Deck 2: Drivetrain Theory Special Tools and Procedures Shop Manual

Question 1

_____ tools are typically used by technicians because they have more torque, weigh less, and require less maintenance.

A) Electric
B) Battery-operated
C) Pneumatic
D) Gasoline-driven

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Backlash is the clearance between two gears in mesh.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The primary source of repair and specification information for any car, van, or truck is the _____.

A) vehicle owner
B) shop owner
C) parts manager
D) manufacturer

Answer 3

D

Question 4

On threaded fasteners, cut threads are 30 percent stronger than rolled threads.

Question 5

When normal operating loads are great, gear trains are often preloaded to increase the deflection of parts.

Question 6

While a floor jack and jack stands are acceptable, the hydraulic floor lift is the safest lifting tool for a vehicle.

Question 7

The twisting force used to turn a fastener against the friction between the threads and between the head of the fastener and the surface of the component is called _____.

A) twist
B) rotation
C) power
D) torque

Question 8

A foot-pound is the work or pressure accomplished by a force of one pound through a distance of one foot.

Question 9

NIASE retesting is necessary every three years for a technician to remain certified.

Question 10

If a technician spends more time on a repair job than the flat rate states, he is typically compensated for the extra time spent.

Question 11

Technical service bulletins (TSBs) are provided to update information found in service manuals.

Question 12

A typical machinist's rule is based on the _____ system of measurement and has scales based on 1/8-, 1/16-, 1/32-, and 1/64-inch intervals.

A) New World
B) metric
C) Imperial
D) German

Question 13

The micrometer is unsuitable for measuring linear outside dimensions.

Question 14

Which character of a vehicle's VIN represents the country of origin (manufacture)?

A) the first
B) the third
C) the eighth
D) the tenth

Question 15

_____ are a necessary part of transmission and driveline service.

A) Service manuals
B) Lifting tools
C) Jack stands
D) Power tools

Question 16

The third character of a vehicle's VIN identifies the engine type in the vehicle.

Question 17

What tool displays the amount of torque exerted on a bolt when pressure is applied to the tool's handle?

A) torque wrench
B) hand ratchet
C) end wrench
D) air impact gun

Question 18

_____ are versatile measuring tools used for a direct reading of inside and outside diameters and depth.

A) Sliding calipers
B) Straight edges
C) Micrometers
D) Dial indicators

Question 19

When tightening bolts, Newton-meters and foot-pounds are measures of _____.

A) horsepower
B) effort
C) power
D) torque

Question 20

What type of calipers are easy to read and typically can be switched for SAE or metric measurement?

A) digital calipers
B) dial calipers
C) vernier calipers
D) portable calipers

Question 21

What are the two basic jack designs?

Question 22

The effect on torque on a properly tightened bolt is that it will be "spring loaded" or _____.

A) torqued to stretch slightly
B) at its elastic limit
C) have stripped threads
D) preloaded

Question 23

List three examples of lifting tools used in the shop.

Question 24

List the three drive sizes for light-duty impact wrenches and two drive sizes for heavy-duty wrenches/.

Question 25

What are typical measurements made with a dial indicator?

Question 26

How is diagnosis used in automotive repair? What are the seven steps most good technicians use in diagnosis?

Question 27

How is power furnished to power tools?

Question 28

Discuss the functions and importance of proper lubrication in transmissions and transaxles.

Question 29

List and explain the obligations of an employee in an automotive repair shop.

Question 30

How is a cherry picker used by a technician in an automotive shop?

Question 31

What fasteners prevent rotary motion between two parts, such as a pulley and shaft?

A) studs
B) setscrews
C) bearings
D) bolts

Question 32

Explain the flat rate system of technician compensation (pay).

Question 33

List three examples of basic measuring tools.

Question 34

_____ are one of the most commonly used types of fasteners, and include bolts, nuts, screws, and similar items that allow a technician to install or remove parts easily.

A) Studs
B) Threaded fasteners
C) Bearings
D) Fillets

Question 35

What are the three most common types of torque wrenches?

Question 36

A voluntary certification program for automotive, heavy-duty truck, auto body repair, and engine machine shop technicians is offered by _____.

A) the automotive manfacturers' association
B) the NIASE
C) local OSHA Consultation Offices
D) the federal government

Question 37

List three examples of power tools used in the shop.

Question 38

What type of information is contained in the VIN?

Question 39

What are the major components and markings of a micrometer?

