Automotive Service Technician Period 1 Practice Exam

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• Which methods can you use to input vehicle information?
• Plastic trim fasteners are used to:
• If camber specifications are symmetric around zero, what does that imply about the tolerance?
• Which symbol represents a diode?
• A visibly bent steering arm should be:
• When forming steel brake lines to fit on a vehicle it is okay to bend the lines to the correct shape using only your hands.
• Magnetic flux lines cannot be insulated.
• What are the names given to the brake shoes in a dual-servo brake system?
• Zeroing a digital caliper anywhere within its travel range allows you to:
• Which statement best describes a permeable material in relation to magnetic flux lines?
• Which markings must a fuel container bear when storing gasoline or diesel fuel?
• Fixed calipers always have pistons in pairs.
• A brake pad shim is used to isolate the pad from the caliper piston to prevent noise.
• Most steering column components are replaced how?
• When replacing an oil filter, tighten it to what specification?
• When boosting a low voltage battery on a vehicle:
• Which component is used to modulate rear brake pressure to prevent wheel lock?
• Which component transmits the parking brake force to the shoe opposite the operating lever?
• When separating bead from the wheel, you must locate the tire pressure sensor at ______ from the bead breaker?
• Upper strut mounts tilted forward of the lower ball joints on a MacPherson strut vehicle indicate which caster condition?
• The design of electric trailer brakes ensures both the trailer and tow vehicle stop.
• The last adjustment made on a wheel alignment is
• The material that can be cut easily using an oxyacetylene torch cutting attachment is:
• Oxygen hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are which color?
• The most suitable flame to use when heating with oxyacetylene equipment is:
• What determines the direction the vehicle will travel?
• If a vehicle pulls to the left while braking, it may be because of:
• No dash lights, fuses and bulbs are good. Voltmeter indicates 12.2V on the circuit. Voltage drop on the ground side and there is still a voltage reading of 12.2V. What is wrong?
• What is the primary purpose of a brake booster?
• A brake shoe that wraps into the drum as it is applied is said to be a/an:
• What is a common consequence of a damaged frame?
• Which statement about DOT 5 brake fluid is correct?
• The rate of self-discharge of any battery will increase if:
• What happens in the hold position of the vacuum brake booster?
• The two pieces of collapsible steering shafts are held together by?
• Which statement defines Safe Working Load (SWL)?
• When cutting with an oxyacetylene torch, the torch is inclined more for thin material.
• To center the steering wheel when it is stuck in the left position, which adjustment would you perform?
• What does the clock spring provide in an air bag system?
• An ohmmeter reading of infinity indicates which of the following?
• Why is it important that there is no residual pressure in the brake system when in unapplied position?
• What term describes the force required to deflect a spring by one inch?
• A material that does not easily allow electrical charges to move is called a...
• Variable ratio in a rack and pinion steering system is achieved by changing which component?
• Which component could be considered a resistive load in a vehicle's electrical system?
• Fixed calipers may have more potential leak points than floating calipers.
• The supplier label is attached to the:
• Under which conditions should you replace an engine air filter?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between resistance and current when voltage is fixed?
• The parking brake strut applies force to which shoe in a drum brake system?
• Which component holds directional control valve alignment?
• Which three characteristics should be considered when selecting steering angle values?
• A stabilizer (anti-sway) bar attached to a car's lower control arms primarily serves to control what?
• A low curb height on the left side indicates a problem with which component?
• How can you identify an accessory belt drive system that uses a stretch belt?
• The tracking bar check indicating a rear axle at angle reveals which condition?
• The impedance of a voltmeter indicates which of the following?
• What protects the rack gear and inner tie rods from dirt and moisture?
• Three radial marks on a bolt head indicate imperial grade 5.
• When installing a slotted nut on a tie rod end or ball joint, what should you do if the cotter pin hole does not align with the slot?
• The steady bearing used in the driveline of a FWD car does what?
• Camber is measured by comparing the wheel angle to
• A vehicle equipped with power brakes will have what relationship to the foundation brakes?
• What color are air bag wiring and connectors commonly coded?
• A fully charged battery should be stored in which type of location?
• What tool checks drive shaft angles?
• Which effect is associated with excessive camber?
• Battery negative plates and positive plates with separators between them are called:
• Dynamic imbalance causes:
• The included angle is defined as
• A battery will supply the most power when it is:
• Before conducting any tests on a hydraulic brake booster, which items should you check?
• Mutual induction occurs between what in electrical circuits?
• The couplings on the steering shaft serve to isolate the steering wheel from road noise and shock. Which option best describes this function?
• Which component pairing forms the two main supports in a parallelogram steering linkage?
• The heel of a brake shoe is located at which position relative to the applying force?
