Automotive Exam Review Questions
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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? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔Technician B (Thermostats stuck closed will cause an
engine to overheat)
The meaning of R.T.V sealer stands for : - ✔✔Room Temperature Vulcanizing
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, What would be used to replace threads that cannot be repaired? - ✔✔Heli-Coil & Thead
Insert
If the engine will not allow the passenger compartment to get warm on cold mornings,
the thermostat may be_______________? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Both
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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? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔Technician B (Thermostats stuck closed will cause an
engine to overheat)
The meaning of R.T.V sealer stands for : - ✔✔Room Temperature Vulcanizing
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, What would be used to replace threads that cannot be repaired? - ✔✔Heli-Coil & Thead
Insert
If the engine will not allow the passenger compartment to get warm on cold mornings,
the thermostat may be_______________? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Both
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