Automotive EOP Practice Test

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• Which of the following is NOT a certifying area for automotive technicians?
• What is the function of clutch torsion springs?
• A Single Pole Single Throw switch has how many positions?
• Low fluid in a clutch system can cause which condition?
• The device used to determine the density of a liquid by buoyancy is a
• Which component is not typically found in the engine block?
• Which items are classified as hazardous waste?
• What component delivers high-current from the battery to the starter motor in a vehicle electrical system?
• If open circuit voltage is 12.4 volts and the system voltage with the engine running is also 12.4 volts, what does this indicate?
• Which term describes the piston's position at the bottom of its stroke?
• Which statement about flywheel hot spots is true?
• All of the following jobs are related directly to the automotive field EXCEPT:
• What can be used as a tracing powder when checking for small oil leaks?
• Which statements about the drivetrain and differential are correct?
• Sidewall punctures cannot be repaired.
• Which statement about camshaft timing and overhead cam engines is correct?
• Which statement describes the role of clutch torsion springs?
• What are valve springs used to do in a cylinder head?
• Which of these is not an actual type of pliers?
• What causes engine oil to look milky?
• Transmission fluid appearance can indicate water contamination. Which is true?
• When diagnosing an automotive system, which approach is recommended?
• Before diagnosing an electrical circuit, what is the most important thing to verify?
• If a V6 engine has 529 cubic centimeters per cylinder, what is the approximate engine displacement after rounding to the nearest tenth of a liter?
• Antifreeze provides protection against which of the following conditions?
• When replacing a clutch, which component can often be resurfaced?
• Which term describes the piston's position at the top of its stroke?
• Regarding CV joints, which statement is correct?
• In a pushrod engine, which engine component moves the pushrod directly?
• Which statement about CV joints is true?
• What term defines the movement of electrons in a circuit?
• A V6 engine with a per-cylinder displacement of 529 cubic centimeters has what approximate total displacement when rounded up?
• What percentage of all automotive systems are controlled by electronics?
• Regarding radiator caps, which statement is correct?
• Which tool is used to measure movement?
• How many ASE certifications are there for automotive technicians?
• Which of the following is a certifying area for automotive technicians?
• Which refrigerants are currently used in new vehicles?
• In manual transmissions, which components are always in mesh with each other?
• Materials with high resistance used to prevent current flow?
• The cam acts directly on a rocker in which type of engine?
• Fires including wood, cloth, rubber, paper, as well as many plastic materials require which type of fire extinguisher?
• Which statement about diagnosing engine noises and oils is true?
• If a broken bolt cannot be removed with an eze-out, what action should be taken?
• How many strokes are required to complete a four-stroke engine cycle?
• Bottom of piston travel called?
• Which option is not a type of punch?
• What method is used to check U-joint play?
• A difference in electrical pressure between the two sides of a device is called:
• Which statement about oil pressure problems is true?
• To reduce fire risk, oily shop rags should be stored in a metal container with a closed lid to prevent what?
• All of the following are in the engine block EXCEPT:
• Which type of grease is used to lubricate cables, door hinges, and various types of linkages?
• Which tool is recommended for melting splice sleeves in automotive wiring work?
• What is the function of an Oil Bypass Valve?
• The maximum generator voltage output should be limited to what value?
• Which statement about parallel circuits is false?
• Which device interrupts current to protect circuits and is typically replaced after fault?
• In front-wheel-drive systems, which statement about CV joints is correct?
• What is the first step to take during Preliminary Checks?
• Which component is also commonly referred to as the piston pin and secures the connecting rod to the piston?
• A circuit breaker that resets automatically is called what?
• On many late-model engines, valve seats located in the block rather than in the cylinder head is true?
• Which hammer is used when a great deal of striking power is required?
• CV joints are sealed with a boot made of what material to keep lubrication in and contaminants out?
• Which statement about the differential is true?
• A common cause of leaking drive assembly seals is what?
• CV joints are typically sealed with a neoprene or plastic boot to
• Starting motor components: which statement is most accurate?
• Which engine design requires two full crankshaft rotations to complete one cycle?
• In automotive electronic diagnostics, the term 'continuous' refers to a monitor that is active under which condition?
• Top of piston travel called?
