Technician A says front-wheel drive cars can have a very low braking ratio
at the front wheels. Technician B says front-wheel drive cars can have a
very high braking ratio at the front wheels. Who is right?
Define braking ratio:Comparison of the front wheel braking effort to the
rear wheel braking effort
How much braking power do the front wheel brakes handle? 60%-70%.
The __ is a lever arm to increase the force applied to the master cylinder
piston. Brake pedal assembly
What is a master cylinder? Hydraulic piston pump that develops pressure
for the brake system
What would be needed to slow and stop the vehicle if both primary and
secondary hydraulic systems failed? Mechanical brakes
A __ is used when a single brake line must feed two wheel cylinders.
Junction block
A(n) __ is a vacuum- or power steering-operated device that assists brake
pedal application. Brake booster
Which of the following is used for brake lines?Metal tubing Rubber hose
Technician A says Hydro-boost power brakes are commonly used with vehicles
equipped with diesel engines. Technician B says some gasoline powered
vehicles also use Hydro-boost systems. Who is right?
What are the two organizations that write specifications for brake
fluid?SAE and DOT
Technician A says newer vehicles use brake pad linings made of heatresistant organic or semi-metallic friction materials. Technician B says
newer vehicles use pad linings made of asbestos. Who is right?
All of the following are parts of a disc brake assembly
Brake pads. Rotor.
Caliper.
What are brake pads? Friction surfaces with metal backing pushed against a
rotor.
Technician A says a wheel cylinder assembly houses a hydraulic piston that
is forced outward by fluid pressure. Technician B says a brake drum rubs
against brake shoes to stop or slow wheel rotation. Who is right?
Technician A says when the driver pushes on the brake pedal, lever action
pushes a rod into only the brake booster. Technician B says it also
continues pushing into the master cylinder. Who is right?
The emergency brake system uses _______________ to apply the rear brakes?
Cables and rods
Power brakes use a __ to assist brake pedal application. booster
The __ master cylinder has two separate hydraulic pistons and two fluid
reservoirs. Dual
Technician A says in the dual master cylinder, the rear piston assembly is
called the primary piston. Technician B says the front master cylinder
piston is termed the secondary piston. Who is right?
A(n) __ uses power steering pump pressure to help the driver apply the
brake pedal. Hydraulic booster
Technician A says the secondary brake shoe has the shorter lining.
Technician B says the primary shoe has the shorter lining. Who is right?
The brake shoes are drawn tighter against the drum by __ .self-energizing
action
Brake __ and __ transfer fluid pressure from the master cylinder to the
wheel brake assemblies. Lines. hoses
How are linings attached to brake shoes? Rivets
Bonding agent
All of the following are true about brake discs,it may be solid or vented.
the ventilated rib disc is hollow.it may be an integral part of the wheel
hub.
The __ is included in a brake caliper assembly.
piston seal
8. __ are frequently used to keep the brake pads from vibrating and
rattling. Anti-rattle clips
Why is a pad wear sensor sometimes used?Inform the driver the pads are
worn
Why are floating and sliding calipers used?To avoid vibrations
Technician A says the sliding caliper uses more than one piston.
Technician B says the fixed caliper disc brake is a one-piston caliper.
Who is right?
The backing plate holds all of the following drum brake components, shoes.
wheel cylinder. springs.
What happens in a dual master cylinder if there was pressure loss in the
primary section of the brake system. The primary piston slides forward and
pushes on the secondary piston
What are three desirable properties of brake fluid?
viscous, low water absorbency
Low freezing point,
Technician A says that the chassis of an automobile typically includes everything
but the body. Technician B says that the chassis is just another name for the
vehicle's body. Who is right?
Which of the following are used to support a vehicle after it has been raised?
Jack stands.
A cutting torch generates tremendous heat by burning ____ and acetylene gas.
oxygen
Which of the following statements about a series circuit is true?
It has only one path for current flow.
An automotive ____ is a group of related parts that perform a specific job.
System
The radiator of a vehicle is part of its ____ system.cooling
Which of the following is not one of the safety rules that apply when working
with gasoline?Soak up any spills with an oil absorbent.
Which of the items listed below is not a potential explosion hazard?Oil pan.
An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle. Technician A says that the bag should
be carried with the metal housing pointing downward. Technician B says the metal
housing should be pointed away from your body. Who is right?
Which type of tire has the most stable footprint?
Radial ply.
The relationship of tire height to its width is called its ____. aspect ratio
What personal protection should you use when working with corrosive chemicals?
Eye, hand and respirator protection
According to the ‚fire triangle‛, which element do you need to remove to
extinguish a fire?Oxygen and heat
Exhaust gases in the workshop are a serious health hazard. The best way to get
rid of these gases is Attach a pipe that vents the gasses away from your work
area
Technician A says that the tires can still be used for a long time once the tread
wear indicates appear as a solids line across the tire, however, Technician B
says that the tires should be changed as soon as possible from this point. Who is
correct?
Technician A says that all vehicles are provided with a spare tire even if it is
only a temporary one, however, Technician B says some car are not provided with
spare tire at all. Who is correct?
