Benchmark 3 Flashcards
Third Benchmark Goose sent
A customer comes in stating that the red brake light came on in the dash. What should the technician do first?
A. remove the tires and check the condition of the brake pads
B. check the pedal free travel
C. check the brake fluid reservoir
D. retrieve the brake trouble codes
C. check the brake fluid reservoir
Technician A says brake fluid should be replaced at recommended intervals. Technician B says that brake fluid never needs to be replaced because it is in a sealed component. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
When the brake pad wear indicator contacts the brake rotor, a high-pitched squeal is generated. This sound indicates the pad lining needs to be replaced and has worn to:
A. 1/8”
B. 1/2”
C. 5/8”
D. 3/4”
A. 1/8”
Technician A says a brake pad wear indicators can be identified as a metal tab on the brake pad that contacts the brake rotor when pads need to be replaced. Technician B says some cars have electrical/electronic brake pad wear indicators. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
The owner complains of a red brake warning light intermittently coming on and going off while he/she drives down the road. Technician A says the problem could be a low brake fluid level. Technician B says the problem could be a fault in the ABS system. Who is correct?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
When the parking brake is released, the red brake warning light remains illuminated. All of these could be the cause except a:
A. high brake fluid level
B. low brake fluid level
C. faulty parking brake switch
D. short to ground in the parking brake warning light circuit
A. high brake fluid level
While discussing parking brake systems, Technician A states that the parking brake is a mechanical means to apply the rear brakes. Technician B says that some vehicles apply the parking brake with an electric motor. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
A customer complains that there is a constant “squeal” coming from the left front wheel. The technician removes the left front wheel and determines the noise is coming from a brake pad wear indicator. What should be the next step for the technician?
A. bend the indicator back and tell the customer to replace the brake pads as soon as possible.
B. spray WD-40 on the indicator
C. machine the rotor
D. inform the customer the brake pads need to be replaced
D. inform the customer the brake pads need to be replaced
A customer complains that the brake indicator light comes on periodically but goes off when the parking brake pedal is lifted up. What is the most likely cause?
A. a bad parking light bulb
B. a misadjusted parking brake cable
C. worn parking brake pads
D. a defective fluid level switch
B. a misadjusted parking brake cable
While inspecting the brake lines on a vehicle, the technician notices a crack on the outside of a rubber brake hose, but the hose is not leaking any fluid. What should the technician do?
A. do nothing; the outside is just an extra cover
B. install some tape around the crack to keep dirt out
C. inform the owner of the vehicle that the brake hose needs to be replaced
D. install an upgraded metal line in its place
C. inform the owner of the vehicle that the brake hose needs to be replaced
When inspecting the steel brake lines on a vehicle, which of these is not inspected for?
A. kinks (wink) and dents
B. cracks and leaks
C. rust and loose fittings
D. mud and line diameter
D. mud and line diameter
One way brake fluid may be checked for contamination is by using a:
A. refractometer
B. hydrometer
C. special coated sight glass
D. strip of litmus-type paper
D. strip of litmus-type paper
Brake fluid is considered contaminated when it has absorbed a maximum of what percentage of water?
A. 2%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 50%
A. 2%
With the parking brake applied, a vehicle placed in gear is not held in place. Technician A states that the parking brake needs to be adjusted. Technician B says the service brake of a drum brake system should be inspected before adjusting the parking brake. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Which is not a component of the red brake warning light system?
A. brake fluid level indicator
B. pressure differential switch
C. stop light switch
D. parking brake switch
C. stop light switch
While inspecting brake hoses, Technician A says a brake hose that has cracks should be replaced. Technician B says a brake hose that is bulging should be replaced. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technician A says, when performing a starter draw test, one needs to crank the engine at least 30 seconds. Technician B says that a starter draw test may be performed using an ohmmeter. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Neither
During a battery load test, a load is applied that is equal to one-half of the cold cranking amps for how many seconds?
A. 5
B. 15
C. 30
D. 60
B. 15
During an exterior vehicle inspection, a rear stop light is found to be inoperative. Technician A says a blown bulb could be the cause. Technician B says that poor connection at the bulb socket could be the cause. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technician A says charging a 12-volt auxiliary battery in a hybrid vehicle may require a special battery charger. Technician B says when replacing the 12-volt battery of a hybrid vehicle, the process is basically the same as servicing any other 12-volt battery. Who is correct?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
The customer complains of a squealing noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle when it is first started. The technician has determined that the noise is coming from the alternator belt. What should be the next step?
A. check the condition of the belt
B. replace the belt
C. replace the alternator
D. replace the battery
A. check the condition of the belt
During a starter current draw test, 125 amperes is observed along with slow cranking speed. The manufacturer’s specification is 185-250 amperes. Which would be the most likely cause?
A. an open in the starter armature winding
B. a shorted starter solenoid
C. worn starter commutator and brushes
D. excessive resistance in the positive battery cable
D. excessive resistance in the positive battery cable