Exam 5: Introduction to Diagnostic Concepts and Diagnostic Equipment

Voltage drop is being discussed. Technician A says in an ideal circuit, most of the voltage drop should take place across the circuit. Technician B says in an ideal circuit, most of the voltage drop should take place across the load. Who is correct?

A technician is using a DVOM to measure a sensor's resistance. The DVOM is on a 20K scale. The display reads "4 . 651". Which value does this represent?

An AC voltage generating wheel speed sensor is being diagnosed. Technician A says the computer reacts to the frequency of the signal. Technician B says the computer reacts to how much voltage is produced. Who is correct?

Current ramping is a diagnostic procedure that is best suited for diagnosing problems associated with:

A voltage drop test is being performed. With the red lead placed on the ground terminal at the PCM and the black lead placed on the negative post of the battery, the meter reads 0.165 volt with the ignition key turned on, but the engine not running. Based on this reading, what is indicated?

Two technicians are discussing a memory code that has been retrieved for a specific sensor. Technician A says that the sensor or the sensor's circuit may be at fault. Technician B says that the value that is being measured may be out of an acceptable range, although the sensor is operating properly. Who is correct?

Voltage drop testing is being discussed. Technician A says the power side of the circuit should be tested. Technician B says the ground side of the circuit should be tested. Who is correct?

A technician is capturing a current waveform for a load component on the positive side of a circuit. The current waveform shows higher-than-normal current flow. Which statement is true?

Technician A says that when back-probing an electrical connector with a T-pin, it is permissible to poke the T-pin through the wire as long as you do it carefully. Technician B says that it is permissible to back-probe an electrical connector on a 42-volt system as well as on a 14-volt system. Who is correct?

Memory codes are being discussed. Technician A says that when pulling memory DTCs, current condition does not matter. Technician B says most PCM's are programmed to erase a memory fault when a preset number of warm up cycles is reached without a repeated failure. Who is correct?

All of these statements are true of a scan tool EXCEPT

When capturing a current waveform from a motor, what is indicated if the waveform goes to "zero" twice per rotation?

In order for its internal voltage reference regulator to continue to supply a 5 volt reference signal, the PCM must have at least _______ volts dropped across it.

Functional tests are being discussed. Technician A says that with an on-demand test, the technician must determine pass/fail during the test. Technician B says that with an active command, the computer will determine pass/fail and set a DTC. Who is correct?

Soft faults are being discussed. Technician A says a soft fault should be diagnosed before diagnosing any hard faults. Technician B says a soft fault is intermittent. Who is correct?

Checking for excessive circuit resistance is being discussed. Technician A says measuring voltage drop is the most accurate method of determining circuit resistance. Technician B says measuring resistance is the most accurate method. Who is correct?

Which of the following types of information is included in the data stream?

Which statement about on-demand tests is NOT true?

All of the following statements concerning the use of an electrical schematic are true EXCEPT :

Which statement is true concerning a breakout box?