Technician A says the cooler may be reliably repaired with epoxy. Technician B says the cooler may be reliably repaired with ATV sealant. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says that some automatic transmission filters are made of pleated paper. Technician B says that some transmission filters require removal of the transmission pan for replacement. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An oil-soaked engine mount:
is OK and should be left alone.
should be removed, cleaned and reinstalled.
should be cleaned with spray solvent.
should be replaced.
A manual RWD transmission is leaking at the rear seal. Technician A says the transmission will have to be removed from the vehicle. Technician B says that the drive shaft will have to be removed from the vehicle. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A drive shaft center support bearing is found to be rusty. The bearing should be:
sprayed with WD-40®.
lubricated with 90 weight oil.
lubricated with wheel bearing grease.
removed and replaced.
When replacing the gear lube in a differential, be sure to do all of the following EXCEPT:
drain the old gear lube into a pan.
fill the differential until the new fluid is 1 inch below the fill hole.
dispose of the old gear lube using a licensed recycler.
use new gear lube as recommended by the OEM.
A vehicle owner complains that it is difficult to get a 4WD vehicle into and out of 4WD. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
The transfer case is overfilled with gear lube.
The shift linkage is damaged.
The universal joints need to be lubricated.
The drive shaft is bent.
After having a tire replaced on a vehicle, a customer complains that the ABS light stays ON. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
The ABS light circuit is open.
The tire has been installed backwards.
The wheel was bent during tire mounting.
The tire is the wrong size.
Technician A says that Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors are often yellow in color. Technician B says that SRS circuits must be allowed to power down for 10 seconds. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A power steering pump is being replaced on a vehicle. Technician A says all the power steering hoses should also be replaced. Technician B says, depending on the system, the power steering filter should be cleaned or replaced. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says that if a strut rod bushing has deteriorated, it is easier to replace the entire strut rod. Technician B says that strut rods themselves seldom fail. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following parts, as shown in the illustration, is being inspected for wear?
A shock absorber bushing
A strut bushing
A spring shackle
A spring bushing
When driving slowly over irregular surfaces, a clunking noise is heard from the front end of a vehicle. Technician A says that the vehicle's sway bar bushings may be faulty. Technician B says that the coil springs may be weak. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A vehicle is experiencing excessive rear-end sway on turns. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A broken sway bar link
A faulty rear universal joint
A faulty rear wheel bearing
A broken axle flange
Technician A says that a faulty rear ball joint could affect a vehicle's rear wheel alignment. Technician B says that a faulty rear ball joint could be a safety hazard. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A mist of oil is seen on the tubes of a vehicle's rear shock absorbers. The shocks:
are normal.
will need to be replaced within a few thousand miles.
should be replaced as soon as possible.
should be replaced immediately.
With the steering wheel straight, a vehicle tends to drift to the left while travelling on a level road. Technician A says that the air pressure in the vehicle's right front tire may be low. Technician B says that the vehicle may need a wheel alignment. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
When a vehicle is being test driven straight on a level road, the steering wheel is not centered. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
The clock spring is faulty.
The steering wheel is incorrectly installed.
The steering wheel is bent.
A front strut is worn.
A vehicle experiences "dog tracking." Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Rear axle misalignment
Worn rear shocks
Worn rear springs
Worn rear tires
When driven at very slow speeds, a vehicle's steering wheel tends to shimmy. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A faulty shock
A faulty spring
A faulty control arm bushing
A faulty tire
Technician A says that it's OK to repair a tire when two puncture repairs overlap each other. Technician B says when two tire punctures are within several inches of each other and on the same tread line, the tire should be scrapped. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
During a test drive, a high-pitched metallic scraping noise is heard whenever a vehicle turns a corner. Which of these is the most likely cause?
Faulty wheel bearings
Faulty CV joints
Worn brake pads
Worn ball joints
A vehicle's red brake warning light stays on whenever the ignition is ON and the engine is running. Any of the following could be the cause EXCEPT:
The parking brake is engaged.
The brake fluid is low in the reservoir.
The parking brake switch is out of adjustment.
The ABS has a faulty wheel sensor.
Technician A says it's a good idea to open a caliper bleed screw before retracting the caliper piston. Technician B says to start brake bleeding at the wheel closest to the master cylinder. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says that whenever drum brake shoes are being replaced, the drum brake hardware should be cleaned in a parts washer and re-used. Technician B says that when installing duo-servo brakes, the larger of the two shoes should be installed towards the front of the vehicle. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A vehicle's parking brake should be adjusted:
before the service brakes are adjusted.
after the service brakes are adjusted.
with the parking brake lever applied.
with the ignition turned ON.
Technician A says that some disc brake pistons may be retracted using a "C" clamp. Technician B says that some caliper pistons may be retracted using a special retracting tool. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Upon removal of a vehicle's left-front brake pads, one pad in the floating-type caliper is worn much farther than the other. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A partially plugged brake hose
Rusted caliper pins or slides
A rusty caliper anchor plate
A sticking caliper piston
Which of the following is used to check for rotor runout?
An inside micrometer
An outside micrometer
A dial indicator
A Vernier caliper
When refilling a brake master cylinder, always use:
DOT 3 brake fluid
DOT 5 brake fluid
Synthetic brake fluid
OEM specified brake fluid
A vehicle that uses the same hydraulic pressure pump for both the power brakes and power steering has a:
Bendix® brake system.
Hydro-boost brake system.
Vacu-boost brake system.
Teves® brake system.
Technician A says that current can be measured in a live circuit by connecting an ammeter in parallel across a load. Technician B says that current can be measured in a non-live (dead) circuit by using an amp’s clamp. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
As shown in the illustration, a fuse is being checked for continuity with a digital multimeter (DMM). In this case, the fuse:
is blown and should be replaced.
has high resistance and should be replaced.
has low resistance and should be cleaned.
has no resistance and is good as is.
A battery load test is being performed. The proper method is to:
apply a load equal to twice the CCA rating.
apply a load equal to one-half the CCA rating.
apply a load for 30 seconds.
apply a load until the battery drops to 9.6 volts.
A load test is being performed on a vehicle's charging system. Technician A says it's OK to increase the load until the charging system voltage just starts to drop, then take note of the amperage. Technician B says it's OK to apply a load until the alternator light comes on, then take note of the amperage. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The puller shown above is used to remove a (an):
ball joint.
tie rod end.
alternator decoupling pulley.
steering knuckle.
A headlight alignment procedure is being performed. Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause the alignment to be incorrect?
A sloping drive surface
Low tire pressure
dirty headlight lenses
A heavy load in the vehicle trunk
Technician A says that the brake warning light on the instrument panel cluster dash is a yellow light. Technician B says that the ABS indicator light on the IPC is red. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