• Before you perform a battery load test, the battery must be at least:
• The MacPherson strut suspension is characterized by which simplification?
• Drum-in-hat parking brake linings have higher coefficient of friction than service brake linings to
• What must be done with the air bag actuator when it is removed from the vehicle?
• Which statement best describes resistive loads in automotive circuits?
• The vehicle thrust line is determined by:
• Which statement correctly describes rack and pinion steering gear configurations?
• Which statement about the flow control valve is accurate?
• You are testing a computer circuit that is a part of the fuel injection system. What is the best instrument to use?
• Marks on the head of a bolt indicate the:
• Which combination of taps is commonly found in a standard set of imperial taps?
• The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is made up of water and:
• Uneven side to side camber may cause
• What safety factor is required for scaffold design?
• In a hydraulic brake booster, what does the spool valve do in the applied position?
• In a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the tripod universal joint is most commonly used as the:
• The goal of WHMIS is to:
• Which part is most commonly classified as unsprung weight on a live axle suspension?
• Why is an SDS provided for each controlled product?
• Which term describes a pump that delivers the same volume per cycle regardless of pressure?
• A material is permeable if flux lines concentrate in it.
• Brake system diagnosis should begin with a road test. Before taking the vehicle on any public roads, check the:
• You can adjust the drive shaft angle by which methods?
• The term 'cap screw' is generally interchangeable with which component?
• Which component primarily stores backup pressure in a hydraulic brake booster?
• Which statement best describes the determinant factors for brake booster power?
• What are the four categories of workplace hazards?
• What is a conductor in electrical terms?
• What is the recommended sequence after replacing brake components?
• What is used to detect leaks in oxyacetylene equipment?
• What type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types of fires?
• Which of the following is a brake pad wear indicator?
• Flashback arrestors used with oxyacetylene equipment are installed in:
• A fastener with three radial marks on the head is an:
• Which statement best describes a hard code fault?
• Employers are responsible to:
• What is the effect of electric trailer brakes on stopping distance when towing a trailer?
• One advantage of electronic service information is that it is generally:
• Acetylene should be drawn from a cylinder only when the cylinder is:
• What four precautions should a technician take to help prevent ESD damage to electronic components?
• Variable assist steering provides full assist at parking lot speeds.
• What law relates voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit?
• What is the first adjustment performed in order on a non-rack and pinion steering gear?
• A master spline is used to:
• In disc brake calipers, the lathe-cut seal serves which function?
• Torsilastic control arm bushings must be torqued at which height?
• In electrical terms, conventional current direction is defined as flow from the...
• Which of the following is a typical component of a directional control valve?
• Which component directs hydraulic fluid to various ports based on steering input?
• Couplings on the steering shaft help to isolate the steering wheel from road noise and shock.
• Which set correctly lists the three main maintenance categories used in automotive service?
• What is the second adjustment performed in order on a non-rack and pinion steering gear?
• The right-hand rule for conductors must be used with which current direction convention?
• Under which conditions should you replace an engine air filter?
• Which diagnostic check detects a rear axle misalignment?
• Why is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) useful when inputting vehicle information?
• Worn or defective shock absorbers cause cupped tires.
• Indirect tire pressure monitoring determines low by monitoring which sensors?
• The rotor's role in heat management includes
• Which statement best describes the advantage of a tandem master cylinder?
• What standard must a full body harness meet if manufactured on or after July 1st, 2009?
• When the directional control valve is in alignment, the pressures in the turn chambers are equal.
• A metering valve is used in the line supplying pressure to the front disc brakes in order to:
• What determines turning radius?
• Which four items should be checked on a multi-rib serpentine belt?
• Wheel cylinders are capable of delivering what kind of force when compared to calipers?
• High voltage wiring is identified by what colour?
• Which factor has the greatest impact on how long it takes to recharge a battery?
• A brake system requires bleeding any time that:
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four common hydraulic assist pump designs?
• What term describes the opposition to electron flow?
• Which statement about the safe working load is correct?
• What is an employer responsibility regarding hazard assessment at the work site?
• Voltage is generated in a conductor when which condition occurs?
• A pull condition exists after the front tires are replaced and wheel alignment is corrected. The next logical step is to:
• An external tooth lock washer provides more friction than an internal lock washer of the same size.
• After replacing brake linings or brake drums, what should you do?
• What is the proper way to pack tapered roller type wheel bearings?
• A drive shaft is phased properly when:
• Which set of measures can help prevent micro-organism growth in diesel fuel?
• Which action is not part of the standard four steps for portable fire extinguisher use?
• The spool valve in a hydraulic brake booster in the applied position will:
• Lengthening a front-mounted strut rod will increase what?
