Question 1

Starting from a stop, along with the reverse gear's lower ratio, means the clutches and bands need to be held tighter to prevent slippage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Technician A says that when the throttle is opened all of the way, the switch opens, stopping current flow to the solenoid in the transmission. Technician B says that in a vehicle with a kickdown solenoid, the switch may be under the accelerator pedal or attached to the throttle linkage on the engine. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 3

The line pressure in an automatic transmission can be controlled by which of the following parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanical pressure control regulator valve 
B)  Electronic pressure control solenoid 
C)  Both mechanical pressure control regulator valve and electronic pressure control solenoid 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Mechanical pressure control regulator valve 
B)  Electronic pressure control solenoid 
C)  Both mechanical pressure control regulator valve and electronic pressure control solenoid 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

Tech A says that the throttle valve is controlled by a cable or linkage hooked to the engine throttle linkage. Tech B says that a misadjusted throttle valve cable can prevent wideopen throttle on an engine. 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

Which of the following are symptoms of a leaking vacuum modulator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed shifts and white smoke from the exhaust 
B)  Early shifts with grey smoke from the exhaust 
C)  Soft shifts with black smoke from the exhaust 
D)  No upshifts and white smoke from the exhaust 
A)  Delayed shifts and white smoke from the exhaust 
B)  Early shifts with grey smoke from the exhaust 
C)  Soft shifts with black smoke from the exhaust 
D)  No upshifts and white smoke from the exhaust

Question 6

Two technicians are discussing automatic transmissions. Technician A says on many hydraulically controlled transmissions, the modulator valve receives vacuum from the engine. Technician B says the vacuum modulator converts the engine vacuum signal into a hydraulic pressure called modulator pressure. 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 7

A vehicle will upshift into second gear only when governor pressure exceeds which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spring pressure 
B)  Throttle valve pressure 
C)  Vacuum modulator pressure 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Spring pressure 
B)  Throttle valve pressure 
C)  Vacuum modulator pressure 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Engine vacuum, atmospheric pressure and spring tension all work on the vacuum modulator diaphragm. Which of the following statements describes the action of these forces on the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  As manifold vacuum increases, it works with atmospheric pressure to stretch the spring, increasing modulator pressure. 
B)  As manifold vacuum decreases, the spring extends, increasing modulator pressure. 
C)  As atmospheric pressure changes, there is an inversely proportional change in modulator pressure. 
D)  As manifold pressure changes there is a directly proportional change in modulator. 
A)  As manifold vacuum increases, it works with atmospheric pressure to stretch the spring, increasing modulator pressure. 
B)  As manifold vacuum decreases, the spring extends, increasing modulator pressure. 
C)  As atmospheric pressure changes, there is an inversely proportional change in modulator pressure. 
D)  As manifold pressure changes there is a directly proportional change in modulator.

Question 9

As governor pressure increases, it pushes on the shift valves towards their upshift position. What determines the sequence in which the shift valves move?

Accepted Answer

A)  Line pressure 
B)  Spring tension 
C)  Throttle pressure 
D)  Governor pressure 
A)  Line pressure 
B)  Spring tension 
C)  Throttle pressure 
D)  Governor pressure

Question 10

When the transmission is in park, what component manages the pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The manual valve 
B)  The pressure regulator 
C)  The throttle valve 
D)  The governor 
A)  The manual valve 
B)  The pressure regulator 
C)  The throttle valve 
D)  The governor

Question 11

In a hydraulically controlled transmission, how is vehicle speed measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanical speedometer 
B)  Vehicle Speed Sensor 
C)  Governor 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Mechanical speedometer 
B)  Vehicle Speed Sensor 
C)  Governor 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Technician A says a kickdown moves a valve inside a transmission when the accelerator is pressed all the way down. Techniican B says the kickdown valve opens a passage, allowing full line pressure to pass the kickdown valve to increase throttle pressure. 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 13

Technician A says high-performance rebuild kits often contain a stiffer pressure-regulating spring to increase pump pressure. Technician B says on older mechanical pressure regulated transmissions, it was a common practice to install a small washer behind the spring to increase the regulated pump pressure on high-performance transmissions. 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 14

If vehicle speed decreases, governor pressure decreases, allowing the transmission to downshift back into first gear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Technician A says that when in third gear and the vehicle speed drops, governor pressure will decrease and the transmission will downshift. Technician B says that when the accelerator is depressed fully, the throttle valve or vacuum modulator will add additional force to the shift spring and cause the transmission to downshift. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 16

Typically, a directly mounted governor to the output shaft has how many valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Either one or two 
D)  None of the above 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Either one or two 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is used to control a shift valve in an automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Governor pressure 
B)  Line pressure 
C)  Cooler Pressure 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Governor pressure 
B)  Line pressure 
C)  Cooler Pressure 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

If transmission fluid is drawn into the engine through a leaking vacuum modulator, what colour will the smoke in the exhaust be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blue 
B)  Black 
C)  Gray 
D)  White 
A)  Blue 
B)  Black 
C)  Gray 
D)  White

Question 19

Line pressure that is sent to the _______ is allowed to be exhausted back to the transmission pan when the vehicle is not moving and the governor is not creating any pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sump 
B)  Governor 
C)  Manual valve 
D)  Throttle valve 
A)  Sump 
B)  Governor 
C)  Manual valve 
D)  Throttle valve

Question 20

The vacuum modulator converts the engine vacuum signal into:

Accepted Answer

A)  engine pressure. 
B)  line pressure. 
C)  governor pressure. 
D)  modulator pressure. 
A)  engine pressure. 
B)  line pressure. 
C)  governor pressure. 
D)  modulator pressure.

Exam 10: Hydraulically Controlled Transmission

Starting from a stop, along with the reverse gear's lower ratio, means the clutches and bands need to be held tighter to prevent slippage.

The line pressure in an automatic transmission can be controlled by which of the following parts?

Tech A says that the throttle valve is controlled by a cable or linkage hooked to the engine throttle linkage. Tech B says that a misadjusted throttle valve cable can prevent wideopen throttle on an engine. Who is correct?

Which of the following are symptoms of a leaking vacuum modulator?

A vehicle will upshift into second gear only when governor pressure exceeds which of the following?

Engine vacuum, atmospheric pressure and spring tension all work on the vacuum modulator diaphragm. Which of the following statements describes the action of these forces on the diaphragm?

As governor pressure increases, it pushes on the shift valves towards their upshift position. What determines the sequence in which the shift valves move?

When the transmission is in park, what component manages the pressure?

In a hydraulically controlled transmission, how is vehicle speed measured?

Technician A says a kickdown moves a valve inside a transmission when the accelerator is pressed all the way down. Techniican B says the kickdown valve opens a passage, allowing full line pressure to pass the kickdown valve to increase throttle pressure. Who is correct?

If vehicle speed decreases, governor pressure decreases, allowing the transmission to downshift back into first gear.

Typically, a directly mounted governor to the output shaft has how many valves?

Which of the following is used to control a shift valve in an automatic transmission?

If transmission fluid is drawn into the engine through a leaking vacuum modulator, what colour will the smoke in the exhaust be?

Line pressure that is sent to the _______ is allowed to be exhausted back to the transmission pan when the vehicle is not moving and the governor is not creating any pressure.

The vacuum modulator converts the engine vacuum signal into:

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