Automotive Exam Review UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Two technicians are discussing valve cover gasket replacement. Technician A says use gasket
sealer even when replacement gaskets are available. Technician B states make sure to use plenty
of gasket sealer, No harm can come from using too much! Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither technician (you shouldn't use gasket sealer if replacements are
available and you definitely shouldn't use too much if you had to use gasket sealer)
Technician A says to use a tap when repairing thread on a bolt. Technician B says a tap will cut
new threads on a bolt but not repair damaged threads! who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither Technician (using a tap will not help in this situation and a tap doesn't
repair threads it cuts threads in the hole, not the bolt)
Technician A says a thermostat should be opened a small amount to prevent overheating.
Technician B states a thermostat that is stuck closed can cause a engine to overheat. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician B (Thermostats stuck closed will cause an
engine to overheat)
The meaning of R.T.V sealer stands for : - CORRECT ANSWER - Room Temperature
Vulcanizing
What would be used to replace threads that cannot be repaired? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Heli-Coil & Thead Insert
If the engine will not allow the passenger compartment to get warm on cold mornings, the
thermostat may be_______________? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stuck Open
Technician A says a typical park neutral switch prevents the engine from starting in any gear,
Technician B states a typical park neutral switch turns the backup lights on when shifting in
reverse. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both technicians( the park neutral
switch does both: preventing the car from starting from any gear and turns the back up light on
when in reverse)
, If the vehicle gear selector is showing to be in the neutral range, but it moves backward when
you release the brake, What might need adjusting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transmission
Manual Valve
TECH A says in a manual transmission a worn tail shaft bushing can cause repeated failure of the
rear seal. TECH B states that tail shat bushings are not used the tail shaft is the cause. Who is
Correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician A ( The Tail shaft bushing can cause
repeated failure)
Technician says if a paper gasket is not produced RTV sealer is often used to seal covers and
plates that are bolted to the manual transmission case. Technician B says anaerobic sealers
harden when air is removed from the sealer who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
Technicians (RTV Sealer is used to seal cover and plates and anaerobic sealers harden when air
is removed)
A bad driveshaft center support bearing could cause what drivability symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A clunking noise, A roaring noise, and a vibration
A customer complains about his/her transmission being hard to shift from 3rd to 4th gear or 4th
to 3rd, no noise is heard during shifting, what is the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bent
fork in the transmission
To prevent creating a vibration problem when replacing universal joints you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mark the shaft position and reinstall it in the same position
Tech A states that automatic transmission fluid is used in some manual transmissions. Tech B
says motor oil is used in some manual transmissions. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both Technicans
Transmission Mounts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows the transmissions to move during
driving, prevents vibration from being transferred to the body and holds the transmission in the
correct place.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Two technicians are discussing valve cover gasket replacement. Technician A says use gasket
sealer even when replacement gaskets are available. Technician B states make sure to use plenty
of gasket sealer, No harm can come from using too much! Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither technician (you shouldn't use gasket sealer if replacements are
available and you definitely shouldn't use too much if you had to use gasket sealer)
Technician A says to use a tap when repairing thread on a bolt. Technician B says a tap will cut
new threads on a bolt but not repair damaged threads! who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither Technician (using a tap will not help in this situation and a tap doesn't
repair threads it cuts threads in the hole, not the bolt)
Technician A says a thermostat should be opened a small amount to prevent overheating.
Technician B states a thermostat that is stuck closed can cause a engine to overheat. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician B (Thermostats stuck closed will cause an
engine to overheat)
The meaning of R.T.V sealer stands for : - CORRECT ANSWER - Room Temperature
Vulcanizing
What would be used to replace threads that cannot be repaired? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Heli-Coil & Thead Insert
If the engine will not allow the passenger compartment to get warm on cold mornings, the
thermostat may be_______________? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stuck Open
Technician A says a typical park neutral switch prevents the engine from starting in any gear,
Technician B states a typical park neutral switch turns the backup lights on when shifting in
reverse. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both technicians( the park neutral
switch does both: preventing the car from starting from any gear and turns the back up light on
when in reverse)
, If the vehicle gear selector is showing to be in the neutral range, but it moves backward when
you release the brake, What might need adjusting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transmission
Manual Valve
TECH A says in a manual transmission a worn tail shaft bushing can cause repeated failure of the
rear seal. TECH B states that tail shat bushings are not used the tail shaft is the cause. Who is
Correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician A ( The Tail shaft bushing can cause
repeated failure)
Technician says if a paper gasket is not produced RTV sealer is often used to seal covers and
plates that are bolted to the manual transmission case. Technician B says anaerobic sealers
harden when air is removed from the sealer who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
Technicians (RTV Sealer is used to seal cover and plates and anaerobic sealers harden when air
is removed)
A bad driveshaft center support bearing could cause what drivability symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A clunking noise, A roaring noise, and a vibration
A customer complains about his/her transmission being hard to shift from 3rd to 4th gear or 4th
to 3rd, no noise is heard during shifting, what is the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bent
fork in the transmission
To prevent creating a vibration problem when replacing universal joints you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mark the shaft position and reinstall it in the same position
Tech A states that automatic transmission fluid is used in some manual transmissions. Tech B
says motor oil is used in some manual transmissions. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both Technicans
Transmission Mounts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows the transmissions to move during
driving, prevents vibration from being transferred to the body and holds the transmission in the
correct place.
