Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________
ID: A
Automotive Technology Mid Term Test
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. Technician A says a new car may have as many as 50 computers controlling its systems. Technician B says a
new car may have as many as 100 computers controlling its systems. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
2. Technician A says at least 40,000 parts make up the average automobile. Technician B says approximately
20,000 parts make up the average automobile. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
3. Technician A says a master technician is certified in 10 auto/light truck areas. Technician B says a master
technician is certified in 12 auto/light truck areas. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
4. To remain certified in any of the auto/light truck areas, Technician A says a technician must pass a
recertification test every 3 years. Technician B says a technician must pass a recertification test every 2 years
to remain certified. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
5. Technician A says NATEF stands for National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation. Technician B
says NATEF stands for National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
6. Technician A says a fleet is a group of 5 or more vehicles owned and maintained by a single company.
Technician B says a fleet is a group of 10 or more vehicles owned and maintained by a single company. Who
is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
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ID: A
7. Technician A says the service manager greets the customers and writes the repair orders. Technician B says
the service consultant greets the customers and writes the repair orders. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
8. Technician A says a technician must pass a written exam and have at least two years of relevant work
experience to become ASE certified in a particular area. Technician B says a technician can complete one
year of an ASE-certified automotive technology training program, pass a written test, and complete one year
of relevant work to become ASE certified in a particular area. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
9. Technician A says most automotive technicians are paid an hourly wage. Technician B says most automotive
technicians are paid a flat rate based on predetermined times for completing certain tasks. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
10. Technician A says a repair order is a document that organizes the information the service technician needs to
know in order to service a vehicle properly. Technician B says a repair request is a document that organizes
the information the service technician needs to know in order to service a vehicle properly. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
11. Technician A says combination pliers are known as standard pliers. Technician B says slip-joint pliers are
known as standard pliers. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
12. Technician A says a claw-type pickup tool is used to pick up small objects in tight spaces. Technician B says
a magnetic pickup tool is used to pick up metal parts in tight spaces. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
13. Technician A says a soldering gun is used to melt solder for electrical connections. Technician B says a
soldering iron is used to melt solder for electrical connections. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 14. Technician A says axle stands are used to safely support a vehicle so you can work under it. Technician B
says safety stands are used to safely support a vehicle so you can work under it. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 15. Technician A says the metric system uses meters, liters, and grams as measuring units. Technician B says the
System of International Units uses meters, liters, and grams as measuring units. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 16. Technician A says a bolt with three radial marks on its end face is stronger than a bolt with six radial marks
on its end face. Technician B says a bolt with six radial marks on its end face is stronger than a bolt with
three radial marks on its end face. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 17. Technician A says OSHA was created in 1991. Technician B says OSHA was created in 1971. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 18. Technician A says hazardous materials and wastes pose a danger to human health. Technician B says
hazardous materials and wastes pose a danger to the environment. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 19. Technician A says a fire emergency plan includes the location of fire exits and what is expected of each
person. Technician B says a fire emergency plan identifies a location where employees should meet outside.
Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 20. Technician A says flammables and combustibles should be stored on overhead shelves. Technician B says
flammables and combustibles should be stored in a fire-resistant cabinet. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 21. Technician A says eye protection is necessary when working with equipment that may cause flying or falling
objects. Technician B says eye protection is necessary when working with chemicals. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 22. Technician A says an air hose should never be used to blow dust from a brake assembly. Technician B says a
HEPA vacuum cleaner can be used to clean dust from brake components. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 23. Technician A says if someone is injured on the job, you should notify a supervisor so emergency procedures
can be followed. Technician B says that every facility should have a set procedure for emergencies. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 24. Technician A says machine guards are used when you don’t have time to locate and wear appropriate PPE.
Technician B says machine guards must be used in addition to wearing appropriate PPE. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 25. Technician A says a wiring diagram is a map of the physical locations of all electrical components within a
vehicle. Technician B says a wiring diagram maps the wires, connections, and load devices in a circuit but
does not necessarily show the physical location of these objects. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 26. Technician A says a multimeter displays measurements of voltage, current, and resistance. Technician B says
a multimeter only displays measurements of voltage and resistance. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 27. Technician A says diagnostic trouble codes are stored in a vehicle’s antilock brake system control module.