• Prior to charging a lead acid battery, it is most important that:
• Automatic ride control systems use computers to?
• Dowel pins are used for aligning components during assembly.
• Which of the following automotive devices could serve as a resistive load in a circuit?
• The drill point angle for a twist drill should be:
• Why should brake fluid be stored only in a sealed container?
• Which component could be described as a resistor in a broad sense within automotive systems?
• When removing a caliper from a hydraulic system without disconnecting it, to prevent damage to the flex hose you should
• Excessive toe-out causes:
• Hub-centric wheels are centered by which feature?
• Resistance of a circuit decreases if which condition occurs?
• When bleeding brakes using the gravity bleed method:
• In a vacuum-power brake booster, what returns the diaphragm to the released position when the driver has released the brakes?
• Why might the drum portion of a drum-in-hat disc must not be machined?
• If you apply a force of 220 N on a wrench that is 0.6 m, the resulting torque is:
• When cutting, an oxyacetylene torch is inclined more for thin material.
• Which statement best describes the effect of lubrication on the torque-tension relationship?
• Before entering a confined workspace you should use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous fumes or gases.
• The term 'cap screw' is generally interchangeable with which term?
• Anaerobic sealers cure when:
• In order for the directional control valve to be aligned, the steering wheel must be in the straight ahead position.
• Fixed calipers may not require removal to replace brake pads.
• If an open occurs in a circuit, current:
• Which factors determine the resistance of a conductor?
• A clicking sound during sharp turns on a FWD car is most likely caused by a faulty:
• Which adjustment affects camber on the rear?
• An open circuit voltage test is performed on a lead acid battery to determine:
• Why do disc brake calipers typically not use return springs behind the pistons?
• Which device is used to determine the presence of dangerous fumes or gases before entering a confined workspace?
• The watt is the unit of electrical power.
• The purpose of the toe angle is to:
• Ride height should only be measured with the vehicle on a flat surface after?
• Brake dust is potentially hazardous because it may contain asbestos. Which is the best expression of this hazard?
• Proper lifting technique primarily aims to minimize loading stresses on which part of the body?
• How is the Worker's Compensation Board of Alberta funded?
• In the vacuum brake booster, during the applied position, which statement about the valve positions is true?
• A backfire that occurs when using an oxyacetylene heating tip might occur because:
• If breakaway capsules are shifted in brackets, what is the proper service procedure?
• After you finish using oxyacetylene equipment, what is the recommended action?
• Which term describes the braking phenomenon where one shoe causes the other to apply in a drum brake system?
• A vehicle consistently pulls to the left; which adjustment is most likely responsible?
• What determines the strength of an electromagnet?
• Front wheel toe change during jounce and rebound is normal provided the change is:
• Which flare styles are permitted for steel brake lines?
• In an automotive electrical system, a resistor could be which of the following?
• When used, a proportioning valve is installed in the line to the rear drum brakes in order to:
• Which of the following is a documented function you can perform with a scan tool?
• When mounting wheels on a vehicle, tighten the wheel lug nuts:
• If a vehicle body bounces after going through a dip, what component likely needs replacement?
• If camber specifications are symmetric around zero, what does that imply about the tolerance?
• A battery will supply the most power when it is at what temperature?
• Manually flushing a hydraulic steering system should be done with the engine running.
• When servicing a battery with tapered terminal, three necessary tools are:
• Which action would move camber more positive on the rear when adjusting rear camber?
• Which statement is true about drum brake dual-servo systems?
• Torque procedures for components like a cylinder head should follow which guidance?
• Frame twist or sag can cause which consequence?
• Imaginary line drawn through the center of the upper and lower ball joints on a conventional steering vehicle is known as the
• Camber specs from different sources showing 0 degrees plus/minus 0.5 and -0.5 to 0.5 indicate what about the meaning?
• Name two common driveline types.
• The precision measuring tool you cannot adjust to compensate for wear on the measuring surfaces is
• For servicing a limited slip differential, which fluid is most correct to use according to OEM guidance?
• The force that tends to resist motion between objects in contact is called:
• Digital vernier calipers can switch between metric and imperial units.
• Flushing the brake hydraulic system periodically is necessary because:
• Is it true that ATF is red in color to aid identification?
• Ventilation system requirements for the work site are found in which document?
• Dowel pins are used for:
• Which component in an automotive circuit is most clearly a resistive load when powered?
• A damaged or bent frame can cause which issues?
• What principle describes how hydraulic pressure is transmitted through a confined brake fluid?
• Incorrect installation of directional louvres on disc brake rotors can cause
• The drop centre on a wheel aids in which operation during tire service?
• The primary function of the steering linkage is to do what?
• Which of the following is not typically considered a simple resistive load in automotive electrical circuits?
