SkillsUSA Exam

The SkillsUSA motto is, "Preparing for ______ in the World of Work."

When the piston is moving up and neither valve is open, that cylinder is on the ________ stroke.

• intake

• compression

• power

• exhaust

Technician A says that the parking brake on modern automobiles are most frequently used on the front brakes. Technician B says that the parking brake can be used on either disc or drum brakes. Who is correct?

• A only

• B only

• both A and B

• neither A nor B

The part of the piston between the rings are called the:

• A. lands

• B. grooves

• C. skirt

• D. head

The most common type of brake fluid used in today's automobiles is:

• DOT 3

• DOT 4

• DOT 5

Which of the following is a problem to look for in components when inspecting parts under the vehicle?

• Bent

• Binding

• Broken

• All of the above

Workplace skills include all of the following except:

• Integrity

• Decision Making

• Planning and Organizing Management

• Leadership

With regard to a tire with the size of 235 75Rx16 95 S, which of the following is the rim diameter?

SOHC V-8 engine has how many camshafts?

• A. one

• B. two

• C. three

• D. four

When the brakes are applied a vibration comes from the front of a vehicle with a disc/drum system. Which of these could be the cause?

• Unequal tire pressure

• Binding caliper slides

• Excessive rotor run-out

• A frozen caliper piston