Automotive Practice Test 1

What is the purpose of the radiator cap?

• keeps coolant warm for heater core

• increases flow of coolant

• increases boiling point of coolant

• All the above

If there is a red fluid under your vehicle, where does it come from?

• transaxle

• radiator

• brake lines

• Transmission

The standard color of the connector of vehicles with SRS (supplemental restraint system) is yellow.

• True

• False

The ________ (2 words) is located between the evaporator and condenser.

What happens if a wheel speed sensor fault is set in the ABS control module?

• the ABS and the basic brakes become inoperative

• the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

• the ABS warning lamp illuminates

• the pedal pulsates during braking

What is this tool?

• radiator

• thermometer

• coolant pressure tester

• thermostat

When running an engine vacuum test you get 18inches of vacuum. What does this mean?

• normal condition

• crossed spark plug wires

• broke timing belt

• ad brake booster

 A vehicle has a low spongy brake pedal. Which of these is most likely to result in this condition?

• seized sliding pins

• low brake fluid

• Worn brake pads

• Air in the hydraulic system

Dot3 brake fluid is silicone based?

• True

• False

This tool is used to check the temperature of the engine.

• True

• False