Automotive Mechanic And Electronic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what does an auto shop's repair area normally include? Shop stall, lift, alignment rack, and outside work area A(n)____ is a small work area where a car can be parked for repairs. Shop stall List the rules that should be followed when using a lift Ask for permission to use the lift, center the vehicle on the lift, check ceiling clearance before lifting large or tall vehicles, make sure lift catch is safely engaged Describe how a vehicle should be pulled onto an alignment rack Pulled in sl...

A large repair facility recycles its used motor oil. Technician A says that only about one quart of high-quality oil can be recovered from each gallon of used oil that is recycled. Technician B says the recovery rate is about two and one-half quarts per gallon. Who is right? B only When checking hose conditions, which would indicate the need for replacement? -Softening -Hardening -Cracks or abrasions If you find fluid dripping from a vehicle, where is the likeliest direction to look for th...

Your automobile relys on what to function Several systems What is the best way to diagnose a system failure Look for specific components in a system that aren´t working What do components make up A system Coolant Heat from the engine is transferred into what liquid What does the Thermostat do It measures the temp of the engine and tells the water pump when to cycle new coolant What does the radiator do Allows the heat from the antifreeze to be transferred to the air that is being blown ...

List four skills that may be needed when working as an automotive technician Computer technician, residential/commercial engineer, electronic engineer, tv radio technition What is a cooperative training program Combine classroom instructions with real world experience Which of the following is not a typical specialized technician? 1) engineering technician 2) steering and suspension technician 3) brake technician 4) drive shaft technician 4) driveshaft technician Describe some of the re...

_____ or _____ maintained tools will hurt an automotive technician's on-the-job performance Greasy, oily Name three basic parts of a toolbox Large lower roll-around cabinet, upper tool chest, a small carrying tray A toolbox's ________ is for holding frequently used tools so thye can be carried to the job in a single trip Small carrying tray In what part of a toolbox are large power tools normally kept? Lowe roll-around What is the basic function of tool holders? Help organize small tool...

Power tools are tools that use Electricity hydraulics compressed air Which of the following is not a common impact wrench drive size? 3/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/4 Special impact sockets and extensions are easily identified because they are Flat black Each of the following can be used to clean parts except Air ratchet After using a floor jack to raise the front of a car Place the car in park, block the car's wheels, secure the car on jack stands The _____ press can be used to install gears, pulleys...

Which of the following is NOT represented by the "3 Cs" abbreviation? Customer Which of the following is a typical label found on vehicles? All of the answers listed The ________________ is used by technicians to identify engine and emission control information for the vehicle. Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label The ______________ certifies that the vehicle meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention standards in effect at the time of manufacture. V...

Which of the following is NOT represented by the "3 Cs" abbreviation? Customer Which of the following is a typical label found on vehicles? All of the answers listed The ________________ is used by technicians to identify engine and emission control information for the vehicle. Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label The ______________ certifies that the vehicle meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention standards in effect at the time of manufacture. V...

Which of the following is a common type of wrench used in the service of automobiles? All of the answers listed All of the following are variations on the open-end wrench, EXCEPT box-end wrench Sockets most commonly come in which of the following configurations 12 and 6 points Which of the following is NOT a type of pliers used in the automotive industry? Open-end pliers Which of the following is a cutting tool? All of the answers listed A screw or bolt with a cross-shaped recess requires...

visual voltmeter with a timer that shows when a voltage changed osciloscope uses a cathode ray tube similar to a tv screen analog scope takes samples of the signals that can be stopped or stored digital scope transparent scale used for reference measurements gratiucule setting how much time will be displayed in each block division displays both alternating and direct current DC coupling a DC voltage that turns on and off in a series of pulses pulse train frequency is measured in this hert...