• In automotive coolants, what do manufacturers use as antifreeze?
• Which statement describes a common feature of frame construction for front and rear mounting components?
• Which change will increase the magnetic strength of an electromagnet?
• Which best describes proper storage for precision measuring tools?
• Pedal fade is most often caused by:
• To check for leaks in oxyacetylene equipment you should use:
• The acronym VRLA stands for:
• Excessive camber may cause
• What does the 96Y tire marking indicate?
• Which component is usually mounted directly to the backing plate?
• Which statement is true about tire pressure monitoring systems?
• The amount of current in a circuit is determined by which quantities?
• Which condition leads to scuffing wear from inside to outside?
• Which precaution is specifically used to prevent electrostatic damage when handling electronic components?
• Two components that allow the necessary movement of the drive shaft are:
• An administrative control is put in place for worker protection under what condition?
• Caster tends to lean the car into a turn if it is set
• When heating with oxyacetylene equipment, the acetylene regulator is adjusted to:
• Compared with organic linings, semi-metallic linings are less prone to brake fade.
• When a lead acid battery is discharged:
• What component in the vacuum brake booster ensures that vacuum does not escape the booster when the engine is turned off?
• Which statement best describes the relation of the ISO Metric thread form to the Unified National thread form?
• How is Safe Working Load (SWL) defined?
• Electromechanical assist pumps do not require which component?
• What is the recommended sling angle when rigging a load?
• The first thing to do when a customer complains it pulls left is to?
• When checking the mounting pads on a backing plate, what range should they be in?
• What is the main purpose of the steering linkage?
• Acetylene hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are which color?
• What is the purpose of the drop centre area on a wheel?
• If an engineering control fully eliminates a hazard, what is the likely impact on the need for administrative controls?
• Amperage is defined as which of the following?
• Which component is identified as a cell element within a lead-acid battery?
• Which statement is true about inputting vehicle information?
• The primary cup to vent port clearance should be checked to prevent what condition?
• The term 'brake fade' describes which of the following conditions?
• If a master cylinder with a bore diameter of 2.5 cm is replaced by one with a diameter of 5.0 cm, what is the expected effect on system hydraulic pressure for a given pedal force?
• Store precision measuring tools:
• ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can damage solid state components when you are handling these devices because:
• Closing the valve on the steering system analyzer three times and noting the pressure readings tests which component?
• Which statement best explains why DOT 5 brake fluid is not recommended for ABS systems?
• Which tests must a vacuum brake booster pass during diagnosis?
• During pre-alignment visual inspection, you notice that the vehicle tends to lean to the left. The probable cause would be?
• How many primary functions does a brake disc or rotor have?
• Who is primarily responsible for the supplier label attached to the container in which the product is shipped?
• Which statement is a commonly cited disadvantage of disc brake systems?
• Frame twist or sag can cause what issue in the vehicle?
• When using a dipstick to check engine oil or automatic transmission fluid, how should you hold the dipstick to read the level accurately?
• Which caliper jaws are used to measure inside diameters?
• Tubing should be cut with a:
• Which of the following devices in a vehicle commonly acts as a resistive load in an electrical circuit?
• In a vehicle with a solid axle and coil springs, which component is part of the unsprung weight?
• Most drive shafts allow which two major functions?
• Direct tire pressure monitoring systems measure tire pressure using sensors located where?
• Acid spills can be neutralized with:
• If the cotter pin hole does not align with the slot after tightening, what is the proper action?
• What is the correct tap drill size for a 3/4 X 16 UNF cap screw?
• Regenerative braking uses the resistance of which component to slow the vehicle?
• Which PPE is recommended to protect eyes during oxyacetylene work?
• The angle that relates to wheel tilt relative to the vehicle's vertical axis is called:
• On a rear wheel drive vehicle equipped with a solid axle and coil springs, the differential assembly is which type of weight?
• A manual transmission or final drive assembly is usually considered full when which condition occurs?
• A tripod universal joint is often used as the outer CV joint on a FWD car.
• When installing a multi-piece drive shaft, you should?
• Brake fluid with a low boiling point should be corrected by:
• VRLA batteries are a type of lead-acid battery that uses a valve to regulate gas pressure. Which option correctly names this type?
• The amount of voltage produced in a conductor is determined by which factors?
• Which statement about resistive loads in automotive circuits is true?
• A tire marked 96Y on the sidewall signifies which characteristics?
• Resistance is defined as which of the following?
• Which fasteners retain a cross-and-roller universal joint?
• When using the right-hand rule for coils, the thumb points toward which pole?
• A drum-in-hat parking brake design is intended to hold a stopped vehicle rather than slow down a moving one.
