USPS 943 EXAM 2025
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is wrong during a compression test, if a low compression reading goes up
after a small amount of oil is squirted into a spark plug hole?
A. defective rocker arm
B. worn lifter
C. cracked cylinder head
D. worn piston rings
E. burnt intake valve - ANSWERS-D. worn piston rings
QUESTION 2
A vacuum gauge connected to a well tuned engine should show a steady reading
between which of the following during engine idle?
A) 23" - 27"
B) 4" - 8"
C) 14" - 22"
D) 32" - 38"
E) 28" - 32" - ANSWERS-C) 14" - 22"
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QUESTION 3
The front band of an automatic transmission is applied through which of the
following?
A. servo lever
B. rear clutch
C.flywheel
D. pinion gear
E. shaft bearing - ANSWERS-A. servo lever
QUESTION 4
Which of the following is used to adjust the up and down clearance between an I-
beam or solid front axle and the steering knuckle?
A. idler arm
B. truck arm
C. thrust bearing
D. king pin
E. spacer shims - ANSWERS-E. spacer shims
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is wrong during a compression test, if a low compression reading goes up
after a small amount of oil is squirted into a spark plug hole?
A. defective rocker arm
B. worn lifter
C. cracked cylinder head
D. worn piston rings
E. burnt intake valve - ANSWERS-D. worn piston rings
QUESTION 2
A vacuum gauge connected to a well tuned engine should show a steady reading
between which of the following during engine idle?
A) 23" - 27"
B) 4" - 8"
C) 14" - 22"
D) 32" - 38"
E) 28" - 32" - ANSWERS-C) 14" - 22"
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QUESTION 3
The front band of an automatic transmission is applied through which of the
following?
A. servo lever
B. rear clutch
C.flywheel
D. pinion gear
E. shaft bearing - ANSWERS-A. servo lever
QUESTION 4
Which of the following is used to adjust the up and down clearance between an I-
beam or solid front axle and the steering knuckle?
A. idler arm
B. truck arm
C. thrust bearing
D. king pin
E. spacer shims - ANSWERS-E. spacer shims
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