PT Academy PRE Test

It is normal for a lifter with excessive leak-down to make noise after the engine starts. The noise typically gets louder as the oil pressure is developed.

• True

• False

Burning oil will emit _____ smoke;

• Blue Gray

• Black

• White

A lifter with excessive leak-down will usually make a _____ noise.

• Knocking

• Thumping

• Ticking

While performing a wet test during a cylinder compression test, all of the following could be the cause when there is no improvement in the compression test reading EXCEPT _____.

• Blown head gasket

• Cracked cylinder head

• Leaking valves

• Worn rings

   Which of the following is indicated when cylinder leakage exceeds 20% and air is escaping from the Exhaust Manifold?

• The piston rings are leaking

• An exhaust valve leak

• An intake valve is leaking

• A leaking head gasket

While discussing synchronizer hub, sleeve, keys, springs and blocking rings, Technician A says that the blocking ring dog teeth tips should be pointed with smooth surfaces. Technician B says that the synchronizer sleeve must slide freely on the synchronizer hub. Who is right?

• A Only

• B only

• Both A & B

• Neither A nor B

      The statement: “The hydraulic system for a hydraulic clutch is totally separate from the brakes system” is:

• True

• False

While discussing transaxle gasket, sealants, seal and fasteners, Technician A says that a plugged transaxle vent might cause excessive transaxle pressure. Technician B says that a plugged transaxle vent might cause repeated driveaxle seal failure. Who is right?

• A Only

• B Only

• Both A & B

• Neither A nor B

While discussing bearing transaxle components, Technician A says that extreme effort to rotate the input shaft through forward gears and reverse might indicate an end play problem. Technician B says that it might indicate bent shaft. Who is right?

• A Only

• B Only

• Both A & B

• Neither A nor B

    What will cause a growling noise in all gears?

• A worn first-speed gear blocking ring

• A synchronizer sleeve

• A rough mainshaft bearing

• Chipped first-speed gear teeth