• Which alignment parameter is commonly associated with the term 'toe'?
• Which test detects wear in outer tie rod ends most accurately?
• What does HOAT stand for in engine coolant technology?
• Which material has the highest magnetic reluctance?
• Which statement about sling angle when rigging a load is correct?
• How many control valves are in a vacuum brake booster?
• What is the goal of proper lifting technique?
• A tap marked 5/16 X 24 UNF will create threads with what threads per inch?
• Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining correct tire pressure?
• For a tire labeled P215/65R15, which statement about the aspect ratio is true?
• Which option is not one of the three main maintenance categories used in automotive service?
• An ohmmeter reading of 2.4 MΩ could be expressed as:
• Which torque method best prevents wheel distortion during mounting?
• During road testing, a pull to the left on the steering wheel during heavy braking with a loud clunk most likely indicates:
• Which maintenance category is designed to prevent failures by performing planned work?
• What are the two control valves in a vacuum brake booster?
• Which material is commonly used as a semiconductor in modern electronics?
• Which piece of information is NOT included in an API service symbol donut?
• What is the proper method to reset the maintenance minder on a vehicle?
• Which option would move camber more positive on the rear when using a shim?
• The main referance for measuring vertical distortion in a frame or unitized body is called the:
• What is the proper repair procedure for a vehicle with a skewed rear axle?
• The ladder frame is often built using which construction?
• What is the most common frame type used in modern cars?
• Automatic ride control systems use computers to adjust what?
• Which line determines the direction the vehicle will travel in alignment?
• Tie rods are positioned near the travel of the lower control arms to prevent excessive changes in what during suspension travel?
• When must the air bag system be disarmed?
• In a typical automotive circuit, which of the following items could be a resistive load?
• Voltage is defined as which of the following?
• If two coils influence each other in a circuit, this effect is called:
• Which of the following best describes the VIN in vehicle information?
• When performing an alignment, which angle do you adjust first?
• The term impedance, as related to a voltmeter, indicates which of the following?
• Another advantage of electronic service information is that it can be:
• Which component acts as a protective cover for the rack gear and inner tie rods?
• Which statement about semi-metallic brake linings is true?
• What is the recommended lip clearance angle for a twist drill?
• If the wheel on a vehicle leans inward at the top, the angle produced is called
• The shim used between some pads and the caliper piston is used to
• When splicing copper wire using a splicing clip, what four steps would you take?
• A vehicle pulls slightly to the left at all times. The cause could be:
• An electric fuel pump does not run, when a jump wire is connected to energize the fuel pump relay coil, the pump runs. What does this indicate?
• What component provides the interface between a scan tool and the vehicle's diagnostic data network?
• Which of the following devices can be used to prevent overheating damage to electronic components while soldering?
• During steering column service, which statement about disarming the air bag system is true?
• Sub-frames are located on?
• Which condition triggers the controller to use a default sensor value?
• After washing tapered roller bearings with solvent:
• When is a default value used by a controller?
• Bump steer is caused by unequal changes in which parameter?
• Which symptom is most directly linked to rotor thickness variation?
• Memory steer is typically caused by which condition?
• Acetylene hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are which color?
• Which of the following is a function of automotive oils?
• Opening a link in a new window allows you to do which of the following?
• The service menu is primarily used for which activity?
• Grease exposed to pure oxygen can explode:
• The parking brake is applied by which type of system?
• Oil viscosity is defined as
• Which wear pattern is associated with over-inflation?
• Digital vernier calipers can:
• When should you not fight a fire for personal safety reasons?
• When jump-starting a vehicle, which connection should be made last?
• Adjustment of the parking brake should be done only:
• WHMIS training is the responsibility of?
• One advantage of an air suspension is that which parameter is controlled automatically?
• Which statement is true about the frame's primary purpose?
• Which statement is true about sealed ball bearings in wheel hubs?
• Incorrect toe setting may cause:
• Applying lubricant to a threaded fastener affects the torque-tension relationship by:
• One primary function of the brake disc or rotor is to
• The watt is the unit of electrical power.
• Which symptom can result from uneven camber between left and right wheels?
• During a normal stop, which valve is the first to operate?
• Unibody design is considered safe because it forms what?
• If the air bag light comes on during start-up and then goes out after a few seconds, what service is required?
• How often must rigging be inspected?
• A ball joint that receives the force from the coil spring or torsion bar is called a
• When storing gasoline or diesel fuel, which markings must the container bear?
• Suppliers of controlled products are responsible to:
• The control valves in a vacuum brake booster during the applied position will:
• Which caliper feature is used to measure outside diameters?
• Moving the top of the MacPherson strut rearward will cause which change?
• Which action can cause a permanent magnet to lose magnetic strength?
