Auto Quizzes Flashcards
An entry-level technician is one who is certified and has experience with most of the systems on the vehicle (T/F)
False
Some states require auto technicians to be ASE certified to perform repairs (T/F)
True
Most post-secondary schools are two year programs (T/F)
True
Most vehicles in the late 1800s and early 1900s were powered by gasoline (T/F)
False
Technical schools often have shorter completion times than a community college
True
Typically, whose job is it to complete the service order?
Service advisor
To be successful, a parts counter person must possess all the following skills EXCEPT:
Transmission repair skills
What ability must a current automotive technician have to be successful?
a sound understanding of automotive technology, on-the-job experience, continuous training in new technology (all answers are correct)
Which type of technician must pass the eight ASE automotive certification tests A1 through A8?
Master automotive technician
How many years are ASE student certification tests valid?
Two
Besides automotive technicians, which of the following jobs require(s) a good working knowledge of all automotive systems and all major components?
Parts specialist, service advisor, service manager.
(all answers are correct)
What describes the requirement for individuals to learn and acquire new skills as the automotive industry changes?
Lifelong learning
What technician typically repairs a vehicle after it has suffered some type of body or structural damage?
Collision
The organization that was formed to certify technicians is:
ASE
Which of the following tasks is typically performed by an express technician?
Oil and filter change
Which tasks are primarily expected of a line technician?
Warranty repair, basic brake repair, assist in training new employees
(all answers are correct)
Which of the following tasks is NOT expected of any entry level technician?
Diagnose trouble codes
Which skill is necessary for individuals working in Customer Service industries?
Interpersonal
Which privately owned and operated schools offer diploma and degree programs?
Technical schools
Current accessories such as power windows, power door locks, and rear window defoggers are standard equipment on today’s vehicles due to?
The electronic revolution
Nitrile gloves are allergy safe but weaker than latex gloves. (T/F)
False
Nitrile gloves protect your skin when working with fuels, solvents, and other chemicals. (T/F)
True
Safety data sheets (SDS) should be kept in a locked cabinet in the service manager’s or supervisor’s office. (T/F)
False
Lifts are either pneumatic-hydraulic or electric-hydraulic. (T/F)
True
Nearly every liquid, chemical, and solvent used by the vehicle and for service and repair are considered hazardous waste. (T/F)
True
Safety glasses, safety goggles, or a face shield are required when workers are exposed to which of the following?
Flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals.
(all answers are correct)
______ substances can, when allowed to mix or come into contact with other substances, create harmful gases or start a fire
Reactive
According to government data, how many workers in the United States sustain an eye injury that requires medical treatment?
2,000
A class A fire extinguisher can put out which type of fires?
Plastic
What type of gloves protect your skin from fuels and solvents?
Nitrile
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of foot protection
Steel-toed sneakers
What is the most serious type of burn?
Third-degree
A chemical liquid has gotten into your eye. You should flush it with water at the eyewash station for at least:
15 minutes
A safety data sheet (SDS) contains all of the following EXCEPT:
Emergency contact information
What color is used to indicate high-voltage wires on a hybrid vehicle?
Orange
To avoid carbon monoxide fumes, a (an) __________ __________ __________ system is commonly used.
Exhaust gas ventilation
Before moving a vehicle, you should check the brake pedal _________ and ___________.
Feel and travel
Used oil and antifreeze are considered _______________ _____________.
Hazardous waste
_______________ is (are) used by technicians to move around under a vehicle that is only raised off the floor a slight amount.
Creepers
___________ should be worn any time there is a danger of airborne chemicals or dust being inhaled.
Respirators
Die taps are often used for cutting rivet heads.
(T/F)
False
Allen and torx drivers are interchangeable
False
A 12-point socket provides a better grip than a six-point socket.
False
The tenth digit of the vehicle identification number indicates the model year.
True
The vehicle weight information decal can be found on the driver’s door jamb.
True
Torx heads use a _______ -sided star-shaped driver.
Six
___________ is the amount of tension that can be applied to the fastener without any permanent damage.
Proof load
Which type of nut is common on steering and suspension components?
Castle
Machine screws can have a(n) _____ head.
Round, filister, oval
(all are correct)
Technician A says a tap cuts external threads. Technician B says a die cuts internal threads. Who is correct?
Neither A nor B
