• Wrong document? Swap it for free
  • Written by students who passed
  • Immediately available after payment
  • Read online or as PDF
Sell
Where do you study
Your language
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 15 pages
Exam (elaborations)

MTA Bus Maintainer Chassis Exam – Practice Questions with Correct Answers

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 15 pages

This document contains a comprehensive set of multiple-choice practice questions and correct answers for the MTA Bus Maintainer Chassis Exam. Topics covered include automotive electronics, brake systems, engine diagnostics, suspension, ignition systems, cooling systems, and onboard/offboard diagnostic tools. Ideal for those preparing for the NYC Transit Authority's civil service exam for the Bus Maintainer Chassis position.

Content preview

MTA BUS MAINTAINER CHASSIS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS



1 . All of the following are probable causes of an engine's failure to start
EXCEPT

A. cylinders not wired in proper order

B. poor coolant circulation

C. resistance unit burned out

D. defective condenser correct answers B. poor coolant circulation


2. In an expert system for offboard computer diagnosis , which stage of
knowledge acquisition in developing problem - solving rules occurs FIRST
?

A. Implementation

B. Identification

C. Formalization

D. Conceptualization correct answers B. Identification


3. Some suspension units consist of tandem axles joined by a single cross
support that also acts as a vertical pivot for the entire unit . These units are
known as

A. axials

B. field frames

C. bogies

D. helicals correct answers C. bogies

, 4. In automotive electronics , the fractional duration that ignition points are
closed is known as

A. slip

B. gain

C. dwell

D. delay correct answers C. dwell


5 . A brake system's warning lights may be tested by

A. testing the bulbs with an ohmmeter

B. depressing the brake pedal and opening a wheel cylinder bleeder screw

C. jumping the wires at the brake distributor switch assembly

D. testing the system with an ammeter correct answers B. depressing the
brake pedal and opening a wheel cylinder bleeder screw


6 . Of the following procedures performed prior to grinding a valve seat ,
which should be performed FIRST ?

A. Reaming

B. Adjusting

C. Cleaning

D. Replacement correct answers C. Cleaning


7. What type of clutch is responsible for controlling a car's air conditioning
compressor ?

A. Centrifugal

B. Free - wheeling

C. Magnetic correct answers C. Magnetic

Document information

Uploaded on
July 22, 2025
Number of pages
15
Written in
2024/2025
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$11.99

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
Hosmerit
4.7
(261)
Sold
437
Followers
46
Items
4717
Last sold
1 day ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions