The following tool is a(n) ____ wrench.
timing adjustment
fuel filter
oil filter
battery terminal
Wear a(n) ______________________________ whenever you are doing work that will create dust or other airborne impurities.
respirator
It is almost impossible to service anything on a car today without handling some type of electrical or electronic component.
True
Most automotive electrical problems are caused by a change in circuit resistance.
True
An automotive ____ is a group of related parts that perform a specific job.
sequence
component
system
process
If it is dirty, the air ______________________________ is often replaced.
filter
All of the following are part of a hybrid vehicle drive train except ____.
HV power control module
motor-generator
HV cables
torque converter
When checking hose conditions, which would indicate the need for replacement?
Softening
Hardening.
Cracks or abrasions.
All of the above.
In the toolroom, a painted ______________________________ may be used to indicate where a tool is kept.
silhouette
When electrical current passes through a wire, a magnetic field is generated.
True
Today’s vehicles are as much electronic as they are mechanical.
True
The ______________________________ of an oil drain plug can be stripped easily.
threads
A small work area in the shop is called a(n) ______________________________.
stall
The alternator is part of a vehicle’s ____ system.
lighting
ignition
charging
starting
The safety catch on a hydraulic lift must be engaged after you work under the vehicle.
False
The toxic substances produced by an engine are reduced by the vehicle’s ______________________________ control system.
emission
Power tools must always be used with any safety guards in place.
True
The ______________________________ is the unit of measurement for electric power (the work done by an electric current).
watt
Asbestos dust from clutches or brakes can cause ______________________________ if breathed.
cancer
An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle. Technician A says that the bag should be carried with the metal housing pointing downward. Technician B says the metal housing should be pointed away from your body. Who is right?
B only.
Neither A nor B.
Both A and B.
A only.
Which of the following is not one of the safety rules that apply when working with gasoline?
Disconnect the vehicle's battery before starting work.
Always use approved containers for storage.
Soak up any spills with an oil absorbent.
Keep any source of heat away from the fuel system.
An ammeter is a device for directly measuring the resistance of a circuit.
False
Transmission fluid should be checked with the engine warmed up and running and the gear selector in “Park.”
True
Engine coolant consists of ____.
water and stop leak
water only
water and antifreeze
oil and antifreeze
Automatic transmission fluid should be changed if it smells burned.
True
Fluid capacity is the ______________________________ amount of fluid a reservoir or assembly will hold.
maximum
All manual transmissions should have their fluids changed at the recommended interval.
False
Accidents seldom result from breaking safety rules.
False
Many engines today use ______________________________ fuel filters.
inline
An oil pan drain plug should be turned ______________________________ for removal.
counterclockwise
Vehicle door locks should be oiled periodically for smooth operation.
False
A transaxle is most commonly used with ______________________________-wheel-drive vehicles.
front
Technician A says that the chassis of an automobile typically includes everything but the body. Technician B says that the chassis is just another name for the vehicle's body. Who is right?
B only.
A only.
Neither A nor B.
Both A and B.
A transmission and differential are combined in the ______________________________ used by front-wheel-drive vehicles.
transaxle
In a parallel circuit, total current is the sum of all branch currents.
True
Electricity can be ______________________________ in a wire by passing the wire through a magnetic field.
induced
According to the electron flow theory, current flows from positive to negative.
False
Which of the following is not part of an engine?
Muffler
Block
Crankshaft.
Piston
The only types of accidents likely to happen in an auto repair shop are fire, electrical shock, and physical injuries.
False
______________________________ filters are air filters that clean the air flowing into the passenger compartment.
Cabin