Question 1

Fluid is distributed throughout the transmission to control shifts and provide lubrication to critical parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a torque converter serves the same purpose as the clutch used with a manual transmission. 
B)  an input shaft connects the torque converter to the transmission. 
C)  the transmission shaft provides hydraulic fluid to the torque convertor, value body, and lubrication circuits. 
D)  a computer makes shift decisions and a valve body acts on them. 
A)  a torque converter serves the same purpose as the clutch used with a manual transmission. 
B)  an input shaft connects the torque converter to the transmission. 
C)  the transmission shaft provides hydraulic fluid to the torque convertor, value body, and lubrication circuits. 
D)  a computer makes shift decisions and a valve body acts on them. C

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of pump?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inlet type 
B)  Rotor type 
C)  Internal/external gear crescent type 
D)  Vane type 
A)  Inlet type 
B)  Rotor type 
C)  Internal/external gear crescent type 
D)  Vane type A

Question 4

A standard transmission has a torque converter. An automatic transmission uses a flexplate and heavy steel flywheel instead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While having a discussion, Technician A says that a conventional automatic transmission uses sequence control in which the solenoid controls a typical spool-type shift valve that sends fluid to the clutch or servo. Technician B says it uses direct electronic control with PWM solenoid valves. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 6

The term MOST-Likely used to describe a sensor that frequently sends an output voltage to the computer that varies with road speed is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission fluid temperature sensor 
B)  vehicle speed sensor 
C)  torque converter 
D)  throttle position sensor 
A)  transmission fluid temperature sensor 
B)  vehicle speed sensor 
C)  torque converter 
D)  throttle position sensor

Question 7

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A torque converter has curved blades with a stator between the impeller and the turbine to redirect fluid flow. 
B)  The stator is the part that makes torque increase possible. 
C)  The torque converter has split rings attached to the blades of the turbine and impeller. 
D)  A fluid coupling has straight blades and a stator. 
A)  A torque converter has curved blades with a stator between the impeller and the turbine to redirect fluid flow. 
B)  The stator is the part that makes torque increase possible. 
C)  The torque converter has split rings attached to the blades of the turbine and impeller. 
D)  A fluid coupling has straight blades and a stator.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the torque converter?

Accepted Answer

The torque converter allows th

Question 9

What are the basic gear rules?

Accepted Answer

Basic gear rules are: 
1. Two gears with

Question 10

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a voltage signal changes in response to throttle opening. 
B)  an overdrive cancel switch prevents shifting into gear. 
C)  a neutral safety switch mounted on the transmission prevents the engine from starting in any gear but park or neutral. 
D)  engine coolant temperature monitored by the computer prevents the torque converter clutch from operating when the engine is cold. 
A)  a voltage signal changes in response to throttle opening. 
B)  an overdrive cancel switch prevents shifting into gear. 
C)  a neutral safety switch mounted on the transmission prevents the engine from starting in any gear but park or neutral. 
D)  engine coolant temperature monitored by the computer prevents the torque converter clutch from operating when the engine is cold.

Question 11

What is the purpose of the fluid pump?

Accepted Answer

The fluid pump does several things: 
1.

Question 12

With a standard torque converter, true coupling speed only happens when the vehicle crests a hill, when the engine stops driving the wheels and the wheels start to drive the engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is likely to occur if a radiator heat exchanger leaks when the engine is operating?

Accepted Answer

When the engine is operating: Fluid pres

Question 14

The ____________________ support is a large splined support that extends out of the transmission's front pump body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ support is a large splined...

Question 15

The ____________________ is a lever that locks the transmission output shaft when the shift lever is in park.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a lever that locks...

Question 16

____________________ occurs when the vehicle is prevented from moving while the engine is accelerated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ occurs when the vehicle is prevented...

Question 17

The term MOST-Likely used to describe the readout on the instrument panel or steering column that tells the driver which gear range has been selected is:

Accepted Answer

A)  orifice 
B)  vortex 
C)  shift quadrant 
D)  detent 
A)  orifice 
B)  vortex 
C)  shift quadrant 
D)  detent

Question 18

While having a discussion about the Ravigneaux gearset, Technician A says that in overdrive, the direct clutch drives the planetary carrier clockwise, causing the long pinions to walk clockwise around the held large sun gear. Technician B says that this occurs in third gear. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 19

In overdrive, the direct clutch drives the planetary carrier counterclockwise, causing the long pinions to walk counterclockwise around the held large sun gear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An automatic transmission shifts automatically between gear ranges and does not require a manual clutch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 73: Automatic Transmission Fundamentals

Fluid is distributed throughout the transmission to control shifts and provide lubrication to critical parts.

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of pump?

A standard transmission has a torque converter. An automatic transmission uses a flexplate and heavy steel flywheel instead.

The term MOST-Likely used to describe a sensor that frequently sends an output voltage to the computer that varies with road speed is:

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

What is the purpose of the torque converter?

What are the basic gear rules?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

What is the purpose of the fluid pump?

With a standard torque converter, true coupling speed only happens when the vehicle crests a hill, when the engine stops driving the wheels and the wheels start to drive the engine.

What is likely to occur if a radiator heat exchanger leaks when the engine is operating?

The ____________________ support is a large splined support that extends out of the transmission's front pump body.

The ____________________ is a lever that locks the transmission output shaft when the shift lever is in park.

____________________ occurs when the vehicle is prevented from moving while the engine is accelerated.

The term MOST-Likely used to describe the readout on the instrument panel or steering column that tells the driver which gear range has been selected is:

While having a discussion about the Ravigneaux gearset, Technician A says that in overdrive, the direct clutch drives the planetary carrier clockwise, causing the long pinions to walk clockwise around the held large sun gear. Technician B says that this occurs in third gear. Who is correct?

In overdrive, the direct clutch drives the planetary carrier counterclockwise, causing the long pinions to walk counterclockwise around the held large sun gear.

An automatic transmission shifts automatically between gear ranges and does not require a manual clutch.

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