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The front wheel alignment on most unibody vehicles is only as good as: - CORRECT ANSWER
The dimensional accuracy of the body structure, even the upper body dimensions.
The vehicle has rear-end damage and the fuel tank needs to be replaced. What else could be
damaged? - CORRECT ANSWER The fuel level sender
The evaporated emission control system is designed to: - CORRECT ANSWER Capture fuel
vapors and route them to the engine to burn.
The complex carburetor required five different circuits to handle operating requirements: -
CORRECT ANSWER Main circuit
idle circuit
accelerator pump
power enrichment circuit
choke.
What type of steering is the worm gear found? - CORRECT ANSWER re circulating ball
steering
The component of the vehicle that filters out pollutants from the exhaust system is: - CORRECT
ANSWER The catalytic converter
When the brakes are applied, which part forces fluid to the master cylinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Solenoid valve
Independent front and rear suspension systems: - CORRECT ANSWER Allow each wheel to
move up and down on its own.
What is the proper brake fluid to use on most vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER DOT 3 and
DOT 4
NOTTTTT DOT 5
What are the two components of the hood's lock assembly? - CORRECT ANSWER Pop-up
spring and safety catch.
There are two main types of control for multi-port systems. - CORRECT ANSWER Sequential
multi-port fuel injection: Each injector opens just before the intake valve for its cylinder opens
,Front outer components of a vehicle are: - CORRECT ANSWER § Front bumper assembly
§ The grille
§ Lamps
§ NOT: Windshield. The windshield is a "side component"
Front end sheet metal components are: - CORRECT ANSWER Grille, hood, and fenders
Front end exterior includes the following: - CORRECT ANSWER Fascia, fenders, hood, and
cowl panel
On a front wheel drive car, the front wheels are attached to: - CORRECT ANSWER Half shafts
1. The front passenger airbag is usually located: - CORRECT ANSWER above the glove box
What part in a rear wheel drive vehicle sends power to the differential? - CORRECT ANSWER
Drive shaft. (Sends power from the transmission to the differential.)
With this type of brake system, the driver must keep his or her foot pressed firmly on the brake
pedal until the vehicle stops. - CORRECT ANSWER ABS (Anti-lock braking system). The
ABS system pumps the brake automatically.
What does a connecting rod connect? - CORRECT ANSWER The piston to the crankshaft
What chemicals react to inflate a car's airbag - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium Azide (NaN3)
and Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) reacts to produce nitrogen gas.
A drum brake does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER § Brake shoes
§ Caliper
§ Brake linings
§ Brake backing plate
The two main components of a disc brake are the: - CORRECT ANSWER Caliper and disc
(rotor)
The sound-deadening panel that is sometimes attached to the inner hood panel is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER Insulator pad
What is a "ball joint"? - CORRECT ANSWER A suspension component that allows for pivotal
and rotational movement of the wheel.
What body part is located under the doors? - CORRECT ANSWER Rocker panel
ECM - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Control Module
Components of the exhaust system - CORRECT ANSWER Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold,
catalytic converter, muffler, tailpipe
,What is NOT included in a rear McPherson strut suspension system? - CORRECT ANSWER §
Upper control arm
§ What are the three most commonly used suspension systems?
i. MacPherson, Independent, Chapman
What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat? - CORRECT ANSWER To block the flow of
coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up.
In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the transmission by: - CORRECT
ANSWER The clutch
In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the transmission by: - CORRECT
ANSWER The torque converter
The one piece unit, which holds the headlamp assembly, consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER
Lamp, bulb, lens, and frame
Which engine part supplies the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture? - CORRECT ANSWER
Spark plug
A vacuum booster is a component of: - CORRECT ANSWER The braking system. The vacuum
booster makes the brake pedal easier to press.