• Shop tools operate by all of the following methods except:
• Which extinguisher type is appropriate for electrical fires?
• Wear bars appear when tread depth reaches what?
• Which statement about flywheel heat and resurfacing is true?
• Which engine type is currently the most common?
• A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has how many characters?
• HID stands for which automotive lighting term?
• What is the purpose of oil drains in a cylinder head?
• Semi-floating axles are held in the carrier housing by:
• In P235/70R17, what does the 70 denote?
• Which of these does NOT describe a type of lifter?
• Which tool is most suitable for melting splice sleeves during wiring repairs?
• What is the maximum pressure used when popping beads?
• Which statement about CV joints is true?
• Which statements about ASE certification and recertification are correct?
• Which statement about lubrication and shifting is correct?
• Electrical fires require which type of fire extinguisher?
• Oily shop rags stored in a special metal container with a closed lid help prevent what?
• What is the function of the starter solenoid in a vehicle electrical system?
• What is the main job of a cylinder head?
• What happens to a lead-acid battery stored in a discharged condition for an extended period?
• A blocked vent or vent hose is a common cause of leaks in which component?
• A wire that carries serial data is typically known as what?
• Antifreeze provides protection against which conditions?
• How must an absorbent that has been used to absorb hazardous waste be treated?
• Which symptom is associated with zero clutch pedal free play?
• In automotive lighting terminology, HID stands for what?
• All of the following components are connected to the crankshaft EXCEPT:
• Which statement best describes the relationship between countergear and output gears in a manual transmission?
• What component can mask internal engine oil leaks?
• Which device contains high-current contacts that connect the battery to the cranking motor?
• A differential case contains all of the following gears EXCEPT:
• What two types of voltage signals are used by computer inputs and outputs?
• Which engine cylinder arrangement describes cylinders in a straight line along the crankcase?
• A 2.0 mm wire has which dimension?
• The Ring & Pinion gear ratio example 41:15 yields which of the following?
• Which statement about connecting rods and camshaft is correct?
• Which statement about valve seats is correct?
• Which of the following are general workplace precautions you should always remember when handling chemicals?
• The process of using a magnetic detector to locate cracks is called what?
• Which type of grease is used to lubricate cables, door hinges, and various types of linkages?
• Which of the following is not a standard input jack on a digital multimeter?
• A Pressure Tester (pump) or UV dye can be used to find what?
• In the lug nut torque scenario, which statement is correct?
• Which statement about the drivetrain configuration is correct?
• Starting motor gear reduction and the overrunning clutch: which is correct?
• Which statement about firing order has the correct implication?
• What is a potential consequence of failing to torque lug nuts correctly?
• In front-wheel-drive vehicles, which statement about CV joints is correct?
• Hardening and Non-Hardening are two types of what?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with low oil pressure?
• In automotive computer diagnostics, what type of monitor is always active while the engine is running?
• Which is the smallest wire size in AWG among common options?
• The amount of voltage available to move electrons through a circuit is called:
• In front-wheel-drive CV joints, which statement is correct?
• Which option is not among the three Cs of diagnosis?
• Which expansion corresponds to the PPE acronym?
• When the clutch pedal is released, the clutch is?
• Which piston ring prevents combustion pressure from entering the crankcase?
• A battery has a date code of "A-4"; when was the battery manufactured?
• Which organization certifies automotive technicians?
• All of the following parts may be found in clutch Pressure Plate assemblies EXCEPT:
• Which cooling method uses air to dissipate heat from the engine?
• Which of the following items is not a certifying area for automotive technicians?
• Materials with high resistances are used as what?
• What is the first thing a technician must do before attempting to diagnose an electrical circuit?
• Regarding transmission/transaxle maintenance, which statement is true?
• What is the voltage rule for parallel circuits?
• What is the correct rotation procedure for radial tires?
• Which term describes the monitor that continuously checks engine-related computer activity while the vehicle is running?
• When is used antifreeze not considered hazardous waste?
• What agency should be notified of any environmental violations?
• Front Wheel Drive vehicles typically use _______.
• Which pressure is used when popping beads in a tire service to seat the bead?
• Which of the following is not a type of punch?
• What is the job of the heater control valve?
• The oil bypass valve is designed to open under what condition?