• Torque to angle means:
• In a confined liquid, pressure:
• An open circuit voltage test helps determine which parameter?
• Which component generates hydraulic pressure in the brake system?
• When removing the battery from a vehicle for servicing, always remove the:
• Seized upper strut mount bearings could cause memory steer. Which condition would lead to this symptom?
• In a SLA suspension with the spring mounted on the lower control arm, the upper ball joint serves as which type of ball joint?
• Which of the following is a commonly cited disadvantage of disc brake systems compared with drum brakes?
• Twist drill sets may be sized using several methods. Which option is NOT listed as a sizing method?
• When finished using oxyacetylene equipment, which is the proper shutdown action?
• Manufacturers often use tapered roller bearings in certain assemblies because of what main reason?
• Which statement is true about measuring devices in circuits?
• A cross-and-roller universal joint can be retained by:
• When the vehicle is in motion, ideally toe setting should be:
• Which adjustment increases negative caster?
• The key elements of WHMIS are:
• Which property of a spring defines how much it deflects under a given load?
• Shorting bars in air bag connectors are designed to do what when the connector is disconnected?
• What does the accumulator in a hydraulic brake booster contain to provide back-up pressure?
• To remove a broken stud you could use which tool?
• Which menu are you likely to use most often?
• Which of the following is not a WHMIS element?
• Which statement describes insulators most accurately?
• If inside wheel is turned 20 degrees, outside wheel should turn:
• Tire pressure monitors in the wheel send data on the tire's ______ and ______
• A vehicle equipped with a hydraulic brake booster uses power steering fluid under pressure to:
• If the battery in the stored vehicle goes dead over a period of three days, then:
• Which of the following is a component of a directional control valve?
• Which of the following is NOT typically a semiconductor material?
• When current flowing in a coil of wire is stopped, what occurs?
• The glycol-based brake fluid that has the highest boiling point is DOT-4.
• Wear indicator load carrying ball joints should be inspected with the ball joints loaded.
• In acetylene handling, drawing from a cylinder is safe only when the cylinder is upright.
• On vehicles with diesel engines or vehicles that do not produce enough vacuum to operate vacuum boosters, manufacturers use:
• The automotive brake system converts kinetic energy to heat energy through:
• Lead-acid battery electrolyte is composed of water and sulfuric acid. Which option correctly states this composition?
• Cracked flex hoses can be serviced in which of the following ways?
• What explanation is given in the material for how an electric motor converts energy?
• Employers are responsible to:
• Slow brake pedal return on a vehicle with a hydraulic brake booster may be caused by which of the following?
• Which two angles define the included angle in wheel alignment?
• If the current through a coil is doubled while keeping the number of turns constant, what happens to the magnetic strength?
• In a permanent magnet, which direction do magnetic flux lines travel outside the magnet?
• Which of the following is a common indication that the fuel pump relay coil is not being powered in a circuit where the pump should run?
• If a circuit shows a full supply voltage but has an open ground fault, which description best matches the symptom?
• What does a battery do?
• The heel of a brake shoe is located:
• Which statement best describes a required component of hazard assessment at the work site?
• When installing brake pads, the brake lubricant used should be
• Why are secondary brake linings longer and thicker than the primary linings?
• A Class C fire involves:
• The pressure differential valve is used to:
• The most common types of drivelines are:
• When would you use an analog meter as a diagnostic tool?
• To move camber more positive on the rear, which method would you use?
• What does the symbol MΩ stand for in resistance measurements?
• Which instrument is best for testing a digital fuel injection circuit when you need quick voltage readings?
• Which condition is described as the wheel top tilting inward?
• Which rule or principle is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying conductor?
• In a hydraulic assist system, pressure is created by which mechanism?
• The lip clearance angle for a twist drill should be:
• Brake fluid that has a low boiling point can be repaired by:
• If the magnetic flux changes rapidly, what happens to the induced voltage?
• Which statement best describes a battery's role in stabilizing the vehicle electrical system?
• For which measurements do you use a caliper?
• As cylinder pressure decreases, what happens to the outlet pressure from a pressure regulator?
• When flushing or bleeding a vehicle equipped with ABS, you should:
• When camber is zero, which two angles are the same?
• Vacuum boosters operate in three states or positions:
• You should mark multiple-piece drive shafts before disassembling in order to maintain:
• In regenerative braking, energy is typically stored in which part of the vehicle?
• In a dual-servo brake system, which statement is true about the relationship between the primary and secondary shoes?
• Which item is not a factor that determines friction between sliding surfaces?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of drum construction?
• What energy transformation occurs in an electric motor?
• Wear goggles to protect your eyes from:
• The time required to recharge a battery depends upon:
• Two support members of the parallelogram steering linkage are the which two arms?