On a unibody car, the pillars are also known as - CORRECT ANSWER § A pillar - Hinge
§ B pillar - Center
§ C Pillar - Lock
There are two basic full frame designs. - CORRECT ANSWER § Ladder
§ Perimeter
There are three full frame rail configurations - CORRECT ANSWER § Open "C" channel
§ Closed "C" channel
§ Box frame
The part of the vehicle door where the key is inserted is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Door
lock
The two components of a bumper's substructure that provide collision protection are: -
CORRECT ANSWER Reinforcement and energy absorbers
The unibody frame construction is lighter than a conventional frame because: - CORRECT
ANSWER The manufacturing process combines sheet metal body parts with stress bearing
elements to form the body and chassis as a single unit.
, Which of the following are not considered part of the roof of a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER
The front and rear windshield.
What allows the steering wheel to change the direction the vehicle is traveling? - CORRECT
ANSWER Steering Linkage
When replacing a windshield, Technician A says that any caulking sealant can be used to hold
the windshield in place. Technician B says that the windshield is a structural part in a modern
vehicle. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER § Technician B is correct. A windshield is
considered a structural part and has certain requirements necessary to adhere to the pinchweld
flange for strength. Windshields must be installed using urethane to restore the structural role of
the glass.
Which emissions control system component introduces small amounts of exhaust gas into the
intake manifold, where it is combined with the regular fuel mixture and diluted? - CORRECT
ANSWER EGR Valve
Which of the following refers to the forward or rearward tilt of the ball joints from a vertical
position? - CORRECT ANSWER Caster
What are the most common types of calipers? - CORRECT ANSWER Fixed calipers and
floating calipers
The device that synchronizes the spark plug firing sequence is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Camshaft sensor
Which one of the following answer choices list the two components that form the engine's
combustion chamber? - CORRECT ANSWER Cylinder head and cylinders
Where is the driver's side air bag module located? - CORRECT ANSWER In the steering wheel
What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto model and
contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER Composite
What tells the automatic transmission how fast the car is going? - CORRECT ANSWER The
governor
Thermal Polyolefin plastic - CORRECT ANSWER TPO
In an automatic transmission, the shift lever connects to the: - CORRECT ANSWER manual
valve
Which part of the vehicle converts AC power to a direct current (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER
Alternator
The amount of time the fuel injector stays open is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Pulse width
ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE|500+
QUESTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
The front wheel alignment on most unibody vehicles is only as good as: - CORRECT ANSWER
The dimensional accuracy of the body structure, even the upper body dimensions.
The vehicle has rear-end damage and the fuel tank needs to be replaced. What else could be
damaged? - CORRECT ANSWER The fuel level sender
The evaporated emission control system is designed to: - CORRECT ANSWER Capture fuel
vapors and route them to the engine to burn.
The complex carburetor required five different circuits to handle operating requirements: -
CORRECT ANSWER Main circuit
idle circuit
accelerator pump
power enrichment circuit
choke.
What type of steering is the worm gear found? - CORRECT ANSWER re circulating ball
steering
The component of the vehicle that filters out pollutants from the exhaust system is: - CORRECT
ANSWER The catalytic converter
When the brakes are applied, which part forces fluid to the master cylinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Solenoid valve
Independent front and rear suspension systems: - CORRECT ANSWER Allow each wheel to
move up and down on its own.
What is the proper brake fluid to use on most vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER DOT 3 and
DOT 4
NOTTTTT DOT 5
What are the two components of the hood's lock assembly? - CORRECT ANSWER Pop-up
spring and safety catch.
There are two main types of control for multi-port systems. - CORRECT ANSWER Sequential
multi-port fuel injection: Each injector opens just before the intake valve for its cylinder opens
,Front outer components of a vehicle are: - CORRECT ANSWER § Front bumper assembly
§ The grille
§ Lamps
§ NOT: Windshield. The windshield is a "side component"
Front end sheet metal components are: - CORRECT ANSWER Grille, hood, and fenders
Front end exterior includes the following: - CORRECT ANSWER Fascia, fenders, hood, and
cowl panel
On a front wheel drive car, the front wheels are attached to: - CORRECT ANSWER Half shafts
1. The front passenger airbag is usually located: - CORRECT ANSWER above the glove box
What part in a rear wheel drive vehicle sends power to the differential? - CORRECT ANSWER
Drive shaft. (Sends power from the transmission to the differential.)
