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for Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service 6th
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p Edition,(Halderman, 2020), Chapter 1-136 | All Chapters
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,Automotive Technology, 6e (Halderman)
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Chapter 1 Automotive Background and Overview
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1) The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was
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produced in
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A) 1900
B) 1908
C) 1902
D) 1885
Answer: D p
2) Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material?
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A) Tin
B) Steel
C) Wood
D) Cast ironp
Answer: C
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3) Which component is NOT part of the chassis system?
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A) Brakes
B) Suspension
C) Electrical system p
D) Frame
Answer:
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4) Early engines were called flat head designs because they
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A) used valves beside the cylinder
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B) used spark plugs at the top of the cylinders
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C) were only inline engines
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D) did not include valves
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Answer: A
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5) A V-type engine could have how many cylinders?
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A) 8
B) 6
C) 4
D) Any of these
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Answer: D
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6) What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine?
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A) Thermostat
B) Cooling fan(s) p
C) Cooling (water) jackets p p
D) Radiator
Answer:
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,7) A malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dash may be labeled
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A) MAL
B) check engine p
C) MIL
D) service vehicle soon p p
Answer: B
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8) To retrieve stored diagnostic trouble codes, a technician needs a
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A) desktop computer p
B) wireless connection to an electronic tester
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C) scan tool p
D) paper clip p
Answer: C
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9) A four-wheel drive vehicle often uses a
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A) transaxle
B) transfer case p
C) drive shaft p
D) U-joint
Answer:
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10) Automotive service systems are generally separated into how many content areas?
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A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C p
11) In 1900, which propulsion method was most widely used in passenger vehicles?
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A) Coal
B) Diesel
C) Steam
D) Gasoline
Answer: C
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12) Which company produced the first large scale affordable passenger vehicle?
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A) Oldsmobile
B) Bentley
C) Mercedes
D) Ford
Answer:
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, 13) Which U.S. manufacturer produced the first vehicle with four-wheel antilock brakes?
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A) Chrysler
B) American Motors p
C) Lincoln
D) Chevrolet
Answer: C
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14) Technician A says that drum brakes work with brake shoes. Technician B says that drum
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brakes work with brake pads. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: A
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15) Which pillar is nearest the front of the vehicle?
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A) Ap
B) Bp
C) Cp
D) Dp
Answer: A p
16) Which type vehicle is most likely to have a D pillar?
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A) Pickup truck p
B) Station wagon p
C) Sports coupe p
D) None of these p p
Answer: B
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17) Technician A says that full frame vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure.
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Technician B says that unibody vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: B
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18) Technician A says that gasoline engines are internal combustion engines. Technician B says
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that diesel engines are internal combustion engines. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: C
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for Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service 6th
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p Edition,(Halderman, 2020), Chapter 1-136 | All Chapters
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,Automotive Technology, 6e (Halderman)
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Chapter 1 Automotive Background and Overview
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1) The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was
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produced in
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A) 1900
B) 1908
C) 1902
D) 1885
Answer: D p
2) Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material?
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A) Tin
B) Steel
C) Wood
D) Cast ironp
Answer: C
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3) Which component is NOT part of the chassis system?
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A) Brakes
B) Suspension
C) Electrical system p
D) Frame
Answer:
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pC
4) Early engines were called flat head designs because they
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A) used valves beside the cylinder
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B) used spark plugs at the top of the cylinders
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C) were only inline engines
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D) did not include valves
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Answer: A
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5) A V-type engine could have how many cylinders?
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A) 8
B) 6
C) 4
D) Any of these
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Answer: D
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6) What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine?
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A) Thermostat
B) Cooling fan(s) p
C) Cooling (water) jackets p p
D) Radiator
Answer:
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pA
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,7) A malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dash may be labeled
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A) MAL
B) check engine p
C) MIL
D) service vehicle soon p p
Answer: B
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8) To retrieve stored diagnostic trouble codes, a technician needs a
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A) desktop computer p
B) wireless connection to an electronic tester
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C) scan tool p
D) paper clip p
Answer: C
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9) A four-wheel drive vehicle often uses a
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A) transaxle
B) transfer case p
C) drive shaft p
D) U-joint
Answer:
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pB
10) Automotive service systems are generally separated into how many content areas?
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A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C p
11) In 1900, which propulsion method was most widely used in passenger vehicles?
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A) Coal
B) Diesel
C) Steam
D) Gasoline
Answer: C
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12) Which company produced the first large scale affordable passenger vehicle?
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A) Oldsmobile
B) Bentley
C) Mercedes
D) Ford
Answer:
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pA
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, 13) Which U.S. manufacturer produced the first vehicle with four-wheel antilock brakes?
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A) Chrysler
B) American Motors p
C) Lincoln
D) Chevrolet
Answer: C
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14) Technician A says that drum brakes work with brake shoes. Technician B says that drum
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brakes work with brake pads. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: A
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15) Which pillar is nearest the front of the vehicle?
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A) Ap
B) Bp
C) Cp
D) Dp
Answer: A p
16) Which type vehicle is most likely to have a D pillar?
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A) Pickup truck p
B) Station wagon p
C) Sports coupe p
D) None of these p p
Answer: B
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17) Technician A says that full frame vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure.
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Technician B says that unibody vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: B
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18) Technician A says that gasoline engines are internal combustion engines. Technician B says
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that diesel engines are internal combustion engines. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only p p
B) Technician B only p p
C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician p
Answer: C
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