• When removing a Driveshaft for U-joint replacement, what is the first step to take?
• Which components hold semi-floating axles in the carrier housing?
• Regarding transmission fluid, which statement is correct?
• Spur gears are also known as which type?
• Current loss in a vehicle with the ignition key OFF is called?
• Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids require which type of fire extinguisher?
• Which statement is NOT true of air-cooled engines?
• What can be used as a tracing powder when checking for small oil leaks?
• What tool is used in combination with an impact wrench to install lug nuts on wheels?
• The purpose of the heater core is to:
• When a temperature gauge reads hot, what should be done first?
• Power wrenches are what kinds of tools?
• One of the symptoms of low oil pressure is:
• Which of these is not a required circuit element?
• Which statement correctly identifies hazardous waste materials in automotive operations?
• Which statement is correct regarding lug nuts?
• In electrical systems, what is the name given to a conductor that transmits serial data?
• An internal clutch Master Cylinder leak will cause what condition?
• Which refrigerants are currently used in new vehicles?
• Which statement indicates a CV joint problem?
• PPE acronym stands for what?
• Overheating can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
• Which option is not a common type of wire used in automotive applications?
• Which component must open and close valves at the correct time relative to the piston's position?
• Wear bars are visible when tread depth is what?
• What are the passages in the engine block that allow coolant to circulate called?
• A Ring & Pinion set, with 41 and 15 teeth respectively, has what gear ratio?
• Which instrument is used to detect slight movement or alignment changes in a mechanical system?
• Which term describes a circuit that contains both series and parallel sections?
• Which of these is NOT an advantage of timing belts?
• Which item is not among the three Cs of diagnosis?
• What percentage of the braking force comes from the rear brakes in a typical Front Wheel Drive vehicle?
• Hardening and Non-Hardening are two types of what?
• What are the 3 basic types of electrical circuits?
• Which gear type is spur?
• What is the most common type of fuel used in passenger vehicles?
• What component is forced up into cylinder bores by the crankshaft?
• Which statement about CV boots is true?
• Which organization provided the statistic that electronics now control 86% of all automotive systems?
• If the eze-out fails to remove a broken bolt, which action is recommended?
• Overhead cam engines can be driven by which methods?
• Which axle type has the bearings pressed onto the axle shafts?
• If a lead-acid battery is stored discharged for more than 30 days, what happens?
• When replacing a cylinder head gasket, the mating surfaces should be cleaned:
• The device delivers high-current from the battery to the starter motor is called the
• Which statement describes a mixed circuit arrangement with both series and parallel sections?
• When servicing a hybrid vehicle and removing the high voltage service plug, how long should a technician wait before beginning work?
• What term describes gears also called Straight-Cut, where only one tooth is in ideal contact at any time?
• Which statement best reflects general chemical handling precautions?
• What should always be done before beginning any diagnosis?
• Which of the following best describes the location of the cylinder bore?
• In a standard lead-acid battery, electrolyte consists of water and which acid?
• A loud noise from the lower part of the engine that increases with engine speed is likely what?
• In which engine configurations does the camshaft act directly on the rocker arms without a pushrod?
• Which component attaches a connecting rod to a piston?
• Which hammer is designed for delivering maximum impact force?
• Which extinguisher type is used for ordinary combustibles?
• When the coolant system thermostat is closed, coolant is allowed to flow to
• Before beginning diagnostics on any system, what must a technician first do?
• The specific gravity of a substance is measured using:
• Before beginning diagnostics on any system, what fundamental understanding should a technician establish?
• A hammer that has a domed striking surface on one end is called a ______ hammer.
• In a 12V series circuit with a single 20 Ohm bulb load, a Test Light connected to ground is used; with the switch closed and the bulb lit, what will the Test Light indicate?
• Which Technician is correct regarding a flywheel with hot spots and resurfacing?
• In a differential assembly, which gear is NOT typically present inside the differential case?
• Which statement is true about CV joints?
• Which item is used to help apply controlled torque when tightening lug nuts on wheels?
• The round holes machined into the block for the pistons travel up and down in are called:
• Which statement about firing order is correct?
• In P235/70R17, what does the 235 denote?
• Which item is not a part of a cylinder head?
• In radial tire rotation, which pattern moves the left front tire to the left rear position?