Automotive Technician Quiz

When brake linings are replaced which of the following should be inspected?

• Camber

• Wheel cylinders

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

On what type of suspension can you adjust the ride or curb height?

• McPherson strut-type

• Torsion bar

• Chapmen Strut

• Short arm long arm (SLA)

What information is used to determine the proper tire inflation pressure?

• Maximum pressure tire sidewall

• 28 PSI (pounds per square inch) in all tires

• 30 PSI (pounds per square inch) in all tires

• Cold placard inflation chart pressure

Technician A says tie rod adjustments determine the caster setting on SLA (Short arm long arm) suspensions. Technician B says tie rod clamps must be positioned with the slot in the clamp opposite the slot in tie rod on an SLA (Short arm long arm) suspension. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Two technicians are describing battery charging. Technician A says to remove the surface charge from a recently charged battery, apply a 300-ampere load across the adapters for 15 seconds. Technician B says to remove the surface charge from batteries, which have been in storage. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Technician A says the emission maintenance reminder automatically turns on the dash light to indicate the need for an emission control system service. Technician B says faulty evaporative emissions control system purge solenoid can cause the fuel tank to collapse. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

In the figure, which side A or B represents the correct jack stand placement for removing the spring?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

For this question, look for the choice that would LEAST LIKELY cause the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. An alternator has low output and is being full-fielded to determine the cause. Which of the following is the LEAST likely result of full-fielding the alternator?

• Low battery voltage level

• Battery gassing

• High battery voltage level

• High alternator amperage output

What is the most important and first step to be taken when servicing a SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)?

• Disconnect the clock-spring electrical connector

• Remove the battery negative cable

• Check all electrical connectors

• Disconnect the impact sensors

This question has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that would NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. A preliminary brake check includes all of the following checks, EXCEPT:

• Fluid level

• Warning lights

• Rotor thickness

• Brake pedal check