The MSDS should always be Clearly visible and located near where the product is
stored
When working in the automotive shop, safety glasses should be worn As soon as you
step onto the shop floor
The recommended footwear for the automotive shop is Hard leather shoes.
The leading cause of lost work time in the automotive shop is Back injuries
When working under a car that has been raised on floorjack, Technician A says to
make sure the jack is centered. Technician B says always use jackstands. Who is
correct?
Blow guns are useful tool for NOT Blowing dust off brake shoe or Spin drying
wheel bearings
The correct safety practice for handling spills is to Wipe them up immediately.
Dirty shop rags should be Stored in the proper container.
Technician A says impact wrenches should be kept oiled and the air lines free of
moisture. Technician B says only impact sockets should be used with impact
wrenches. Who is correct?
When checking a tire for damage do a visual inspection run your hands around the
edges of the tire be careful of steel wires protruding from the rubber
When removing a tire from a wheel, Technician A says to remove the Schrader valve
first to deflate the tire. Technician B says to remove the Schrader valve after
both beads have been broken. Who is correct?
When using a hydraulic press, you should make sure the part is secure and
parallel to the work platform keep your face away from the part being pressed
wear safety glasses
A tire with an aspect ratio of 45% is A low profile tire
Technician A says that Tire markings now include speed ratings on all tires,
however, Technician B says that they are only included on high performance tires.
Who is correct?
When working on the brake system, you should Use only the latest approved
machinery or procedure
Power for tools used in the automotive shop is provided by ____. compressed air
or electricity
Tire information is molded into The sidewall
Technician A says when using a floorjack, the handle should be kept in the
upright position. Technician B says when using a floorjack, the handle should be
kept in the lowered position
When a tire is marked as ‘Temporary Use Only’, this means It is only suitable to
use as a spare tire to move the vehicle to a safe place while the original tire
is repaired
When rising a car with a floor jack, never go under the car without jackstands
Technician A says that radial tires grip the road better because they have higher
rolling resistance. Technician B says that radial tires are better because they
run hotter than cross-ply tires. Who is correct?
Technician A says some electric fans will run when the engine is off and the key
is removed from the ignition. Technician B says the only way an electric fan can
run is when the engine is running. Who is correct?
All Matters are made up of… Atoms
When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, it is said to Have no
overall charge
An excess of electrons will give the atom a Negative charge
A material with more free electrons is commonly referred to as A conductor
‘EMF’ stands for ‘Electro Motive Force’. In circuit calculations the ‘E’ is used
instead of ‘EMF’. What does the letter ‘E’ represents? Voltage
What is the most common automotive conductor material? Copper
The term ‘insulator’ refers to a material that… Will not readily allow current to
flow through it
Putting a resistor into a circuit will causeA drop in voltage across the resistor
‘Energy’ is the potential to Do work
‘Work’ is only achieved when the energy isReleased
A fully charged battery that has been disconnected has the potential to do work,
so it is referred to as a Source of energy
The unit of ‘power’ is theVolt
What is the purpose of fuses and circuit breakers? To protect the circuit and
components from excessive current flows
To conduct a ‘continuity’ test with a DVOM, circuit power is Off
The alternator converts Mechanical energy into electrical energy
In a very simple alternator, what does the rotating magnet induce in the
stationary windings? An alternating current flow
The starter motor converts Electrical energy into mechanical energy
The starter motor pinion engages the Flywheel ring gear
A hydrometer measures…Specific gravity
The electrolyte in an automotive lead acid battery is…Dilute Sulphuric acid
The potentially explosive gas given off when charging a battery is…Hydrogen
What is the correct sequence for removing a battery?Disconnecting the negative
terminal and then the positive terminal before removal
What MUST be done when ‚jump starting‛ a vehicle fitted with electronic control
units?Turn the headlight on, on the slave vehicle before disconnecting the slave
battery
What type of water should you use to top up battery electrolyte levels?Demineralized or distilled
Name two types of battery charges that are used in automotive applications:
Trickle charge & high rate
Which of the following is the most correct when connecting booster leads to start
a vehicle with a discharged battery? Positive to positive, and negative to engine
block
An assembly consisting of a parallel group of negative plates, a parallel group
of positive plates, separators and electrolytes, is referred to as a
Battery
The reason for disconnecting the negative battery cable instead of the positive
battery cable is that
it will not arc if your wrench touches metal
To protect an electrical circuit from damage by a "short," a device called a(n)
____ is installed.fuse
Tools that are of good quality are ____ than "bargain" tools.
stronger lighter more dependable easier to use
A wrench that completely surrounds the bolt head or nut is called a(n) ____
wrench.box end
In order to disable the ignition system for engine troubleshooting disconnect the
primary side of the ignition
Technician A says the further you extend the boom of an engine hoist, the more it
can pick up. Technician B says the shorter the boom, the more weight it can pick
up. Who is correct?
Radial ply tires have Softer sidewalls than bias ply tires
Information pertaining to the ingredients of every chemical will be stated by
MSDS
Hazardous waste can take the form of solid liquid gas
In a(n) ____, the vehicle's frame or body serves as an electrical conductor.onewire circuit
Brake dust is hazardous because it affects the lungs