Question 40

Technician A says fatigue breaks are the most common type of bolt failure. Technician B says overtightening the bolt causes a fatigue break. Who is more correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 41

A foot-pound is the work or pressure accomplished by a force of one pound through a distance of one foot.

Question 42

NIASE retesting is necessary every three years for a technician to remain certified.

Question 43

Which character of a vehicle's VIN represents the country of origin (manufacture)?

A) the first
B) the third
C) the eighth
D) the tenth

Question 44

The third character of a vehicle's VIN identifies the engine type in the vehicle.

Question 45

Technical service bulletins (TSBs) are provided to update information found in service manuals.

Question 46

If a technician spends more time on a repair job than the flat rate states, he is typically compensated for the extra time spent.

Question 47

The micrometer is unsuitable for measuring linear outside dimensions.

Question 48

When normal operating loads are great, gear trains are often preloaded to increase the deflection of parts.

Question 49

What tool displays the amount of torque exerted on a bolt when pressure is applied to the tool's handle?

A) torque wrench
B) hand ratchet
C) end wrench
D) air impact gun

Question 50

When tightening bolts, Newton-meters and foot-pounds are measures of _____.

A) horsepower
B) effort
C) power
D) torque

Question 51

The primary source of repair and specification information for any car, van, or truck is the _____.

A) vehicle owner
B) shop owner
C) parts manager
D) manufacturer

Question 52

_____ are versatile measuring tools used for a direct reading of inside and outside diameters and depth.

A) Sliding calipers
B) Straight edges
C) Micrometers
D) Dial indicators

Question 53

The twisting force used to turn a fastener against the friction between the threads and between the head of the fastener and the surface of the component is called _____.

A) twist
B) rotation
C) power
D) torque

Question 54

What type of calipers are easy to read and typically can be switched for SAE or metric measurement?

A) digital calipers
B) dial calipers
C) vernier calipers
D) portable calipers

Question 55

While a floor jack and jack stands are acceptable, the hydraulic floor lift is the safest lifting tool for a vehicle.

Question 56

On threaded fasteners, cut threads are 30 percent stronger than rolled threads.

Question 57

Backlash is the clearance between two gears in mesh.

Question 58

_____ are a necessary part of transmission and driveline service.

A) Service manuals
B) Lifting tools
C) Jack stands
D) Power tools

Question 59

_____ tools are typically used by technicians because they have more torque, weigh less, and require less maintenance.

A) Electric
B) Battery-operated
C) Pneumatic
D) Gasoline-driven

Question 60

A typical machinist's rule is based on the _____ system of measurement and has scales based on 1/8-, 1/16-, 1/32-, and 1/64-inch intervals.

A) New World
B) metric
C) Imperial
D) German

Question 61

Technician A says fatigue breaks are the most common type of bolt failure. Technician B says overtightening the bolt causes a fatigue break. Who is more correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 62

List three examples of basic measuring tools.

Question 63

What are the major components and markings of a micrometer?

Question 64

A voluntary certification program for automotive, heavy-duty truck, auto body repair, and engine machine shop technicians is offered by _____.

A) the automotive manfacturers' association
B) the NIASE
C) local OSHA Consultation Offices
D) the federal government

Question 65

What fasteners prevent rotary motion between two parts, such as a pulley and shaft?

A) studs
B) setscrews
C) bearings
D) bolts

Question 66

How is diagnosis used in automotive repair? What are the seven steps most good technicians use in diagnosis?

Question 67

How is a cherry picker used by a technician in an automotive shop?

Question 68

Explain the flat rate system of technician compensation (pay).

Question 69

How is power furnished to power tools?

Question 70

Discuss the functions and importance of proper lubrication in transmissions and transaxles.

Question 71

List three examples of lifting tools used in the shop.

Question 72

_____ are one of the most commonly used types of fasteners, and include bolts, nuts, screws, and similar items that allow a technician to install or remove parts easily.

A) Studs
B) Threaded fasteners
C) Bearings
D) Fillets

Question 73

What are the two basic jack designs?

Question 74

What are typical measurements made with a dial indicator?

Question 75

List and explain the obligations of an employee in an automotive repair shop.

Question 76

List the three drive sizes for light-duty impact wrenches and two drive sizes for heavy-duty wrenches/.

Question 77

The effect on torque on a properly tightened bolt is that it will be "spring loaded" or _____.

A) torqued to stretch slightly
B) at its elastic limit
C) have stripped threads
D) preloaded

Question 78

What are the three most common types of torque wrenches?

Question 79

List three examples of power tools used in the shop.

Question 80

What type of information is contained in the VIN?