• If turning radius specs are not published, measurements should be compared:
• When replacing an oil filter, to what specification should you tighten?
• The portable gasoline container approval is by which of the following?
• How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?
• Which set contains the three functional blocks of a vehicle computer system?
• Who is responsible for having an emergency response plan in place at the work site?
• A bolt that has been installed with a thread locker seems difficult to remove. The proper procedure is to:
• The function of the frame is to:
• Which term describes the fluid's resistance to flow?
• The clock spring maintains electrical connection to the air bag actuator while allowing movement of what?
• Among the following, which is a common resistive load in automotive circuits?
• Over-inflation of tires tends to increase wear in the centre of the tread.
• When servicing a limited slip differential, which lubricant should be used?
• During control arm bushing installation, what must be avoided to prevent issues?
• A low curb height measurement on the left side of a vehicle is most likely caused by?
• Flashback arrestors used with oxyacetylene equipment are installed in which parts of the system?
• Which of the following is an example of a resistive load in a car's electrical system?
• Oxygen hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are which color?
• Why should the steering wheel be locked in the straight-ahead position before disconnecting the steering column from the steering gear?
• What should you do if a front tire pull persists after aligning and rotating tires?
• If a vehicle pulls to the left while braking, which combination of conditions could cause this?
• What is mechanic's wire used for in multi-function switch wiring?
• An ammeter reads 0.025 A, this could be expressed as:
• The inward tilt of the steering axis (viewed from the front) is called
• Which method provides the most accurate wear indication for outer tie rod ends?
• A fully charged battery is best stored:
• Portable gasoline containers must be approved by which organizations?
• Which property is commonly cited as a Disc brake system advantage?
• Which component is used to dampen suspension movement by forcing hydraulic fluid through an orifice?
• During a normal non-ABS stop the brake pedal pulsates/vibrates. What is likely at fault?
• What are the two most common types of brake boosters in use today?
• A vibration complaint after rear leaf springs replaced is most likely caused by?
• Damaged internal threads may be repaired using which insert options?
• Which of the following is a correct example of imperial taps commonly found?
• Tapered roller and ball bearings are both an ______ design.
• Incorrect turning radius may cause which issues?
• The control valves in a vacuum brake booster in the hold position will:
• When replacing a vacuum brake booster, you should check the booster pushrod for what?
• Which class is associated with fires involving electrical equipment?
• Which statement is true of fixed calipers?
• Anaerobic sealers cure when there is no oxygen present.
• Brake dust is potentially hazardous because it may contain which substance?
• The force that causes electric charge to flow is called?
• When diagnosing brake vibration and shudder complaints, it may be necessary to:
• Which term describes the angular relationship between the steering axis and the vertical when viewed from the front?
• Drive shaft phasing is considered correct when the yokes on the two shafts are in which position?
• Under which camber condition are SAI and the included angle equal according to the provided definitions?
• Internal snap rings are used to:
• In the released position, where is the master cylinder primary cup located?
• Before repairing a hydraulic brake booster, what should you do?
• How many hydraulic assist pump designs are listed?
• What type of angle is caster?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of protecting a conductor from corrosion?
• If a resistor is shorted in a circuit, the ammeter would indicate which of the following?
• When inflating a tire to seat the bead, never exceed ______.
• If a resistor in a circuit is shorted, an ammeter in the circuit would indicate which of the following?
• Two styles of tubing flares used by most vehicle manufacturers are:
• Servo-action in brakes occur when the primary shoe applies the secondary shoe.
• Which of the following is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?
• After adjusting toe, tie rods must be positioned correctly before tightening the adjusters to allow the tie rods to rotate in their sockets by how many degrees?
• Which condition can cupped tires indicate?
• To connect an ammeter into a circuit, the ammeter should be
• Who is responsible for providing workers with WHMIS training?
• Indirect tire pressure monitoring infers low pressure by analyzing signals from which component?
• Which of the following is an acceptable mounting pad runout value?
• Technical service bulletins provide information about which of the following?
• Which component allows the drive shaft to accommodate changes in length?
• Which two configurations of rack and pinion steering gears are commonly listed?
• The instrument used to measure current is called a:
• The basic working principle of a hydraulic shock absorber is based on which mechanism?
• The primary function of the trailer breakaway switch is to apply the trailer brakes in an emergency situation and the secondary function is to operate as a parking brake.
• Used oil filters are typically collected in which container?
• Which of the following is not an example of a recommended lifting technique?
• After completing a copper wire splice with a clip, what is the final step?
• In hydraulic systems, which component creates pressure by restricting flow?
• As resistance increases, what happens to current (with voltage constant)?
