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AUT 101-CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
1. Give a brief explanation of how electronics and legislation have had an effect on today's vehicles. -
✔✔New laws and electronics has influenced car designs by requiring automobiles be safer and running
cleaner. This has pushing the cars in the direction of getting better gas mileage as well as being
environmentally friendly such pushing upgrades in electronic technology in vehicles to regulation things
such as emissions.
2. Explain the basic requirements for becoming a successful automotive technician. - ✔✔Have an
understanding of electronics, the ability to repair and service mechanical systems and the dedication to
always be learning something new
3. List at least five different types of businesses that hire technicians. Describe the types of work these
businesses handle and the advantages and disadvantages of working for them. - ✔✔Dealerships-New car
dealerships serve as the link between the vehicle manufacturer and the customer. They are privately
owned businesses. Most dealership are franchised operations, which means the owners have signed a
contract with particular auto manufacturers and have agreed to sell and service their vehicles.
Advantages-Technical support, equipment, and the opportunity for ongoing training are usually
excellent. You have a chance to become very skillful in working on the vehicles you service.
Disadvantages-Working on one or two types of vehicles does not appeal to everyone. Some technicians
want diversity.
Independent Service Shop-may service all types of vehicles or may specialize in particular types of cars
and trucks, or specific systems of a car. Technicians have the opportunity to become very skillful in one
particular area of service. Franchise Repair Shop-these shops do not normally service and repair all of the
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
AUT 101-CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
1. Give a brief explanation of how electronics and legislation have had an effect on today's vehicles. -
✔✔New laws and electronics has influenced car designs by requiring automobiles be safer and running
cleaner. This has pushing the cars in the direction of getting better gas mileage as well as being
environmentally friendly such pushing upgrades in electronic technology in vehicles to regulation things
such as emissions.
2. Explain the basic requirements for becoming a successful automotive technician. - ✔✔Have an
understanding of electronics, the ability to repair and service mechanical systems and the dedication to
always be learning something new
3. List at least five different types of businesses that hire technicians. Describe the types of work these
businesses handle and the advantages and disadvantages of working for them. - ✔✔Dealerships-New car
dealerships serve as the link between the vehicle manufacturer and the customer. They are privately
owned businesses. Most dealership are franchised operations, which means the owners have signed a
contract with particular auto manufacturers and have agreed to sell and service their vehicles.
Advantages-Technical support, equipment, and the opportunity for ongoing training are usually
excellent. You have a chance to become very skillful in working on the vehicles you service.
Disadvantages-Working on one or two types of vehicles does not appeal to everyone. Some technicians
want diversity.
Independent Service Shop-may service all types of vehicles or may specialize in particular types of cars
and trucks, or specific systems of a car. Technicians have the opportunity to become very skillful in one
particular area of service. Franchise Repair Shop-these shops do not normally service and repair all of the
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
