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INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOBILE
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter features an overview of the automobile, and its various systems and parts. It also
covers major events in the history of the automobile, comparing early automotive developments
to today’s sprawling, worldwide industry. Systems including the body and suspension, the
engine, the electrical system, the powertrain, the emission controls, and the accessory systems
are also covered.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
Describe the differences between the unibody design and frame-and-body design.
Tell how the four-stroke cycle engine operates.
Understand the purposes of the major engine support systems.
Describe the parts of front- and rear-wheel drive powertrains.
Explain major events in the history of the automobile.
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Activity Sheet #1: Identify Front and Rear Wheel Drive Components
Activity Sheet #23: Identify Four-Stoke Cycle
Activity Sheet #26: Identify Engine Parts
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
I. Introduction
II. Body and Chassis
A. Body Types
III. Engine Parts and Operation
A. Four-Stroke Cycle
B. Cylinder Arrangement
IV. Engine Support Systems
A. The Cooling System
B. Fuel System
C. The Lubrication System
D. The Electrical System
, E. The Exhaust System
F. The Emission Control System
V. The Powertrain
A. Manual Transmission
B. Automatic Transmission
C. Driveshaft
D. Rear Axle Assembly
E. Transaxle
VI. Accessory Systems
A. Fuel Economy Standards
B. Monroney Sticker
C. Modern Development
ANSWERS TO TEXTBOOK REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. unibody
2. flammable
3. up and down, or back and forth
4. lobe
5. piston rings
6. stroke
7. intake, compression, power, exhaust
8. compressed
9. coolant
10. 12:1 to 15:1
11. throttle
12. differential
13. ring
14. sensors
15. Selden patent
ANSWERS TO ASE-STYLE REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
,8. C
9. D
10. B
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AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS AND TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter highlights the demand for skilled automotive technicians due to the great number,
and increased complexity, of modern vehicles. It also covers the multiple skills necessary for
today’s automotive technician, including plumbing, metal working and welding, electrical,
electronics/computer/radio, and heating/air conditioning. Different jobs for those with
automotive training are also explored.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
Describe different automotive careers.
Understand some of the skill requirements of an automotive technician.
Know what kind of work is performed by technicians in the different automotive specialty
areas.
Understand the different types of certification and licensing.
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TASKS
N/A for Chapter 2
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Activity Sheet #2: The Automotive Service Industry
Activity Sheet #3: Complete a Job Application
Activity Sheet #4: Create a Resume
Activity Sheet #5: Write a Cover Letter
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION WORKSHEET
ASE Education Foundation Worksheet 5-4: Flat-Rate Worksheet
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Demand for Technicians
II. Automotive Career Opportunities
A. Lubrication/Safety Shops
B. New Car Dealerships
C. Independent Repair Shops
INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOBILE
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter features an overview of the automobile, and its various systems and parts. It also
covers major events in the history of the automobile, comparing early automotive developments
to today’s sprawling, worldwide industry. Systems including the body and suspension, the
engine, the electrical system, the powertrain, the emission controls, and the accessory systems
are also covered.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
Describe the differences between the unibody design and frame-and-body design.
Tell how the four-stroke cycle engine operates.
Understand the purposes of the major engine support systems.
Describe the parts of front- and rear-wheel drive powertrains.
Explain major events in the history of the automobile.
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Activity Sheet #1: Identify Front and Rear Wheel Drive Components
Activity Sheet #23: Identify Four-Stoke Cycle
Activity Sheet #26: Identify Engine Parts
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
I. Introduction
II. Body and Chassis
A. Body Types
III. Engine Parts and Operation
A. Four-Stroke Cycle
B. Cylinder Arrangement
IV. Engine Support Systems
A. The Cooling System
B. Fuel System
C. The Lubrication System
D. The Electrical System
, E. The Exhaust System
F. The Emission Control System
V. The Powertrain
A. Manual Transmission
B. Automatic Transmission
C. Driveshaft
D. Rear Axle Assembly
E. Transaxle
VI. Accessory Systems
A. Fuel Economy Standards
B. Monroney Sticker
C. Modern Development
ANSWERS TO TEXTBOOK REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. unibody
2. flammable
3. up and down, or back and forth
4. lobe
5. piston rings
6. stroke
7. intake, compression, power, exhaust
8. compressed
9. coolant
10. 12:1 to 15:1
11. throttle
12. differential
13. ring
14. sensors
15. Selden patent
ANSWERS TO ASE-STYLE REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
,8. C
9. D
10. B
, 2
AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS AND TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter highlights the demand for skilled automotive technicians due to the great number,
and increased complexity, of modern vehicles. It also covers the multiple skills necessary for
today’s automotive technician, including plumbing, metal working and welding, electrical,
electronics/computer/radio, and heating/air conditioning. Different jobs for those with
automotive training are also explored.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
Describe different automotive careers.
Understand some of the skill requirements of an automotive technician.
Know what kind of work is performed by technicians in the different automotive specialty
areas.
Understand the different types of certification and licensing.
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TASKS
N/A for Chapter 2
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Activity Sheet #2: The Automotive Service Industry
Activity Sheet #3: Complete a Job Application
Activity Sheet #4: Create a Resume
Activity Sheet #5: Write a Cover Letter
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION WORKSHEET
ASE Education Foundation Worksheet 5-4: Flat-Rate Worksheet
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Demand for Technicians
II. Automotive Career Opportunities
A. Lubrication/Safety Shops
B. New Car Dealerships
C. Independent Repair Shops
