Question 1

An accelerator pedal position sensor is used to determine the driver's intent in regard to acceleration and deceleration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Technician A says the brake switch is not used to control the Torque Converter Clutch (TC clutch disengagement). Technician B says the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) responds to the brake switch input by disengaging the TCC. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

All of the following statements are true with respect to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) except:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is responsible for sending the vehicle speed information to the vehicle speedometer. 
B)  It is sometimes called an output shaft speed sensor. 
C)  It is often also responsible for sending the vehicle speed information to the vehicle speedometer. 
D)  It can never replace a governor in a computerized transmission. 
A)  It is responsible for sending the vehicle speed information to the vehicle speedometer. 
B)  It is sometimes called an output shaft speed sensor. 
C)  It is often also responsible for sending the vehicle speed information to the vehicle speedometer. 
D)  It can never replace a governor in a computerized transmission.

Question 4

Tech A says that all MAP sensors send a signal to the PCM to determine engine load. Tech B says that all MAF sensors send a signal to the PCM to determine engine load. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Cooler transmission fluid will cause the PCM to increase engine rpm before shifting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many shift solenoids are normally used in many four-speed automatic transmissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  None of the above 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Another name for the turbine speed sensor is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vehicle speed sensor. 
B)  output shaft speed sensor. 
C)  input speed shaft sensor. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  vehicle speed sensor. 
B)  output shaft speed sensor. 
C)  input speed shaft sensor. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a style of CKP sensor designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The magnetic pick-up style 
B)  The optical style 
C)  The Hall-effect style 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The magnetic pick-up style 
B)  The optical style 
C)  The Hall-effect style 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Technician A says the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is an electro-magnetic type of sensor. Technician B says the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) uses the ECT to vary shift timing and pressure based on engine temperature. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following describes the operation of a reed switch?

Accepted Answer

A)  The switch applies a ground to a wire coming from the power train control module (PCM). 
B)  The magnet in the reed switch assembly induces a voltage that is sent to the PCM 
C)  The switch allows a voltage to pass from a voltage source, through the reed switch, to the PCM. 
D)  Either A or C 
A)  The switch applies a ground to a wire coming from the power train control module (PCM). 
B)  The magnet in the reed switch assembly induces a voltage that is sent to the PCM 
C)  The switch allows a voltage to pass from a voltage source, through the reed switch, to the PCM. 
D)  Either A or C

Question 11

A line pressure sensor is a transducer that varies resistance with the pressure applied to the sensor element.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A brake on/off switch can be used to control transmission shifting when at a stop light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following items make up a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and / or Transmission Control Module (TCM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A storage memory section 
B)  A data processor section 
C)  An input sensor control and processing section 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A storage memory section 
B)  A data processor section 
C)  An input sensor control and processing section 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Most modern vehicles cannot identify and adapt to a driver's individual style and to environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Limp-in mode means that even if the computer for the transmission or the part of the PCM that controls the transmission fails, the vehicle will still be driveable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two technicians are discussing electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Technician A says inside many transmissions, there are small pressure switches. Technician B says these small pressure switches are typically simple open or closed type switches. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What information is provided via the anti-lock brake sensors that may confirm poor tire traction, and a winter shift program can be initiated by the PCM on a vehicle with traction control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Split Coefficient Determination 
B)  Wheel Slip Monitoring 
C)  Vehicle Deceleration Rate 
D)  Brake Lining Temperature Calculation 
A)  Split Coefficient Determination 
B)  Wheel Slip Monitoring 
C)  Vehicle Deceleration Rate 
D)  Brake Lining Temperature Calculation

Question 18

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the ________ and the input shaft speed sensor to determine the amount of torque converter slippage and control the lock-up of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).

Accepted Answer

A)  Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 
B)  Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 
C)  Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 
B)  Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 
C)  Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

To manage the engine's torque, the PCM may be programmed to cut back on the ________ of the engine right before the transmission shifts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shift solenoids 
B)  Ignition timing 
C)  Gear ratio 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Shift solenoids 
B)  Ignition timing 
C)  Gear ratio 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is improved by computerized transmission control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shift quality 
B)  Emissions 
C)  Fuel economy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Shift quality 
B)  Emissions 
C)  Fuel economy 
D)  All of the above

Exam 11: Electronically Controlled Transmission

An accelerator pedal position sensor is used to determine the driver's intent in regard to acceleration and deceleration.

Technician A says the brake switch is not used to control the Torque Converter Clutch (TC clutch disengagement). Technician B says the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) responds to the brake switch input by disengaging the TCC. Who is correct?

All of the following statements are true with respect to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) except:

Tech A says that all MAP sensors send a signal to the PCM to determine engine load. Tech B says that all MAF sensors send a signal to the PCM to determine engine load. Who is correct?

Cooler transmission fluid will cause the PCM to increase engine rpm before shifting.

How many shift solenoids are normally used in many four-speed automatic transmissions?

Another name for the turbine speed sensor is the:

Which of the following is NOT a style of CKP sensor designs?

Technician A says the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is an electro-magnetic type of sensor. Technician B says the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) uses the ECT to vary shift timing and pressure based on engine temperature. Who is correct?

Which of the following describes the operation of a reed switch?

A line pressure sensor is a transducer that varies resistance with the pressure applied to the sensor element.

A brake on/off switch can be used to control transmission shifting when at a stop light.

Which of the following items make up a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and / or Transmission Control Module (TCM)?

Most modern vehicles cannot identify and adapt to a driver's individual style and to environmental conditions.

Limp-in mode means that even if the computer for the transmission or the part of the PCM that controls the transmission fails, the vehicle will still be driveable.

Two technicians are discussing electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Technician A says inside many transmissions, there are small pressure switches. Technician B says these small pressure switches are typically simple open or closed type switches. Who is correct?

What information is provided via the anti-lock brake sensors that may confirm poor tire traction, and a winter shift program can be initiated by the PCM on a vehicle with traction control?

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the ________ and the input shaft speed sensor to determine the amount of torque converter slippage and control the lock-up of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).

To manage the engine's torque, the PCM may be programmed to cut back on the ________ of the engine right before the transmission shifts.

Which of the following is improved by computerized transmission control?

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