Deck 1: Automotive Background and Overview

Question 1

The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was produced in ________.

A)1902
B)1885
C)1900
D)1908

Answer 1

1885

Question 2

Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material?

A)Cast iron
B)Steel
C)Tin
D)Wood

Answer 2

Wood

Question 3

Which component is NOT part of the chassis system?

A)Brakes
B)Electrical system
C)Frame
D)Suspension

Answer 3

Electrical system

Question 4

Early engines were called flat head designs because they ________.

A)Used valves located in the cylinder block
B)Did not include valves
C)Used spark plugs at the top of the cylinders
D)Were only inline engines

Question 5

A V-type engine could have how many cylinders?

A)8
B)4
C)6
D)All of these

Question 6

What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine?

A)Thermostat
B)Radiator
C)Cooling (water) jackets
D)Cooling fans

Question 7

A malfunction indicator light on the dash may be labeled ________.

A)MIL
B)Service vehicle soon
C)MAL
D)Check engine

Question 8

To retrieve stored diagnostic trouble codes, a technician needs a(n) ________.

A)Desktop computer
B)Wireless connection to an electronic tester
C)Scan tool
D)Paper clip

Question 9

A 4WD vehicle often uses a ________ to transmit torque to all four wheels.

A)Transfer case
B)U-joints
C)Transaxle
D)Drive shaft

Question 10

Automotive service systems are generally separated into how many content areas?

A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10

Question 11

In 1900, which propulsion method was most widely used in passenger vehicles?

A)Coal
B)Steam
C)Diesel
D)Gasoline

Question 12

Which company produced the first large scale affordable passenger car?

A)Mercedes
B)Bentley
C)Oldsmobile
D)Ford

Question 13

Which U.S. manufacturer produced the first vehicle with four-wheel antilock brakes?

A)Lincoln
B)Chrysler
C)American Motors
D)Chevrolet

Question 14

Technician A says that drum brakes work with brake shoes. Technician B says that drum brakes work with brake pads. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 15

Which pillar is nearest the front of the vehicle?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 16

Which type vehicle is most likely to have a D pillar?

A)Sports coupe
B)Pickup truck
C)Station wagon
D)None of these

Question 17

Technician A says that full frame vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame structure.Technician B says that unibody vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame structure. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 18

Technician A says that gasoline engines are internal combustion engines. Technician B says that diesel engines are internal combustion engines. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 19

The Monroney label includes all of these EXCEPT ________.

A)MSRP
B)Optional equipment
C)Standard equipment
D)All of these are present on the Monroney label.

Question 20

Which device controls coolant flow to the radiator?

A)Vacuum solenoid
B)Thermostat
C)Heater valve
D)Water pump

Question 21

In what year was the self-starter introduced?

A)1908
B)1900
C)1902
D)1912

Question 22

Through the 1950s, what were available as options for passenger cars?

A)Radio
B)Heater
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 23

In what year did ASE create service technician certification tests?

A)1953
B)1996
C)1972
D)1900

Question 24

Which ASE area includes wheel alignment?

A)Steering and suspension
B)Chassis
C)Brakes
D)Body

Question 25

Four wheel drive systems are covered under which ASE content area?

A)Automatic transmissions
B)Manual drivetrains
C)Suspension systems
D)None of these

Question 26

In what year was the automatic transmission introduced in passenger vehicles?

A)1940
B)1952
C)1963
D)1920

Question 27

Four wheel hydraulic brake systems were introduced in ________.

A)1922
B)1900
C)1940
D)1893

Question 28

Electronic systems can monitor or control ________.

A)Suspension control
B)Tire pressure
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 29

Which vehicles use a transfer case?

A)FWD
B)RWD
C)4WD
D)None of these

Question 30

Which system prevents gasoline vapors from venting into the atmosphere?

A)PCV
B)EGR
C)EVAP
D)HO2S

Question 31

Which of these is commonly called the "B pillar"?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 32

What component is the technician holding?

A)Water pump
B)Alternator
C)Compressor
D)Wiper motor