Technician B says diagnostic trouble codes are stored in the powertrain control module. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 28. Technician A says that according to Ohm’s law, current (I) is equal to the resistance (R) multiplied by the
voltage (E). Technician B says that current (I) is equal to the voltage (E) divided by the resistance (R). Who
is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 29. Technician A says a digital multimeter should be used to measure voltage in a sensitive electronic circuit.
Technician B says a test light should be used to check continuity in a sensitive electronic circuit. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 30. Technician A says key-off loads draw current from the generator. Technician B says key-off loads are those
loads on the battery that continue even when all switches are off. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 31. Technician A says the plate grids in an automotive battery are constructed of a lead alloy. Technician B says
the plate grids in an automotive battery are constructed of a platinum alloy. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 32. Technician A says sulfuric acid is used in battery electrolyte. Technician B says glacial acetic acid is used in
battery electrolyte. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 33. Technician A says the CCA rating of a battery indicates how much current a battery can deliver under
specified conditions. Technician B says the CCA rating of a battery indicates how much voltage a battery can
produce. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 34. Technician A says that when disconnecting a battery, the positive cable should be removed first. Technician
B says there is no particular order in which the battery cables should be disconnected. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 35. Technician A says that when jump starting a vehicle, it does not matter if the vehicles are touching each
other. Technician B says the vehicles should not touch during the jump starting procedure. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 36. Technician A says a battery is used to store electrical energy needed to run the starter. Technician B says a
battery is used to supply energy to devices once the engine is shut down. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 37. Technician A says each cell in an automotive battery produces 12.6 volts. Technician B says each cell in an
automotive battery produces 1.5 volts. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 38. Technician A says batteries used in very hot climates may have a shorter life than batteries used in cold
climates. Technician B says batteries fail more quickly in cold climates due to high cranking currents. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 39. Technician A says the park/neutral position switch prevents starter operation when the vehicle is in gear.
Technician B says the commutator prevents starter operation when the vehicle is in gear. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 40. Technician A says the overrunning clutch is located on the flywheel. Technician B says the overrunning
clutch is located on the starter’s armature. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 41. Technician A says the normal range for charging system voltage is 10.0 to 15.0 volts. Technician B says the
normal range for charging system voltage is 13.5 to 14.5 volts. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 42. Technician A says an undercharged battery may be caused by a defective battery or a defective generator
regulator. Technician B says an undercharged battery may be caused by high resistance, unusually high
current draw, or short trip driving. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 43. Technician A says AC voltage in the stator is rectified to DC voltage by the one-way action of the diodes.
Technician B says the voltage in the stator is already DC. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 44. Technician A says a gauge sending unit can be checked by grounding the lead wire and watching for gauge
pointer movement. Technician B says a gauge sending unit can only be checked using a gauge tester. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 45. Technician A says piston rings are compression rings. Technician B says piston rings are oil control rings.
Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 46. Technician A says the connecting rods and crankshaft convert reciprocal motion to rotary motion. Technician
B says the camshaft converts reciprocal motion to rotary motion. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 47. Technician A says the connecting rod connects the camshaft to the valves. Technician B says the connecting
rod connects the piston to the crankshaft. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 48. Technician A says the intake and exhaust valves fit next to the oil pump. Technician B says the intake and
exhaust valves fit in the intake and exhaust ports of the cylinder head. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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Name: ________________________
ID: A
____ 49. Technician A says the four piston strokes are intake, compression, power, and exhaust. Technician B says
there are only two strokes per cycle. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
____ 50. Technician A says the piston causes the valves to open and close. Technician B says the valve train causes
the valves to open and close. Who is correct?
a. Technician A.
b. Technician B.
c. Both Technician A and Technician B.
d. Neither Technician A nor Technician B.
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