• Three things that friction between two sliding surfaces depends on:
• What is the minimum distance a ladder must protrude above the landing point?
• If the drive shaft angle is misadjusted after maintenance, what symptom would you most likely observe?
• What does the acronym EP stand for in oil additive terminology?
• What happens when like magnetic poles are near each other?
• The dielectric strength of a material is defined as?
• Advantage of using a tandem master cylinder is that:
• Which of the following is less likely to be considered a simple resistive load in automotive circuits?
• If breakaway capsules are shifted in their brackets on a steering column support, what is the proper service procedure?
• Examples of semiconductors include which materials?
• During soldering, which accessory is used to protect nearby components by absorbing heat?
• Which of the following is a brake pad wear indicator?
• Service forums are online discussion groups dedicated to vehicle repair information.
• Fusible plugs in acetylene cylinders are located:
• If one front wheel is positioned rearward from the other, the vehicle is said to have?
• Industrial protective headwear must comply with which standard?
• The wheel cylinders and calipers convert pressure developed in the system into:
• When oxygen from a cylinder is being used, the valve should be opened:
• Which statement describes what an infinity reading on an ohmmeter indicates?
• What is the usual engine coolant mix ratio?
• Which component prevents vacuum loss when the engine stops?
• In hydraulic assist systems, pressure is primarily generated by restriction.
• What are the four steps of proper portable fire extinguisher use?
• Steering assist is provided by which of the following mechanisms?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines resistance?
• What is the usual blend of engine coolant?
• Which steps must be done when replacing a master cylinder?
• What is the device that pulls a piece of iron toward its centre called?
• A complete torque procedure for a component such as a cylinder head should be done in what manner?
• Where should the thickest portion of a shim be placed to move camber more positive?
• The power assist produced by a vacuum-operated brake booster depends on which factors?
• Dielectric strength describes which property of a material?
• Which component might be mistaken for a resistor due to current draw in diagnostics?
• In Alberta, where are ventilation system requirements specified?
• What determines the reliability of information obtained from a service forum?
• In automotive diagnostics, the DLC connects a scan tool to the vehicle's diagnostic data network. DLC stands for?
• In an automotive electrical system, which component could be considered a resistor?
• The proper method to test a potentiometer in a completed circuit would be to:
• The two pieces of collapsible steering shafts are held together by what material?
• After replacing any of the parking brake cables, you must:
• Tensile grades for nuts should match bolt grade.
• Which term is the primary reference line used to measure vertical distortion in a frame or unitized body?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six functions of automotive oils?
• On a vehicle equipped with electric park brakes, the park brake will not apply if the vehicle is in motion.
• If a battery load test is performed at room temperature, the final voltage should be:
• Internal snap rings are used to:
• When should diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) be cleared?
• The final adjustment of the service brake should be done by
• A variable velocity universal joint changes speed every how many degrees?
• As applied voltage increases, what happens to current?
• What function does the accumulator in a hydraulic brake booster perform?
• What is the data transmitted by tire sensors to monitor tire health?
• Why should the steering wheel be locked in straight-ahead before disconnecting the steering column from the steering gear?
• If turning radius on the right side is out of spec by 3 degrees, how do you correct this?
• Which symbol represents a variable resistor?
• To retract the piston on an integral style rear caliper, which method is recommended?
• Which portable fire extinguishers should be used to fight a small fire burning in a pile of discarded oily rags?
• In the right-hand rule for coils, the direction of the magnetic north pole is indicated by the:
• Which of the following do electric trailer brakes use to apply force to the brake shoes?
• Tubing used in hydraulic brake lines must be made from:
• Which symbol represents a motor?
• The angle of the steering arms directly affects which vehicle characteristic?
• Distortion of the control arm during bushing installation can cause:
• Which of the following are factors that influence friction between sliding surfaces?
• During road testing for alignment, what should you do to evaluate the vehicle’s behavior?
• Which bearing type has no specified adjustment procedure?
• A bent steering arm should be:
• Check the calibration of precision measuring tools:
• The steady bearing in a FWD driveline is used to reduce:
• Before you use the steering system analyzer, you should check which two items?
• What is the effect of shorting bars in the air bag connectors when the connector is disconnected?
• What happens when voltage is applied to a conductor?
• Automatic transmission fluid is red for which purpose?
• Which of the following steps must be done when replacing a master cylinder?
• A test light provides a quick way of testing a circuit for:
• Pedal fade is most often caused by which condition?
• Active suspensions make instantaneous adjustments to the suspension in response to changes in which of the following?
• Under WHMIS, where should workplace labels be applied?
• What does positive displacement mean in a hydraulic pump?
• What is the primary function of the flow control valve?
• Which list contains the factors that determine resistance?