With this type of brake system, the driver must keep his or her foot pressed firmly on the brake
pedal until the vehicle stops. - CORRECT ANSWER ABS (Anti-lock braking system). The
ABS system pumps the brake automatically.
What does a connecting rod connect? - CORRECT ANSWER The piston to the crankshaft
What chemicals react to inflate a car's airbag - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium Azide (NaN3)
and Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) reacts to produce nitrogen gas.
A drum brake does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER § Brake shoes
§ Caliper
§ Brake linings
§ Brake backing plate
The two main components of a disc brake are the: - CORRECT ANSWER Caliper and disc
(rotor)
The sound-deadening panel that is sometimes attached to the inner hood panel is the: -
CORRECT ANSWER Insulator pad
What is a "ball joint"? - CORRECT ANSWER A suspension component that allows for pivotal
and rotational movement of the wheel.
What body part is located under the doors? - CORRECT ANSWER Rocker panel
ECM - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Control Module
Components of the exhaust system - CORRECT ANSWER Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold,
catalytic converter, muffler, tailpipe
,What is NOT included in a rear McPherson strut suspension system? - CORRECT ANSWER §
Upper control arm
§ What are the three most commonly used suspension systems?
i. MacPherson, Independent, Chapman
What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat? - CORRECT ANSWER To block the flow of
coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up.
In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the transmission by: - CORRECT
ANSWER The clutch
In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the transmission by: - CORRECT
ANSWER The torque converter
The one piece unit, which holds the headlamp assembly, consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER
Lamp, bulb, lens, and frame
Which engine part supplies the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture? - CORRECT ANSWER
Spark plug
A vacuum booster is a component of: - CORRECT ANSWER The braking system. The vacuum
booster makes the brake pedal easier to press.
On a unibody car, the pillars are also known as - CORRECT ANSWER § A pillar - Hinge
§ B pillar - Center
§ C Pillar - Lock
There are two basic full frame designs. - CORRECT ANSWER § Ladder
§ Perimeter
There are three full frame rail configurations - CORRECT ANSWER § Open "C" channel
§ Closed "C" channel
§ Box frame
The part of the vehicle door where the key is inserted is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Door
lock
The two components of a bumper's substructure that provide collision protection are: -
CORRECT ANSWER Reinforcement and energy absorbers
The unibody frame construction is lighter than a conventional frame because: - CORRECT
ANSWER The manufacturing process combines sheet metal body parts with stress bearing
elements to form the body and chassis as a single unit.
, Which of the following are not considered part of the roof of a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER
The front and rear windshield.
What allows the steering wheel to change the direction the vehicle is traveling? - CORRECT
ANSWER Steering Linkage
When replacing a windshield, Technician A says that any caulking sealant can be used to hold
the windshield in place. Technician B says that the windshield is a structural part in a modern
vehicle. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER § Technician B is correct. A windshield is
considered a structural part and has certain requirements necessary to adhere to the pinchweld
flange for strength. Windshields must be installed using urethane to restore the structural role of
the glass.
Which emissions control system component introduces small amounts of exhaust gas into the
intake manifold, where it is combined with the regular fuel mixture and diluted? - CORRECT
ANSWER EGR Valve
Which of the following refers to the forward or rearward tilt of the ball joints from a vertical
position? - CORRECT ANSWER Caster
What are the most common types of calipers? - CORRECT ANSWER Fixed calipers and
floating calipers
The device that synchronizes the spark plug firing sequence is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Camshaft sensor
Which one of the following answer choices list the two components that form the engine's
combustion chamber? - CORRECT ANSWER Cylinder head and cylinders
Where is the driver's side air bag module located? - CORRECT ANSWER In the steering wheel
What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto model and
contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER Composite
What tells the automatic transmission how fast the car is going? - CORRECT ANSWER The
governor
Thermal Polyolefin plastic - CORRECT ANSWER TPO
In an automatic transmission, the shift lever connects to the: - CORRECT ANSWER manual
valve
Which part of the vehicle converts AC power to a direct current (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER
Alternator
The amount of time the fuel injector stays open is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Pulse width
