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Light Repair Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Most
Tested) with Verified Answers
Technician A says that when pressure testing a radiator cap, a special adapter is needed. Technician B
says the best way to check thermostat operation is while it is in the engine. Who is right? - Answer: Tech
A
A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires using an ohmmeter. A general rule is
to replace a wire if resistance is over: - Answer: 30,000 ohms
Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to the coil during starting is battery
voltage. Technician B says the coil uses electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? -
Answer: Both techs
A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive vibration. Technician A says that
the vibration could be caused by worn engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration
could be caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right? - Answer: Both techs
A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a driveability complaint. The sensor is
equipped with a three-wire connector. What type of sensor is this? - Answer: a Hall effect type
All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve - Answer: D
, Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-than-normal current flowing
through. Technician B says the wire would heat up if some of the individual strands are broken inside
the wire insulation. Who is right? - Answer: Both techs
Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the ignition switch ON, as long as the
technician is using a ground strap. Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to
use a static wrist strap. Who is right? - Answer: Neither
Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine operating temperature. Technician B says
if the engine continuously runs hot, install a cooler thermostat. Who is right? - Answer: Neither
A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the repair shop for new tires and an
alignment. The technician noticed that the vehicle has some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What
should the technician tell the customer?
A. It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
B. He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon
C. The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be performed
D. He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner tie-rod - Answer: C.
An engine is losing coolant, yet has no external leaks. Technician A says to run the engine and see if
there is white smoke out of the exhaust. Technician B says to find out if the engine's emission system
uses a catalytic converter before running the test above. Who is right? - Answer: both
LED bulbs can remain effective for up to how long depending on the size of the bulb and the conditions
to which the bulb is exposed? - Answer: 15000 hours
All of the following should be performed during a preliminary transmission inspection EXCEPT:
A. check transmission fluid level
B. visually check wiring and electrical connections
C. check the condition of the filter
D. check for fluid leaks - Answer: C
Light Repair Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Most
Tested) with Verified Answers
Technician A says that when pressure testing a radiator cap, a special adapter is needed. Technician B
says the best way to check thermostat operation is while it is in the engine. Who is right? - Answer: Tech
A
A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires using an ohmmeter. A general rule is
to replace a wire if resistance is over: - Answer: 30,000 ohms
Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to the coil during starting is battery
voltage. Technician B says the coil uses electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? -
Answer: Both techs
A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive vibration. Technician A says that
the vibration could be caused by worn engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration
could be caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right? - Answer: Both techs
A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a driveability complaint. The sensor is
equipped with a three-wire connector. What type of sensor is this? - Answer: a Hall effect type
All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve - Answer: D
, Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-than-normal current flowing
through. Technician B says the wire would heat up if some of the individual strands are broken inside
the wire insulation. Who is right? - Answer: Both techs
Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the ignition switch ON, as long as the
technician is using a ground strap. Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to
use a static wrist strap. Who is right? - Answer: Neither
Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine operating temperature. Technician B says
if the engine continuously runs hot, install a cooler thermostat. Who is right? - Answer: Neither
A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the repair shop for new tires and an
alignment. The technician noticed that the vehicle has some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What
should the technician tell the customer?
A. It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
B. He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon
C. The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be performed
D. He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner tie-rod - Answer: C.
An engine is losing coolant, yet has no external leaks. Technician A says to run the engine and see if
there is white smoke out of the exhaust. Technician B says to find out if the engine's emission system
uses a catalytic converter before running the test above. Who is right? - Answer: both
LED bulbs can remain effective for up to how long depending on the size of the bulb and the conditions
to which the bulb is exposed? - Answer: 15000 hours
All of the following should be performed during a preliminary transmission inspection EXCEPT:
A. check transmission fluid level
B. visually check wiring and electrical connections
C. check the condition of the filter
D. check for fluid leaks - Answer: C
