Automotive Maintenance and Systems Quiz

Where can you find the manufacturer-recommended preventative maintenance schedule for a vehicle?

• Pro Demand

• The vehicle's warranty booklet

• The vehicle's dashboard warning lights

• Oreilly

What components are typically checked during a thorough vehicle maintenance inspection?

• Only the braking system

• Only the steering system

• Engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust, and electrical systems

• Only the exhaust system

What role does the braking system play in the operation of a vehicle's chassis?

• To enhance the vehicle's aerodynamics

• To regulate speed and bring the vehicle to a halt

• To increase the vehicle's horsepower

• To minimize engine noise

Which of the following is NOT a component of the automotive drive train system?

• Differential

• Transmission

• Exhaust system

• Drive shaft

Which of the following components are part of the suspension system?

• Brake pads

• Shock absorbers

• Oil filter

• Alternator

When performing a preventative maintenance inspection, how do you verify the operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators?

• Check if all the indicators are illuminated when the ignition is turned on

• Test each indicator by driving the vehicle

Which oil viscosity and capacity specifications should you refer to when performing an oil change?

• The color of the oil

• The oil filter manufacturer's recommendations

• The vehicle's owner manual or service repair guide

• The engine type alone

What is the correct procedure for jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery?

• Connect the positive cable to the negative terminal of both batteries

• Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery first

• Connect the negative cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery

• Connect both negative cables to the negative terminal of the booster battery

During an engine inspection, which fluids are crucial to check for potential leaks?

• Only windshield washer fluid

• Fuel, oil, coolant, and other essential fluids

• Exclusively brake fluid

• Just the air conditioning refrigerant

What method should a technician use to verify if a part needs to be replaced according to the manufacturer's guidelines?

• By simply looking at the part

• By comparing the part's condition to the manufacturer's wear limits

• By estimating based on the part's color

• By shining a light on the part